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F If your vehicle is so equipped, tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace 1 fitted
with the security socket 4 .
F
T
ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F
S
tow the tools in the tool box. The tyre inflation pressures are given on this
label.
After changing a wheel
Stow the punctured wheel in the carrier.
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 refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.
If your vehicle has tyre under-inflation
detection, check the tyre pressures and
reinitialise the system.
Tyre under-inflation detection
The steel spare wheel does not have a
sensor.
Wheel with large wheel
trim
When refitting the wheel
, refit the
wheel trim by placing its cut-out at the
valve, and press round its edge with the
palm of your hand.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Direction indicator side
repeater
Ty p e A, W Y5W-5W (amber)
Daytime running lamps /
sidelamps
If fitted to your vehicle, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop for the
replacement of this type of LED lamp and light
guide.
A replacement kit for the LEDs is available from
CITROËN dealers. The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F
d
o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F
u
se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F
w
hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F
D
o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
-
P
ush the repeater towards the rear and
disengage it.
-
W
hen refitting, engage the repeater towards
the front and then bring it towards the rear.
Amber coloured bulbs (direction indicators and
side repeaters) must be replaced with bulbs of
identical specification and colour.
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Number plate lamps
(side-hinged doors)
Ty p e A, W5W-5W
F
R
emove the plastic cover using a small
screwdriver.
F
U
sing a screwdriver through the aperture,
push the lamp towards the outside.
F
D
isconnect the electrical connector.
F
R
emove the lamp.
F
T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise.
F
C
hange the failed bulb.
To refit, press on the lamp to clip it in place.
Third brake lamp
(side-hinged doors)
Ty p e A , W5W-5W
To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.
F
O
pen the left-hand rear door. F
I
nsert a thin screwdriver into one of the
cut-outs in the lens.
F
P
ush it outwards to unclip it.
F
R
emove the lens.
F
C
hange the failed bulb.
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Rear lamps
(tailgate)
For more information on Changing a bulb and
in particular, the types of bulbs, refer to the
corresponding section.
F
W
hile holding the lamp in place, press the
clip on the inside then carefully remove the
lamp.
F
D
isconnect the electrical connector.
F
I
dentify the failed bulb then open the boot.
For vehicles with interior trim, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the work done.
1.
B
rake lamps / sidelamps.
Ty
p e B, P21/5W-21/5W.
2.
D
irection indicators.
Ty
p e B, PY21W-21W (amber)
3.
R
eversing lamps.
Ty
p e B, P21W-21W
4.
F
oglamps / sidelamps.
Ty
p e B, P21/4W-21/4W. F
F
rom inside, remove the cover, if your
vehicle has one.
F
F
rom the outside, press on the inner clips
on the plastic finisher then tip it towards the
outside to remove it.
F
U
nscrew the two lamp fixing screws.F
S
pread the three lugs slightly, then extract
the bulb holder.
F
R
emove the failed bulb by pressing
lightly on it, then turning it a quarter turn
clockwise.
F
C
hange the bulb.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place.
F
U
nclip the trim at each end by turning it
upwards.
F
P
ull on the trim to disengage the central
clips, then remove it.
F
U
sing a screwdriver through the aperture,
push the lamp towards the outside.
F
D
isconnect the electrical connector.
F
R
emove the lamp.
F
T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise.
F
C
hange the failed bulb.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
To refit the lamp and trim, press on them to clip
them in place.
Third brake lamp
(tailgate)
Ty p e A , W5W-5W
Number plate lamps
(tailgate)
Ty p e A, W5W-5W
F
O
pen the tailgate. F
I
nsert a thin screwdriver into one of the cut-
outs in the lens.
F
P
ush it outwards to unclip it.
F
R
emove the lens.
F
C
hange the failed bulb.
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CITROËN will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITROËN and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
For more information on installing a
towbar or equipment of the TA XI type,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Fuses behind the glove box
The fusebox is located in the left-hand part of
the glove box.
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover by pulling at top left, then right.
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Battery capacity
Vehicle lengthRating in Ah
(Ampere hours)
C o m p a c t ( L1) 480
Standard (L2) 640
Long (L3) 720 / 800
Always replace the battery by one of
equivalent specification.
To w i n g
Access to the tools
The towing eye is stowed in the tool box. For more information on the Tool box ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
If your vehicle is fitted with a manual
gearbox, put the gear lever into neutral.
If your vehicle has an automatic or
electronic gearbox, place the gear
selector at position N
.
The failure to observe this special point
may lead to damage to components
of the braking system and the lack of
braking assistance on restarting the
engine.
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F On the front bumper, press the cover (as shown above) to unclip it.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing your vehicle
F On the rear bumper, press the cover (as shown above) to unclip it.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing another vehicle General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
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,
-
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,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
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