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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, see "Access to
t
he tools".
Access to the spare wheel
Ta k i ng out the standard wheel
)Unscrew the central bolt A . )Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.)Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the standard wheel backin place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.)
Put the central bolt Ain place in the centre of the wheel. )
Tighten fully to retain the wheel correctly.

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Changing a bulb
For bulbs that have alignment lugs (H1, H7...) ensure that they arefitted correctly for the best lightingperformance.

The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:)do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)use a sponge and soapy water, )when using a high pressurewasher on persistent marks,do not keep the lance directedtowards the lamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals.
)Do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths. Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order notto damage the headlamp. Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.
Risk of electrocution
Replacement of the xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must be carried out bya CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Front lamps
1.Direction indicators(W Y21W-21W).2.Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).3.Dipped beam headlamps (H11- 55W) or
Xenon bulb (D1S-35W).4.Sidelamps (W5W-5W).5.Daytime running lamps(P13W-13W).6. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (light emitting doides-LEDs).7.Front foglamps (H11- 55W).

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Push the repeater towards the rear to disengage it. )Disconnect the repeater connector.
)Change the repeater unit.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.

Changing direction indicator side repeaters
Door mirror spotlamps

You should contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of the light emitting diode - LED.

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1.Third brake lamp (LEDs).2.Number plate lamps (W5W-5W).3.Rear foglamp (W21W-21W).4.Reversing lamp (W16W-16W).5.Direction indicators (W Y21W-21W).6.Sidelamps / brake lamps (W21-5W).
Rear lamps
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction indicators, must be replaced with bulbs of identical specification andcolour. These bulbs are chan
ged from outside the boot. )
Open the boot. )
Remove the two fixing screws. )
Unclip the lamp unit carefully extract it
pulling it towards the rear.) Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn to
the left and pull it out.
) Pull the bulb out and change it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Take care to align the pins on the lamp unit with
the locations on the bod
ywork.
Changing sidelamp / brake
lamp (6), direction indicator (5),
and foglamp (3) bulbs
)Open the boot.)Inser t a screwdriver into the aper ture of thecover and lever it open.)Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to
th
e left.)Pull the bulb out and change it.
To r e a s s e m b l e , c a r ry out these operations in
reverse order.
You can also contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of thesebulbs.

Changing reversing lamp
bulbs (4)

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Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard(left-hand side).


Access to the fuses
)Open the cover and remove it completely
by pulling it towards you.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1*30 A Cabin fan.
2 15 A
Brake lam
ps, third brake lamp.
310 A
Rear foglamps.
430 A Windscreen wiper, screenwash.
620 A
Central locking, electric door mirrors.
7 15 A
Audio equipment, telematics, USB unit, Bluetooth s
ystem.
87. 5 A
Remote control key, air conditioning control unit, instrument
panel, electric windows, rain and sunshine sensors, alarm,
switch panel, steering mounted controls.
915 A
Instrument panel and interior lighting.
1015 A
Hazard warning lamps
1115 A Rear wiper.
12 7.5
A Instrument panel, multifunction screen, parking sensors, heated seats, heated rear screen, electric blind, automatic headlampadjustment.
1
315 A
Cigarette lighter, accessory socket.
1520 A
Electric blind.
1
610 A Door mirrors, audio equipment.

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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
) Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)
Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.










Changing a wiper
blade

Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
) At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.) Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it. )
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.


Automatic power cut-off to accessories

After the engine has stopped, when the ignition switch is in the "ACC" position(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode)
you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beamheadlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for about
t
hirty minutes.
Cutting off
Once the thir ty minutes have expired, thepower supply to the accessories will be automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.

The period before cut-off can beextended up to about sixty minutes or deactivated, via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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Recovering the vehicle



General
recommendations

Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid drivinglicence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use anapproved towing bar; rope and strapsare prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put thegearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake,

- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...
Towing with the wheels on the groundis only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD) versions.


Recovery of your vehicle


2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towingwith the wheels on the ground
)Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the CVT gearbox).)Unlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
t
o " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Star ting" system). )Release the parking brake. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t
distance only.
) Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on thechassis, located under the front bumper.

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Vehicles fitted with the 4 wheel drive
system must always be recovered on aflatbed.
Never have the vehicle towed with thefour wheels on the ground, this could damage the transmission.The vehicle must not be towed with thefront or rear wheels on the ground even if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel drive) mode.

4 wheel drive (4WD) versions: recovery on a fl atbed