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F Switch on the compressor by moving the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
T

he sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing). F
R emove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
T

ake care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 12 and 37 mph (20 and
60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top 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 repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
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2. Inflation
F Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: 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 l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
F
T
urn the selector A to the "Air"
position. F
C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S

tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.
F

U

ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C

onnect the white pipe to the tyre valve.
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Removing the pipe and cartridge
F Turn the pipe assembly 2 to the left until it contacts the unit.
F

D
isconnect the union 1 from the cartridge
by turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.
F

E
xtract the pipe assembly 2 , then
disconnect the union 3 from the air delivery
pipe by turning it a quarter turn anti-
clockwise. Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
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 cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
F
R emove the pipe assembly 2
.
F S upport the compressor vertically.
F

U
nscrew the cartridge 4 from the bottom.
To fit the new cartridge and new pipe, carry out
these operations in reverse order.
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Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor without
injecting any product, to check and if necessary
adjust your tyre pressures.F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and press
button C ), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
F

T
urn the selector A to the "Air"
position.
F

U
ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C
onnect the pipe to the tyre valve.
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Ty p e 2
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure gauge.
2.
S

ealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3.
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peed limit sticker.
Composition of the kit
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the
driver's field of vision, to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Repair procedure
F Switch off the ignition.
F S ecure the speed limit sticker inside the
vehicle.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the sealant cartridge.
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F Turn the sealant cartridge and secure it in the cut-out provided on the compressor. F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at
the "
O " position.
F
U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F
R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
C
onnect the hose from the sealant
cartridge to the valve of the tyre to be
repaired and tighten firmly. F

C
onnect the compressor's plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
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If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
Take care, the sealant product is
harmful if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the
cartridge.
After use, do not discard the
cartridge by the roadside, take it to
a CITROËN dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
F

S

tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and leave it running until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bar.
T

he sealant product is injected into the tyre
under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe
from the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing and stains). F

D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
F
P lace the switch in the "
O" position.
F R emove the kit.
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Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting sealant, to check and if necessary
adjust the tyre pressures
F
R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor. F
C heck that the compressor switch is at
the
"O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label.
T

o deflate: press the black button on the
compressor pipe, at the valve connector.
F

O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
F

C
onnect the compressor's plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
F

S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
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