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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
n o t b l o c k t r a f fi c : i f p o s s i b l e , p a r k t h e
vehicle on level, stable and non-
slippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, switch off the
i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r t o l o c k
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.
E x t e n d t h e j a c k 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.
R a i s e t h e v e h i c l e u n t i l t h e r e i s s u f fi -
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”
s p a r e w h e e l , d o n o t e x c e e d a s p e e d
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 t t e d w i t h t h e a n t i -
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
t y r e s fi t t e d o n s t e e l w h e e l r i m s , i t
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 t t e d w i t h t h e a n t i -
theft socket 5.
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
