wheel CITROEN C5 2009 Owners Manual

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This operation should only be performed
while the vehicle is stationary.

 Open the left hand front door.

 Pull release lever A to unlock the
bonnet.
Bonnet release
O P E N I N G

 Lift safety catch B , then raise the
bonnet.
Saloon

Tourer
Spare wheel
The tools are located in a protective
holder inside the spare wheel.

 175 Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel:

 Lift up the boot fl oor and fold it in
two (Saloon) or secure it using the
retractable grip (Tourer).

 Attach the hook to the top of the
boot.

 To remove the spare wheel, detach
the strap then push the wheel for-
wards, before lifting it out.
Temporary puncture repair kit
The kit is a complete system comprised
of a compressor and a sealant car-
tridge.
 172

 161

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Electrochromatic rear view
mirror
 Release the steering wheel by push-
ing control A forwards.

 Adjust the height and the reach of
the steering wheel, then lock the po-
sition by pulling the lever upwards.
Steering wheel adjustment
Electric door mirrors

1. Selection of door mirror:
A. Left.
B. Right.
C. Fold/Unfold.

2. Adjustment control for mirror se-
lected .

 65 Automatic day/night model

1. Automatic detection of day/night
mode.

2. Mirror adjustment.

 66
 66
As a safety precaution, these opera-
tions must not be carried out while
moving.

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Access to the spare wheel
To remove the spare wheel

 Lift up the boot fl oor and fold in
two (Saloon) or hook it using the
retractable handle (Tourer).

 Detach the strap then push the
wheel forwards so as to be able
to lift it. To reposition the spare wheel

 Position the spare wheel fl at in
the boot, then pull it towards you.

 Next place the toolbox inside the
wheel, then secure the assembly
with the strap.

 Release the boot fl oor to return it
to its initial position. The tyre pressures are indi-
cated on the label located on
the driver's side centre door
pillar. Tyre pressures are given for
different vehicle loading conditions.

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Removing a wheel

 Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm
ground that is not slippery. Apply
the parking brake.

 If your vehicle is equipped with
"Hydractive III+" suspension,
with the engine running at idle,
adjust the ground clearance to
its maximum height.

 Switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear or reverse gear
depending on any slope (for a
vehicle with automatic gearbox,
select position P ).

 If your vehicle is fi tted with
"Hydractive III+" suspension, po-
sition the chock, whichever di-
rection the gradient may be in, in
front of the front wheel diametri-
cally opposite to the one to be re-
placed.
 Position the jack at one of the
four jacking-points provided
on the underbody close to the
wheels, then use the wheelbrace
to unwind the jack until it reaches
the ground.

 Remove the protector from each
bolt using tool 3 .

 Slacken the wheel bolts.
Before positioning the jack:

 Always adjust the vehicle’s
ground clearance to the "maxi-
mum height" position and re-
tain this adjustment for as long
as the jack is under the vehicle
(do not use the hydraulic ad-
justments),


Immobilise your vehicle on hori-
zontal, stable and non-slippery
ground,

 Ensure that any passengers
have left the vehicle and are in
a safe place .
Never get underneath the vehicle if
it is supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are
specifi c to your vehicle. Do not use
them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.

 Continue to extend the jack until
the wheel is a few centimetres
off the ground.

 Undo the bolts, remove the
wheel.

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Wheel for temporary use
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a
spare wheel which is different to
those on the vehicle. When fi tting
the spare wheel, it is normal to no-
tice that the wheel bolt washers do
not come into contact with the wheel
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt contact
surfaces are clean and in good
condition. Fitting a wheel

 Fit the wheel on the hub, using
the centring guide. Make sure
that the contact surface between
the hub and the wheel is clean.

 Screw in the bolts but do not fully
tighten them.

 Lower the jack and remove it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace.

 Refi t the protectors on the bolts.

 Return the ground clearance to
the normal position.

 Ensure the tyre pressure is correct
and have the balancing checked.
Deflation detection
These wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
Security bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one
security bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector using tool 3 .

 Use the security socket with the
wheelbrace. If your vehicle is fi tted with a
spare wheel of a different size
to those on the vehicle, you
must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
whilst using the spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the
type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of
the security bolt socket. This will
enable you to obtain a replace-
ment security bolt socket from a
CITROËN dealer.

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Wheel for temporary use
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a
spare wheel which is different to
those on the vehicle. When fi tting
the spare wheel, it is normal to no-
tice that the wheel bolt washers do
not come into contact with the wheel
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt contact
surfaces are clean and in good
condition. Fitting a wheel

 Fit the wheel on the hub, using
the centring guide. Make sure
that the contact surface between
the hub and the wheel is clean.

 Screw in the bolts but do not fully
tighten them.

 Lower the jack and remove it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace.

 Refi t the protectors on the bolts.

 Return the ground clearance to
the normal position.

 Ensure the tyre pressure is correct
and have the balancing checked.
Deflation detection
These wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
Security bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one
security bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector using tool 3 .

 Use the security socket with the
wheelbrace. If your vehicle is fi tted with a
spare wheel of a different size
to those on the vehicle, you
must not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
whilst using the spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the
type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of
the security bolt socket. This will
enable you to obtain a replace-
ment security bolt socket from a
CITROËN dealer.