tow Citroen C4 2009 1.G Owner's Guide
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are located in the spare
w h e e l , u n d e r t h e b o o t fl o o r .
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
l i f t t h e fl o o r ,
unclip and remove the box contai-
n i n g t h e t o o l s . List of tools
A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
v e h i c l e . D o n o t u s e t h e m f o r o t h e r
p u r p o s e s .
1. Wheelbrace *
2. Jack with handle *
3. Aluminium wheel central embel-
lisher removal tool *
4. Socket for anti-theft bolts (located
in the glove box)
F i t s t h e w h e e l b r a c e .
5. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the
b o o t , u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
Removing the wheel
U n d o t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l s c r e w b y
a q u a r t e r t u r n .
Raise the spare wheel towards
y o u r e a r w a r d s .
Remove the wheel from the boot
s p a c e .
* O n l y w h e r e t h e v e h i c l e h a s a s p a r e w h e e l .
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Removing a wheel
List of operations
P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m
g r o u n d . A p p l y t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e .
Switch off the ignition and en- g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r ,
depending on the slope (for ve-
hicles with automatic gearbox,
s e l e c t p o s i t i o n P ) .
D e t a c h t h e e m b e l l i s h e r u s i n g t h e
wheelbrace 1 b y p u l l i n g c l o s e t o
t h e v a l v e .
For vehicles with aluminium
wheels, slide the embellisher re-
moval tool 3 into the slot in the
c e n t r a l e m b e l l i s h e r a n d a p p l y
fi r m l e v e r a g e t o d e t a c h .
Slacken the wheel bolts using
the wheelbrace 1 .
F o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h s e c u r i t y
w h e e l b o l t s , s l a c k e n t h e s e c u r i t y
bolts using the socket 4 fi t t e d o n
the wheelbrace 1 .
Position the jack 2 under the bo-
d y s h e l l , e x a c t l y a s i n t h e i l l u s t r a -
tion at the mark A , closest to the
w h e e l t h a t i s t o b e r e p l a c e d .
Operate the jack 2 until its base
i s i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e g r o u n d .
Make sure that the base of the
j a c k i s v e r t i c a l l y b e l o w t h e j a c -
k i n g p o i n t u s e d .
R a i s e t h e v e h i c l e .
Remove the bolts and disengage
t h e w h e e l . List of operations
P o s i t i o n t h e w h e e l o n t h e h u b .
D o u p t h e 3 b o l t s b y h a n d .
P o s i t i o n t h e 4 t h b o l t .
Pretighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 . F o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
w i t h s e c u r i t y w h e e l b o l t s , p r e t i g h -
t e n t h e s e c u r i t y b o l t u s i n g t h e s o c -
ket 4 fi t t e d o n t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 .
Retract the jack 2 a n d d i s e n g a g e i t .
Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 a n d t h e s e c u r i t y
bolts using the socket 4 .
Reposition the embellisher, com-
m e n c i n g b y p l a c i n g t h e s l o t a t
the valve, pressing it home with
t h e p a l m o f y o u r h a n d .
F o r v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a l u m i - nium wheels, reclip the central
e m b e l l i s h e r i n p l a c e .
Stow the tools and the wheel in
t h e b o o t .
C h e c k t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e a n d
also have the wheel balancing
c h e c k e d .
Fitting a wheel
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This repair kit is available from
CITROËN dealers.
It is designed to repair most punc-
tures which could affect the tyre, lo-
cated on the tyre tread or shoulder.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated the tyre.
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a
compressor and an incorporated
sealant cartridge which permits
tem-
porary repair of the tyre so that you
can drive to the nearest garage.
The kit is stowed in the boot below the
fl o o r . I t i s fi t t e d i n t h e t o o l b o x , l o c a t e d
below the storage compartment. Using the kit
This procedure, comprising several
steps, must be carried out in full.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the selector A to the
"SEALANT" position.
Check that the switch B is in po-
sition "0" .
Connect the white pipe C to the
valve of the tyre to be repaired.
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
A f fi x t h e s p e e d l i m i t a t i o n s t i c k e r
to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.
Access to the kit
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Take care, this product is
harmful (e.g. ethylene-gly-
c o l , c o l o p h o n y , e t h a n e d i o l . . . )
if swallowed and causes ir-
r i t a t i o n t o t h e e y e s . K e e p i t o u t o f
reach of children.
T h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e fl u i d i s i n d i -
cated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
To remove the cartridge, unscrew it
completely at its cap and pull off.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers.
Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
Adjust the pressure using the
c o m p r e s s o r ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h B
in position "1" ; t o d e fl a t e :
switch B in position "0" and
press button E ) , i n a c c o r d a n c e
with the vehicle's tyre pressure
label (located on the left hand
d o o r a p e r t u r e ) .
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully
plugged; contact a CITROËN
dealer for assistance.
Remove and stow the kit.
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[ 8 0 k m / h ] m a x ) l i m i t i n g t h e d i s -
t a n c e t r a v e l l e d t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y
1 2 0 m i l e s ( 2 0 0 k m ) .
Go to a CITROËN dealer
as soon as possible.
Have the tyre inspected by a
technician, who can then ad-
vise you whether it can be re-
paired or should be replaced. You can also use this kit for the
routine check and adjustment of
the tyre pressures on your vehicle
a n d t o i n fl a t e o t h e r i t e m s s u c h a s a
ball or bicycle tyre.