ECU Citroen C3 PLURIEL 2008 1.G User Guide
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Towbar
W e r e c o m m e n d y o u t o h a v e t h i s d e v i c e fi t t e d b y a C I T R O Ë N D e a l e r , w h o w i l l b e a c q u a i n t e d w i t h y o u r v e h i c l e ’ s t o w -ing capability and with the procedures necessary for installing a safety item of this kind.
Dimensions (in metres)
A : 0 . 7 3 8
Do not exceed the maximum permitted load.
For the maximum distributed load on the roof bars: see the chapter “General”.
To avoid damage, do not remove the roof arches with the roof bars attached. Make sure that the load on the roof is n ot hindering the sliding of the folding roof.
Roof bars
For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use roof bars that are tested and approved by AUTO-MOBILES CITROËN for the design of your particular vehicle.For your safety and to avoid damage to the roof, you should use safety and
Recommendations:Spread the load evenly, avoiding overloading on one side.
Position the heaviest weight as low down as possible.Tie the load down securely and add warning signs if it is protruding.
Drive conservatively, as the vehicle will be more vulnerable to si de winds.
The stability of your vehicle may be altered.Remove the roof rack or roof bars when you are not using them.Note: It is possible to open the sun roof even when the roof bars are present.
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Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel
Lift the boot carpet.
Remove the jack- holder to access the wheel.
Tools
The tools are to be found in a protective holder inside the spare wheel.Note: I n c a b r i o l e t o r s p i d e r c o n fi g u r a t i o n , i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o m o v e t h e r o o f cassette in order to access the spare wheel.
To reposition the spare wheel
Return the wheel to the boot, place the toolbox inside the wheel, then secure using the strap.
Tyre pressures
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d o n t h e l a b e l o n t h e f r o n t d o o r p i l l a r . S e e “ V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a -tion” and “User Precautions”.
Advice
T h e w h e e l b o l t s a r e s p e c i fi c t o t h e t y p e o f w h e e l .
If the type of wheel is changed, check with your CITROËN dea ler that the wheel bolts are compatible with the new wheels.
T h e j a c k a n d a l l t h e t o o l s a r e d e s i g n e d s p e c i fi c a l l y f o r u s e o n your particular vehicle.
Do not use them for any other applications.
With a spare wheel, drive cautiously.
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R e fi t t i n g1. Engage the wheel on the hub.2. Screw in the bolts but do not fully tighten them.3. Lower the jack and remove it.4. Tighten the wheel bolts, using the wheelbrace.5. R e fi t t h e e m b e l l i s h e r , t a k i n g c a r e t o a c c o m m o d a t e t h e t y r e v a l v e . F o r v e h i c l e s e q u i p p e d w i t h a l u m i n i u m r i m s , r e fi t t h e w h e e l b o l t p r o t e c t o r s .6. H a v e t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l r e p a i r e d a n d r e fi t t e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .7. M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e t y r e i s a t t h e c o r r e c t p r e s s u r e ( s e e “ V e h i c l e I d e n - t i fi c a t i o n ” a n d “ U s e r P r e c a u t i o n s ” ) a n d h a v e t h e w h e e l b a l a n c i n g checked.
Dimension of the spare wheel
If your spare wheel is of a dimension different to that of the wheels normally fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e ( i d e n t i fi e d b y a l a b e l ) , i t i s e s s e n t i a l t o u s e t h e s p a r e w h e e l o n l y o n a t e m p o r a r y b a s i s , t o d r i v e c a r e f u l l y , n o t t o e x c e e d 8 0 k m / h ( 5 0 m p h ) , t o h a v e t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l r e fi t t e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e a n d n e v e r t o d r i v e w i t h m o r e t h a n o n e s p a r e w h e e l o f a d i f f e r e n t d i m e n s i o n fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e .
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by the jack.
When changing a wheel, it is essential to park the vehicle safely on level and stable ground.
Wheel for temporary use
I f y o u r v e h i c l e h a s l i g h t a l l o y w h e e l r i m s b u t a s t e e l s p a r e w h e e l , i f y o u fi t the latter it is normal to notice that the wheel bolts do not appear to contact on the rim.
The spare wheel is secured by the conical tapering of the whe el bolt’s shaft (See illustration).
w h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e l i g h t a l l o y w h e e l , m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e t a p e r i n g c o n t a c t f a c e s of the wheel bolts are clean and in good condition.