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Parking the vehicle
Where possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear.
Wear a high visibility vest and position the
warning triangle on the road.
You must ensure that the occupants get out
of the vehicle and wait in a safe location.
tools
These are stowed in a box located under the
front passenger seat.
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T
urn the button a quarter of a turn then
pull the box.
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After use, press the button then turn it a

quarter of a turn to secure the box.
A.

Long socket.
B.


Bar
.
c

.
Jack.
d

.
Wheelbrace.
E.


Screwdriver (handle and bits).
F.
Removable towing eye.
G.


Oil filler funnel.
cHAnGInG A WHEELPneumatic suspension
If you vehicle is fitted with this system, you
must first activate vehicle lifting mode.
Press the two controls simultaneously for
at least 5 seconds; their indicator lamps
come on.
This mode is deactivated automatically after
changing a wheel, once the speed of the
vehicle has exceeded 3 mph (5 km/h).
The jack and the tool kit are specific to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
Never go underneath a vehicle supported
only by a jack (use an axle stand).
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● For versions with alloy wheels, remove
the three fixing screws j
from the

strap

K.
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Remove the assembly from inside the

alloy wheel.
Spare wheel
The spare wheel retaining bolt is located
below the bumper on the right.
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Install the long socket
A, the
wheelbrace
d
and the bar

B on the
retaining bolt.
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T
urn the assembly anti-clockwise to
lower the wheel.
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T
urn to the full extent, indicated by an
increase in the force required.
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Having fully unwound the cable, take out

the spare wheel under the vehicle. ●
For versions with steel wheels, unscrew
the grip H .
●

Remove the carrier
I from the outer part
of the steel wheel.
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Release the spare wheel and place it

near the wheel to be changed.
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If possible, place a chock against the

wheel diagonally opposed to the wheel
to be changed.
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- Extend the jack using the wheelbrace d
and the bar B until the wheel is a few
centimetres off the ground.
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Unscrew the bolts fully and remove the

wheel to be repaired.
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Position the jack
c at one of the four

locations provided on the underbody
near the wheels.
If your vehicle has a folding foot board, the
jack must be positioned at 45°.
removing the wheel to be repaired
- Remove the trim (depending on version)
using the screwdriver E as a lever.
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Release the bolts using the

wheelbrace
d
and the bar

B.
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Fitting the spare wheelStowing the wheel
- Put the spare wheel in place on the hub
and fit the bolts by hand.
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Pre-tighten the bolts using the

wheelbrace
d and the bar

B.
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Lower the vehicle completely by folding

the jack
c
, then remove the jack.
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T
ighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace
d and the bar

B (tighten
them fully without forcing them). You must place the wheel to be repaired or
the spare wheel under the vehicle to secure
the carrier system.
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Place the wheel at the rear of the vehicle.
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For versions with
steel wheels, hook
the carrier I on the outside.
●

Screw in the grip
H to secure the carrier
and wheel. ●
For versions with alloy wheels, position
the strap K on the outside.
●

Fit the three strap fixing screws
j
to the

alloy wheel.
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Refer to the "Technical data -
Identification markings" section for the
location of the tyre pressure label.
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Fit the long socket
A
, the wheelbrace
d

and bar B to the securing screw.
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T

urn the assembly clockwise to fully
draw in the cable and raise the wheel
under the vehicle.
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Check that the wheel is positioned


horizontally flat against the floor of
the vehicle and that the cut-out for the
carrier system is visible.
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Stow the tools and the trim (depending


on version).
refitting the repaired wheel
Refitting the repaired wheel is the same as
fitting the spare wheel; don't forget to refit
the wheel trim.
The spare wheel is not designed to be used
over long distances. Have the tightening of
the bolts and pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Also, have the original wheel repaired and
refitted by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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tOWInG
t
owing the vehicle
The removable towing eye is located in the
tool box under the front passenger seat.
Unclip the cover using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
Attach the approved towing arm to to the
removable towing eye.
Place the gear lever in neutral.
towing another vehicle
The fixed towing eye is located on the right
below the bumper.
Attach the approved towing arm to the
fixed
eye.
Failure to observe this requirement
may result in damage to certain braking
components and the lack of some braking
assistance systems when the engine is
re-started.
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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vehicle broken down on a motorway or

fast road,
-

four-wheel drive vehicle,
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when it is not possible to put the

gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
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towing with only two wheels on the

ground,
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where there is no approved towing arm

available...
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Being towed or towing

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tOWBAr WItH QuIcKLY
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c HABLE t
OWBALL
Presentation
This towball can be fitted and removed
quickly and easily without the use of tools. For information on the maximum
trailer weight and the recommended
nose weight, refer to the "Technical data -
Weights" section.
For information on safely towing a trailer,
refer to the "Accessories - Towing a trailer"
section.
1.
Carrier
2.

Connector socket.
3.


Safety eye.
4.


Detachable towball.
5.


Locking / unlocking wheel.
6.


Key lock.
7.


Key reference label. A.


Locked
position; the locking wheel is in
contact with towball (no gap).
B.
u
nlocked position; the locking wheel
and towball are no longer in contact
(gap of about 5 mm). Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly
locked and verify the following points:
- the green mark on the locking wheel
is in line with the green mark on the
towball,
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the locking wheel is in contact with the

towball,
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the key lock is on and the key removed;

the locking wheel can no longer be
operated,
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the towball must no longer move at all in

its carrier; try to shake it by hand.
d

uring use
Never unlock the device when a trailer or
load carrier is fitted to the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle (the Gross Vehicle
Weight - GVW), the trailer, or the sum of the
two (the Gross Train Weight - GTW).
Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving. After use
For journeys made without a trailer or load
carrier, the towball must be removed and
the blanking plug inserted in the carrier. This
measure applies particularly if the towball
could hinder visibility of the number plate or
lighting.
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Fitting the towball
Below the rear bumper, remove the
protective plug from the towball carrier.Insert the end of the towball 4
into the
carrier 1 and push upwards; it locks in place
automatically. Check that the mechanism has correctly
locked in to place (position A
).
Close the lock 6 using the key.
The locking wheel 5 turns a quarter of a turn
anti-clockwise; take care to keep your hands
clear. Always remove the. The key cannot be
removed when the lock is open.
Clip the cap onto the lock.
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