2013 Citroen C8 spare wheel

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FAMILIARISATIO
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Exterior

Audible and/or visual rear
parking assistance. 87
Tailgate
Locking and unlocking by
remote control. Press the
handle and raise the tailgate.

Parking assistance 25
Release the four levers,
move your bars then secure
the levers.

Spare wheel
Wheelbrace.
Jack box.
Towing eye.
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Raise the wheel to be
repaired by means of the
cable until it is fl ush against
the fl oor. Close the cover on
the access opening securely.
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Transverse roof bars 105

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Driving safely


TYRE UNDER-INFLATION
DETECTION

Sensors check the tyre pressure during
driving, and trigger a warning in the
event of a malfunction (speed greater
than approx.15 mph [25 km/h]) or
puncture.
An outline representing one or more
wheels fl ashing indicates the location
of the wheel or wheels concerned.

Flat tyre

The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "Tyre(s)
defl ated"
, an outline on the display,
and an audible signal.
Check the tyre pressure as soon as
possible. If the damaged tyre is temporarily
stored in the boot, it will again emit
this message to remind you of the
necessity of having it repaired. This will
prevent another warning of the same
type being displayed.


Sensor(s) not detected

The SERVICE warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message "X tyre
pressure sensor(s) missing"
, an
outline on the display and an audible
signal.
Under-infl ation detection is absent
from one (or several) tyre(s). Consult a
CITROËN dealer to replace the faulty
sensor(s). This message is also displayed
when one of the tyres is away
from the vehicle (being repaired)
or when a wheel without a sensor is
fi tted.
All repairs and changing of
tyres on a wheel fi tted with this
system must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer.

The tyre under-infl ation detection
system is a driving aid which does
not take the place of

the

vigilance or
the responsibility of the driver.

This system does not remove the
need to have the tyre pressure
checked regularly (including the spare
wheel), to ensure that the dynamic
performance of the vehicle remains at
its best and to avoid premature wear
of the tyres, in particular in the case
of arduous driving (heavy load, high
speed).
The system may temporarily be
disturbed by radio broadcasts on a
frequency close to it.


Puncture

The STOP warning light
comes on, accompanied
by the message
"Punctured tyre(s)"
, an outline on the
display and an audible signal.
Stop immediately, avoiding any sudden
movement of the steering wheel and
the brakes.
Change the damaged (punctured or
very defl ated) tyre, and have the tyre
pressure checked as soon as possible.
Refer to the "Changing a wheel"
section of chapter 7.

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QUICK HELP
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Changing a wheel
CHANGING A WHEEL

1. PARKING THE VEHICLE



- If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery
ground.

- It is imperative that you ensure
that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe location.
Depending on the country of
sale and for your own safety, use
the safety jackets and warning
triangles.

- Apply the handbrake, switch off the
ignition and engage fi rst or reverse
gear (position P
for the automatic
gearbox).

- If possible, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the one
to be changed.


1.
Wheelbrace.

2.
Jack housing.

3.
Alloy wheel embellisher remover.

4.
Removable towing eye.
The jack and the tools are specifi c to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes. Refer to the location of the
tools (situated in the engine
compartment) in the "Under the
bonnet" section of chapter 6.

2. TOOLS
3. SPARE WHEEL



- Gain access to the spare wheel
from the boot.


- Open the cover to release the
winch and access its bolt. You can switch on the row 3
courtesy light to increase the light
in the boot.

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Changing a wheel

- Unwind the winch cable by
unscrewing the bolt using the
wheelbrace.

- Detach the spare wheel from the
rear of the vehicle and place it near
the wheel to be changed.



4. OPERATING PROCEDURE



- Remove the trim pulling at the
valve passage hole. Use the fl at
end of the towing eye as a lever.

- Loosen the wheel bolts and start
unscrewing them.

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QUICK HELP
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Changing a wheel
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.





- Place the jack in contact with the
locating point provided, the one
which is closest to the wheel to
be changed. Ensure that the base
of the jack is in contact with the
ground, and straight above.

- 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.


5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL



- Position the wheel on the hub and
start tightening the bolts by hand.

- Initially tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace.

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Changing a wheel

- 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 boot well, with the valve
uppermost and the locating tab in
place.

- Raise the winch cable using the
wheelbrace and tighten fully.
Check that the wheel is horizontal
and fl ush against the rear fl oor to
ensure that it is retained correctly
while driving.

- Remember to close the fl ap,
located in the boot, it permits
securing of the winch.

- Store the trim in the boot. Never go underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a
jack (use a ramp). Never use a
screwdriver in place of the wheelbrace
to unwind or wind the winch cable.


6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED
WHEEL
The wheel is refi tted as described in
step 5, not forgetting to refi t the wheel
trim.
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 as soon as possible.
Also, have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.

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Exterior

Rear lamps, direction indicators,
3rd brake lamp 43-45, 123
Changing
rear bulbs 122-123 Accessories 107
Sun roof 26
Roof bars 105
Fuel fi ller cap 109
Fuel tank 31, 109
Fuel cut-off/priming 110
Boot, tailgate 25
Parking sensors 87
Towing, lifting 131
Towbar 103-104
Spare wheel, jack,
changing, fi tting 117-120 Brakes 86, 88-89
ABS, EBFD 88
ASR, ESP 89
Tyre under-infl ation detection 90 Opening/closing doors 23-24
Locks 18
Opening/closing the bonnet 111
Electric child lock 25


Wiper blade 46, 130
Door mirror 82
Front lamps/foglamps,
direction indicators 43-45
Headlamp beam height
adjustment 45
Headlamp wash 46, 114
Changing front
bulbs 121-122 Very cold climate screen 106 Key, starting, battery 18-21, 42
Central locking 18, 23
Alarm 22



EXTERIOR


Infl ating, pressure 17 Tyres, pressure 17

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Environment




Limit the causes of excess consumption


Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest
items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind
resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...).
Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.

At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refi t your
summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations on maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to
the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or
caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil fi lter,
air fi lter...) and observe the schedule of operations recom-
mended by the manufacturer.



When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the
nozzle to avoid any overfl ow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the fi rst
1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel
consumption settle down to a consistent average.