2008 Citroen C CROSSER wheel

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Access to the spare wheel in
the 5 seat configuration
The “steel” spare wheel is installed on
the outside, under the boot, supported
by a winch and a plastic carrier.
To gain access to the tools, refer to the
“Access to the tools” paragraph.
Fixing the “steel” spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the “space-saving” spare wheel
when tightening the bolts on fi tting.
The wheel is retained by the conical
contact of each bolt.
Removing the wheel

 Open the tailgate and the lower tail-
gate (refer to the “Access” section).

 Take out the handle 3 (refer to the
“Access to the tools” paragraph).
 Remove the plastic cover A using
the handle
3 . Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in place in its
carrier.

 Pass the hook C into the chain.

 Open the lower tailgate (refer to the
“Access” section).

 Unscrew the retaining bolt B fully
using the wheelbrace
1 , to unwind
the winch cable.

 Close the lower tailgate (refer to the
“ Access” section).

 Detach the hook C from the chain.
Unwind the winch cable fully to make
unhooking of the chain easier.
 Tighten the winch retaining bolt B
fully using the wheelbrace
1 .

 Refi t the plastic cover A , close the
lower tailgate and store the tools.

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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffi c: if possible, park the
vehicle on level, stable and non-
slippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, switch off the
ignition and engage fi rst gear to lock
the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use a stand.
Removing the wheel
List of operations

 Fit the anti-theft socket 5 on the
wheelbrace 1 to unlock the anti-theft
bolt.

 Unlock the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear
B locations
provided on the underframe, whi-
chever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.

 Extend the jack 2 until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location
A
or
B used.

 Raise the vehicle until there is suffi -
cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.

 Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.

 Remove the wheel.

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After changing a wheel
When using the “space-saving”
spare wheel, do not exceed a speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and
the pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as soon
as possible.
Fitting the wheel
List of operations

 Lower the vehicle fully.

 Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
 Lock the anti-theft bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the anti-
theft socket 5 .

 Lock the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Store the tools (refer to the
paragraph “Access to the tools”).
Fitting snow tyres
If you equip your vehicle with snow
tyres fi tted on steel wheel rims, it
is imperative that special bolts
available from your CITROËN dealer
are used.

 Put the wheel in place on the hub.

 Screw in the bolts by hand to the
stop.

 Pre-tighten the anti-theft bolt using
the wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the anti-
theft socket 5.

 Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

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Changing the integrated direction
indicator side repeaters

 Push the repeater A towards the
rear and detach it.

 Unclip the repeater.

 Disconnect the repeater connector
and change the repeater.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To obtain repeaters, contact a CITROËN
dealer. Changing the fog lamps (5)

 Turn the wheel fully towards the out-
side for easy access to the fl ap A
located in the wheelarch.
 Using a screwdriver, remove the four
clips B located in the wheelarch.

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 Using a screwdriver, remove the
three clips C located below the
bumper.
 Lift the access fl ap D located in the
wheelarch and slide it downwards.
 Disconnect the connector E .

 Turn the bulb F to the left and
remove it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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Fascia fuses
The fuse boxes are placed in the lower
part of the fascia behind the glove box.
Access to the fuses

 Open the glove box,

 Push the two opening guides C inwards to
pass the fi rst notch,

 Remove the retaining tab D pulling it outwards,

 Support the cover and tilt it downwards,

 Change the fuse (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).

Fuse N° Rating Functions

1 *
30 A Heating.

2 15 A Brake lights, third brake light, built-in systems
interface.

3 10 A Rear fog lamps.

4 30 A Windscreen wipers and wash-wipe.

5 10 A Diagnostic socket.

6 20 A Central locking, exterior mirrors.

7 15 A Audio equipment, telematics, multifunction display,
hands-free kit, rear DVD player.

8 7.5 A Remote control key, air conditioning control unit,
instrument panel, controls bar, steering wheel
controls.

9 15 A Multifunction display, instrument panel.

10 15 A Built-in systems interface.

11 15 A Rear wiper.

12 7.5 A Instrument panel, 4 wheel drive control unit,
air conditioning control panel, ABS control
unit, multifunction display, automatic headlamp
adjustment, heated seats, air bags control unit,
steering wheel angle sensor, sunroof, rear screen
demisting, remote control.

13 - Not used.

14 10 A Ignition switch.

15 20 A Sunroof.

16 10 A Exterior mirrors, audio equipment, telematics, rear
DVD player.

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Access to the fuses
 Open the glove box,

 Push the two opening guides
C
inwards to pass the fi rst notch,

 Remove the retaining tab D pulling it outwards,
 Support the cover and tilt it downwards,
 Change the fuse (refer to the corresponding
paragraph).
* The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the el ectrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried
out by a CITRÖEN dealer.
Fuse N° Rating Functions

17 10 A 4 wheel drive control unit.

18 7.5 A Reversing lights, parking assistance control unit,
reversing camera, air bags control unit.

19 15 A Accessories socket.

20* 30 A Electric window controls.

21 *
30 A Rear screen demisting.

22 7.5 A Heated exterior mirrors.

23 - Not used.

24 25 A Driver’s electric seat, footwell lighting, releasing of
the rear bench seat.

25 30 A Heated seats.

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TOWING
Access to the tools Having your vehicle towed on a
flatbed

 Below the front bumper, install the
towing system on the towing eye 1 .
 On the rear bumper, remove the
cover by pulling at the bottom using
the jack handle 2 .
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye and the tools are stored
in the storage compartment in the right-
hand boot trim.
To access them:

 open the boot,

 turn button A to the left,

 remove the cover B ,

 remove the fi xing band C and take
out the tool bag
D containing the
tools,

 take the towing eye and the tools
required out of the tool bag.
When being towed with the
engine off, there is no longer any
braking or steering assistance.
Place the gear lever in neutral.

Always have the vehicle
towed on a fl atbed.
Never have the vehicle towed
with the four wheels on the ground,
this could damage the transmission.
The vehicle must not be towed with
the front or rear wheels on the ground
even if it is in front “2WD” (2 wheel
drive) mode.
 Screw in the towing eye fully using
the wheelbrace 3 .

 Install the towbar.

 Switch on the hazard warning lights
on the towed vehicle.
Operating procedure for having your
vehicle towed on a fl atbed or for towing
another vehicle using a removable
mechanical device.