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Removing a wheel
F Park the vehicle on stable, firm ground that is not slippery. Apply the parking brake.
F

I
f your vehicle is equipped with
"Hydractive
III+" suspension, with the
engine running at idle, adjust the ground
clearance to its maximum height.
F

S
witch off the ignition and engage first gear
(position P for an automatic gearbox).
F

I
f your vehicle is fitted with "Hydractive III+"
suspension, position the chock, whichever
direction the gradient may be in, in front of
the front wheel diametrically opposite to
the one to be replaced.
List of operations
F Remove the protector from each bolt using tool 3 .
F

F
it the security bolt socket to the
wheelbrace to slacken the security bolt
(depending on equipment).
F

S
lacken the other bolts using just the
wheelbrace 1 .
Before positioning the jack:
F

A

lways adjust the vehicle’s ground
clearance to the "maximum height"
position and retain this adjustment
for as long as the jack is under the
vehicle (do not use the hydraulic
adjustments),
F

E

nsure that any passengers have
left the vehicle and are in a safe
place.
Never go underneath the vehicle if it is
supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are specific
to your vehicle. Do not use them for any
other purposes.
Have the original wheel repaired and
refitted as soon as possible.
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Rear lamps (Saloon)
Identify the failed bulb.
1. Brake lamps and sidelamps: P21W/5 W
2.
S

idelamps: R5W
3.
R

eversing lamps: H21W
4.
F

oglamps: H21W
5.
D

irection indicators: PY21WBoot lid-mounted lamps
F Refit the bulb holder H .
F C heck that the bulb holder H is secured
correctly by the two clips E .
F

R
efit the connector G .
F

R
eplace and fix the trim F with its 3 clips.
F
O
pen the boot.
F
U
sing a flat screwdriver, remove the 3 clips
which fix the trim in the lamp area.
F

P

artially remove the trim F .
F

D

isconnect the connector G .
F

U

nclip the bulb holder H .
F

R

eplace the failed bulb.
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Tailgate-mounted lamps
Rear lamps (Tourer)
Identify the failed bulb.
1. Brake lamps and sidelamps: P21W/5 W
2.
S

idelamps: R5W
3.
R

eversing lamps: H21W
4.
F

oglamps: H21W
5.
D

irection indicators: PY21W F

R
efit the bulb holder H ensuring that it is
correctly clipped in place.
F

P
osition the lamp in its housing.
F

T
ighten the fixing nut G.
F

R
efit the connector F.
F

P
osition and clip in place the plastic
cover
E.
F

O
pen the boot.
F

U
sing a flat screwdriver, remove the plastic
cover E .
F

D
isconnect the connector F.
F

U
nscrew the fixing nut G.
F

D
isengage the lamp from its housing.
F

U
nclip the bulb holder H.
F

R
eplace the failed bulb.You can use the wheelbrace to screw or
unscrew the fixing nut G.
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F Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the external holes of the lens.
F

P
ush it outwards to unclip it.
Third brake lamp (LEDs)
For the replacement of this type of light emitting
diode lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
F

R

emove the lens.
F
C
hange the faulty bulb.
Number plate lamps (W5W)
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Table of fuses
Fuse N°Rating Function
F6 25 ARear 12 V socket (max power: 100 W)
F7 15 AFoglamps
F8 20 AAdditional burner (Diesel)
F9 30 AElectric parking brake
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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
The towing eye is installed in the jack box
placed in the spare wheel.
For access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the jack box.
Access to the tools 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:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
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Weights and towed loads (in kg)
Petrol engineTHP 160
THP 15 0
Gearbox Automatic (6-speed)
Model code RD 5FM-A
RD 5FE-A /D RW 5FM-A
RW 5FE-A/D
Body SaloonTourer
Unladen weight 1 5151 534
Kerb weight 1 5901 609
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 0262 200
Gross train weight (GTW) 2 5262 700
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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o
n a 10% or 12% slope 500
500
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 710
790
Unbraked trailer 500500
Recommended nose weight 6974
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised speed is reduced when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the exterior temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Technical data

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Diesel engineBlueHDi 15 0 S&S BlueHDi 180 S&S
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)EAT6 automatic (6-speed)
Model code RD AHR- M/SRW AHR- M/S RD AHW-T/SRW AHW-T/S
Body SaloonTourerSaloon Tourer
Unladen weight 1 5401 5751 620 1 655
Kerb weight 1 6151 650 1 695 1 730
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 2 1602 235 2 1902 290
Gross train weight (GTW) 3 6603 6353 290 3 290
Braked trailer (within GTW limit)
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o
n a 10% or 12% slope 1 500
1 400 1 10 01 000
Braked trailer* (with load transfer within GTW
limit) 1 750
1 650 1 350 1 250
Unbraked trailer 750750750750
Recommended nose weight 736757 51
The GTW and towed load values indicated apply up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised speed is reduced when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle in order to protect the engine; when the exterior temperature is
higher than 37 °C, limit the weight towed. *

T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased within the GTW limit, on condition that the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by the same
amount; warning, towing with a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Weights and towed loads (in kg)
Technical data