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253Practical information
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 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.
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
starting 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.
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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.
If your vehicle has an electric parking
brake, only a space saver 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.
The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
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 a
journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel 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 snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Avoid driving on roads that have been
cleared of snow, to avoid damaging
your vehicle's tyres and the road
sur face. It is recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face. If
your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running
speed authorised.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.
215/60 R16
9 mm
215/55 R17
225/45 R18
225/40 R19
cannot be fitted with chains
