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Spare wheel
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
Access to tooling
List of tools
1Wheelbrace.
For removing the hub cap and removing
the wheel bolts.
2 Jack with integrated crank.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3 Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
4 Towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle ,
refer to the corresponding section. All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary according to the
level of 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/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
F

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pen the boot.
F

L

ift the floor and remove it.
F

R

emove the storage box containing the
tools. These tools are specific to your vehicle and
may vary according to the equipment. Do not
use them for purposes other than those listed
below.
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Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel
F Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare wheel).
Putting the wheel back in place
If there is no wheel in the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot, under
t h e f l o o r.
Depending on the engine, the spare wheel is
a standard wheel or the "space-saver" type
(BlueHDi 100). F

U

nscrew the central nut.
F

R

emove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).
F

R

aise the spare wheel towards you from the
r e a r.
F

T

ake the wheel out of the boot.
F

P

ut the wheel back in its housing.
F

G

ive the nut a few turns to loosen it.
F

P

osition the fastening device (nut and bolt)
in the middle of the wheel.
F

T

ighten fully until the central nut clicks, to
retain the wheel correctly. F

C
lip the tool storage box back into place
(standard spare wheel).
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Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or drop – Risk of injury!
Take care to place the jack only at the
jacking points A or B under the vehicle,
ensuring that the contact point of the
vehicle is centred on the jack head.
Other wise, there is a risk of damage to the
vehicle and/or the jack dropping – Risk of
injury!Stowing the damaged wheel
The damaged wheel can be stowed under
the floor, in the housing for the standard
spare wheel.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
hub cap from the middle of the wheel so
that the fastening device (nut and bolt) can
be put in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type spare
wheel, the damaged wheel cannot be
stowed under the floor. It must be stowed
in the boot; use a cover to protect the
inside of the boot.
F

E

xtend the jack 2

until its head comes
into contact with the jacking point A or B ,
whichever is used; the contact area A or B
on the vehicle must be correctly inserted
into the central part of the head of the jack.
F

Ra

ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily. F

R
emove the bolts and keep them in a clean
place. F

R
emove the wheel.
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List of operations
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,
F

u
se a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product,
F

w
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.
A bulb must only be changed with the
ignition off and 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 essential only to use anti-ultraviolet
(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the
headlamp.
Always replace a faulty bulb with a new
bulb of the same type and specification.
Fastening the 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 spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when
using a "space-saver" type spare wheel.
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
refit it on the vehicle as soon as possible.
Fitting a wheelF Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S
crew in the bolts by hand as far as possible.
F
P

re-tighten the bolts using wheelbrace
1

o
n l y.
F

L
ower the vehicle again fully.
F

F
old jack 2 and detach it.
F

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

R
efit the wheel bolt cover (alloy wheels).
F

S
tow the tools in their box.
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Foglamps
To refit, proceed in reverse order.If you experience any difficulty in changing
bulbs, contact your CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Direction indicator side repeaters
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the module.
F

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nsert a flat screwdriver between the lamp
and the housing.
F

P

ull and lever to unclip the housing.
F

R

emove the two fastening screws from the
module.
F

R

emove the module from its housing. F

P

ress the locking clip and disconnect the
connector.
F

T

urn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-
clockwise.
F

R

emove the bulb holder.
F

R

emove the bulb and change it.
F

I

nsert a screwdriver towards the centre of
the repeater between the repeater and the
base on the body.
F

L
ever with the screwdriver to extract the
repeater and pull it out.
F

D
isconnect the wiring from the repeater.
F

R
eplace the module.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
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Rear lampsThird brake lamp
(W5W)
You must access the housing located on the
rear shelf from the rear seats:
F
U
nclip the bulb holder by lifting the two lugs
and remove it.
F

C
hange the faulty bulb.
F

P
ull the housing cover towards you and up
to disengage it.
F

D
isconnect the lamp connector.
F

L

oosen and remove the nut.
F

F

rom the outside, carefully remove the lamp
unit straight from its housing.
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
F

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pen the boot.
F

R

emove the access grille from the
corresponding side trim panel.
F

D

isconnect the lamp connector. F

R

emove the four screws and lift off the bulb
h o l d e r.
F

T

urn the faulty bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
For reassembly, 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 damaging the lamp.
1 Brake lamp / sidelamps (P21/5W).
2
Direction indicators (PY21W).
3 Reversing lamp (W16W).
4 Foglamp (P21/5W).
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Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is greater 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
towbar; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
fast road,
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our-wheel drive vehicle,
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hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towbar
available.Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing on its left side.
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
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 the holder. F

S
crew the towing eye in fully, until it reaches
a stop.
F

I
nstall the towbar.With a manual gearbox: place the gear
lever in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in position N .
Failure to follow this instruction may cause
damage to some components (braking,
powertrain, etc.) and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine is
restarted.
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Towing another vehicle
This type of towing is strictly prohibited
(risk of damage to your vehicle).
F

U
nlock the steering by turning the ignition
key one notch and release the parking
brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

S
et off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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