2009.5 Citroen C8 spare wheel
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FAMILIARISATION
Exterior
Audible and/or visual rear
parking assistance. Spare wheel
Raise the wheel to be
repaired by means of the
c a b l e u n t i l i t i s fl u s h a g a i n s t
t h e fl o o r . C l o s e t h e c o v e r o n
the access opening securely. 91
Transverse roof bars
Release the four levers,
move your bars then secure
the levers.
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Tailgate
Locking and unlocking by
remote control.
Press the handle and raise
the tailgate.
Parking assistance 26
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Wheelbrace.
Jack box.
Towing eye.
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Driving safety
TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION
Sensors check the tyre pressure during
driving, and trigger a warning in the
event of a malfunction (speed greater
t h a n a p p r o x . 1 5 m p h [ 2 5 k m / h ] ) o r
p u n c t u r e .
An outline representing one or more
w h e e l s fl a s h i n g i n d i c a t e s t h e l o c a t i o n
o f t h e w h e e l o r w h e e l s c o n c e r n e d .
Flat tyre
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "Tyre(s)
d e fl a t e d " , an outline on the display,
a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Check the tyre pressure as soon as
p o s s i b l e . If the damaged tyre is temporarily
stored in the boot, it will again emit
this message to remind you of the
n e c e s s i t y o f h a v i n g i t r e p a i r e d . T h i s w i l l
prevent another warning of the same
t y p e b e i n g d i s p l a y e d .
Sensor(s) not detected
The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "X tyre
pressure sensor(s) missing" , an
outline on the display and an audible
s i g n a l .
U n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n i s a b s e n t
f r o m o n e ( o r s e v e r a l ) t y r e ( s ) . C o n s u l t a
CITROËN dealer to replace the faulty
s e n s o r ( s ) . This message is also displayed
when one of the tyres is away
from the vehicle (being repaired)
or when a wheel without a sensor is
fi t t e d .
All repairs and changing of
t y r e s o n a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h t h i s
system must be carried out by a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
T h e t y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
system is a driving aid which does
not take the place of
the
vigilance or
the responsibility of the driver.
This system does not remove the
need to have the tyre pressure
checked regularly (including the spare
wheel), to ensure that the dynamic
performance of the vehicle remains at
its best and to avoid premature wear
of the tyres, in particular in the case
of arduous driving (heavy load, high
s p e e d ) .
The system may temporarily be
disturbed by radio broadcasts on a
f r e q u e n c y c l o s e t o i t .
Puncture
The STOP warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message
"Punctured tyre(s)" , an outline on the
d i s p l a y a n d a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l .
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
t h e b r a k e s .
Change the damaged (punctured or
v e r y d e fl a t e d ) t y r e , a n d h a v e t h e t y r e
p r e s s u r e c h e c k e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Refer to the "Changing a wheel"
s e c t i o n o f c h a p t e r 7 .
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- If possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery
ground.
- It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe location.
Depending on the country of
sale and for your own safety, use
the safety jackets and warning
triangles.
- 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 o r r e v e r s e
gear (position P for the automatic
g e a r b o x ) .
- If possible, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite the one
to be changed.
1. Wheelbrace.
2. Jack housing.
3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.
4. Removable towing eye.
T h e j a c k a n d t h e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes. Refer to the location of the
tools (situated in the engine
compartment) in the "Under the
bonnet" section of chapter 7.
2. TOOLS
3. SPARE WHEEL
- Gain access to the spare wheel
from the boot.
- Open the cover to release the winch and access its bolt. You can switch on the row 3
courtesy light to increase the light
in the boot.
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- Unwind the winch cable by unscrewing the bolt using the
wheelbrace.
- Detach the spare wheel from the rear of the vehicle and place it near
the wheel to be changed. 4. OPERATING PROCEDURE
S p e c i a l t o o l s f o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h
alloy wheels
If your vehicle has wheels with alloy
rims:
- The embellisher is removed using the alloy wheel embellisher
remover.
- E a c h w h e e l i s fi t t e d w i t h a n a n t i - theft bolt.
These bolts can be loosened using
your anti-theft socket (given to you
on delivery of your vehicle) and the
wheelbrace.
- Remove the trim pulling at the
v a l v e p a s s a g e h o l e . U s e t h e fl a t
end of the towing eye as a lever.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and start unscrewing them.
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Changing a wheel
D o n o t e x t e n d t h e j a c k u n t i l y o u
have started unscrewing the bolts
on the wheel to be changed and
have placed the chock under the wheel
diagonally opposite.
- Place the jack in contact with the
locating point provided, the one
which is closest to the wheel to
be changed. Ensure that the base
of the jack is in contact with the
ground, and straight above.
- E x t e n d t h e j a c k t o l i f t t h e w h e e l clear of the ground. - Resume and complete the
unscrewing of the wheel bolts.
- Remove the bolts and remove the wheel.
5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL
- Position the wheel on the hub and start tightening the bolts by hand.
- Initially tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
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- Lower the vehicle completely by folding the jack, then remove the
jack.
- Tighten the bolts again using the wheelbrace, tighten them fully
without forcing them. Never go underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a
jack (use a ramp). Never use a
screwdriver in place of the wheelbrace
to unwind or wind the winch cable.
6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED
WHEEL
T h e w h e e l i s r e fi t t e d a s d e s c r i b e d i n
s t e p 5 , n o t f o r g e t t i n g t o r e fi t t h e w h e e l
trim.
The spare wheel is not designed
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the tyre pressure checked by a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Also, have the original wheel repaired
a n d r e fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r a s
soon as possible.
- Place the wheel to be repaired
in the boot well, with the valve
uppermost and the locating tab in
place.
- Raise the winch cable using the wheelbrace and tighten fully.
Check that the wheel is horizontal
a n d fl u s h a g a i n s t t h e r e a r fl o o r t o
ensure that it is retained correctly
while driving.
- R e m e m b e r t o c l o s e t h e fl a p , located in the boot, it permits
securing of the winch.
- Store the trim in the boot.