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Taking out the spare wheel
The spare wheel is supported by a carrier
underneath the vehicle.
Access to the spare wheel*
F Take out the wheel / tool box assembly from the rear of the vehicle.
F

S
traighten the spare wheel for access to
the tools ( A).
F

F

old the concertina board and put the left
hand third row seat into position (if your
vehicle has them).
F

R

aise the pre-cut section of carpet to
expose the nut for operating the spare
wheel carrier.
F

U

sing the extension 6 fitted to the end of
the wheelbrace 1 , turn the nut clockwise
to unwind the carrier cable until the spare
wheel reaches the ground. Unwind the
length needed for access to the wheel.
Only a "space-saver" type of spare
wheel can be fitted under the vehicle.
* Depending on version. F

D
etach the link piece from the tool
box
lid (B - C ).
F

P
ass the link piece through the middle of
the wheel to free it ( D).
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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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F Insert the link piece in the aperture in the tool box ( B - C). F

I
nsert the centre guide into the middle of
the wheel.
F
P
lace the wheel / tool box assembly under
the rear of the vehicle.
F
C
entre and position the spare wheel on the
tool box ( D). F

R
aise the wheel / tool box assembly
underneath the vehicle by turning the
carrier drive nut anticlockwise using the
wheelbrace and the extension.
F
T
ighten fully. When the cable is fully wound
in, rotation of the nut no longer presents
any resistance.
F
C
heck that the wheel is horizontally flat
against the floor.
F
S
traighten the wheel.
F
P
ass the link piece through the middle of
the wheel ( A).
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and engage first
gear* to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on.
For greater safety, place the chock 2
against the wheel opposite to the one
being changed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
supported by a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the tool 4 (depending on equipment).
F

F
it the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace


1 to slacken the security bolt
(if
fitted).
F

S
lacken the other bolts (no more than a
1/4
turn) using the wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
* Position P for an automatic gearbox. Do not use:
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t
he jack for any purpose other than
lifting the vehicle,
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a
ny other jack than the one
supplied by the manufacturer. F

P
lace the foot of the jack 3 on the ground
and check that it is directly below the
front A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is 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 A or B
under the vehicle, making sure that the
vehicle's contact sur face 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!
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F Extend the jack 3 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used;
the vehicle's contact sur face A or B must
engage with the central part of the head of
the jack F
R emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
F
Ra ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
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Fitting a wheel
F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 3 and detach it.
List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts fully by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket
5

(depending on equipment).
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The jack conforms to European
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.
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Fitting the "space-saver"
spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it
is normal to notice that the washers
do not come into contact with the
"space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel
is secured by the conical sur face of
each bolt.
After changing a wheel
To correctly store the punctured wheel
in the boot (not in the location for the
space-saver wheel ), first remove the
central cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80
km/h).
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.
F

T

ighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket 5
(depending on equipment).
F

T

ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R

efit the wheel bolt cover(s) (depending on
equipment).
F

S

tow the tools in the box. The tyre inflation pressures are given on this
label.
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To w i n g
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
The front protective cover opening tool is fixed
on the towing eye.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the towing eye from its housing.
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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ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
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f
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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w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools
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