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Practical information
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking
The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type sparewheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use of snowchains and the maximum running speedauthorised.
Avoid driving on roads that have beencleared of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road surface. It is recommended that before you leave,you practise fitting the snow chains ona level and dry surface. If your vehicleis fitted with alloy wheels, check thatno par t of the chain or its fixings is incontact with the wheel rim.
All ori
ginal tyre sizes (15", 16 ", 17 ") can be fitted with chains.
Original tyresize Maximum link size.
1
95 / 60 R15 9 mm
1
95 / 55 R16 9 mm
2
05 / 45 R17 7 mm
For more information on snow chains
, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Advice on installation
)
If you have to fit the chains during ajourney, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road. )
Apply the parking brake and position anywheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle. ) Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer. )
Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph(50 km/h). )
Stop your vehicle and check that the snowchains are correctly tightened. Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
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Technical data
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Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the front right door pillar. This number is engraved on the bodyworknear the hinge.
For access to it, open the right-hand door.B
.VIN on the windscreen lower crossmember.The number is on a self-adhesive label
which is visible through the windscreen.
C.Manufacturer's label. This number is indicated on a self-
destroying label affixed to the centre pillar,
on the left-hand side.
The inflation pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold,at least once a month.
If the inflation pressures are too low,this increases fuel consumption.
D.Tyre/paint label. This label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the left-hand side.
It bears the followin
g information:
- the tyre inflation pressures with and withoutload,
- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,
- the brands of tyre recommended by themanufacturer,
- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,
- the paint colour code.
