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CHECKS Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiva-
l e n t q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Brake disc wear
Brake pads Parking brake Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn. For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
This system must be checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the level checking interval for this
component.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
n o t b l o c k t r a f fi c : t h e g r o u n d m u s t b e
level, stable and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
t h e 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
lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure that
the occupants get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
r a i s e d u s i n g a j a c k ; u s e a n a x l e
stand.
Removing the wheel
List of operations
Remove the chromed bolt cover from
each of the bolts using the tool 3 .
Fit the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace 1 to unlock the security
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, which-
ever 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.
Raise the vehicle until there is
s u f fi c i e n t s p a c e b e t w e e n t h e w h e e l
and the ground to admit the spare
( n o t p u n c t u r e d ) w h e e l e a s i l y .
Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.
Remove the wheel.
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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Petrol engines
VTi 95 VTi 120
Model codes:
SH...
8FSC 5FW0
- Unladen weight 1 259 1 290
- Kerb weight 1 334 1 365
- Payload 483 463
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 742 1 753
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 592 2 603
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 850 850
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer within the GTW limit) 1 100 1 100
- Unbraked trailer 650 675
- Recommended nose weight 54 54
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.
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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GVW of the towing vehicle is reduced by an
equal amount; warning, towing using a lightly loaded to wing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
WEIGHTS AND TOWED LOADS (in kg)
Diesel engines
HDi 90 HDi 110 PEF
Model codes:
SH...
9HXC 9HZC
- Unladen weight 1 289 1 333
- Kerb weight 1 364 1 408
- Payload 482 462
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW) 1 771 1 795
- Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12 % gradient 2 971 2 745
- Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 950/1 200 950
- Braked trailer * (with load transfer with the GTW limit) 1 200 1 200
- Unbraked trailer 675 675
- Recommended nose weight 54 54
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mention ed
must be reduced by 10 % for each additional 1 000 metres of a ltitude.
The speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 k m/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the pe rformance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient
temperature is above 37 °C, limit the towed load.