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Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
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.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN or a
qualified workshop.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between two
services.
Checking this system must be done by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent quality
and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components 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.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi
engines)
SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the oxides of nitrogen (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
The AdBlue
® is contained in
a special tank holding about
15


litres.
An alert system is triggered automatically once
the reser ve level is reached: you can then drive
for a further 1,500

miles (2,400 km) before the
tank is emptied completely.
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Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any traffic and apply the parking brake.
F

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ollow the safety instructions (hazard warning
lamps, warning triangle, wearing high visibility
vest, etc.) according to the legislation in force
in the country where you are driving.
F

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witch off the ignition.
F Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
Access to the kit
This kit is installed in the storage box, under
the boot floor.
List of tools
1. Temporary puncture repair kit.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box or in the tool box) (depending on
ve r s i o n).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
3. Removable towing eye.
4. Flat blade screwdriver.
Allows the cover plate on the front or
rear bumper to be opened to screw in the
removable towing eye 3.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to
the corresponding section.
Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with built-in pressure
gauge.
2. Bottle of sealant, with built-in hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50
mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
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Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated the tyre.F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
F

T
urn over the sealant bottle and secure it in
the cut-out provided on the compressor. F

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emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired and keep it in a clean place.
F C onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly. The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

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ffix the speed limit sticker.The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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F Switch on the ignition.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
You can always use the compressor,
without injecting the sealant, to check and,
if necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
F

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emove the valve cap from the tyre and
keep it in a clean place.
F

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ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

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crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
F

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tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0

bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre; do
not disconnect the hose of the valve during
this operation (risk of splatters).
If a pressure of 2

bars is not reached
after about 7

minutes, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance.
F

P

lace the switch in the " O" position.
F

D

isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12

V socket.
F

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eplace the cap on the valve.
F

R

emove the kit. F

R

emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
Do not discard the bottle by the roadside
after use, take it to a CITROËN

dealer or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop. Do not exceed the speed of 50
mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
F Drive immediately for approximately three miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed (between 12 and
37
mph (20 and 60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and measure the tyre
pressure using the kit.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label. F

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tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label. To deflate: press the black
button located on the compressor pipe, near
the valve connection.
If a pressure of 2
bars is not reached after
7
minutes, this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop for assistance.
F

O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.Do not drive more than 120
miles (200 km)
with the repaired tyre; see a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to change
the tyre.
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.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
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List of tools
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel bolts.
2. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the central bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
4. Removable towing eye.
5. Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box or in the tool box) (depending on
country of sale).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts. 6.
Flat blade screwdriver.
Allows the cover plate on the front or
rear bumper to be opened to screw in the
removable towing eye 4 .
For more information on To w i n g , 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.
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the boot. Depending on
version, they are either under the floor or behind
the removable grille of the right compartment.
To gain access to them:
F

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pen the boot,
F

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hen, depending on version, lift the floor using
the grip, remove it and remove the carpet.
F

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r, open the removable grille to the right by
pulling from the top.
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Access to the spare wheel
Removing the wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot, under
t h e f l o o r.
F
U
nclip and remove the tool storage box
or pull out the polystyrene cover plate
(depending on version).
F

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nscrew the central nut. F

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emove the fastening device (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.
Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F
S lacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns. If there is no wheel in the well, the
fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be
refitted.
Removing a wheel
* Position
P for the automatic gearbox
Parking the vehicle
Stop the vehicle where it does not block
traffic: the ground must be level, stable
and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* so as to
block the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamp comes on fixed in the instrument
panel.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait in a safe place.
Make sure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's jacking
points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause the
vehicle to collapse.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
F

P

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

T

ighten the central nut to retain the wheel
c o r r e c t l y.
F

C

lip the tool storage box back into place
or reinsert the polystyrene cover plate
(depending on version).
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Stowing the damaged wheel
Since the width of the spare wheel is
smaller than the width of the wheels of
the vehicle, in the event of a puncture, the
punctured wheel must be stored in the
boot: use a cover to protect the inside of
the boot.
F

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emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
Fitting a wheelAfter changing a wheel
Do not exceed 50
mph (80 km/h) when
driving with the "space-saver" type spare
wheel fitted.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible to have the
tightness of the bolts and the pressure of
the spare wheel checked.
Have the punctured wheel checked. After
inspection, the technician will let you know
if the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced.
List of operations
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 contact of each bolt. F

P
ut the wheel in place on the hub.
F

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crew in the bolts by hand as far as
possible.
F

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f your vehicle is so equipped, pre-tighten
the security bolt using the wheelbrace 1
fitted with the security socket 5.
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