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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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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F D etach the angled base from the white
pipe.
F

S
upport the compressor vertically.
F

U
nscrew the cartridge from the bottom. Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
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Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-
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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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
1. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps (LEDs).
2.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7).
3.
M

ain beam headlamps (H1).
4.
D

irection indicators (PY21W).
5.
F

ront foglamps (PS24W). In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F
u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F
w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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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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1. Sidelamps (W5W).
2. Brake lamps (P21W).
3.
D

irection indicators (PY21W).
4.
F

oglamp or reversing lamp (P21W).
Rear lamps
Changing bulbs
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order. F
S
pread the bulb holder retainers and
remove the bulb holder.
F
R
eplace the failed bulb:
-
f
or the sidelamp, pull the bulb (the upper
o n e) o u t ,
-
f
or the other lamps, turn the
corresponding bulb (lower) a quarter turn.
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.
F

O

pen the boot.
F

R

emove the corresponding access cover in
the trim panel.
F

D

isconnect the lamp unit connector by
pressing the locking button (located under
the connector for the right hand lamp and
above the connector for the left
hand lamp),
F
S
lacken and remove the nut ( take care not
to drop it inside the wing ).
F

P

ress down on the retaining clip for lamp
unit, then carefully remove it towards the
outside. Take care to engage the lamp unit in its
guides, while keeping it in line with the
vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing,
but without damaging the lamp.
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