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Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.The under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
road holding, extends braking distances
and causes premature tyre wear,
particularly under arduous conditions
(high loading, high speed, long journey).
The inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
For more information on the
Identification markings
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing
snow chains.
Under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres. Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when
the
tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped
for
1 hour or after a journey of less than
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures
shown on the label.
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Under-inflation alertReinitialisation
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the
tyre pressure label.
The under-inflation alert can only
be relied on if the reinitialisation of
the system has been done with the
pressures in the four tyres correctly
adjusted.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
This is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and, depending on
equipment, the display of a message.
It is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressures are adjusted,
and after changing one or more wheels.
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educe speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking.
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top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
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f you have a compressor, such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit, check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
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f it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
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n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment).
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check. The alert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Type of chain
185/65 R15 Link of 9 mm maximum
195/65 R15
205/55 R16 205/50 R17
Cannot be fitted with chains
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
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pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
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it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
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ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50
km/h).
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top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.
The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
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.
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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1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure gauge.
2.
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ealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3.
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peed limit sticker.
Composition of the kit
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the
driver's field of vision, to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
Comprising a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair
of
a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Tyre under-inflation detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
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Spare wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
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pen the boot,
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ift the floor and remove it,
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emove the storage box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
These 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.
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heelbrace.
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or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
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ack with integral handle.
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or raising the vehicle.
3.
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heel bolt cover removal tool.
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or removing the wheel bolt cover on alloy
wheels or the central bolt cover (depending
on version).
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emovable towing eye.
Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
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.
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Taking out the wheel
F Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare wheel).
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nscrew the central nut.
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emove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).
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aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
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ake the wheel out of the boot.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on engine, the spare wheel is
a standard wheel or the space-saver type
(BlueHDi).
Access to the spare wheel
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Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F U nscrew the nut a few turns on the bolt.
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P
osition the fixing parts (nut and bolt) in the
middle of the wheel.
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T
ighten the central nut until it clicks to
retain the wheel correctly. F
C lip the tool storage box back into place
(standard spare wheel).
If there is no wheel in the well, the fixing
parts (nut and bolt) cannot be refitted.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to block
the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel comes on
fixed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's
jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause
the vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel, first
remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace 1 by pulling at the valve
aperture.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
wheel trim, starting by placing its
cut-out in line with the valve and then
pressing around its edge with the palm
of your hand.
Do not use a jack other than the one
supplied by the manufacturer.
* Position P for an automatic gearbox. F

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emove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the
tool 3 (depending on version).
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lacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
List of operations
In the event of a breakdown