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F Position the foot of the jack 2 on the 
ground, ensuring that it is directly below the 
front A or rear B jacking point provided on 
the underbody, closest to the wheel to be 
changed. Ensure that the jack is stable. If the 
ground is slippery or loose, the jack 
may slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only 
at one of the jacking points provided 
under the vehicle, making sure that the 
vehicle's contact area is centred on the 
head of the jack. Other wise there is a 
risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of 
the jack dropping - Risk of injury!
F 
Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into 
contact with the jacking point A or B used; 
the contact area A or B on the vehicle must 
be correctly inserted into the central part of 
the head of the jack.
F  Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient 
space between the wheel and the ground 
to easily fit the spare (non punctured) spare 
wheel. F 
Remove the bolts and stow them in a clean 
place.
F  Remove the wheel.
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List of operations
Fitting a wheel
Wheel for temporary use
Your vehicle may be fitted with a spare wheel 
which is different to those on the vehicle. When 
fitting the spare wheel, it is normal to notice 
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 refitting the original wheel, ensure that 
the wheel bolt contact sur faces are clean and 
in good condition. F 
Lower the vehicle to the ground.
F  Lower the jack 2 and remove it.
F 
Fit the wheel on the hub.
F  Fit and tighten the bolts by hand.
F  Pre-tighten the security bolt using 
wheelbrace 1 and security bolt socket 
(depending on equipment).
F  Pre-tighten the other bolts using just the 
wheelbrace 1 . 
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If your vehicle is fitted 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 specific to the type 
of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed, 
check with your CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop 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 replacement security 
bolt socket from your dealer.
F 
Tighten the security bolt using 
wheelbrace  1 and security bolt socket 
(depending on equipment).
F  Tighten the other bolts using just the 
wheelbrace 1 .
F  Refit the protectors on the bolts.
F  Stow the tools in the carrier box.
F  Return the suspension to the normal 
position.
F  Check that the tyre pressure is correct and 
have the balancing checked.Tyre under-inflation detection
The space-saver type or steel spare 
wheel does not have a sensor.
The punctured wheel must be repaired 
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when 
braking.The snow chains must be fitted only 
to the front wheels. They must never 
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare 
wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force 
in your country on the use of snow 
chains and the maximum running speed 
authorised.Avoid driving with snow chains on roads 
that have been cleared of snow, to 
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and 
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted 
with alloy wheels, check that no part of 
the chain or its fixings is in contact with 
the wheel rim.
Advice on installation
F 
If you have to fit the chains during a 
journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face 
on the side of the road.
F  Apply the parking brake and position any 
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your 
vehicle.
F  Fit the chains following the instructions 
provided by the manufacturer.
F  Move off gently and drive for a few 
moments, without exceeding 30 mph 
(50 km/h).
F  Stop your vehicle and check that the snow 
chains are correctly tightened.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the 
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Chain specification
225/60 V16 Maximum link size: 
9 mm
225/55 W17
245/45 W18 These tyres cannot 
be fitted with chains
245/40 Y19
For more information on snow chains, contact a 
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. It is strongly recommended that before 
you leave, you practise fitting the snow 
chains on a level and dry sur face. 
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
Model with Xenon headlamps (D1S)
1.  Dual-function Xenon headlamps (dipped/
main):  d1S
2.   Cornering lighting:  HP19
3.   Daytime running lamps / sidelamps: LEd s
For the maintenance of the front lamps and 
changing HP19 and D1S bulbs and LED lamps, 
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
You are advised to change both D1S 
bulbs at the same time, if one of them 
has failed.
The headlamps are fitted with 
polycarbonate glass with a protective 
coating:
F 
do not clean them using a dr y 
or abrasive cloth, nor with a 
detergent or solvent product,
F  use a sponge and soapy water or 
a pH neutral product,
F  when using a high pressure washer 
on persistent marks, do not keep 
the lance directed towards the 
lamps or their edges for too long, 
so as not to damage their protective 
coating and seals. Changing a bulb should only be done 
after the headlamp has been switched 
off for several minutes (risk of serious 
burns).
