2013 Citroen C3 RHD Owner's Manual

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.
Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I" ; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.




Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only par tly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto 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 qualified workshop.

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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them: )open the boot, )raise the floor,)remove the polystyrene storage box,)unclip and remove the box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removal of
the wheel fixing bolts. 2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising of the vehicle. 3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)on alloy wheels. 4.Socket for the security wheel bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special "security" wheel bolts (if your vehicle has
them).

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Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, firstdetach the trim using the wheelbrace 1pulling at the valve passage hole. When refitting the wheel
, refit thetrim star ting by placing its cut-out at the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.

Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
According to country, the spare wheel may be steel or of the "space-saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Fitting the steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, it is normal to notice, when tightening the bolts on fitting, that the washers donot come into contact with the steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel. Thewheel is secured by the conical contactof each bolt.

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Taking out the wheel
)Unscrew the yellow central bolt. )Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.)Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the 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 correctl
y.
)Put the box back in place in the centre of
the wheel and clip it. )Put the polystyrene storage box back inplace. )Refit the boot floor carpet by lightly
folding it in two (refer to the section
"Fittings - § Storage box").
On vehicles equipped with a "space-saver" type spare wheel, the puncturedwheel cannot be stowed in place of the "space-saver" wheel.

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Removing a wheel

List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3(with alloy wheels
only).) Fit the security bolt socket 4
on thewheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt(if your vehicle has them).)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level,stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off theignition and engage first gear *
to lock the wheels. If necessary, place a chock under thewheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the vehicle andwait where they are safe.Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use an axle stand.
*
position R
for an electronic gearbox; position P
for an automatic gearbox.

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Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the
two front A or rear Blocations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. )Extend the jack 2 until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that thecentreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location A
or Bused.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheeleasily. ) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
) Remove the wheel.

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List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts by hand. )
Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehiclehas them) using the wheelbrace 1
fitted
with the security bolt socket 4.
)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" typetemporary use spare wheel, do notexceed 50 mph (80 km/h).Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and replace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.Do not drive with more than one temporary use spare wheel fitted to the vehicle at one time.

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Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has
them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with thesecurity bolt socket 4
. )
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts. )
Store the tools in the box.
)Lower the vehicle fully. )Fold the jack 2
and detach it.