2010.5 Citroen C3 Owner's Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Avoid removing any foreign bo-
dies which have penetrated into
the tyre.
Repair procedure

 Switch off the ignition.

 Turn the selector A to
the "sealant" position.

 Check that the switch B is in
position "O" .
1. Sealing

 Uncoil the white pipe G fully.

 Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.

 Connect the white pipe to the valve
of the tyre to be repaired.
 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle and leave the en-
gine running.
Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...)
if swallowed and causes irritation
to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.

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 Switch on the compressor by mo-
ving the switch B to position "I" until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre under pressure; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this
operation (risk of splashing).
 Remove the kit and screw the cap
back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your ve- hicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the kit
to hand.

 Drive immediately for approximate-
ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
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 or a qualifi ed workshop
for assistance.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

 Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon
as possible.
You must inform the techni- cian that you have used this
kit. After inspection, the tech-
nician will inform you whet-
her the tyre can be repaired
or must be replaced.
2. Infl ation

 Turn the selector A to the
"air" position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

 Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel.
 Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

 Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
 Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch B in
position "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in
position "O" and press button C ), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or quali-
fi ed workshop for assistance.

 Remove and stow the kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Removing the cartridge
 Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.

 Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.

 Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B in po-
sition "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in
position "O" and press button C ),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.

 Remove the kit then stow it.

 Stow the black pipe.

 Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.

 Support the compressor vertically.


Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste dispo-
sal site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers or from a
qualifi ed workshop. Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, with-
out injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi- cycle tyres...).

 Turn the selector A to the
"Air" position.

 Uncoil the black pipe H fully.

 Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors supplied with the kit fi rst.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 raise the fl oor,

 remove the polystyrene storage box,

 unclip and remove the box containing
the tools. Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel , fi rst detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the trim starting by placing its cut-out at the
valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising of the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels (if your
vehicle has them).

4. Socket for the security wheel
bolts (located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special "security" wheel bolts.

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Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
According to country, the spare wheel may
be steel or of the "space-saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous
page. Fitting the steel or
"space-saver" type spare
wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-
loy wheels, it is normal to notice,
when tightening the bolts on 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.

 Refi t the boot fl oor carpet by lightly
folding it in two (refer to the section
"Fittings - § Storage box").
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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
* position R for a "SensoDrive" gearbox;
position P for an automatic gearbox.
Removing the wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffi c: the ground
must be level, stable and not
slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch
off the ignition and engage fi rst
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 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
To store the punctured wheel in
the boot correctly, fi rst remove
the central cover.
When using the "space-saver"
type temporary use spare wheel,
do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the pressure of the spare
wheel checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
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
temporary use spare wheel fi tted
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 tted with the se-
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 tted with the security
bolt socket 4 .

 Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Refi t the chromed bolt covers on
each of the bolts.

 Store the tools in the box.