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2. InflationF Turn the selector A to the "air" position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B
in position "O" and press
button C ), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
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Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
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c
heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-

i
nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
F

T
urn the selector A to the "Air"
position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully. F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and press
button C ), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label or the accessory's pressure
label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
Refer to the "Under-inflation detection"
section.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the valve of the
wheel or accessory.
I

f necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first.
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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor, or may be located, depending on version,
under the front passenger seat.
Access to the tools
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1.

Wheelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and the wheel
bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
B

olt cover removal tool.
F

or removing the bolt covers on alloy
wheels or the central wheel cap (depending
on version).
4.
T

owing eye.
Refer to the "Towing" section.
Procedure for changing a wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Wheel with trim
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.
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F Unclip the tool storage box by pulling on it. The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
Spare wheel (depending on version)
Taking out the wheel
F Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
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 U nscrew the yellow central bolt by a few
turns then put it in place in the centre of the
wheel.
F

T
ighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
F

C
lip the tool storage box back into place.
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Removing a wheel
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 block
the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps in the instrument panel come on.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's
jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause
the vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the bolt cover(s) using the tool 3 (depending on version).
F

S
lacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Do not use:
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t

he jack for any other purpose than
lifting the vehicle,
-

a j

ack other than the one supplied
by the manufacturer.
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F Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the two front A or rear B locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. F
E xtend the jack 2 until its base plate is in
contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base plate is directly
below the location A or B used.
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.
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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
sur face of each bolt.
List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts fully by hand.
F

Pre-tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
After changing a wheel
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.
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F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 2 and detach it. F
T ighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F R efit the bolt cover(s) (depending on
ve r s i o n).
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