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A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. on "
I" / off "O" switch.
C.
D

eflation button.
D.
P

ressure gauge (in bar and p.s.i.).
E.
C

ompartment housing:
-

a c
able with adaptor for 12 V socket,
-

v
arious inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
Description of the kit
F. Sealant cartridge.
G. W hite pipe with cap for repair.
H.
B

lack pipe for inflation.
I.
S

peed limit sticker. The speed limit sticker I must be affixed
to the vehicle's steering wheel to remind
you that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
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2. Inflation
F Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B
in position "O" and press
button C ), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80
km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200
km).
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.
F
T
urn the selector A to the "air"
position.
F

U

ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C

onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F D etach the angled base from the white pipe.
F

S
upport the compressor vertically.
F

U
nscrew the cartridge from the bottom.Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-

c
heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-

i
nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
F

T
urn the selector A to the "
ai
r"
position.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
I

f necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first. F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and
press
button C), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory's
pressure label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the storage box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel 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
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.
"

Bolt cover" tool.
F

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

owing eye.
S

ee "Recovering the vehicle".
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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.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Spare wheel (depending on version)
Taking out the wheel
F Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
F R aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
F
U
nclip the tool storage box by pulling on it.
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Putting the wheel back in place
F Clip the tool storage box back into place.
F
P
ut the wheel back in its housing.
F
U
nscrew the yellow central bolt by a few
turns then put it in place in the centre of the
wheel.
F

T

ighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
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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 from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (according to
equipment).
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.
*

P

osition R for an electronic gearbox; P for
an automatic gearbox.
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F Place 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
E xtend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used; the
vehicle’s contact sur face at A or B must engage with the central part of the head of the jack.
F

R
aise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground to admit the
spare (not punctured) wheel easily.
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