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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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If your vehicle is fitted with a spare
wheel of a different size to those on the
vehicle, you must not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) whilst using the spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specific to the type
of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop that the wheel bolts
are compatible with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of the
security bolt socket. This will enable
you to obtain a replacement security
bolt socket from your dealer.
F
Tighten the security bolt using
wheelbrace 1 and security bolt socket
(depending on equipment).
F Tighten the other bolts using just the
wheelbrace 1 .
F Refit the protectors on the bolts.
F Stow the tools in the carrier box.
F Return the suspension to the normal
position.
F Check that the tyre pressure is correct and
have the balancing checked.Tyre under-inflation detection
The space-saver type or steel spare
wheel does not have a sensor.
The punctured wheel must be repaired
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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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.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.
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 Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F Move off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).
F Stop your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Chain specification
225/60 V16 Maximum link size:
9 mm
225/55 W17
245/45 W18 These tyres cannot
be fitted with chains
245/40 Y19
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.
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Wing-mounted lamps
F Remove the lateral boot trim flap A . To do
so, pull it towards the inside of the boot,
then pull it upwards.
F d isconnect connector B .
F Unscrew the 2 fixings C .
F Remove the lamp from its housing. F
Detach the bulb holder D .
F Replace the failed bulb.
F Refit the bulb holder D .
F Place the lamp in its housing.
F Screw in the 2 fixings C .
F Refit connector B .
F Refit the side boot trim A .
For vehicles fitted with a Hi-Fi amplifier, on the
right hand side slacken the screw by a quarter
turn, then pull the boot side trim A up. You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixings C
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Tailgate-mounted lamps
Rear lamps (Tourer)
Identify the failed bulb.
1. Brake lamps and sidelamps: P21W/5 W
2. Sidelamps: R5W
3. Reversing lamps: H21W
4. Foglamps: H21W
5. Direction indicators: PY21W F
Refit the bulb holder H ensuring that it is
correctly clipped in place.
F Position the lamp in its housing.
F Tighten the fixing nut G .
F Refit the connector F .
F Position and clip in place the plastic
cover E .
F
Open the boot.
F Using a flat screwdriver, remove the plastic
cover E .
F d isconnect the connector F .
F Unscrew the fixing nut G .
F Disengage the lamp from its housing.
F Unclip the bulb holder H .
F Replace the failed bulb.
You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixing nut G.
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Wing-mounted lamps
F Pull away the flap in the boot side trim A .
To do this, pull it towards the middle of the
boot, then pull it up.
F d isconnect the connector B .
F Unscrew the fixing nut C .
F Remove the lamp from its housing. F
Detach the bulb holder D .
F Replace the faulty bulb.
F Refit the bulb holder D .
F Place the lamp in its housing.
F Screw in the fixing nut C .
F Refit the connector B .
F Refit the side boot trim A .
For vehicles fitted with a Hi-Fi amplifier, on the
right hand side slacken the screw by a quarter
turn, then pull the boot side trim A up. You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixing nut C
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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the jack box
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
F open the boot,
F raise the floor,
F remove the towing eye from the jack box.
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
- four-wheel drive vehicle,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing arm available...
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