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F Switch on the compressor by moving the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
T

he sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing).
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance. F
R emove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
T

ake care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information, refer to the
"Under-inflation detection" section.
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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,
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a j

ack other than the one supplied
by the manufacturer.
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Main beam headlamps
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F

D
isconnect the bulb connector (do not
remove the earth connector located below).
F

P
ush on the spring, then move it towards
the middle of the vehicle to release the
bulb.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
Direction indicators
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.
F

T

urn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn
anti-clockwise and extract it.
F

R

emove the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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FuseN° Rating
(A) Functions
F19 15Seat belt unfastened warning.
F20 5Airbags.
F21 5Instrument panel.
F22 30Locks.
F23 5Courtesy lamp. map reading lamp.
F26 15Horn.
F27 15Front and rear screenwash.
F28 5Ignition switch.
F30 15Rear wiper
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, press the bottom of the cover to unclip it.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall a towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
F
O
n the front bumper, press at the bottom of
the cover to unclip it.
F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall a towing arm.
F

P

ut the gear lever into neutral (control N
for an electronic gearbox).
Towing the vehicle
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission, ...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine. F

U
nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F
M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
When not towing a trailer, remove the
quickly-detachable tow ball before
driving.
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Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm: 80 kg.
This value is subject to change, please
check the maximum load stated in the
instructions provided with he roof bars.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fixings on the vehicle.
Please refer to national legislation so as
to meet the requirements on carrying
objects that are longer than the vehicle.
Recommendations
F Distribute the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
F

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
F

A
nchor the load securely and fit a warning
flag if part of it overhangs the vehicle.
F

D
rive gently, as the vehicle will be more
liable to the effects of side winds (vehicle
stability may be affected).
F

R
emove the roof bars as soon as they are
no longer needed.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side sun blinds, insulated
module, coat hanger fixed to head restraint,
mobile reading lamp, front and rear parking
sensors, portable ashtray, scented air
freshener, blind for sunroof...
"Transport systems"
Boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot spacers,
transverse roof bars, ski carrier, roof box,
towbar, towbar wiring harness, bicycle carrier...
"Styling"
Leather gear lever knob, aluminium foot rest,
alloy wheels, front spoiler, rear diffuser, exterior
expressive stickers...
"Security and safety":
Anti-intrusion alarm, vehicle tracking system,
first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle,
high visibility vest, wheel security bolts, snow
chains, non-slip covers, front foglamp kit, dog
guard, pet seat belt, seat belt cutter/glass
hammer...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
boot...
If a towbar and wiring harness are
fitted outside the CITROËN dealer
network, the installation must be done
strictly in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations. *

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o avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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e
nsure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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