2011 Citroen DS4 Owner's Manual

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2. Infl ation


)
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 loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.

)
Remove and stow the kit.

)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).

)
Turn the selector A
to the "air"
position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Star t the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.

)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
You must inform the technician
that you have used this kit. After
inspection, the technician will
inform you whether the tyre can be
repaired or must be replaced.

Removing the cartridge




)
Stow the black pipe.

)
Detach the angled base from the white pipe.

)
Suppor t the compressor ver tically.

)
Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.



Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories

Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for
single use; even if only par tly used,
it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car tridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
car tridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.

You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
)
Connect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run.

)
Adjust 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 or the accessory's
pressure label.

)
Remove the kit then stow it.



)
Turn the selector A
to the "Air"
position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.

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Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the floor,

)
secure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear shelf suppor t,

)
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 containing the tools.


Access to the tools


List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for other purposes.

Wheel with trim


When removing the wheel
, detach the
trim first using the wheelbrace 1
pulling
at the valve passage hole.

When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim
star ting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.


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.


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
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, refer to the
paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous
page.

Access to the spare wheel


Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must
be repaired by a CITROËN dealer or
aqualified 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.

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Putting the standard wheel
back in place

)
Put the box back in place in the centre of
the wheel and clip it.


)
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.

Removing a wheel


Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffic: the ground must be
level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and engage first
gear * to lock the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamps
in the instrument panel are on
(not f lashing).
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.


List of operations



)
Remove the chromed bolt cover from each
of the bolts using the tool 3
(according to
equipment).

)
Fit the security socket 4
on the
wheelbrace 1
to slacken the security bolt.

)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

*
position R
for the electronic gearbox system;
P
for an automatic gearbox.

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)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one of the
two front A
or rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is in
contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base plate is directly
below the location A
or B
used.

)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
)
Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.

)
Remove the wheel.

Fitting a wheel


Fitting a steel or "space-
saver" spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, when tightening the bolts on
fitting it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact with
the steel or "space-saver" spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.


List of operations



)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.

)
Screw in the bolts by hand to the stop.

)
Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security
socket 4
.

)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.


After changing a wheel

To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, first remove the central
cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
replace it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.