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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 A
to the "A ir "position. )Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.
)
Connect the compressor's electricalconnector 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 Bin position "I"; todeflate: switch Bin position "O"
and pressbutton C ), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.
Should the pressure of one or moretyres be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise the tyre pressures (see the "Under-inflation detection" section).
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Original tyre size Specification of chains.
2
05/60 R16
Maximum link size: 9 mm
205/55 R17
22
5/45 R18 THULE model
K-Summit K34 only
For more information on snow chains, contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Use only chains designed to be fitted the type
of wheel on your vehicle:
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 sparewheels.
Advice on installation
)If you have to fit the chains during ajourney, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road. )Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement o
f your
vehicle. )Fit the chains following the instructionsprovided by the manufacturer. )Move off gently and drive for a fewmoments, without exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h). )Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly tightened.
Take account of the legislation in forcein your country on the use of snow chains and the maximum 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 fitting the snow chains ona level and dry surface. If your vehicleis fitted with alloy wheels, check thatno par t of the chain or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.