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Changing a wheel


Tools required



- A jack: for lifting the vehicle.

- A wheelbrace: for removing and refitting
the wheel bolts.

- A handle: for operating the jack.
These tools are not supplied with your vehicle.


Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
the ignition and put the drive selector in
position P
to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be changed.
You must ensure that the occupants get
out of the vehicle and wait where they
are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.

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Slacken the bolts using the wheelbrace.

)
Place the jack in contact with one of the
two front A
or rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

Removing the wheel


)
Using the handle, extend the jack until its
base plate is in contact with the ground.
Ensure that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B

used.

)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground.
)
Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.

)
Remove the wheel.

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Fitting the wheel




)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.

)
Screw in the bolts by hand.

)
Pre-tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
)
Lower the vehicle fully.

)
Fold the jack and detach it.
)
Tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.



After changing a wheel

Have the tightening of the bolts and
the pressure of the new wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.

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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.



Conversion kits

You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.




"Comfort":

black armrest, reading lamp, insulated
modules, rear parking sensors, cigarette lighter,
ashtray with base...


"Transport solutions":

boot carpet, rear parcel shelf, boot dividers...


"Security and safety":

alarm, wheel security bolts, child seats,
breathalyzer, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, first aid kit, snow chains, non-slip covers...

Precautions for
washing
To avoid damaging the electrical
components, the use of a high pressure
jet wash is strictly prohibited:


- in the front compar tment (under
the bonnet),

- under the body.
For washing the body, do not use a
pressure greater than 80 bars. Check - before washing the vehicle -
that the charging flaps and the charging
socket covers (normal and fast charge)
are properly closed.
Do not wash the vehicle while the
battery is being recharged.