213
Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central
c
ove r.
When
using the "space-saver" type
t
emporary-use spare wheel, do not
e
xceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Have
the tightening of the bolts and the
p
ressure of the spare wheel checked
b
y a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop without delay.
Have
the punctured wheel repaired and
r
eplace it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.
Do
not drive with more than one
t
emporary-use spare wheel fitted to the
v
ehicle at one time.
List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand.
F
P
re-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
i
s fitted with them) using the wheelbrace 1
fitted
with the socket 4.
F
P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
w
heelbrace 1
o
n l y.
Practical information
215
It is strongly recommended that before you leave, you practise fitting the snow
c
hains on a level and dry sur face.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
T he snow chains must be fitted only
t
o the front wheels. They must never
b
e fitted to "space-saver" type spare
w
heels.
Take
account of the legislation in force
i
n your country on the use of snow
chains
and the maximum running
s
peed
a
uthorised.
Avoid
driving with snow chains on
r
oads that have been cleared of snow,
t
o avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres
a
nd the road sur face. If your vehicle
i
s fitted with alloy wheels, check that
n
o part of the chain or its fixings is in
c
ontact 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 r
oad.
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.
Use
only the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Vehicle Original
t
yre sizeType of chain
DS
3 185/65
R159
mm link
195/55
R16
205/45
R17cannot
be fitted with chains
DS
3 GT R ACING 205/40
R18MICHELIN
Easygrip K15*
For
more information on snow chains, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
*
Except Italy and Austria.
Practical information
V
Ventilation ....................................14, 85, 86, 88
Voice recognition ............................... ...323, 327
W
U
Under-inflation ( detection) ............................ 15 4
Unlocking .............................. ..........................60
Unlocking
from the inside
...............................71
U
pdating risk areas
....................................... 2
93
Updating
the date
............................................ 53
U
pdating the time
............................................ 53
U
REA
...............
..................................... 19 6, 197
USB
........
.............................................. 306, 352
USB
Box
................
.......................................... 98
USB player
...................................................... 98
T
owing another vehicle
.................................
2
37
Traction control (ASR)
..................................
15
9
Traffic information (TA)
........................ 2
95, 349
Traffic information (TMC)
..............................
29
4
Tr a i l e r
...............
.............................................
239
Trajectory control systems
............................
15
9
Trip computer
...................................... 4
5, 54-57
Trip distance recorder
.....................................
40
T
y r e s
..............................................................
..
14
Tyre under-inflation
detection
...............
........ 32, 154, 156, 157, 207Warning and indicator lamps
..............
2
2, 26, 27
Warning lamp, Diesel engine pre-heater
.......
24
W
arning
lam
ps
................................................
2
7
Warning lamp, SCR emissions control
s
ystem
................
...........................................
34
Warning lamp, Service....................................
27
Washing
(
advice)
........................................... 2 41
Weights
...............
..................................263, 267
Wheel, spare
................................................. 20
8
Window controls
.............................................
68
W
iper
b
lades
(
changing)
....................... 1
47, 236
Wiper, rear ..................................................... 145
Wipers
................................................... 14
4, 146
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive
...........
14
4, 146
