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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F

u
nclip 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 n ot use them for other purposes.
1.


Wheelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removal of
the wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising of the vehicle.
3.
"bo

lt cover" tool.
F

or removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4.
S

ocket for the security wheel bolts (located
in the glove box).
F

or 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, first
detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
trim starting by placing its cut-out at the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
According to country, the spare wheel may be
steel or of the "space-saver" type.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"
ac

cess 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 do
not come into contact with the steel or
"space-saver" type spare wheel. The
wheel is secured by the conical contact
of each bolt.
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Removing a wheel
List of operations
F Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (with alloy wheels
only).
F

F
it the security bolt socket 4 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt
(if your vehicle has them).
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
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 the
ignition and engage first gear* to lock
the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle and
wait where they are safe.
ne

ver go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
*


position R for an electronic gearbox;
position


P for an automatic gearbox.
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F Position the foot of the jack 2 on the ground, ensuring that it is directly below the
front A or rear B jacking points provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
F

E
xtend the jack 2 until its head comes into
contact with the jacking point A or B used.
The vehicle's contact sur face A or B must
be fully engaged with the central part of the
head of the jack. F
Ra ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
F

R
emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack
could slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Position the jack only at one of the
jacking points A or B under the vehicle,
ensuring that the vehicle's contact
sur face is positioned centrally on the
head of the jack. Other wise, there is a
risk of damage to the vehicle and/or the
jack dropping - Risk of injury!
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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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"Comfort"
sun blinds, door deflectors, insulated module,
smoking kit, fragrance cartridges, front centre
armrest, moveable mirror, reading lamp,
front and rear parking sensors, cup holder,
coat hanger for head restraint, solar film for
windows, security film for windows... "Security and safety":

anti-theft alarm, wheel security bolts, stolen
vehicle tracking system, breathalyser, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, dog
guard, snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamps
kit, child seats and booster cushions, pet
transpor t protectors...
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Style":
leather steering wheel, gear lever knobs,
front spoiler, rear diffuser, bumper trims, front
foglamp trims, parking brake lever trims,
aluminium footrest, alloy wheels, wheel trims,
chrome tailgate finisher, chrome tailpipe
finisher, chrome mirror shells, chrome door
handles... "Transport solutions":
boot tray, boot carpet, boot net, boot
containers, transverse roof bars, bicycle
carrier, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars, towbar
wiring harnesses...
accessoriesA wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
*

T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":

mats*, mudflaps, seat covers, door sill
protectors, bumper protection strips, vehicle
protective cover, side protectors, boot mat, boot
liner...
If a towbar and wiring are fitted outside
the CITROËN
dealer network, this must
be done making use of the vehicle's
electrical pre-equipment and following
the manufacturer's recommendations.
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