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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts on fitting, it isnormal to notice that the washers do not come into contact with the spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.


List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)
Pre-tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

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Changing bulbs
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot:
) open the boot,)
remove the access grille from thecorresponding side trim panel, )
slacken and remove the nut,
)
disconnect the lamp unit connector,)
unclip the lamp unit by lowering the tongue
and carefully extract it pulling in line
towards the outside,
)remove the four screws and lift off the bulb
holder,
)turn the failed bulb a quar ter of a turn and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r r
y out these operations in reverse order.
Take care to engage the lamp unit in its guides,
while keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp. 1
.Direction indicators (PY21W amber).2.Reversing lamps (R10W).3.Foglamp (P21W).4.Sidelamps (P21/5W).5.Brake lamps / sidelamps (P21/5W).



















Rear lamps

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Towing the vehicle


Access to the tools

The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it: )open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it,
)remove the towing eye from the holder.
General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towingbar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...

Procedure
for having your vehicle towed using the towing eye, removable at the front, fixed at the rear.

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Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.







"Comfort":

door deflectors, side blinds and rear screen blind, smoker kit, boot dividers, coat hanger,
armrest, insulated module, reading lamp, cruise control, boot storage, front and rear parkingsensors, glove box lid...
"Transport solutions":

towbars, towbar harnesses, canoe carrier, roof bars, bicycle carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier
on roof bars, ski carrier, roof boxes, carrier for roof bars....

"Styling":
gear lever knob, spoiler, parking brake lever
grip, spoiler, alloy wheels, foglamp trims,chromed mirror shells, aluminium footrest,chrome exhaust tailpipes, stickers, door sill
finishers, badge, wheel trims, front spoiler...


"Security and safety" :

wheel security bolts, child seats, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest, snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamp kit...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted byCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.















Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and maintenance your vehicle are given in theservicing booklet.

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To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
- never fit one mat on top of another.


"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers, alarm, front and rear mudflaps, boot liner, boot carpet, side rubbing strips, door protective strips, transparent boot sill protector, shield under engine...

The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by CITROËN may resultin a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electrical consumption.
Please note this precaution. Youare advised to contact a CITROËNrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radiocommunication transmitter, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer for thespecification of transmitters which can be fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/10 4/EC).


Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest,warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle. B
y visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also
obtain products for cleaning and maintenance (exterior and interior) - including ecological products in the "TECHNATURE" range, toppingup products (screenwash...), touch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact colour of your
vehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary puncture repair kit...), ...


"Multimedia":

audio systems, portable satellite and semi-
integral navigation systems, fixed and
Bluetooth hands-free kit, universal solar charger, speakers and wiring, 230 V socket,
Wi-Fi on-board...

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Exterior
Remote control key 42- 45 - opening / closing- anti-theft protection- starting- battery


Boot 49-50 - opening / closing- emergency releaseTemporary puncture repair kit 120 -125


Wipers 97-98
Changing a wiper blade 148
Changing bulbs 137-13 8 - rear lamps - 3rdbrake lamp- number plate lamps- foglamp
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention 52-54



Accessories 154-157


ESP/ASR 102
Tyre pressures 173 Changing a wheel 126 -132


- tools

- removing / refitting
Lighting controls 91-95 Daytime running lamps 95 Headlamp beam adjustment 96 Changing bulbs 133 -136 - front lamps- foglamps - direction indicator repeaters To w i ng 149 -15 0 Very cold climate screen(s) 15 3
Door mirrors 58-59

Doors 42- 45, 48 - opening / closing- central locking - secondary control Alarm 46-47 Electric windows 51


Rear parking sensors 89 -90
To w b a r 151

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Interior
Boot fittings 73-74- boot lamp - storage well

Front seats 55-56

Child seats 110-115ISOFIX child seats 116-118Manual child lock 11 9

Airbags 10 6 -109
Interior fittings 70 -72 - sun visor - glove box- front armrest - USB por t / Auxiliary socket - 12 V accessory socket / cigar lighter Deactivating the passenger's frontairbag 107
Seat belts 103-105
Rear seats 57

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Door mirror adjustment 58-59
Deactivating the ESP/ASR system 102Opening the boot lid(depending on version) 49 Alarm warning lamp 46- 47
Instrument panels 22 Warning lamps 23 -31Ser vice indicator 32-33 Distance recorders 34
Lighting controls 91-95 Direction indicators 100 Horn (depending on version) 10 0
Horn (depending on version) 10 0

Instruments and controls (cont.)
Headlamp beam height adjustment 96
Wiper control 97-98 Trip computer 36 -37
Speed limiter 85 - 86 Cruise control 87-88


