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F Remove the compressor and unclip and
store the cartridge in a sealed bag to avoid
staining your vehicle with traces of fluid.
F Drive immediately for approximately
two miles (three kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph [20 and
60 km/h]), to plug the puncture.
F Stop to check the repair and the pressure. F
Connect the compressor pipe directly to
the valve of the repaired wheel.
F
Switch on the compressor by moving
the switch A to position "1" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
If this pressure has not been reached
after approximately five to ten minutes,
the tyre cannot be repaired; contact a
CITROËN dealer to have your vehicle
repaired.
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F Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket again.
F Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F
Adjust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch A in position "1" ;
to deflate: switch A in position "0" and
press button B ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on
the door aperture on the left-hand side),
then remember to check that the leak has
been plugged correctly (no further loss of
pressure after several miles [kilometres]).
F Remove the compressor, then store the
whole kit.
F Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).
F Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
tyre repaired or replaced by a technician. Take care as sealant cartridge contains
ethylene-glycol. This product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes. Keep it out of reach of children.
The expiry date of the sealant is
indicated on the base of the cartridge.
The cartridge is designed for a single
use; even if only partly used, it must be
replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to a
CITROËN dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new cartridge,
available from CITROËN dealers or a
qualified workshop.
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the tyre under-

inflation warning lamp will remain on
after the wheel has been repaired until
the system is reinitialised by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Changing a wheel
Access to the tools
For vehicles supplied with a standard spare
wheel (same size as the four wheels), the tools
are stowed in a carrier, located in the spare
wheel.
F Release the retaining strap for access to it.
List of tools
all of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and may vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for any other purpose. 1.
Wheelbrace.
Used for removing the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Bolt head finisher tool.
Used to remove the wheel bolt protectors
(finishers) on wheel bolts with alloy wheels.
4. Wheel chock*.
5. Towing eye.
Do not use:
-
the jack for any purpose other than
lifting the vehicle,
- a different jack from the one
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the one
listed by the manufacturer. For more information, refer to the
"Towing the vehicle" section.
* Depending on country of sale.
For vehicles supplied with a "space-saver"
type spare wheel
, the tools are stowed in a
storage well, located below the spare wheel.
F Unscrew the central yellow screw and
remove the wheel for access to it.
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Access to the spare wheel
Removing the boot floor
F Saloon: raise the boot floor and fold in two.
F Tourer : raise the boot floor and hook it
using the retractable handle. Secure the
hook to the top part of the boot.
Removing the standard spare
wheel
F d etach the strap then push the wheel
for wards so as to be able to lift it.
Repositioning the standard spare
wheel
F Position the spare wheel flat in the boot,
then pull it towards you.
F Next place the toolbox inside the wheel,
then secure the assembly using the strap.
Removing the "space-saver"
spare wheel
F Unscrew the central yellow screw.
F Take the spare wheel from the rear and lift
it towards you.
F Remove the wheel from the boot.
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The tyre pressures are indicated on the
label located on the left hand centre
door pillar.
Tyre pressures are given on this label
for different vehicle loading conditions.Repositioning the "space-saver"
spare wheel
F Return the spare wheel to its housing
above the toolbox.
F Unscrew the central yellow screw by a few
turns, then put it in place in the middle of
the wheel.
F Tighten the central yellow screw until it
clicks so that it is secured in its housing.
Repositioning the boot floor
F Release the boot floor to return it to its
initial position.
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Removing a wheel
F Park the vehicle on stable, firm ground that
is not slippery. apply the parking brake.
F If your vehicle is equipped with
"Hydractive III+" suspension, with the
engine running at idle, adjust the ground
clearance to its maximum height.
F Switch off the ignition and engage first gear
(position P for an automatic gearbox).
F If your vehicle is fitted with "Hydractive III+"
suspension, position the chock, whichever
direction the gradient may be in, in front of
the front wheel diametrically opposite to
the one to be replaced.
List of operations
F Remove the protector from each bolt using
tool 3 .
F Fit the security bolt socket to the
wheelbrace to slacken the security bolt
(depending on equipment).
F Slacken the other bolts using just the
wheelbrace 1 .
Before positioning the jack:
F
Always adjust the vehicle’s ground
clearance to the "maximum height"
position and retain this adjustment
for as long as the jack is under the
vehicle (do not use the hydraulic
adjustments),
F Ensure that any passengers have
left the vehicle and are in a safe
place.
Never go underneath the vehicle if it is
supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are specific
to your vehicle. Do not use them for any
other purposes.
Have the original wheel repaired and
refitted as soon as possible.
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F Position the foot of the jack 2 on the
ground, ensuring that it is directly below the
front A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, closest to the wheel to be
changed. 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 provided
under the vehicle, making sure that the
vehicle's contact area 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!
F
Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into
contact with the jacking point A or B used;
the contact area A or B on the vehicle must
be correctly inserted into the central part of
the head of the jack.
F Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to easily fit the spare (non punctured) spare
wheel. F
Remove the bolts and stow them in a clean
place.
F Remove the wheel.
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List of operations
Fitting a wheel
Wheel for temporary use
Your vehicle may be fitted with a spare wheel
which is different to those on the vehicle. When
fitting the spare wheel, it is normal to notice
that the wheel bolt washers do not come into
contact with the wheel rim. The spare wheel is
secured by the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
When refitting the original wheel, ensure that
the wheel bolt contact sur faces are clean and
in good condition. F
Lower the vehicle to the ground.
F Lower the jack 2 and remove it.
F
Fit the wheel on the hub.
F Fit and tighten the bolts by hand.
F Pre-tighten the security bolt using
wheelbrace 1 and security bolt socket
(depending on equipment).
F Pre-tighten the other bolts using just the
wheelbrace 1 .
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