F  d
o not touch the bulb directly with 
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid 
damaging the headlamp.
a lways replace a failed bulb with a 
new bulb with the same type and 
specification.
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Dipped beam headlamps
F Remove the protective cap B .
F  Disconnect the connector by pressing it 
between the thumb and index finger.
F  Free the bulb from its two metal clamps.
F  Take out the bulb.
F  Replace the bulb, exerting a slight axial 
force.
F  Refit the connector, until it is all the way in.
F  Refit the protective cap B .
Main beam headlamps
F Remove the protective cap A .
F  Disengage the retaining spring.
F  Remove the bulb and replace it, paying 
attention to the direction of fitting.
F  Refit the retaining spring.
F  Refit the protective cap A .
Model with halogen headlamps
1.  Main beams:  H1
2.   Dipped beams:  H7
3.   Directional lighting:  H7
4.   Daytime running lamps / sidelamps: LEd s
For the maintenance of the front lamps and 
changing LED lamps, contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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Directional lamp
F Remove the protective cap C .
F  Disconnect the connector by pressing it 
between the thumb and index finger.
F  Free the bulb from its two metal clamps.
F  Take out the bulb.
F  Replace the bulb, exerting a slight axial 
force.
F  Refit the connector, until it is all the way in.
F  Refit the protective cap C .
Direction indicators
Bulbs: HP24
F  Remove the fixing screw of cover A using a 
torx tool, tip the cover over and remove.
F  Remove the fixing screw of lamp B using 
a torx tool, then pull the lamp to remove it 
from the bumper.
F  d etach the bulb C by pressing on bars 1 
and 2 .
F  Disconnect the connector (pull whilst 
pressing on the grey tongue using a flat 
screwdriver).
F  Replace the bulb. F 
Refit the connector (push the grey tongue 
in well).
F  Refit the headlamp unit in the bumper.
F  Refit the lamp screws.
F  Position the cover using its guides and refit 
the screws.
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Side repeaters
The side repeater is sealed.
If the bulb is faulty, replace the side repeater.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Front foglamps
Bulbs: H8
F  Remove the fixing screw of cover A using a 
torx tool, tip the cover over and remove.
F  Remove the fixing screw of lamp B using a 
torx tool, then pull on the lamp to remove it 
from the bumper. F  d
isconnect the connector D .
F  Remove the bulb by per forming a quarter 
of a turn.
F  Replace the bulb.
F  Refit the connector D .
F  Refit the headlamp unit in the bumper.
F  Refit the lamp screws.
F  Position the cover using its guides and refit 
the screws. When refitting, take care not to trap 
the electrical
 wiring. 
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Rear lamps (Saloon)
Identify the failed bulb.
1.  Brake lamps and sidelamps:  P21W/5 W
2.   Sidelamps:  R5W
3.   Reversing lamps:  H21W
4.   Foglamps:  H21W
5.   Direction indicators:  PY21WBoot lid-mounted lamps
F Refit the bulb holder H .
F  Check that the bulb holder H is secured 
correctly by the two clips E .
F  Refit the connector G .
F  Replace and fix the trim F with its 3 clips.
F 
Open the boot.
F  Using a flat screwdriver, remove the 3 clips 
which fix the trim in the lamp area.
F  Partially remove the trim F .
F  d isconnect the connector G .
F  Unclip the bulb holder H .
F  Replace the failed bulb.
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Wing-mounted lamps
F Remove the lateral boot trim flap A . To do 
so, pull it towards the inside of the boot, 
then pull it upwards.
F  d isconnect connector B .
F  Unscrew the 2 fixings C .
F  Remove the lamp from its housing. F  d
etach the bulb holder D .
F  Replace the failed bulb.
F  Refit the bulb holder D .
F  Place the lamp in its housing.
F  Screw in the 2 fixings C .
F  Refit connector B .
F  Refit the side boot trim A .
For vehicles fitted with a Hi-Fi amplifier, on the 
right hand side slacken the screw by a quarter 
turn, then pull the boot side trim A up. You can use the wheelbrace to screw or 
unscrew the fixings C
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