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Spare wheel
The tools are installed under the boot floor.
For access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
emove the boot floor,
F

l
ift up the boot carpet,
F

r
emove the box containing the tools,
F

r
emove the polystyrene storage box.
Other accessories
5. Removable towing eye. R
efer to the "Towing the vehicle" section.
Access to the tooling
Procedure for changing a wheel with a damaged tyre for the spare wheel using the tooling provided with the vehicle.
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for any purpose other than
those indicated below.
1.


Wheelbrace.
F

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

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
W

heel bolt cover removal tool.
F

or removing the wheel bolt head covers
on alloy wheels.
4.
S

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

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts (if your vehicle has them).
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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 notch facing 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.
The spare wheel is the "space-saver" type.
For access to it, refer to "Access to tooling" on
the previous page.
Fitting the "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 "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 wheel bolts using the tool 3 (with alloy
wheels only).
F

F
it the security socket 4 to 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 non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to lock
the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock against 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.
Never go underneath a vehicle
supported by a jack; use an axle stand.
* Position R for an electronic gearbox. The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
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F Position the foot of the jack 2 on the ground, ensuring that it is directly below
one of the front A or rear B jacking points
provided on the underbody, whichever is
closest to the wheel to be changed. F
R emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack could slip or drop -
Risk of injury!
Position the jack only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle, ensuring that the
vehicle's contact area is positioned centrally on the head of the jack. Other wise, there is a
risk of damage to the vehicle and/or the jack dropping - Risk of injury! F
E xtend the jack 2 until its head comes into
contact with the jacking point A or B used.
The vehicle's contact area A or B must be
fully engaged with the central part of the
head of the jack.
F

Ra
ise 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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List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand as far as
possible.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted
with the security 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 stow the punctured wheel in the boot
correctly, first remove the central cover.
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 refit it to the vehicle as soon as
possible.
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F Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with
the security 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
(with alloy wheels only).
F

S
tow the tools in the box.
F
L
ower the vehicle fully.
F
F
old the jack 2 and detach it.
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"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insulated
module, reading lamp, sun blinds, head
restraint-mounted coat hanger, centre armrest,
air deflector, scented air freshener cartridges,
portable ashtray, solar films for windows...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers, mudflaps, bumper
protectors, vehicle protective cover, dog guard,
pet seat and boot covers...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar wiring
harness, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof box, boot spacers, boot net,
business/commercial vehicle conversion kit,
sliding boot floor...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, breathalyzer, first aid kit, snow chains,
non-skid covers, security wheel bolts, vehicle
tracking system, child seats, fire extinguisher,
caravan mirror, glass security films...
"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells, leather
steering wheel, gear lever knob, aluminium
footrest, wheel caps...
AccessoriesA wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.*

T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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