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Spare wheelProcedure for changing a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare wheel, using the tools supplied with the vehicle.
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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aise the floor,
F

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ecure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear shelf support,
F

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ith a standard size spare wheel, unclip
and remove the box in the middle of the
wheel containing the tools,


or
F

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ith a "space-saver" spare wheel; lift the
wheel at the rear towards you for access to
the storage box containing the tools.
Access to the tools
1. Wheelbrace. F or removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
2.
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ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
B

olt cover removal tool.
F

or removing the bolt head protectors on
alloy wheels.
4.
S

ocket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts. All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to
equipment.
Do not use them for any other
purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured
tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/CE.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
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For BlueHDi Diesel versions
If your vehicle has a manual parking brake,
the jack is stowed under the spare wheel and
under the storage box:
F

r
emove the "space-saver" type spare
wheel,
F

r
emove the polystyrene storage box,
F

p
ush the jack for ward, then lift it by its rear
part.
If your vehicle has an electric parking brake
,
the jack is stowed in a bag placed in the boot.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , detach the
trim first using the wheelbrace 1 pulling
at the valve passage hole.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel may be
a standard size steel or alloy wheel; for some
countries of sale it is the "space saver" type.
Access to the spare wheel
If your vehicle has an electric parking
brake, only a "space saver" type of
wheel can be stowed in the boot.F

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nscrew the central nut.
F

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emove the fixing assembly (nut and bolt).
F

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aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Tyre under-inflation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must be
repaired by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Taking out the standard wheel
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Changing a bulb
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,
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se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

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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.Light-emitting diodes (LED)
For the replacement of this type of
lamp, go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
LED (light-emitting diode) replacement
kits are available from CITROËN
dealers.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S) must be replaced
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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F Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.
F

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isconnect the wiring connector.
F

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urn the bulb holder a quarter of a turn and
extract it.
F

P
ull the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order. F
I nsert a flat screwdriver towards the centre
of the repeater between the repeater and
the base of the mirror.
F

T
ilt the flat screwdriver to extract the
repeater and remove it.
F

D
isconnect the repeater connector.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain replacement repeaters.
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Changing daytime running lamp /
s idelamp bulbs (on models with
type
1 halogen headlamps) Changing daytime running lamp
/
sidelamp bulbs (on models with
type
2 halogen or xenon headlamps)Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
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1. Brake lamps (P21/5W).
2. Sidelamps (LEDs) *.
3.
D

irection indicators (PY21W amber).
4.
R

eversing lamp (P21W).
5.
R

ear foglamps (P21W).
Rear lamps
Amber bulbs, such as those for the
direction indicators, must be replaced
by bulbs of the same rating and colour.
The lamps on the tailgate, other than
the guide lamps, are dummy units.
They are there for aesthetic purposes
o n l y. These three bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
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pen the boot,
F
r
emove the access grille from the
corresponding side trim panel,
F s lacken the two nuts using a 10 mm tube
spanner then remove the nuts by hand,
F

u
nclip the lamp unit connector,
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xtract the lamp unit carefully pulling in its
middle towards the outside,
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emove the foam seal,F

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nclip the two small secondary connectors,
F
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pread the two tabs and remove the bulb
h o l d e r,
F t urn the bulb a quarter of a turn and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without forcing, so as to avoid damaging
the
lamp.
* LED: light-emitting diodes.
Changing stop lamp, reversing lamp and direction indicator bulbs
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Towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
Access to the tools
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
g e nt l y.
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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ehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox
into neutral, unlock the steering, or
release the parking brake,
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owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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here there is no approved towing arm
available...
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aise the floor,
F

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ecure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear parcel shelf support,
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emove the towing eye from the holder.
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F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on the left.
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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall the towing arm.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle
F Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on an automatic
gearbox).
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ailure to observe this instruction
could result in damage to
certain components (braking,
transmission...) and the absence
of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
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nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F

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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

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ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance. F

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n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the top.
F

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crew the towing eye in fully.
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nstall the towing arm.
F

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witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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