CITROEN C-ZERO DAG 2017 Handbook (in English)

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Repair procedure
1. Sealing
F Switch off the ignition.
F I ndicate, on the speed restriction sticker
provided, the wheel to be repaired, then fix
it to the steering wheel as a reminder that a
wheel is in temporary use.
F

S
hake the sealant cartridge, remove the
cap and screw on the injection pipe. F

R
emove the valve cap for the tyre to be
repaired.
F R emove the valve core using the tool
provided, and store it in a clean place.
F

C
onnect the injection pipe to the valve of
the tyre to be repaired. F

T
ap the sealant cartridge (top down)
several times with your hand, so as to
inject all of the product into the tyre.
F

R
emove the injection pipe.
F

R
efit the valve core and tighten it using the
tool provided.
Take care, this product is harmful if swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
The use-by date of the sealant is marked on the cartridge.
After use, do not discard the empty cartridge but take it to a CITROËN dealer or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a replacement cartridge; they are available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
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2. Inflation
F Check that the compressor switch A is in the " OFF" position.
F

F
ully uncoil the compressor pipe B .F

C
onnect this pipe to the valve of the
repaired wheel.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket (ignition switch in
position "ON" or "ACC").
F
S
tart the compressor by turning the
switch A to the "
ON" position.
F
U
sing the compressor, adjust the pressure
in accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located in the driver's door
aperture).
A l
oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove the compressor and stow the kit.
F

D
rive off straight away at reduced
speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting
the distance travelled to approximately
120
miles (200 km).As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must tell the technician that you
have used the kit. After checking, the
technician will advise you whether
the tyre can be repaired or must be
replaced. If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
required pressure is not attained, this
indicates that the tyre is not repairable;
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop for assistance.
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Spare wheel
Tools required
- A jack: for lifting the vehicle.
- A w heelbrace: for removing and refitting
the wheel bolts.
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A h
andle: 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.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first
remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace, by pulling at the valve hole.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
wheel trim starting by aligning the valve
hole with the valve, and then press on
the edge of the trim with the palm of
your hand.
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F Extend the jack until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used. The vehicle's contact sur face A or B must be engaged with the central part of the head of the jack.
F

R
aise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground.
F
S
lacken the bolts using the wheelbrace.
F
P
osition the foot of the jack on the ground
and ensure that it is directly below the
front

A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
Removing a wheel
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F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
F

R
emove the wheel. Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack
might slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Take care to position the jack only at
one of the vehicle’s jacking points A
or
B under the vehicle, ensuring that the
contact sur face of the vehicle’s jacking
point is centred on the head of the jack.
Other wise there is a risk of damage to
the vehicle and/or that the jack might
drop - Risk of injury!
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Fitting a wheel
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace. F
L ower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack and detach it.F
T ighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
After changing a wheel
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
tyre pressure of the new wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
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Snow chains
The snow chains must be fitted only to the rear wheels (vehicle with rear wheel drive).It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face. Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised. For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.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

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).
F

S
top 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 Maximum link
size.
175/55 R15 9 mm
145/65 R15
cannot be fitted with chains
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Changing a bulb
1. Direction indicators (W21W - 21 W).
2. S idelamps (W5W - 5 W).
3.
M

ain beam headlamps (HB3 - 60 W).
4.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H11 - 55 W).
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F

d

o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u

se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

w

hen 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.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
Front lamps
5. Front foglamps (H8 - 35 W).
6. D aytime running lamps
(P13W - 13 W).
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F Lift the cover B, using a screwdriver
protected by a cloth.
F

S
lacken fixing screw C until the head of the
screw touches the trim. F
R emove the bumper retaining clips, using a
screwdriver.
F

C
arefully lift the bumper.
To replace a failed bulb, you must first remove
the lamp.
To remove the lamp:
F

O

pen the bonnet.
F

P

ress tab A to release the connector.
Access to bulbs
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F Slacken fixing screw D, while holding the
bumper away.
F

S
lacken fixing screw E . F
P ull the lamp towards you, and disengage
the tab F to remove it completely.
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