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Repair procedure
F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
F
S
ecure the speed limit sticker inside the
vehicle.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant. F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
T
urn the sealant bottle and secure it in the
cut-out provided on the compressor.
F

C
onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the pressure
of 2 bars is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance. F

P
lace the switch in the "
O" position.
F
R
emove the kit.
F

C

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

S

witch on the ignition.
F
D
rive 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
S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
F

S

tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0 bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre; do
not disconnect the hose of the valve during
this operation (risk of blowback).
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Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and if
necessary adjust the tyre pressures
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y. F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

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

S
witch on the ignition.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle by the
roadside, take it to a
CITROËN dealer or an
authorised waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a
CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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F Start the compressor by placing the switch at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button located on the compressor pipe,
near the valve connection.
F

O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it. Tyre under-inflation detection
After a tyre repair, the warning
light will remain on until the
system is reset.
For more information on Tyre under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
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.
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Spare wheel
Procedure for replacing a damaged wheel with the spare wheel, using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
O
pen the boot.
F

L
ift the floor and remove it.
F

R
emove the storage box containing the
tools.
List of toolsThese tools are specific to your vehicle and
may vary according to the level of equipment.
Do not use them for any purpose other than
those detailed below.
1 Wheel wrench.
For removing the hub cap and removing
the wheel bolts.
2 Jack with built-in handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3 Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
4 Towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle ,
refer to the corresponding section.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
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Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot, under
t h e f l o o r.
Depending on the engine, the spare wheel is
a standard wheel or the "space-saver" type
(BlueHDi 100).
Removing the wheel
F Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare wheel).
F

L
oosen the central nut.
F

R
emove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
F

R
aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
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F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
F

R
emove the wheel. Stowing the damaged wheel
The damaged wheel can be stowed under
the floor, in the housing for the standard
spare wheel.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
hub cap from the middle of the wheel so
that the fastening device (nut and bolt) can
be put in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type spare
wheel, the damaged wheel cannot be
stowed under the floor. It must be stowed
in the boot; use a cover to protect the
inside of the boot.
Fitting a wheel
Fastening the spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
Do not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h) when
using a "space-saver" type spare wheel.
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked by
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
reinstall it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.
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List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand to the stop.
F

P
re-tighten the bolts using the wheel
wrench 1 o n l y. F
L ower the vehicle again fully.
F F old the jack 2 and detach it.F
T ighten the bolts using the wheel wrench 1
o n l y.
F

R
efit the wheel bolt covers (alloy wheels).
F

S
tow the tools in their box.
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