2017 Citroen C5 spare wheel

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Changing a wheel
Access to the tools
For vehicles supplied with a standard spare
wheel (same size as the four wheels), the tools
are stowed in a carrier, located in the spare
wheel.
F

R
elease the retaining strap for access to it.
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and may vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for any other purpose. 1.
W

heelbrace. U
sed for removing the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
U

sed to raise the vehicle.
3.
B

olt head finisher tool.
U

sed to remove the wheel bolt protectors
(finishers) on wheel bolts with alloy wheels.
4.
Wh

eel chock*.
5.
T

owing eye.
Do not use:
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t
he jack for any purpose other than
lifting the vehicle,
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a d
ifferent jack from the one
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the one
listed by the manufacturer. For more information on Towing the
vehicle
, refer to the corresponding
section.
* Depending on country of sale.
For vehicles supplied with a "space-saver"
type spare wheel
, the tools are stowed in a
storage well, located below the spare wheel.
F

U

nscrew the central yellow screw and
remove the wheel for access to it.
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Access to the spare wheel
Removing the boot floor
F Saloon: raise the boot floor and fold in two.
F T ourer : raise the boot floor and hook it
using the retractable handle. Secure the
hook to the top part of the boot.
Removing the standard spare
wheel
F Detach the strap, then push the wheel for wards so as to be able to lift it.
Repositioning the standard spare
wheel
F Position the spare wheel flat in the boot, then pull it towards you.
F

N
ext place the toolbox inside the wheel,
then secure the assembly using the strap.
Removing the "space-saver"
spare wheel
F Unscrew the central nut.
F R emove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).
F

T
ake the spare wheel from the rear and lift
it towards you.
F

R
emove the wheel from the boot.
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The tyre pressures are indicated on the
label located on the left-hand centre
door pillar.
Tyre pressures are given on this label
for different vehicle loading conditions.Repositioning the "space-saver"
spare wheel
F Return the spare wheel to its housing above the toolbox.
F

U
nscrew the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
F

P
lace the fixing parts (nut and bolt) in the
middle of the wheel.
F

T
ighten the central nut until it clicks to
secure the wheel.
Repositioning the boot floor
F Release the boot floor to return it to its initial position.
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F Position the foot of the jack 2 on the ground, ensuring that it is directly below the
front A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, closest to the wheel to be
changed. Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack
may slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only
at one of the jacking points provided
under the vehicle, making sure that the
vehicle's contact area is centred on the
head of the jack. Other wise there is a
risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of
the jack dropping - Risk of injury!
F

E
xtend the jack 2 until its head comes into
contact with the jacking point A or B used;
the contact area A or B on the vehicle must
be correctly inserted into the central part of
the head of the jack.
F
Ra
ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to easily fit the spare (non punctured)
wheel. F
R
emove the bolts and stow them in a clean
place.
F
R
emove the wheel.
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List of operations
Fitting a wheel
Wheel for temporary use
Your vehicle may be fitted with a spare wheel
which is different to those on the vehicle. When
fitting the spare wheel, it is normal to notice
that the wheel bolt washers do not come into
contact with the wheel rim. The spare wheel is
secured by the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
When refitting the original wheel, ensure that
the wheel bolt contact sur faces are clean and
in good condition. F

L
ower the vehicle to the ground.
F

L
ower the jack 2 and remove it.
F

F
it the wheel on the hub.
F

F
it and tighten the bolts by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security bolt
socket (depending on equipment).
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using just the
wheelbrace 1 .
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If your vehicle is fitted with a spare
wheel of a different size to those on the
vehicle, you must not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h) whilst using the spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specific to the type
of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop that the wheel bolts
are compatible with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of the
security bolt socket. This will enable
you to obtain a replacement security
bolt socket from your dealer.
F

T

ighten the security bolt using
wheelbrace


1 fitted with the security bolt
socket (depending on equipment).
F

T

ighten the other bolts using just the
wheelbrace 1 .
F

R

efit the protectors on the bolts (depending
on equipment).
F

S

tow the tools in the carrier box.
F

R

eturn the suspension to the normal
position.
F

C

heck that the tyre pressure is correct and
have the balancing checked.Tyre under-inflation detection
The space-saver type or steel spare
wheel does not have a sensor.
The punctured wheel must be repaired
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the jack box
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the jack box.
Access to the tools General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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Identification markings
Various visible markings for identification of the vehicle.
Refer also to the registration document for your vehicle for the vehicle type, serial number, weights...
All genuine CITROËN replacement parts are available exclusively within the dealer network.
For your safety and in order to remain within the terms of the warranty, you are advised to use only
CITROËN replacement parts.D. T
yre / paint label A
ffixed to the left-hand centre door pillar, it
bears the following information:
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T
yre pressures, laden and unladen.
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T
yre sizes (including the load index and
speed rating).
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T
yre pressure for the spare wheel.
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P
aint colour code.
Observe the tyre pressures indicated by
CITROËN.
Check the tyre pressures at least
monthly, when cold.
A.
M

anufacturer's label
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G
ross train weight (GTW).
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M
aximum weight on front axle.
-

M
aximum weight on rear axle.
B.
V

ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet
C.
V

ehicle Identification Number (VIN) at
the bottom of the windscreen aper ture Low tyre pressures increase the fuel
consumption of your vehicle.
A

ffixed to the left-hand centre door pillar, it
bears the following information:
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M
anufacturer's name.
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E
U type approval number.
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V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN).
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G
ross vehicle weight (GV W). The original tyres fitted to the vehicle
may have a load index or speed rating
higher than those given on the label;
this has no effect on the inflation
pressures.
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