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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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