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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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Removing a wheel
List of operations
F Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (with allow wheels
only).
F
F
it the security socket 4 to 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 non-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.
You must 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.
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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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batteryProcedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F
l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
The presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a CITR
oËn
dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
Failure to observe this recommendation
may cause premature wear of the
battery.
af
ter refitting the battery by a CITR
oËn
dealer or a qualified workshop, the
Stop
& Start system will only be
active after a continuous period
of immobilisation of the vehicle, a
period which depends on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
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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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