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List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted
with the security bolt socket 4 .
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, first remove the central
c ove r.
When using the "space-saver" type
temporary use spare wheel, do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
replace it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.
Do not drive with more than one
temporary use spare wheel fitted to the
vehicle at one time.
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F Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with
the security bolt socket 4 .
F

T
ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R
efit the bolt covers on each of the bolts.
F

S
tore the tools in the box.
F
L
ower the vehicle fully.
F
F
old the jack 2 and detach it.
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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.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road 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.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
or

iginal tyre sizeMaximum link size.
185/65 R15 9 mm
195/55 R16
2 0 5 /4 5 R17 7 mm
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F
a
p
ply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
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Changing a bulb
1. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
2. Sidelamps (W5W).
3.
M

ain beam headlamps (H1-55W).
4.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
5.
L

ED daytime running lamps.
6.
F

ront foglamps (PSX24W).
Front lampsThe headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals. Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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Changing direction indicator
bulbs
F Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and extract it.
F

P
ull out the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Changing dipped beam headlamp
bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F
d
i
sconnect the bulb connector.
F

S
pread the springs to release the bulb.
F

P
ull the bulb out and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.
When refitting, close the protective
cover carefully to preserve the sealing
of the headlamp.am
ber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.
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Changing main beam headlamp
bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F
d
i
sconnect the bulb connector.
F

S
pread the springs to release the bulb.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F

P
ull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on
both sides.
F

P
ull the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
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Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
F Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of the repeater between the repeater and the
base of the door mirror.
F

T
ilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater
and remove it.
F
d
i
sconnect the repeater connector.
F

R
eplace the module.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or
a qualified workshop to obtain a
replacement side repeater module.
Changing front foglamp bulbs
F access to the front foglamp is through the aperture below the bumper.
F
d
i
sconnect the black bulb holder
connector, by pressing on the tab at the
top.
F

R
emove the bulb-holder by pressing on the
2 clips (at the top and the bottom).
F

R
eplace the module.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r. To obtain a replacement module,
contact your CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If you experience any difficulty in
replacing bulbs, contact your CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Rear lamps
1. Brake / sidelamps (P21/5W).
2. D irection indicators (PY21W amber).
3.
F

oglamp, right-hand side (PR21W red)
R

eversing lamp, left-hand side (P21W).Changing bulbs
These four bulbs are changed from inside the
boot: F

s
pread the four tabs and remove the bulb
h o l d e r,
F

t
urn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
F

o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the access flap from the
corresponding side trim panel,
F

u
nscrew the butter fly nut securing the lamp
unit,
F

u
nclip the lamp unit connector,
F

e
xtract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its
middle towards the outside,
am

ber or red bulbs, such as those
for the direction indicators and rear
foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of
the same rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are dummy
units. They are there for aesthetic
purposes only.
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