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Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover in the front bumper as well as the bonnet
seal if fitted.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for this.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamps , refer to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
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.
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and can
vary according to equipment. Do not use them
for other purposes.
1.
1
2 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.
For more information on To w i n g , refer to the
corresponding section.
All versions*, except BlueHDi
Diesel
BlueHDi Diesel versions
* Depending on the country of sale.
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Description of the kit
A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I" / off "O" switch.
C.
D

eflation button.
D.
P

ressure gauge (in bars and psi). E. C
ompartment housing a cable with an
adaptor for a 12 V socket.
F.
S

ealant cartridge.
G.
W

hite pipe with cap for repair and inflation.
H.
S

peed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker H 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
km/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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F Switch on the compressor by moving the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
T

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

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

D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 12 and 37 mph (20 and
60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
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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2. Inflation
F Turn the selector A to the "Air" position.
F

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ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C
onnect the white pipe to the tyre valve. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
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. 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).
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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

U
ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C
onnect the pipe to the tyre valve. 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.
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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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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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