DRIVING70 -
HANDBRAKE
Illumination of this warning
light and of the STOP warn-
ing light, accompanied by
an audible signal (while the
vehicle is moving), indicates that the
handbrake is still applied or has not
been released fully.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) AND THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBFD)
The ABS, in conjunction with the
electronic brake force distribution,
increases the stability and manoeu-
vrability of your vehicle on braking,
in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
Note: when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are
approved.
The anti-lock braking system comes
into operation automatically when
there is a risk of wheel lock.
When this warning light
comes on, connected to the
STOP and ABS warning
lights, it indicates that there
is a malfunction of the electronic
brake force distribution, which can
cause a loss of control of the vehicle
when braking.
Stop immediately.
In both cases, consult a CITROËN dealer.
When this warning light
comes on, accompanied by a
buzzer, it indicates that there
is a malfunction of the ABS,
which can cause a loss of control of
the vehicle when braking. Normal operation of the ABS may
make itself felt by slight vibrations
of the brake pedal.
In emergency braking, press
v e r y fi r m l y w i t h o u t r e l e a s i n g t h e
p r e s s u r e .
Releasing
Pull the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
immobilise your vehicle.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION86 -
CHANGING A WHEEL
Parking the vehicle
- If possible, park the vehicle on level, s t a b l e a n d n o n - s l i p p e r y g r o u n d .
- Apply the handbrake, 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 o r
reverse gear. R e m o v i n g a w h e e l
- Chock the rear of the wheel di-
agonally opposite the wheel to be
c h a n g e d , u s i n g t h e c h o c k 2 .
- R e m o v e t h e w h e e l t r i m u s i n g t h e wheelbrace 1 , b y p u l l i n g a t t h e
valve passage hole.
- Slacken the wheel bolts.
- P l a c e t h e j a c k u n d e r t h e l o c a t i n g p o i n t o n t h e s u b - f r a m e A that
is closest to the wheel to be
c h a n g e d . E n s u r e t h a t t h e e n t i r e
s u r f a c e o f t h e j a c k b a s e p l a t e i s
i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e g r o u n d .
- E x t e n d t h e j a c k , c o m p l e t e l y u n - screw the bolts and remove the
wheel.
Access to the spare wheel and
the jack
T h e w h e e l i s l o c a t e d o u t s i d e t h e v e -
h i c l e , u n d e r t h e r e a r fl o o r , s u p p o r t e d
by a metal carrier.
- R e m o v e t h e j a c k a n d t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 , s e c u r e d b e h i n d t h e d r i v e r ’ s
seat.
- R e m o v e t h e j a c k a n d t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 s e c u r e d i n a n i n t e r i o r h o u s i n g
above the rear right wheel.
- Using the wheelbrace 1 , slacken the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt, located
on the inside near the closing system.
- Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it.
- Remove the chock 2 located in the spare wheel.
