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Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Electric parking brake
For more information, refer to the "Electric
parking brake - Operating faults " section.
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
To avoid damaging the electrical units,
never use a high pressure jet wash in
the engine compartment.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
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Warning triangle
This safety device should be used in addition to the hazard
warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory in some countries.
A location for stowing the warning triangle is
provided in the tailgate interior trim.Placing the triangle in
the road
F Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as required by the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
Refer to the instructions provided by the
supplier on folding and unfolding the
triangle.
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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.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
Depending on version, the kit is stowed under
the front passenger's seat or in the storage box
under the second row footwell.
List of tools
* Depending on equipment. All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary depending on equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.
C
hocks* to immobilise the wheels of the
vehicle.
3.
W
heel bolt cover remover*.
F

or removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
4.
R
emovable towing eye and front protective
cover opening tool.
For more information on To w i n g , refer to the
corresponding section.
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2. Inflation
F Turn the selector A to the "Air" position. 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).
F

U

ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C

onnect the white pipe to the tyre valve.
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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.Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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F Unscrew the central nut.
F R emove the fixing (nut and screw).
F

L
ift the spare wheel towards you from
the
rear.
F

R
emove the wheel from the boot. As the spare wheel is narrower than the
wheels on the vehicle, in the event of a
puncture, the punctured wheel must be
carried in the boot.
The spare wheel is located in the boot under the floor.
Access to the spare wheel
F Return the wheel to its housing.
F
U nscrew the nut a few turns on the screw.
F

P
osition the fixing (nut and screw) in the
middle of the wheel.
F

F
ully tighten the central nut to secure the
wheel correctly. F
R eturn the box to its position in the middle
of the wheel.
Taking out the wheel Putting the spare wheel back in
place
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Spare wheelProcedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Some of the tools are accessible from inside
the boot.
The wheel chock 2 as well as the wheelbrace
extension 6 are stowed under the right-hand
boot sill trim.
The wheelbrace 1 and the towing eye 7 are
stowed under the left-hand boot sill.
Access to the tools*3. Jack with integral handle. F or raising the vehicle.
4.
W

heel bolt cover remover.
F

or removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5.
S

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

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security bolts.
6.
W

heelbrace extension.
F

or lowering/raising the spare wheel
c a r r i e r.
7.
T

owing eye and front protective cover
opening tool.
For more information about To w i n g , refer to
the corresponding section.
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.
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary depending on equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
W

heelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
2.
W

heel chock for immobilising the vehicle
(except versions with manual gearbox). *

D
epending on version. A complete set of tools
is provided with the spare wheel.
The other tools, the jack 3 and the tool for
removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels

4 , are stowed in a box attached to the
spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle in
a carrier.
List of tools*
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A punctured wheel from the vehicle
cannot be fitted under the vehicle. It
must be carried in the boot. Use a cover
to protect the boot.
F
P
ress the tongue, slide the tool box cover
to the centre and remove it for access to
the other tools ( jack and wheel bolt cover
remover for alloy wheels).
Putting the carrier and spare
wheel back in place
F Stow the corresponding tools in the box and close the cover.
F

P
osition the tool box on the ground.
Stowing the tools
F Return the tools to the box and stow the box in the vehicle's boot.
F

W
ind in the carrier by turning the
wheelbrace clockwise: once the cable is
fully wound in you should no longer feel
any resistance.
F

S
tow the other tools in the locations
provided in the boot.
When the spare wheel is fitted in place
of a punctured wheel, it is essential
to return the carrier and tools to their
normal position under the vehicle
before moving off.
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