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