2016 Citroen DS5 wheel

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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor. This kit consists of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools*
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment.
Do not use them for other purposes.
1.
12 V c

ompressor.
Co

ntains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
Cho

ck.
Fo

r blocking the wheels of the vehicle.
3.
Wh

eel bolt cap removal tool.
Fo

r removing the wheel bolt head
protectors on alloy wheels.
4.
Whe

el finisher remover.
Fo

r removing the wheel finishers on alloy
wheels.
5.
Re

movable towing eye.
* Depending on country of sale. For more information on towing the vehicle,
refer to the corresponding section.

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A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. O n "I" / off "O" switch.
c. De

flation button.
d. Pr

essure gauge (in bar and psi).
E.
Co

mpartment housing:
-
a ca

ble with adaptor for 12 V socket,
-
va

rious inflation adaptors for
accessories, such as balls,
bicycle
t

yres...
description of the kit
F. Sealant cartridge.
G. Wh ite pipe with cap for repair.
H.
Bl

ack pipe for inflation.
I.
Sp

eed 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
k

m/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on this
label.
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Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
F Sw
itch on the compressor by moving
the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
Th

e sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing). F Re
move the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
Ta

ke care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F
Dr

ive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 15 and 35 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture.
F
St

op to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Tyre under-inflation detection
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the 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.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
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F Turn the selector A to the "air"
position.
F
Un

coil the black pipe H fully.
F
Co

nnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel. F
Co

nnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F St art the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F
Ad

just the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to d eflate: switch B i n position "O" and
press button
c), i

n accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on the
left hand door aperture).
A lo

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

move and stow the kit.
F
Dr

ive 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.
2. Inflation

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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F De tach the angled base from the white pipe.
F
Su

pport the compressor vertically.
F
Un

screw 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 /
i nflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
-
ch

eck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-
in

flate other accessories (balls,
bicycle
t

yres...).
F
Tu

rn the selector A to
the
"

Air"
p
osition.
F
Un

coil the black pipe H fully.
F
Co

nnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If n

ecessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first. F Co
nnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
St

art the vehicle and let the engine run.
F
Ad

just the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to
d

eflate: switch B in position "O" and
press button
c), a

ccording to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory's
pressure label.
F
Re

move the kit then stow it.
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Changing a wheel
The jack is stowed in a box attached to the
spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle by
means of a winch system.
Refer to the "Access to the spare wheel"
section.
To open the tool box:
F
pr
ess the tab, slide the lid on the box half
way, then remove it.
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The other tools are stowed in a well under the
boot floor. The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured
tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.

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List of tools*
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is supported by a winch
carrier system underneath the vehicle.
Tyre under-inflation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must be
repaired by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
1.
Wh

eelbrace.
Fo

r removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
Ja

ck with integral handle.
Fo

r raising the vehicle.
3.
Wh

eel bolt cover removal tool.
Fo

r removing the bolt head protectors on
alloy wheels.
4.
Wh

eel trim remover.
Fo

r removing the alloy wheel finishers.
5.
So

cket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
Fo

r adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6.
Cho

ck.
Fo

r blocking the vehicle's wheels.
7. Wh
eelbrace extension. Fo
r slackening/tightening the spare wheel
carrier nut.
8.
Re

movable towing eye.
* Depending on country of sale. For more information on towing the vehicle,
refer to the corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to
equipment.
Do not use them for any other
purposes.
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Taking out the spare wheel
F Raise the floor to reveal the spare wheel
carrier drive nut.
F
Tu

rn this drive nut fully clockwise, using
the wheelbrace 1 and the extension 7 , to
unwind the winch cable, until the spare
wheel is flat on the ground. Unwind the
length needed for access to the wheel. F De
tach the assembly of wheel and box
from the rear of the vehicle.
F
St

raighten the spare wheel for access to
the spare wheel.
F
De

tach the link piece from the tool box lid.
F
Pa

ss the link piece through the middle of
the wheel to free it. When the spare wheel is fitted in place
of a punctures wheel, you must refit the
winch carrier and tool box under the
vehicle before setting off.
Refer to the "Putting the winch carrier
and spare wheel back in place" section.