wheel bolts Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl oor.
For access to them:

 open the boot,

 remove the boot fl oor,

 lift up the boot carpet,

 remove the box containing the
tools,

 remove the polystyrene storage box. All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
List of tools
Other accessories

6. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the vehicle".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel , fi rst
detach the trim using the wheel-
brace 1 pulling at the valve pas-
sage hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.

1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.

4. Centring guide.
For refi tting an alloy wheel to the hub.

5. Socket for the security bolts (lo-
cated in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts (if
your vehicle has them).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffi c: the ground
must be level, stable and non-slip-
pery.
Apply the parking brake, 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.
You must ensure that the occu-
pants get out of the vehicle and
wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.
Removing the wheel
List of operations

 Remove the chromed bolt cover from
each of the bolts using the tool 3 (with
allow wheels only).

 Fit the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security
bolt (if your vehicle has them).

 Slacken 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 underbody, 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 suf-
fi 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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PRACTICAL INFORMATION List of operations

 Put the wheel in place on the hub
using the centring guide 4 .

 Screw in the bolts by hand as far as
possible.

 Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your ve-
hicle has them) using the wheelbrace

1 fi tted with the security socket 5 .

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

 Lower the vehicle fully.

 Fold the jack 2 and detach it.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in
the boot correctly, fi rst remove the
central cover.
When using the "space-saver"
type 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 without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as
soon as possible.
Refitting the wheel

 Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fi t-
ted with the security socket 5 .

 Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Refi t the chromed bolt covers on
each of the bolts (with alloy wheels
only).

 Store the tools in the box.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
"Comfort":
front and rear parking sensors, insu-
lated module, reading lamp, sun blinds,
head restraint-mounted coat hanger,
centre armrest, air defl ector, scented air
freshener cartridges... "Protection":
mats * , seat covers, mudfl aps, bumper
protectors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, boot carpet, towbar, towbar
wiring harness, transverse and longitu-
dinal roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski car-
rier, roof box, boot spacers, boot net,
business/commercial vehicle conver-
sion kit...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyzer, fi rst aid kit,
snow chains, non-skid covers, security
wheel bolts, vehicle tracking system,
child seats, fi re extinguisher, caravan
mirror, foglamp kit...
"Style":
allow wheels, chromed mirror shells,
chromed grille embellisher, leather
steering wheel, gear lever knob, alu-
minium footrest...
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genu-
ine parts is available from the CITROËN
dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
benefi t from CITROËN's recommenda-
tion and warranty.
* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.