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Changing a wheel
The tools are stowed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F

u
nclip and remove the box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
List of tools
1. Wheelbrace. F
or removing the wheel trim and removal of
the wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising of the vehicle.
3.
"bo

lt cover" tool.
F

or removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4.
S

ocket for the security wheel bolts (located
in the glove box).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" wheel bolts (if your vehicle has
them).
al

l of these tools are specific to your
vehicle.
d
o n
ot use them for other
purposes.
ne

ver use a jack other than the one
listed by the manufacturer. If the vehicle
does not have one, contact a CITR
oËn


dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain
a jack intended for the the vehicle.
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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 cut-out at 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.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
"
ac

cess to the 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 alloy wheels
only).
F

F
it the security bolt socket 4 on 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 not 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;
position


P for an automatic 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.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted
with the security bolt 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
temporary use 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.
Do not drive with more than one
temporary use spare wheel fitted to the
vehicle at one time.
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F Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with
the security bolt socket 4 .
F

T
ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R
efit the bolt covers on each of the bolts.
F

S
tow the tools in the box.
F
L
ower the vehicle fully.
F
F
old the jack 2 and remove it.
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Rear lamps
1. Brake / sidelamps (P21/5W).
2. D irection indicators (PY21W amber).
3.
F

oglamp, right-hand side (PR21W red)
R

eversing lamp, left-hand side (P21W).Changing bulbs
These four bulbs are changed from inside the
boot: F

s
pread the four tabs and remove the bulb
h o l d e r,
F

t
urn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
F

o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the access flap from the
corresponding side trim panel,
F

u
nscrew the butter fly nut securing the lamp
unit,
F

u
nclip the lamp unit connector,
F

e
xtract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its
middle towards the outside,
am

ber or red bulbs, such as those
for the direction indicators and rear
foglamp, must be replaced by bulbs of
the same rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate are dummy
units. They are there for aesthetic
purposes only.
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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).
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
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Level 1Level 2 Level 3 Comments
Internet
Secondary page Bluetooth
Connection Search
Start the search for a device to connect.
Connect / Disconnect Start or end the
b
l
uetooth connection to the
selected device.
Update Import contacts from the selected telephone to
save them in the audio system.
Delete
del

ete the selected telephone.
Confirm Save the settings.
Internet
Secondary page Transfer rate Reset
Reset the usage monitor, them confirm.
Confirm
Internet
Secondary page WiFi connection All
Display all Wi-Fi networks.
Secure Display secure Wi-Fi networks.
Stored Memorise the selected Wi-Fi network(s).
Add Add a new Wi-Fi network.
Activate / Deactivate Activate or deactivate a Wi-Fi network.
Connect Select a Wi-Fi network found by the system and
connect to it.
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Audio and Telematics