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Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with 
E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % ethanol), 
conforming to European standards EN 228 
and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % ethanol) 
are reserved exclusively for vehicles marketed 
for the use of this type of fuel (BioFlex 
vehicles). The quality of the ethanol must 
comply with European standard EN 15293.
Fuel used for Diesel 
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with 
biofuels which conform to current and future 
European standards (Diesel fuel which 
complies with standard EN 590 mixed with 
a biofuel which complies with standard 
EN 14214) available at the pumps (containing 
up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain Diesel 
engines. However, this use, even occasional, 
requires strict application of the special 
servicing conditions. Contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)fuel 
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted, 
domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of 
damage to the engine and fuel system).
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may 
be different in other countries, the 
presence of the misfuel prevention 
device may make refuelling impossible.
not all d iesel vehicles are fitted with 
misfuel protection, so before travelling 
abroad, we recommend that you check 
with the CITROËN dealer network, 
whether your vehicle is suitable for the 
fuel pumps in the country in which you 
want to travel.
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HDi engines make use of advanced 
technology.
For any work on your vehicle, contact 
a qualified workshop that has the 
skills and equipment required, which a 
CITROËN dealer is able to provide.
BlueHDi engines
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
Priming the fuel system
HDi 160 engine
If you run out of fuel:
F after filling (minimum 5 litres) and removing 
the protective cover to gain access to the 
priming pump,
F  operate the manual priming pump, until 
some resistance is felt,
F  operate the starter motor while depressing 
the accelerator pedal slightly until the 
engine starts. If the engine fails to start at the first attempt, 
wait fifteen seconds before trying again.
If the engine fails to start after a few attempts, 
operate the priming pump again and then try to 
start the engine.
When the engine is idling, accelerate slightly to 
complete the bleeding of the circuit.
F 
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of 
Diesel.
F  Switch on the ignition (without starting the 
engine).
F  Wait around 6 seconds and switch off the 
ignition.
F  Repeat the operation 10 times.
F  Operate the starter to run the engine. 
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Temporary puncture repair kit
The kit is located in the boot under the floor.
Complete system consisting of a compressor 
and a sealant cartridge which permits the 
temporary repair  of the tyre so that you can 
drive to the nearest garage. This repair kit is available from 
CITROËN dealers or a qualified 
workshop.
It is designed to repair holes of a 
maximum diameter of 6 mm, located 
exclusively on the tyre tread or 
shoulder. Avoid removing any foreign 
bodies which have penetrated the tyre.
The vehicle's electric system allows the 
connection of a compressor for long 
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture 
repair or for inflating a small inflatable 
accessory.
All versions*, except BlueHDi 
Diesel
BlueHDi Diesel versions
* Depending on the country of sale.
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Using the kit
F Switch off the ignition.
F  Affix the speed limitation sticker to the 
vehicle's steering wheel to remind you that 
a wheel is in temporary use. F 
Check that the switch A is in position "0" .
F  Connect the pipe of the cartridge 1 to the 
valve of the tyre to be repaired. F 
Connect the compressor's electric plug to 
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F  Start the vehicle and leave the engine 
running. 
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F Remove the compressor and unclip and 
store the cartridge in a sealed bag to avoid 
staining your vehicle with traces of fluid.
F  Drive immediately for approximately 
two miles (three 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 pressure. F 
Connect the compressor pipe directly to 
the valve of the repaired wheel.
F 
Switch on the compressor by moving 
the switch A to position "1"  until the tyre 
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
If this pressure has not been reached 
after approximately five to ten minutes, 
the tyre cannot be repaired; contact a 
CITR oËn dealer to have your vehicle 
repaired.
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F Connect the compressor's electric plug to 
the vehicle's 12 V socket again.
F  Start the vehicle again and leave the 
engine running. F 
Adjust the pressure using the compressor 
(to inflate: switch A in position "1" ; 
to deflate: switch A in position "0"  and 
press button B ), in accordance with the 
vehicle's tyre pressure label (located on 
the door aperture on the left-hand side), 
then remember to check that the leak has 
been plugged correctly (no further loss of 
pressure after several miles [kilometres]).
F  Remove the compressor, then store the 
whole kit.
F  Drive at reduced speed (50 mph 
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance 
travelled to approximately 120 miles 
(200 km).
