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243Practical information
Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare w heel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the floor. To gain access to them: open the boot, raise the floor, secure it by hooking its cord on the hook on the rear shelf suppor t, with a standard size spare wheel, unclip and remove the box in the middle of the wheel containing the tools,
or with a "space-saver" spare wheel; lift the wheel at the rear towards you for access to the storage box containing the tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , detach the trim first using the wheelbrace 1 pulling at the valve passage hole. When refitting the wheel , refit the trim star ting by placing its notch facing the valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels. 4. Socket for the security bolts (located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel fixing bolts. 2. Jack with integral handle. For raising the vehicle.
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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under the floor. Depending on version, the spare wheel may be a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some countries it is the "space saver" type. For access to the spare wheel, refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Access to the spare wheel
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
The spare wheel is not fitted with a sensor. The punctured wheel must be repaired by a CITROËN dealer or aqualified workshop.
Taking out the standard wheel
Unscrew the yellow central bolt. Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear. Take the wheel out of the boot.
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281Technical data
I d e n t i fi c a t i o n m a r k i n g s
Various visible markings for the identification of yo ur vehicle.
A. Vehicle identification number (VIN) under the bonnet. This number is engraved on the bodywork near the engine mounting.
B. Vehicle identification number on the dashboard. This number is indicated on a self-adhesive label which is visible through the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label. This label is affixed to the driver's front pillar.
Wheels which are fitted with 225/40 R18 tyres cannot be fitted with snow chains. For more information, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel consumption.
The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once a month.
C. Manufacturer's label. The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying label affixed to the driver's centre pillar.
It bears the following information: - the tyre pressures, for unladen and laden conditions, - the wheel rim and tyre sizes, - the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer, - the spare tyre inflation pressure, - the paint colour code.
