2009 CITROEN C3 wheel
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If after around 5 to 7 minutes
the pressure is not attained, this
indicates that the tyre is not re-
pairable; contact a CITROËN
dealer for assistance.
Switch on the compressor by mo-
ving the switch B to position "1" until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.5 bars.
Remove the kit, taking care to avoid
to avoid staining your vehicle with
t r a c e s o f fl u i d . K e e p t h e k i t t o h a n d .
Drive immediately for approximate-
l y t h r e e m i l e s ( fi v e k i l o m e t r e s ) , a t
reduced speed (between 15 and
3 5 m p h [ 2 0 a n d 6 0 k m / h ] ) , t o p l u g
the puncture.
Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Turn the selector A to the AIR position.
Connect the black pipe D to the
valve of the wheel.
Checking/Adjusting tyre
pressures
You can also use this kit for the
routine check and adjustment of
the tyre pressures on your ve-
hicle. For this, carry out just the
following 6 points.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under
t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e m :
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
remove the polystyrene storage box,
unclip and remove the box containing
the tools. Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , fi r s t d e t a c h t h e t r i m u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e t r i m s t a r t i n g b y p l a c i n g i t s c u t - o u t a t t h e
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of tools
A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim a n d r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l fi x i n g
bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
Permits removal of the bolt pro- t e c t o r s ( c o v e r s ) o n a l l o y w h e e l s .
4. Socket for the security wheel
b o l t s ( l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) .
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "security"
wheel bolts.
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Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
According to country, the spare wheel may
be steel or of the "space saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the para-
graph "Access to the tools" on the previ-
ous page. Fitting the steel or "space-
saver" type spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice,
w h e n t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t -
ting, that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel
or "space-saver" type spare
wheel. The wheel is secured by
the conical contact of each bolt. Taking out the wheel
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
Put the wheel back in its housing.
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel and clip it.
Put the polystyrene storage box
back in place.
R e fi t t h e b o o t fl o o r c a r p e t b y l i g h t l y
folding it in two (refer to the section
" F i t t i n g s - § S t o r a g e b o x " ) .
On vehicles equipped with a
"space-saver" type spare wheel,
the punctured wheel cannot be
stowed in place of the "space-
saver" wheel.
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* position P for an automatic gearbox.
Removing the wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
d o e s n o t b l o c k t r a f fi c : t h e g r o u n d
must be level, stable and not
slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch
o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t
gear * to 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
raised using a jack; use an axle
stand. List of operations
Remove the chromed bolt cover from
each of the bolts using the tool 3 .
Fit the security bolt socket 4 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security
bolt.
Slacken 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 underbody, which-
ever 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 suf-
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 a n d
the ground to admit the spare (not
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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After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in
t h e b o o t c o r r e c t l y , fi r s t r e m o v e
the central cover.
When using the "space-saver"
type temporary use spare wheel,
d o n o t e x c e e d 5 0 m p h ( 8 0 k m / 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 re-
paired and replace it on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
Do not drive with more than one
t e m p o r a r y u s e s p a r e w h e e l fi t t e d
to the vehicle at one time.
Fitting the wheel
List of operations
Put the wheel in place on the hub.
Screw in the bolts by hand.
Pre-tighten the security bolt using
the wheelbrace 1 fi t t e d w i t h t h e s e -
curity bolt socket 4 .
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
Lower the vehicle fully.
Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fi t t e d w i t h t h e s e c u r i t y
bolt socket 4 .
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
R e fi t t h e c h r o m e d b o l t c o v e r s o n
each of the bolts.
Store the tools in the box.
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Fuse N° Rating Functions
F8 20 A Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation
radio, instrument panel with clock, alarm control
unit, alarm siren.
F9 30 A A u d i o s y s t e m ( a f t e r - m a r k e t ) , 1 2 V s o c k e t , p o r t a b l e
navigation support supply.
F10 15 A Steering wheel controls.
F11 15 A Ignition, diagnostic socket, automatic gearbox
control unit.
F12 15 A Rain/brightness sensor, trailer relay unit, driving
school module.
F13 5 A Main stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14 15 A Parking assistance control unit, airbag control unit,
instrument panel, automatic air conditioning,
U S B B o x , H i F i a m p l i fi e r .
F15 30 A Locking.
F16 - Not used.
F17 40 A Rear screen and exterior mirrors demisting/
defrosting.
SH - PARC shunt.
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Failure to observe this special
condition could result in damage
to certain braking components
and the absence of braking as-
sistance the next time the engine
is started. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a
towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any assistance
for braking or steering.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
remove the polystyrene storage box,
remove the towing eye from the
holder. Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Place the gear lever in neutral (posi-
tion N f o r a n a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) . Towing another vehicle
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
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* To avoid any risk of jamming of the p e d a l s :
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
ACCESSORIES
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
b e n e fi t f r o m C I T R O Ë N ' s r e c o m m e n d a -
tion and warranty.
"Protection": anti-theft alarm, wheel
anti-theft devices, stolen vehicle tracking
s y s t e m , b r e a t h a l y s e r , fi r s t a i d k i t , w a r n -
ing triangle, high visibility safety jacket,
dog guard, snow chains, non-skid cov-
ers, foglamps kit, parking assistance,
transluscent bumper protection strips...
"Comfort and leisure": mats * , boot
t r a y , b o o t c a r p e t , b o o t n e t , m u d fl a p s ,
s u n b l i n d s , d o o r d e fl e c t o r s , i s o t h e r m
module, fragrance cartridges, set of
r o o f fi n i s h e r s , t r a n s v e r s e r o o f b a r s , b i -
cycle carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes,
towbars, wiring harnesses, front centre
armrest, child seats and booster cush-
ions, moveable mirror...
"Navigation and communication":
Bluetooth ®
hands-free kit, audio equip-
ment, portable satellite navigation sys-
tem, semi-integral portable navigation
system carrier, speed camera warning,
DVD player, auxiliary cable for connec-
ting a portable MP3 player, USB Box,
speakers...
Installation of radio
communication transmitters
Before instaliing on your vehicle
any after-market radio commu-
nication transmitter with external
aerial, we recommend that you
contact a CITROËN dealer.
The CITROËN dealer network
w i l l g i v e y o u t h e s p e c i fi c a t i o n
for transmitters which can be
fi t t e d ( f r e q u e n c y , m a x i m u m
p o w e r , a e r i a l p o s i t i o n , s p e c i fi c
i n s t a l l a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s ) , i n
line with the Vehicle Electro-
magnetic Compatibility Directive
( 2 0 0 4 / 1 0 4 / E C ) .
A wide range of accessories and gen-
uine parts is offered by the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
This product range is structured around
5 c a t e g o r i e s :