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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed under the boot floor.
For access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the boot floor,
F

l
ift up the boot carpet,
F

r
emove the box containing the tools,
F

r
emove the polystyrene storage box.
Other accessories
5. Removable towing eye. R efer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle".
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 removing
the wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
"bo

lt cover" tool.
F

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

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

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" 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 notch facing 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.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph "
ac

cess
to 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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Taking out the wheel
F Unscrew the yellow central bolt, and remove it.
F

R
aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F R efit the yellow central bolt in the centre of
the wheel.
F

T
ighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly. F
P ut the polystyrene storage box back in
place.
F

P
ut the box back in place and clip it.
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List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand as far as
possible.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted
with the security 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
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.
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Changing foglamp / reversing
lamp bulbs
F open the boot,
F p ress on the tabs using 2 screwdrivers,
F

d
isconnect the lamp unit connector,
F

t
urn the bulb holder by a quarter turn,
F

r
emove the bulb and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Changing the third brake lamp
bulbs (4 x W 5 W bulbs)
F open the boot,
F r emove the two plugs located on the boot
inner panel,
F

p
ress on the body of the lamp with
2
screwdrivers to remove it from its
housing,
F

t
urn the corresponding bulb-holder a
quarter turn,
F

p
ull the bulb and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
F insert a thin screwdriver into one of the lens' exterior holes,
F

p
ush it outwards to unclip.
F

r
emove the lens.
F

p
ull the bulb and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
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Torch (Krypton 3.6V)
F open the tab.
F P ush with a flat screwdriver in the hole
under the tab and recover the bulb unit.
F
o
p
en the bulb unit fully to change the bulb.
Door mirror lamps (W5W)
Unclip the cover using a thin screwdriver to
access the faulty bulb.
Boot lamps (W5W)
Detach the unit by pushing it rear wards.
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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed under the boot floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the adjustable boot floor,
F

l
ift up the boot carpet,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the tool holder.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
General recommendations
observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-

f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insulated
module, reading lamp, sun blinds, head
restraint-mounted coat hanger, centre armrest,
air deflector, scented air freshener cartridges,
portable ashtray, solar films for windows...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers, mudflaps, bumper
protectors, vehicle protective cover, dog guard,
pet seat and boot covers...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar wiring
harness, transverse and longitudinal roof
bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier, roof box, boot
spacers, boot net, business/commercial vehicle
conversion kit, sliding boot floor...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, breathalyzer, first aid kit, snow chains,
non-skid covers, security wheel bolts, vehicle
tracking system, child seats, fire extinguisher,
caravan mirror, glass security films...
"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells, leather
steering wheel, gear lever knob, aluminium
footrest, wheel caps...
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.
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