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Be ready for the weight of the towball
(around 3.5 kg). Risk of injury!
Grasp the towball firmly with one hand; with
the other hand, press and turn the locking
wheel
clockwise as far as it will go.
Extract the towball downward. Refit the protective cover for the ball and the
protective cover for the locking wheel.
Stow the towball in its bag.
Refit the protective blanking plug to the carrier.
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier remain clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high pressure
jet wash, the towbar harness socket carrier must
be folded away, the towball removed and the
blanking plug inserted in the carrier.
For any work on the towbar, got to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
CITROËN towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
CITROËN dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving
advice, particularly when towing, refer
to the corresponding section. For more information on Weights
(and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
You must observe the maximum trailer
weight, indicated on the registration
certificate or in the technical
specification for your vehicle.
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For more information on Checking
the levels and in particular on the
diesel additive level, refer to the
corresponding section.
On a new vehicle, the first operations
of regeneration of the particle filter
may be accompanied by the smell of
"burning", which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
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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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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.
S

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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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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