2012 Citroen C4 RHD wheel
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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which
permits temporary repair
of a tyre
so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on
the tyre tread or shoulder.
Access to the kit
The speed limit sticker I
must be
affi xed to the vehicle’s steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when driving
with a tyre repaired using this
type of kit.
This kit is installed in the storage box,
under the boot fl oor.
A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B.
On "I"
/off "O"
switch.
C.
Defl ation button.
D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).
E.
Compartment housing:
- a cable with adaptor for 12 V
socket,
- various infl ation adaptors for ac-
cessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
Description of the kit
F.
Sealant cartridge.
G.
White pipe with cap for repair.
H.
Black pipe for infl ation.
I.
Speed limit sticker.
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Tyre under-infl ation detection
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre
under-infl ation detection, the
under-infl ation warning lamp will
remain on after the wheel has been
repaired until the system is reini-
tialised by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes
the pressure is not attained, this
indicates that the tyre is not re-
pairable; contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
for assistance.
)
Switch on the compressor by mov-
ing the switch B
to position "I"
until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre
under pressure; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this
operation (risk of splashing).
)
Remove the kit and screw the cap
back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your
vehicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the
kit to hand.
)
Drive immediately for approximate-
ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.
)
Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
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)
Connect the compressor’s electric
plug to the vehicle’s 12 V socket.
)
Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon
as possible.
You must inform the techni-
cian that you have used this
kit. After inspection, the tech-
nician will inform you whether
the tyre can be repaired or
must be replaced.
)
Turn the selector A
to the
"air" position.
)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.
)
Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel.
2. Infl ation
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in posi-
tion "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "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 quali-
fi ed 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).
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Removing the cartridge
)
Stow the black pipe.
)
Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.
)
Support the compressor vertically.
)
Unscrew the cartridge from the
bottom.
)
Connect the compressor’s electri-
cal connector to the vehicle’s 12 V
socket.
)
Start the vehicle and let the engine
run.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in posi-
tion "I"
; to defl ate: 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.
Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
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 cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers or from a
qualifi ed workshop.
Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, with-
out injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,
- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi-
cycle tyres...).
)
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, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.
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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
containing 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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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffi c: the ground
must be level, stable and non-
slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it
has been programmed to auto-
matic mode, switch off the ignition
and engage fi rst gear * to lock the
wheels.
Check that the braking warning
lamps in the instrument panel
are on (not fl ashing).
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.
*
position R
for the electronic gearbox
system; P
for an automatic gearbox.
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 secu-
rity bolt.
)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one
of the two front A
or rear B
locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever 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 suffi -
cient 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.
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Fitting a wheel
Fitting a steel or "space-
saver" spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-
loy wheels, when tightening the
bolts on fi tting 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.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in
the boot correctly, fi rst 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 qualifi ed workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel re-
paired and replace it on the vehicle
as soon as possible.
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
fi tted with the se-
curity socket 4
.
)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Lower the vehicle fully.
)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1
fi tted with the security
socket 4
.
)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Refi t the chromed bolt covers on
each of the bolts (according to
equipment).
)
Store the tools in the box.