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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 pur-
poses.
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 (lo-
cated 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 cen-
tre of the wheel and clip it.
If your vehicle has an electric
parking brake, only a space sav-
er wheel can be stowed in the
boot.
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SNOW CHAINS
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
Advice on installation
If you have to fi t the chains during
a journey, stop the vehicle on a fl at
surface on the side of the road.
Apply the parking brake and posi-
tion any wheel chocks to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
Fit the chains following the instruc-
tions 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 snow chains are correctly tight-
ened.
The snow chains must be fi tted
only to the front wheels. They
must never be fi tted to "space-
saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in
force in your country on the use
of snow chains and the maxi-
mum running speed authorised.
Avoid driving on roads that
have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's
tyres and the road surface. It is
recommended that before you
leave, you practise fi tting the
snow chains on a level and dry
surface. If your vehicle is fi tted
with alloy wheels, check that no
part of the chain or its fi xings is
in contact with the wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fi t-
ted to the type of wheel fi tted to your
vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link
size.
195/65 R15
9 mm
205/55 R16
225/45 R17
225/40 R18
cannot be fi tted with chains
For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.