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List of tools*
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is supported by a winch
carrier system underneath the vehicle.
Tyre under-inflation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must be
repaired by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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.
W

heelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
W

heel bolt cover tool.
F

or removing the bolt head finishers (caps)
on alloy wheels.
4.
W

heel trim remover.
F

or removing the alloy wheel finishers.
5.
S

ocket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box). F
or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6.
Ch

ock.
F

or blocking the vehicle's wheels.
7.
W

heelbrace extension.
F

or slackening/tightening the spare wheel
carrier nut.
8.
R

emovable towing eye.
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.
* According to country of sale.
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Taking out the spare wheel
F Raise the floor to reveal the spare wheel carrier drive nut.
F

T
urn this drive nut fully clockwise, using
the wheelbrace 1 and the extension 7 , to
unwind the winch cable, until the spare
wheel is flat on the ground. Unwind the
length needed for access to the wheel. F
D etach the assembly of wheel and box
from the rear of the vehicle.
F

S
traighten the spare wheel for access to
the spare wheel.
F

D
etach the link piece from the tool box lid.
F

P
ass the link piece through the middle of
the wheel to free it. When the spare wheel is fitted in place
of a punctures wheel, you must refit the
winch carrier and tool box under the
vehicle before setting off.
Refer to the "Putting the winch carrier
and spare wheel back in place" section.

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Putting the winch carrier and
spare wheel back in place
This procedure is to be carried out whether
the spare wheel is present or not. Without the
spare wheel, skip steps A and d
.
O

nly a "space-saver" type spare wheel can
be secured under the vehicle using the winch
c a r r i e r.
F

S
tow the jack in the box and refit the lid.
F

P
lace the closed box flat on the ground,
close to the rear of the vehicle.
F

S
traighten the spare wheel and pass the
link piece through the middle of the wheel.
F

I
nsert the link piece in the tool box
aperture. F
C entre the spare wheel on the tool box.
F

P
lace the assembly of wheel and tool box
under the rear of the vehicle.
F

R
aise the assembly of wheel and tool box
under the vehicle by turning the winch drive
nut anticlockwise using the wheelbrace 1
and the extension 7 . F
T ighten fully and check that the wheel is
horizontally flush against the floor.
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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 unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and engage first
gear* to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on.
If necessary, place a chock against
the wheel opposite the wheel to be
changed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.List of operations
F Depending on equipment, remove the cover from from each of bolts using the tool 3 or remove the wheel finisher using tool 4 .
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;
P for an automatic gearbox.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.

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F Position the foot of the jack 2 on the ground
and ensure that it is directly below the
front
A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. 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.
F
E xtend the jack 2 until it comes into contact
with the jacking point A or B used; the
contact sur face at the jacking point A or B
must be correctly engaged with the central
part of the head of the jack
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop -
Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle,
making sure that the vehicle's contact sur face is centred on the head of the jack. Other wise
there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping - Risk of injury!
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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"
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
"space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel
is secured by the conical sur face of
each bolt.
After changing a wheel
The wheel with the punctured tyre cannot
be fitted under the vehicle. It must be
stowed flat on the boot floor; use a cover
to protect the inside of the boot.
When using the "space-saver" type 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
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.
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
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket
5 .
F


P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.

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F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 2 and detach it. F
T ighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket
5 .
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
or the wheel finisher (depending on
equipment).
F

S
tore the tools in the box.
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50
km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.215/60 R16 9 mm
225/50 R17
235/45 R18 cannot be fitted with
snow chains
235/40 R19
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.