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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the fl o o r.
Remove
the boot carpet for access to them.
Access to the tools
List of tools*
Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
al
l of these tools are specific to your
vehicle
and can vary according to the level
o
f equipment. Do not use them for other
p
urposes.
1.
W
heelbrace.
F
or removing the wheel trim and removing
t
he wheel bolts.
2.
C
hock for immobilising the vehicle (except
v
ersions with manual gearbox).
3.
J
ack with integral handle.
F
or raising the vehicle.
4.
W
heel bolt cover removal tool.
F
or removing the finishers on the heads of
t
he wheel bolts on alloy wheels.
5.
S
ocket for the security bolts (located in the
g
love box).
F
or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"s
ecurity"
b
olts.
*
According to equipment.
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Changing a wheelProcedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
S
ome
of
the
tools are accessible from inside
t
he
boot.
The
wheel
chock 2 as well as the wheelbrace
extension
6
are stowed under the right hand
b
oot
sill
trim.
The wheelbrace 1
and the towing eye 7 are
stowed
under
the left hand boot sill.
Access to the vehicle's tools*2. Wheel chock for immobilising the vehicle (
except versions with manual gearbox).
3.
J
ack with integral handle.
F
or raising the vehicle.
4.
W
heel bolt head cover removal tool.
F
or removing the wheel bolt head finishers
o
n alloy wheels.
5.
S
ocket for the security bolts (stowed in the
g
love box).
F
or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
s
ecurity bolts.
6.
W
heelbrace
e
xtension.
F
or unscrewing/tightening the spare wheel
c
arrier drive.
7.
T
owing eye.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , detach the trim f
irst using the wheelbrace 1 pulling at the valve
p
assage hole.
When refitting the wheel ,
refit the trim
s
tarting by placing its notch facing the valve
a
nd press around its edge with the palm of your
han
d.
List of tools*
all of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
u
se them for other purposes.
1.
W
heelbrace.
F
or removing the wheel trim and the wheel
f
ixing
bol
ts. *
D
epending on version. A complete set of tools
i
s provided with the spare wheel.
The
other
tools,
the
jack
3
and
the
tool
for
r
emoving
the
wheel
bolt
head
finishers
for
alloy
w
heels 4 ,
are
stowed
in
a
box
attached
to
the
spar
e
w
heel.
The
assembly
is
secured
under
the
vehicle
in
a
carrier.
(See
the
"Access
to
the
spare
wheel"
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,
s
table and not slippery.
Apply
the parking brake unless it has
b
een programmed to automatic mode,
s
witch off the ignition and engage first
g
ear* to block the wheels.
Check
that the braking warning lamp
a
nd the P warning lamp in the parking
b
rake control lever come on.
For
greater safety, place the chock 2
against
the wheel opposite to the one
b
eing
c
hanged.
The
occupants must get out of the
v
ehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never
go underneath a vehicle raised
u
sing a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the finisher from from each o
f bolts using the tool 4 (depending on
e
quipment).
F
F
it the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace
1 to slacken the security bolt
(
if fitted).
F
S
lacken the other bolts (no more than a
1
/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1
o
n l y.
*
Position R
for
an
electronic
gearbox
or
P for
an
automatic
gearbox. Do
not use:
-
t
he jack for any purpose other than
l
ifting the vehicle,
-
a
ny other jack than the one
s
upplied by the manufacturer.
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F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean p
lace.
F
R
emove the wheel.
Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"
spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts on fitting, it
i
s normal to notice that the washers
d
o not come into contact with the
"
space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel
i
s secured by the conical sur face of
e
ach bolt.
After changing a wheel
To correctly store the punctured wheel in the boot (not in the location of the
space-saver wheel ),
first remove the
c
entral cover.
When
using the "space-saver" type
s
pare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(
80 km/h).
Have
the tightening of the bolts and the
p
ressure of the spare wheel checked
b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop without delay.
Have
the punctured wheel repaired
a
nd refitted to the vehicle as soon as
p
ossible.
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F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 3 and detach it.F
T ighten the security bolt using the w
heelbrace 1 fitted with the security
s
ocket 5
(depending on equipment).
F
T
ighten the other bolts using the
w
heelbrace 1
o
n l y.
F
R
efit the bolt covers on each of the bolts or
the
hub cap (depending on equipment).
F
S
tore the tools in the box.
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 security bolt using the
w
heelbrace 1 fitted with the security
s
ocket 5
(depending on equipment).
F
P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
w
heelbrace 1
o
n l y.
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accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen blind, insulated module, coat hanger
f
ixed to head restraint, mobile reading
l
amp, mirror for caravan, parking sensors,
p
rogrammable additional heating, smoker's
k
it, solar film for rear door windows, portable
s
cented air freshener...
"Transport systems"
boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot
spacers, transverse roof bars, ski carrier, roof
b
oxes, towbars, towbar wiring harnesses,
b
icycle carriers for towbar and roof bars,
t
owbars with fixed and detachable towball,
s
eparation net, sliding carrier, boot organiser
(
Grand C4 Picasso)...
If
a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
o
utside the CITROËN dealer network, the
i
nstallation must be done strictly in line with the
ma
nufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
If
your vehicle has a detachable towball, it is
r
ecommended that the ball be removed when
n
ot towing.
"Styling"
Gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels...
"Security and safety"
Anti-intrusion alarm, stolen vehicle tracking system, child seats and booster cushions,
b
reathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher,
w
arning triangle, high visibility vest, wheel
s
ecurity bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers,
w
inter tyres, foglamp kit, security film for front
d
oor windows, dog guard, pet seat belt...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
b
umper protection strips, vehicle cover, boot
s
ill protector, door sill protectors, seat and boot
p
rotective covers for pets...
The
rear bodywork has been designed to avoid
s
p r ay.
*
T
o avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
e
nsure that mats are correctly positioned
a
nd secured,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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