Steering wheel adjustment 60

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ABS and EBFD systems ...............................101Accessoires...................................................154Accessories..................................................154Accessory socket, 12V ...................................72Adjusting headlamps......................................96Adjusting head restraints................................56Adjusting the steering wheel ...........................60Advice on care and maintenance.........154,160Airbags....................................................31, 106Airbags, front.........................................106, 109Airbags, lateral......................................108, 109Air conditioning...................................20, 63, 65Air conditioning, electronic (with screen)...........................................62,65Air conditioning, manual...........................14, 63Air filter..........................................................r166Air flow............................................................61Air vents..........................................................61Alarm ...............................................................46Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................101Anti-theft....................................................43, 45Armrest, front..................................................72Ashtray............................................................70Audible warning............................................100Audio streaming (Bluetooth).................188, 190Audio system.........................................175, 205Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps.............................................100Auxiliary sockets...................................187,215
Boot .................................................................49Boot (unlocking)..............................................42Brake discs....................................................167Brake lamps ..................................................137Brake pads....................................................167Braking assistance system...........................101
Capacity, fuel tank ..........................................52CD.........................................................182, 211CD MP3 .................................................183, 212Central locking................................................43Changing a bulb .....................................133-138Changing a fuse.....................................139-143Changing a wheel..................................126-132Changing a wiper blade..........................98,148Changing the date...........................................35Changing the remote control battery..............44Changing the time...........................................35Checking levels ......................................163-165Checking the engine oil level........................163Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ........125Checks...................................................160-167Child lock.......................................................119Children ..........................................105, 11 0-11 9Child seats .....................................110, 113-115Child seats, conventional ..............................113Cigarette lighter...............................................r72Clock ...............................................................35Closing the boot........................................43, 49Closing the doors ......................................43, 48Connectors, audio ...................72,185, 187,215Coolant level.................................................164Courtesy lamps...............................................99
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Courtesy mirror...............................................r71Cruise control..................................................87Cup holder.......................................................r70
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Date (setting)...................................................35Daytime running lamps...........................95,135Deactivating the passenger airbag...............107Demisting/defrosting, front .............................68Demisting/defrosting, rear..............................r69Dials and gauges............................................22Diesel additive level......................................165Dimensions ...................................................172Dipped beam...........................................91,135Dipstick ..........................................................163Direction indicators.......................100, 134, 137Doors...............................................................48Door pockets ...................................................70Driving economically ......................................20
Battery...........................................14 4-146,166Battery, charging...................................145,146Battery, remote control.............................44, 45Bluetooth (hands-free).................................. 189Bonnet ...........................................................159
BEBA (Emergency braking assistance) ..........101Eco-driving .....................................................20Economy mode.............................................147Electric window controls.................................51Electronic brake force distribution(EBFD)........................................................101
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Filling with fuel ..........................................52-54Fitting a wheel...............................................131Fitting roof bars.............................................157Fittings, boot...................................................73Flashing indicators ........................100,134, 137Front foglamps ........................................93, 136Front seats......................................................55Fuel............................................................20,54Fuel consumption............................................20Fuel f iller cap...................................................52Fuel filler flap...................................................52Fuel gauge..........................................15, 3 0, 52Fuel tank....................................................52, 53Fusebox, dashboard.....................................141Fuses .............................................................139
Gearbox, automatic ........................82, 146,167Gearbox, electronic.........................78, 146,167Gearbox, manual....................................77,167Gear lever, automatic gearbox .......................82Gear lever, electronic gearbox ..........................78Gear lever, manual gearbox...........................77Glove box........................................................71
Halogen headlamps......................................133Hands-free kit................................................189Hazard warning lamps ..................................100Headlamps..............................................91, 133Head restraints, front......................................56Heated lower windscreen ...............................69Heating..........................................14, 20, 63, 65Height adjustment, steering wheel .................60Horn...............................................................100
Keeping children safe....................105, 11 0 -119Key in ignition warning....................................75Key with remote control ............................ 42-45
Labels, identification ..................................... 173Lamps, front..................................................133Lamps, warning and indicator...................r23-31Level, brake fluid ........................................... 164
Levels and checks.................................160-165Lighting............................................................91Lighting, guide-me home ................................95Lighting, interior..............................................r99Lighting bulbs (replacement).................133-138Lighting control stalk.......................................91Lighting on reminder.......................................r94Loading....................................................20,157Load reduction mode.................................... 146Locating your vehicle......................................43Lower windscreen defrosting..........................69
Jack...............................................................126JACK socket ....................................72, 187, 215
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Electronic engine immobiliser...................r43,45Emergency boot release.................................50Emergency braking system ..........................101Emergency starting.......................................145Emergency warning lamps...........................100Energy economy mode .................................147Engine, Diesel .................54,161,162,170, 171Engine, petrol..................................54,160, 168Engine compartment .............................160,161Engine compar tment fusebox.......................143Engine oil......................................................163Engine oil dipstick .........................................163Engines .................................................168,170Environment................20,45, 62, 146, 165, 173ESP/ASR.......................................................102
Ignition.............................................................75Indicators, direction ......................100,134, 137Inflating accessories (using the kit) ..............125Inflating tyres..................................20, 125, 173
Inputs for audio system ...................72,187, 215Instrument panel.............................................22Instrument panel screen.................................22Interior fittings ...........................................70-72ISOFIX child seats .................................117,118ISOFIX mountings.........................................116
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