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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
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Warning triangle (stowing)
Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
This safety equipment should be used in
addition to the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.
Placing the triangle in the
road
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on
unfolding and assembly supplied with the
triangle. F

P
lace the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
The triangle is available as an
accessory; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Tool box
Access
The tool box is located under the left-hand front
seat.
As a safety measure, the bars 1 and
2 prevent the box escaping from its
housing, if it is not correctly secured.
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Stowing
F Press the latches A and slide them inwards to release the box.
F

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ift the box slightly then pull it as far as it
will go to take it past bar 1 .
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hen, lift the box upwards to take it past
bar 2 . F
U nclip the fixings B on the cover, then
open it for access to the tools.
OpeningRemoving
Pull on the box to check that it is secure
in its housing.
F

O

ffer up the box with the front inclined
upwards.
F

T

o take it past bar 2 , push the box in and
down. F

T

o take it past bar 1
, raise the box slightly
then push it fully in.
F

R

efit the cover on the box and clip the
fixings B. F

O

nce the box is fully home
in its housing,
push it against the floor carpet then slide
the latches A outwards to secure it.
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This kit is stowed in the tool box. 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
1. 12 V compressor. T o temporarily repair a tyre using an
integral sealant cartridge and adjust the
tyre pressure.
2.
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owing eye. The tyre inflation pressures are given on this
label.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.
For more information on To w i n g
, refer
to the corresponding section.
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and can
vary according to equipment. Do not use them
for other purposes.
For more information on the Tool box ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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F Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B
in position "O" and press
button C ), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A l

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

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive 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.
Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F
D etach the angled base from the white pipe.
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S
upport the compressor vertically.
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.
F

U
nscrew the cartridge from the bottom.
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Checking /adjusting tyre
pressures
You can also use the compressor without
injecting any product, to check and if necessary
adjust your tyre pressures.F

T
urn the selector A to the "Air"
position. F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ; to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and press
button C ), according to the vehicle's tyre
pressure label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection
, refer to the
corresponding section.
F

U
ncoil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the tyre valve.
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Changing a wheel
The tools are stowed in the tool box.
Access to the tooling
1. Wheelbrace. For removing the wheel bolts and raising/
lowering the jack.
2.
J

ack.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
W

heel bolt cap/wheel trim removal tool.
I

f your vehicle is so equipped, for removing
the wheel bolt head covers on alloy wheels
or the central wheel trim on steel wheels.
4.
S

ocket for the security bolts.
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5.
T

owing eye. For more information on To w i n g
, refer
to the corresponding section.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The jack conforms to European
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and can
vary according to the level of equipment. Do
not use them for other purposes.
For more information on the Tool box ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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F Access to the spare wheel is from the rear.
F O pen the side-hinged rear doors or the
tailgate, according to the configuration of
your vehicle. F

A
ccess the carrier bolt, located on the rear
door sill.
F
T
urn the bolt anti-clockwise using the
wheelbrace (about 14 turns) until the
carrier is low enough to allow the carrier
hook to be disengaged.
Access to the spare wheel
F If your vehicle is fitted with a towbar, raise the rear of the vehicle using the jack (must
be at jacking point B ) to allow sufficient
space to remove the spare wheel.
Removing
To avoid any unwanted opening of the
electric side door(s), deactivate the
" Hands-Free Access " function in the
vehicle configuration menu.
For more information on the Hands-
free sliding side door , refer to the
corresponding section.
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