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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel may be
a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some
countries it is the "space saver" type.
For access to the spare wheel, see "Access to
the tools".
Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the standard wheel
F Unscrew the central bolt A.
F R aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the standard wheel back
in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F P ut the central bolt A in place in the centre
of the wheel.
F

T
ighten fully to retain the wheel correctly.
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Changing a bulb
For bulbs that have alignment lugs
(H1, H7...) ensure that they are
fitted correctly for the best lighting
performance.
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses 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,
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.
F
d
o n

ot touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order not
to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
Risk of electrocution
Replacement of the xenon bulbs
(D1S-35W) must be carried out by
a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Front lamps
1. Direction indicators ( W Y21W-21W ).
2. M ain beam headlamps (H1-55W).
3.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H11-55W)


or
X

enon bulb (D1S-35W).
4.
S

idelamps (W5W-5W).
5.
D

aytime running lamps (P13W-13W).
6.
D

aytime running lamps / sidelamps
(light emitting diodes-LEDs).
7.
F

ront foglamps (H11-55W).
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F Push the repeater towards the rear to disengage it.
F D isconnect the repeater connector.
F

C
hange the repeater unit.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.
Changing direction indicator side repeaters
Door mirror spotlamps
You should contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop for the replacement of the light
e mitting diode - LED.
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1. Third brake lamp (LEDs).
2. Number plate lamps (W5W-5W).
3.
R

ear foglamp ( W21W-21W ) .
4.
R

eversing lamp ( W16W-16W ).
5.
D

irection indicators (WY21W-21W).
6.
S

idelamps / brake lamps (W21-5W).
Rear lamps
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specification and
c o l o u r. These bulbs are changed from outside the
boot.
F

O
pen the boot.
F
R
emove the two fixing screws.
F
U
nclip the lamp unit carefully extract it
pulling it towards the rear.
F T urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to
the left and pull it out.
F

P
ull the bulb out and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care to align the pins on the lamp unit with
the locations on the bodywork.
Changing sidelamp / brake
l amp (6), direction indicator (5),
and foglamp (3) bulbs
F Open the boot.
F
I nsert a screwdriver into the aperture of the
cover and lever it open.
F

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn to
the left.
F

P
ull the bulb out and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
You can also contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop for the replacement of these
bulbs.
Changing reversing lamp bulbs (4)
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Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Open the cover and remove it completely by pulling it towards you. Fuse N°
Rating Functions
1 * 30 ACabin fan.
2 15 ABrake lamps, third brake lamp.
3 10 ARear foglamps.
4 30 AWindscreen wiper, screenwash.
6 20 ACentral locking, electric door mirrors.
7 15 AAudio equipment, telematics, USB unit, Bluetooth system.
8 7. 5 ARemote control key, air conditioning control unit, instrument
panel, electric windows, rain and sunshine sensors, alarm,
switch panel, steering mounted controls.
9 15 AInstrument panel and interior lighting.
10 15 AHazard warning lamps.
11 15 ARear wiper.
12 7. 5 AInstrument panel, multifunction screen, parking sensors,
heated seats, heated rear screen, electric blind, automatic
headlamp adjustment.
13 15 ACigarette lighter, accessory socket.
15 20 AElectric blind.
16 10 ADoor mirrors, audio equipment.
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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F R emove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Changing a wiper
blade
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
F At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
F

P
ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Automatic power cut-off to accessories
After the engine has stopped, when the
ignition switch is in the "ACC" position
(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode) you
can still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for about
thirty
m

inutes.Cutting off
Once the thirty minutes have expired, the
power supply to the accessories will be
automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.
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Recovering the vehicle
Recovery of your vehicle
2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towing
with the wheels on the ground
F Put the gear lever into neutral (position N
for the CVT gearbox).
F

U
nlock the steering by by turning the
ignition switch to the " ON" position (or
to " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system).
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

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

M
ove off gently and travel slowly for a short
distance only.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps
are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-

4 w
heel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
bar available... Towing with the wheels on the ground
is only possible on 2 wheel drive (2W
d)
ve

rsions.
F

F
it the towing bar to the towing eye on the
chassis, located under the front bumper.
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Vehicles fitted with the 4 wheel drive
system must always be recovered on a
flatbed.never have the vehicle towed with the
four wheels on the ground, this could
damage the transmission.
The vehicle must not be towed with the
front or rear wheels on the ground even
if it is in front "2W
d" (

2 wheel drive)
mode.
4 wheel drive (4WD) versions: recovery on a flatbed
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