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Towing a trailer
For more information about weights,
refer to the administrative documents
(registration document, ...) or to the
"Weights" section of chapter 8.
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest objects are as close as possible
to the axle and the nose weight is close to
the maximum authorised without, however,
exceeding it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on the
engine speed.
Driving advice
A towed vehicle must free wheel: gearbox in
neutral.
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Repairing a wheel
PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT
The kit is located at the left hand rear of the
vehicle.
The temporary puncture repair kit consists
of a compressor and a cartridge (containing
a sealant).
Using the kit
- switch off the ignition,
- affix the speed limitation sticker to the
vehicle's steering wheel to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use,
- check that the switch A
is at position " 0
",
- connect the pipe of the bottle 1
to the
valve of the tyre to be repaired,
- connect the compressor's electrical plug
to the vehicle's 12V socket,
- start the vehicle and let the engine run,
- switch on the compressor by pressing
the switch A
to position " 1
" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars,
Vehicles supplied with a temporary
puncture repair kit do not have a spare
wheel or tooling (jack, wheelbrace, ...).
- remove the compressor, unclip and
store the bottle in a sealed bag to avoid
staining your vehicle with traces of fluid,
- drive immediately, for approximately
two miles (three kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 12 and 37 mph (20 and
60 km/h)), to seal the puncture,
- stop to check the repair and the
pressure,
If, after approximately five to ten
minutes, you are not able to obtain
this pressure, the tyre cannot be
repaired; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop for roadside
assistance.
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- connect the compressor pipe directly to
the valve of the repaired wheel.
- connect the compressor's electrical plug
to the vehicle's 12V socket again,
- start the vehicle again and let the engine
run, Warning, the sealant cartridge contains
ethylene-glycol, this product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to
the eyes. Keep this product out of reach of
children.
The expiry date of the sealant is indicated
under the cartridge.
The cartridge is intended for a single use;
once opened, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge into
the environment, take it to a CITROËN
dealer or to a specialised waste disposal
site.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
- adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to inflate: switch A
in
position " 1
"; to deflate: switch A
in
position " 0
" and press button B
), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the door
aperture, on the driver's side), then
remember to check that the leak has
been sealed correctly (no further
loss of pressure after several miles
(kilometres)),
- remove the compressor, then stow the
complete kit,
- drive at reduced speed (50 mph
(80 km/h) max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 125 miles
(200 km),
- visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have
the tyre repaired or replaced by a
technician.
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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL
If your vehicle is equipped with a spare
wheel located underneath the vehicle, follow
these instructions.
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- You must ensure that the occupants
get out of the vehicle and wait in a safe
location.
- If possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
- Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first or reverse gear.
- If available, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the one to be
changed.
On certain types of ground and/or if heavy
loads are being transported, the vehicle
must be raised in order to disengage
the spare wheel from the carrier. Call a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
If your vehicle is fitted with suspension
with pneumatic height correction,
please deactivate the system. Refer to the
"Rear suspension" section of chapter 3.
- If fitted on your vehicle, open the
plastic flap located at the rear left of the
vehicle.
- Unscrew the nut then take out the jack
and the wheelbrace.
1.
Wheelbrace.
2.
Jack.
3.
Towing eye.
The jack and the tool kit are specific to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
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- Open the cover, located on the sill, to
access the carrier bolt.
- Unscrew the bolt using the wheelbrace
until the carrier is lowered fully.
- Detach the carrier from the hook and
place the spare wheel near the wheel to
be changed.
3. SPARE WHEEL
- Gain access to the spare wheel from the
rear.
- Open the rear doors. You can switch on the courtesy lamp to
improve visibility.
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4. OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Place the jack in contact with the
locating point provided, the one which is
closest to the wheel to be changed.
Ensure that the jack is straight and that
the base of the jack is fully in contact
with the ground.
- Extend the jack to lift the wheel clear of
the ground.
- Resume and complete the unscrewing of
the wheel bolts.
- Remove the bolts and remove the wheel.
- Remove the trim pulling it using the
towing eye.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and start
unscrewing them. Do not extend the jack until you have
started unscrewing the bolts on the
wheel to be changed and have placed
the chock under the wheel diagonally
opposite.
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- Lower the vehicle completely by folding
the jack, then remove the jack.
- Tighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace, tighten them fully without
forcing them.
- Place the wheel to be repaired in the
carrier.
- Secure the carrier on the hook then
raise the carrier using the bolt and the
wheel brace. Check that the wheel and
the carrier are flush against the floor of
the vehicle.
- Remember to close the flap, located on
the sill.
- Store the trim in the vehicle.
Never go underneath the vehicle when
it is supported only by the jack.
Never use a screwdriver in place of the
wheelbrace.
5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL
- Position the wheel on the hub and start
tightening the wheel bolts by hand.
- Carry out an initial tightening of the bolts
using the wheelbrace.
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Snow screen
REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable snow
screen is installed on the lower part of the
front bumper to prevent the accumulation of
snow at the radiator cooling fan.
FITTING
- Offer up the snow screen facing its
centring pin A
on the front bumper.
- Put it in place by pressing at each clip B
located in the four corners.
Do not forget to remove the snow screen
when the exterior temperature is higher than
10°C (no risk of snowfall) and when towing.
REMOVAL
- Pass a screwdriver into the hole located
near each of the clips.
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to unclip
the four clips B
in turn.
6. REFITTING THE REPAIREDWHEEL
The wheel is refitted as described in step 5,
not forgetting to refit the wheel trim.
Refer to the "Identification markings"
section of chapter 8 to locate the tyre
label.
The spare wheel is not designed to be
used over long distances. Have the
tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible. Also, have
the original wheel repaired and refitted by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.