Citroen C CROSSER DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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CHANGING A WHEEL

1. Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.

3. Handle.
Used to extend the jack.
4. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the "Towing" paragraph.
Other accessories
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel , remove
the trim fi rst using the handle 3 , pulling
at the notch.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the trim
starting by placing its notch F (indicated
on the back of the trim) opposite the
valve G and press on its periphery with
the palm of your hand.
List of tools
When changing a wheel, ensure
that the four wheels are of identi-
cal specifi cation and brand.
When storing, take care to secure
the tool bag
D fi rmly using the fi xing
band C .
Access to the tools
The tools are stored in the storage com-
partment in the boot right-hand trim.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 turn button A to the left,

 remove the cover B ,

 remove the fi xing band C and take out
the tool bag D containing the tools,

 grip the jack E in your hand and re-
move it from its fi xing position.

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Fixing the "space-saving" spare
wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the "space-saving" spare wheel
when tightening the bolts on fi tting.
The wheel is retained by the conical
contact of each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel in the 7 seat configuration
The "space-saving" spare wheel is in-
stalled on the outside, under the boot,
supported by a metal carrier.
To gain access to the tools, refer to the
"Access to the tools" paragraph. Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in place in its
carrier.

 Lift the carrier C and reposition the
hook D .

 Open the lower tailgate (refer to the
"Access" section).

 Remove the plastic cover A using
the handle 3 .

 Unscrew the spare wheel carrier re-
taining bolt B using the wheelbrace 1 .

 Close the lower tailgate (refer to the
"Access" section).

 Lift the carrier C to detach the hook D
then allow it to lower.
 Tighten the spare wheel carrier re-
taining bolt B fully using the wheel-
brace 1 .

 Refi t the plastic cover A , close the
lower tailgate and store the tools.
Removing the wheel

 Open the tailgate and the lower tail-
gate (refer to the "Access" section).

 Take out the handle 3 (refer to the
"Access to the tools" paragraph).

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Access to the spare wheel in the 5 seat configuration
The "steel" spare wheel is installed on
the outside, under the boot, supported
by a winch and a plastic carrier.
To gain access to the tools, refer to the
"Access to the tools" paragraph.
Fixing the "steel" spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the "space-saving" spare wheel
when tightening the bolts on fi tting.
The wheel is retained by the conical
contact of each bolt.
Removing the wheel

 Open the tailgate and the lower tail-
gate (refer to the "Access" section).

 Take out the handle 3 (refer to the
"Access to the tools" paragraph).
 Remove the plastic cover A using
the handle 3 . Putting the wheel back in place

 Put the wheel back in place in its
carrier.

 Pass the hook C into the chain.

 Open the lower tailgate (refer to the
"Access" section).

 Unscrew the retaining bolt B fully
using the wheelbrace 1 , to unwind
the winch cable.

 Close the lower tailgate (refer to the
" Access" section).

 Detach the hook C from the chain.
Unwind the winch cable fully to make
unhooking of the chain easier.
 Tighten the winch retaining bolt B
fully using the wheelbrace 1 .

 Refi t the plastic cover A , close the
lower tailgate and store the tools.

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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffi c: if possible, park the
vehicle on level, stable and non-
slippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, switch off the
ignition and engage fi rst gear to lock
the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use a stand.
Removing the wheel List of operations

 If your vehicle is equipped with one
(equipment available as an acces-
sory) fi t the anti-theft socket 5 on
the wheelbrace 1 to unlock the anti-
theft bolt.

 Unlock the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underframe, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.

 Extend the jack 2 until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B used.

 Raise the vehicle until there is suffi -
cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.

 Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.

 Remove the wheel.

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After changing a wheel
When using the "space-saving"
spare wheel, do not exceed a speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and
the pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a CITROËN dealer with-
out delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as soon
as possible.
Fitting the wheel List of operations

 Lower the vehicle fully.

 Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
 Lock the anti-theft bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the anti-
theft socket 5 (if your vehicle is
equipped with one).

 Lock the other bolts using the wheel-
brace 1 only.

 Store the tools (refer to the paragraph
"Access to the tools").
Fitting snow tyres
If you equip your vehicle with snow
tyres fi tted on steel wheel rims, it is

imperative that special bolts avail-
able from your CITROËN dealer are
used.

 Put the wheel in place on the hub.

 Screw in the bolts by hand to the
stop.

 Pre-tighten the anti-theft bolt us-
ing the wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the
anti-theft socket 5 (if your vehicle is
equipped with one).

 Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

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CHANGING A BULB
Handle the bulbs using a dry
cloth.

Do not clean the headlamps using
a dry or abrasive cloth, or using
detergent or solvent products, use
a sponge and soapy water. In some climatic conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the pres-
ence of misting on the internal sur-
face of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal; it disap-
pears after the lamps have been on
for a few minutes.
Front lights

1. Direction indicators
(PY21W - 21 W).

2. Dipped headlamps (H11 - 55 W)
or xenon bulb (D2S - 35 W).

3. Side lights (W5W - 5 W).

4. Main beam headlamps
(H7 - 55 W).

5. Front fog lamps
(H11 - 55 W). WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTROCUTION
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by a
CITROËN dealer.

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Changing the direction indicators (1) Coloured bulbs must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifi cation
and colour.

 Turn the bulb holder A to the left
and remove it.

 Pull the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order. Access to the bulbs on the left-hand
side
When you change a bulb on the left-
hand side, remove the relay box fi xing
nut
B and move the relay box towards
the rear. Access to the bulbs on the right-
hand side
When you change a bulb on the right-
hand side:

 Remove the screenwash reservoir
fi xing C and move the reservoir to-
wards the rear.

 Remove the coolant reservoir fi xing
nut D .

 Remove the clip E and raise the reser-
voir moving it towards the front.

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Changing the side lights (3)

 Unscrew the cover H .

 Disconnect the connector.

 Turn the bulb holder I a quarter of a
turn and remove it.

 Pull the bulb and change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

 Unscrew the cover F .

 Disconnect the connector.

 Turn the bulb G to the left and re-
move it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing the dipped headlamps (2)
Changing the main beam
headlamps (4)

 Unscrew the cover J .

 Disconnect the connector.

 Move aside the spring K to release
the bulb and remove it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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Changing the integrated direction
indicator side repeaters Changing the fog lamps (5)

 Push the repeater A towards the
rear and detach it.

 Unclip the repeater.

 Disconnect the repeater connector
and change the repeater.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To obtain repeaters, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
 Turn the wheel fully towards the out-
side for easy access to the fl ap A
located in the wheelarch.
 Using a screwdriver, remove the four
clips B located in the wheelarch.

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 Using a screwdriver, remove the
three clips C located below the
bumper.
 Lift the access fl ap D located in the
wheelarch and slide it downwards.
 Disconnect the connector E .

 Turn the bulb F to the left and re-
move it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.