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You can also use the compressor, without
injecting sealant, to check and if necessary
adjust the tyre pressures

F

Check that the compressor switch is at

the "O

" position.

F

Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under

the compressor.

F

Connect the compressor's plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

F

Switch on the ignition.

F Place the switch in the "O

" position.

F

Remove the kit.

F

Drive immediately for approximately

three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.

F

Stop to check the repair and the tyre

pressure using the kit.

Checking / adjusting tyre pressures

F

Remove the valve cap from the tyre and

place it in a clean area.

F

Uncoil the pipe stowed under the

compressor.

F

Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten

firmly.

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F

Start 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 on the
compressor pipe, at the valve connector.

F

Once the correct pressure is reached, put

the switch to the "O

" position.

F

Remove 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.

Tyre under-inflation

detection

After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on under-inflation
detection, refer to the corresponding
section.

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Spare wheel

The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them:
F open the boot,
F

lift the floor and remove it.

F

remove the storage box containing the

tools.

Access to the tools

List of tools

Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

These tools are specific to your vehicle and
can vary according to the level of equipment.
Do not use them for any purpose other than
detailed below.
1.

Wheelbrace.

For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.

2.

Jack with integral handle.

For raising the vehicle.

3.

Wheel bolt cover removal tool.

For removing the wheel bolt cover on alloy
wheels.

4.

Towing eye.

For more information on towing, refer to the
corresponding section.

The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.

The jack does not require any
maintenance.

The jack conforms to European
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.

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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on engine, the spare wheel is
a standard wheel or the space-saver type
(BlueHDi 100).

Access to the spare wheel

Taking out the wheel

F

Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare

wheel).

F

Unscrew the central nut.

F

Remove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).

F

Raise the spare wheel towards you from

the rear.

F

Take the wheel out of the boot.

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Putting the wheel back in place

F

Put the wheel back in its housing.

F

Unscrew the nut a few turns on the bolt.

F

Position the fixing parts (nut and bolt) in the

middle of the wheel.

F

Tighten the central nut until it clicks to

retain the wheel correctly.

If there is no wheel in the well, the fixing
parts (nut and bolt) cannot be refitted.

F

Clip the tool storage box back into place

(standard spare wheel).

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Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to block
the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel comes on.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's
jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause
the vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.

List of operations

Do not use a jack other than the one
supplied by the manufacturer.

* Position R for an electronic gearbox; P for an

automatic gearbox.

Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel, first

remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace 1 by pulling at the valve
aperture.

When refitting the wheel, refit the

wheel trim, starting by placing its cutout
in line with the valve and then pressing
round its edge with the palm of your
hand.

F

Remove the wheel bolt cover using the

tool 3

(alloy wheels).

F

Slacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1

only.

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F

Place the foot of the jack 2 on the ground

and ensure that it is directly below the
front A or rear

B jacking point provided on

the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

F

Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or

B used; the

vehicle’s contact surface at A or

B must engage with the central part of the head of the jack.

F

Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground to admit the

spare (not punctured) wheel easily.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack might slip or drop -
Risk of injury!
Take care to position the jack only at one of the vehicle’s jacking points A or

B under the vehicle,

ensuring that the contact surface of the vehicle’s jacking point is centred on the head of the jack.
Otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or that the jack might drop - Risk of injury!

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F

Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

F

Remove the wheel.

Fitting a wheel

Fitting 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
surface of each bolt.

After changing a wheel

When using a "space-saver" type of
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
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 refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.

Stowing the wheel with

punctured tyre

The wheel with punctured tyre can be
stowed under the floor, in the housing
for the standard spare wheel.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
trim from the middle of the wheel so that
the fixing parts (nut and bolt) can be put
in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type
spare wheel, the wheel with punctured
tyre cannot be stowed under the floor. It
must be stowed in the boot; use a cover
to protect the inside of the boot.

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F

Lower the vehicle fully.

F

Fold the jack 2 and detach it.

F

Tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 1

only.

F

Refit the wheel bolt cover (alloy wheels).

F

Stow the tools in their box.

List of operations

F

Put the wheel in place on the hub.

F

Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

F

Pre-tighten the bolts using the

wheelbrace 1

only.

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Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.

Advice on installation

F

If you have to fit the chains during a

journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface
on the side of the road.

F

Apply the parking brake and position any

wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.

F

Fit the chains following the instructions

provided by the manufacturer.

F

Move off gently and drive for a few

moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).

F

Stop your vehicle and check that the snow

chains are correctly tightened.

Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:

Original

tyre size

Maximum

link size.

185/65 R15

9 mm

195/55 R16

For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.

Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road surface. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.

Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.

The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.

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Changing a bulb

Front lamps

In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal surface of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F

do not clean them using a dry

or abrasive cloth, nor with a

detergent or solvent product,

F

use a sponge and soapy water or a

pH neutral product,

F

when 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.

Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

Do not touch the bulb directly with

your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.

It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.

1.

Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

2.

Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).

3.

Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).

4.

Daytime running lamps / sidelamps

(W21/5W).

or

Sidelamps (W5W).

5.

Front foglamps (H11-55W).

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Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.
When refitting, close the protective
cover carefully to preserve the sealing
of the headlamp.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.

Changing direction indicator

bulbs

F

Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn

anti-clockwise and extract it.

F

Remove the bulb and change it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

Changing main beam headlamp

bulbs

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling on

the tab.

F

Disconnect the bulb connector.

F

Push the spring to one side to release

the bulb.

F

Remove the bulb and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

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Changing dipped beam

headlamp bulbs

F

Remove the protective cover by pulling

the tab.

F

Disconnect the bulb connector by lifting

it off.

F

Pull the bulb out and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

Changing daytime running lamp /

sidelamp bulbs

F

Pull the bulb holder pressing on the tabs on

both sides.

F

Remove the bulb and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

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Changing front foglamp

bulbs

F

Access to the front foglamp is through the

aperture below the bumper.

If necessary, unscrew and completely
remove the cover.

F

Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-

clockwise and pull it out.

F

Disconnect the bulb connector.

F

Remove the bulb and change it.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

If you experience any difficulty in
replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.

Changing direction indicator side

repeaters

F

Insert a screwdriver towards the centre of

the repeater between the repeater and the
base on the body.

F

Tilt the screwdriver to extract the repeater

and remove it.

F

Disconnect the repeater connector.

F

Replace the module.

To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order.

Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop to obtain a
replacement side repeater module.

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Changing bulbs

These bulbs are changed from inside the boot:

F open the boot,
F

remove the access grille from the

corresponding side trim panel,

F

slacken and remove the nut,

F

disconnect the lamp unit connector,

F

unclip the lamp unit by lowering the tongue

and carefully extract it pulling in line
towards the outside,

F

remove the four screws and lift off the bulb

holder,

F

turn the failed bulb a quarter of a turn and

change it.

To refit, 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.

Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

2.

Reversing lamps (R10W).

3.

Foglamp (P21W).

4.

Sidelamps (P21/5W).

5.

Brake lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W).

Rear lamps

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Third brake lamp

(5 W5W bulbs)

Number plate lamps

(W5W)

F

Insert a thin screwdriver into one of the

transparent lens.

F

Push it outwards to unclip it and remove it.

F

Remove the failed bulb and change it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

Ensure that the housing cover is
correctly positioned on its support
before clipping it into place.

To change these bulbs, it is necessary to
remove the housing from the rear shelf,
working from the rear seats:
F

pull the housing cover towards you and up

to disengage it,

F

disconnect the lamp connector,

F

unclip the bulb holder by lifting the two lugs

and remove it,

F

replace the failed bulb.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.