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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
raise the fl oor,
)
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear shelf support,
)
with a standard size spare wheel,
unclip and remove the box in the
middle of the wheel containing the
tools,
or
)
with a "space-saver" spare wheel;
lift the wheel at the rear towards you
for access to the storage box con-
taining the tools.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and
the wheel fi xing bolts.
2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.
4.
Socket for the security bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, detach the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim starting by placing its notch facing
the valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
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Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.
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, refer to
the paragraph "Access to the tools" on
the previous page.
Putting the standard wheel back in
place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing.
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.
)
Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
Tyre under-infl ation detection
The spare wheel is not fi tted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a CITROËN
dealer or aqualifi ed workshop.
Taking out the standard wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
)
Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
)
Take the wheel out of the boot.
)
Put the box back in place in the centre
of the wheel and clip it.
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IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
Various visible markings for the identifi -
cation of your vehicle.
A. Vehicle identifi cation number
(VIN) under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the body-
work near the engine mounting.
B. Vehicle identifi cation number on
the dashboard.
This number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through
the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label.
This label is affi xed to the driver's front
pillar.
The tyre pressures must be
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
C. Manufacturer's label.
The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affi xed to the driver's centre pillar. It bears the following information:
- the tyre pressures, for unladen and
laden conditions,
- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,
- the brands of tyre recommended by
the manufacturer,
- the spare tyre infl ation pressure,
- the paint colour code.
Wheels which are fi tted with
225/40 R18 tyres cannot be fi t-
ted with snow chains. For more
information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