F  Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible to have the 
tyre repaired or replaced by a technician. Take care as sealant cartridge contains 
ethylene-glycol. This product is harmful 
if swallowed and causes irritation to the 
eyes. Keep it out of reach of children.
The expiry date of the sealant is 
indicated on the base of the cartridge.
The cartridge is designed for a single 
use; even if only partly used, it must be 
replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge 
into the environment, take it to a 
CITR
oËn dealer or an authorised 
waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new cartridge, 
available from CITROËN dealers or a 
qualified workshop.
If the vehicle is fitted with tyre under-
inflation detection, the tyre under-  
inflation warning lamp will remain on 
after the wheel has been repaired until 
the system is reinitialised by a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Changing a wheel
Access to the tools
For vehicles supplied with a standard spare 
wheel (same size as the four wheels), the tools 
are stowed in a carrier, located in the spare 
wheel.
F  Release the retaining strap for access to it.
List of tools
all of these tools are specific to your vehicle 
and may vary according to equipment. Do not 
use them for any other purpose. 1.
  Wheelbrace.
  Used for removing the wheel trim and the 
wheel fixing bolts.
2.   Jack with integral handle.
  Used to raise the vehicle.
3.   Bolt head finisher tool.
  Used to remove the wheel bolt protectors 
(finishers) on wheel bolts with alloy wheels.
4.   Wheel chock*.
5.   Towing eye.
Do not use:
- 
the jack for any purpose other than 
lifting the vehicle,
-  a different jack from the one 
supplied with the vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original 
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop to obtain the one 
listed by the manufacturer. For more information, refer to the 
"Towing the vehicle" section.
* Depending on country of sale.
For vehicles supplied with a "space-saver" 
type spare wheel
, the tools are stowed in a 
storage well, located below the spare wheel.
F  Unscrew the central yellow screw and 
remove the wheel for access to it.
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Access to the spare wheel
Removing the boot floor
F Saloon:  raise the boot floor and fold in two.
F  Tourer : raise the boot floor and hook it 
using the retractable handle. Secure the 
hook to the top part of the boot.
Removing the standard spare 
wheel
F  d etach the strap then push the wheel 
for wards so as to be able to lift it.
Repositioning the standard spare 
wheel
F  Position the spare wheel flat in the boot, 
then pull it towards you.
F  Next place the toolbox inside the wheel, 
then secure the assembly using the strap.
Removing the "space-saver" 
spare wheel
F Unscrew the central yellow screw.
F  Take the spare wheel from the rear and lift 
it towards you.
F  Remove the wheel from the boot. 
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The tyre pressures are indicated on the 
label located on the left hand centre 
door pillar.
Tyre pressures are given on this label 
for different vehicle loading conditions.Repositioning the "space-saver" 
spare wheel
F Return the spare wheel to its housing 
above the toolbox.
F  Unscrew the central yellow screw by a few 
turns, then put it in place in the middle of 
the wheel.
F  Tighten the central yellow screw until it 
clicks so that it is secured in its housing.
Repositioning the boot floor
F Release the boot floor to return it to its 
initial position.
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Removing a wheel
F Park the vehicle on stable, firm ground that 
is not slippery. apply the parking brake.
F  If your vehicle is equipped with 
"Hydractive III+" suspension, with the 
engine running at idle, adjust the ground 
clearance to its maximum height.
F  Switch off the ignition and engage first gear 
(position  P for an automatic gearbox).
F  If your vehicle is fitted with "Hydractive III+" 
suspension, position the chock, whichever 
direction the gradient may be in, in front of 
the front wheel diametrically opposite to 
the one to be replaced.
List of operations
F Remove the protector from each bolt using 
tool 3 .
F  Fit the security bolt socket to the 
wheelbrace to slacken the security bolt 
(depending on equipment).
F  Slacken the other bolts using just the 
wheelbrace 1 .
Before positioning the jack:
F 
Always adjust the vehicle’s ground 
clearance to the "maximum height" 
position and retain this adjustment 
for as long as the jack is under the 
vehicle (do not use the hydraulic 
adjustments),
F  Ensure that any passengers have 
left the vehicle and are in a safe 
place.
Never go underneath the vehicle if it is 
supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are specific 
to your vehicle. Do not use them for any 
other purposes.
Have the original wheel repaired and 
refitted as soon as possible. 
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