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FAMILIARISATION18 -
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bot-
tom of the boot, as close as possible
to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle
and reduce wind resistance (roof bars,
roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use
a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.
At the end of winter, remove snow
tyres and refi t your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly,
when cold, referring to the label in the
door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and
observe the schedule of operations
recommended by the manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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79 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Parking the vehicle
-
If possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
- Apply the handbrake, switch off
the ignition and engage fi rst or
reverse gear.
Removing a wheel
- Chock the rear of the wheel di-
agonally opposite the wheel to be
changed, using the chock 2
.
- Remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace 1
, by pulling at the
valve passage hole.
- Slacken the wheel bolts.
- Place the jack under the locat-
ing point on the sub-frame A
that is closest to the wheel to be
changed. Ensure that the entire
surface of the jack base plate is
in contact with the ground.
- Extend the jack, completely un-
screw the bolts and remove the
wheel.
Access to the spare wheel and
the jack
The wheel is located outside the ve-
hicle, under the rear fl oor, supported
by a metal carrier.
- Remove the jack and the wheelbrace 1
, secured behind the driv-
er's seat.
- Remove the jack and the wheelbrace 1
secured in an interior hous-
ing above the rear right wheel.
- Using the wheelbrace 1
, slacken the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt,
located on the inside near the closing system.
- Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it.
- Remove the chock 2
located in the spare wheel.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
80 -
For your safety, always
change a wheel:
Refitting the wheel
- After positioning the wheel, lightly
pre-tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace.
-
Compress the jack and release it.
- Fully tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace.
- Replace the trim, starting at the
valve passage hole, and press it
on using the palm of the hand.
Replacing the wheel in the
carrier
- Replace the chock 2
in the wheel.
- Replace the wheel in the carrier.
- Lift the wheel then the carrier and
reposition the hook.
- Do not forget to fully tighten the
spare wheel carrier retaining bolt.
-
Stow the wheelbrace 1
and the jack.
After changing the wheel
- Have the tightening of the bolts
and the pressure of the spare tyre
checked as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer.
- Have the punctured tyre repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as
soon as possible.
- on level, stable and non slippery
ground,
- with the handbrake applied,
- with fi rst or reverse gear en-
gaged,
- with the vehicle chocked,
- making absolutely sure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle
and wait in a safe location.
Never go underneath the vehicle
when it is raised using the jack only.
The jack and the tool kit are specifi c
to your vehicle. Do not use them for
other purposes.
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81 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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SPECIAL FEATURES
OF ALLOY WHEELS
Fitting the spare wheel
If your vehicle is equipped with a
steel spare wheel, when fi tting it, it is
normal
to notice that the bolt wash-
ers do not come into contact with the
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the cone-shape of each bolt.
Fitting snow tyres
If you fi t snow tyres that are mounted
on steel rims onto your vehicle, it is
essential
that you use special bolts
available from your CITROËN dealer.
* According to model and country.
ANTI-THEFT BOLT *
If your wheels are fi tted with an anti-
theft bolt (one per wheel), it must be
unscrewed using an anti-theft socket
(which was given to you on delivery
of your vehicle along with the dupli-
cate keys and the confi dential card)
and the wheelbrace.
Note:
make a careful note of the
code number engraved on the top of
the anti-theft socket. This will enable
you to obtain a duplicate anti-theft
socket from your
CITROËN dealer.
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VISUAL INDEX11 8 -
EXTERIOR
Accessories ................................ 97 Key, starting, battery ..........6, 46-47
Central locking .................46, 49-50
Rear lamps ................................. 86
3rd brake lamp............................ 87
Spare wheel, jack,
changing, fi tting ...................79-81
Infl ating tyres ............................ 109
ABS, EBFD, brakes ........ 64, 77, 78
Tyres, pressures ................. 80, 109
Pads, discs, drums ..................... 78
Fuel tank ........... 16, 20, 53, 78, 104 Door mirrors ................................ 57
Snow screen ............................... 94
Front lamps......................54, 82-85
Foglamps .............................. 54, 86
Direction indicators ....54, 82, 85-86
Headlamp adjustment................. 60
Changing bulbs......................82-87
Opening/closing
the doors ...................6, 46, 49-52
Opening the bonnet .............. 16, 53
Side door child lock .................... 51
Locks ...................................... 6, 46 Towbar ........................................ 96
Lifting, towing.............................. 95
