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 driver's
seat.
- Remo
ve the jack and the wheelbrace 1
secured in an interior housing
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.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
80 -
For your safety, always
change a wheel:
- 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.
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.
97 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, hav-
ing been tested and approved for
reliability and safety, are all adapted
to your vehicle. A wide range of rec-
ommended accessories and original
parts is offered.
The fi tting of electrical equip-
ment or accessories which
are not recommended by
Automobiles CITROËN may
result in the failure of your vehicle's
electronic system. Please note this
specifi c warning. You are advised
to contact a representative of the
Marque to be shown the range of
recommended equipment and ac-
cessories.
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold or operated, it is
compulsory to have a high visibility
safety jacket, warning triangle and
replacement bulbs available in the
vehicle.
Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning and maintenance products,
replacement bulbs, ...
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving,
fi rst aid kit, high visibility safety jacket,
rear parking assistance, warning tri-
angle, ...
Audio equipment, hands-free kit,
speakers, CD changer, navigation, ...
Regardless of the audio and telemat-
ic equipment offered on the market,
the technical constraints linked with
the fi tting of equipment of these fami-
lies of products mean that the spe-
cial features of the equipment and
its compatibility with the capacities
of the your vehicle's standard equip-
ment must be taken into account.
Please contact a CITROËN dealer
for information before fi tting such
equipment.
Front mud fl aps, rear mud fl aps,
15/17 inch alloy wheels, wheelarch
trim, leather steering wheel, ...
Range of professional equipment
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
which must be fi tted by the CITROËN
network.
Separation partitions and grilles,
smooth, non-slip wooden protective
fl oor.
Protective grilles.
Installation of
radiocommunication transmitters
Before installing accessory radio-
communication transmitters with an
external aerial on your vehicle, you
are advised to contact a representa-
tive of the CITROËN marque.
Range of comfort, leisure and
maintenance equipment
Front seat covers compatible with
airbags, bench, rubber mats, carpet
mats, snow chains, blind, tailgate
bicycle carrier, roof bars (max load
120 kg), transverse roof bars (max
load 100 kg), ...
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
For any work on your vehicle,
use a qualifi ed workshop that
has the technical information,
competence and equipment
required, which a CITROËN dealer
is able to provide. The CITROËN Network will inform
you of the specifi cations (frequency
band, maximum output power, aerial
position, specifi c installation condi-
tions) of the transmitters which can be
fi tted, in accordance with the Motor
Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (2004/104/CE).
- ensure that the mat and its fi xings
are positioned correctly,
-
never fi t one mat on top of another.
