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F Place the switch in the "O" position.
F R emove the kit.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting sealant, to check and if necessary
adjust the tyre pressures.
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y. F
C heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the compressor's plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
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Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection, refer to the
corresponding section.
F

S

tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label.
T

o deflate: press the black button on the
compressor pipe, at the valve connector.
F

O

nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R

emove the kit then stow it.
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Spare wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the storage box containing the
tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and
may vary according to the level of equipment.
Do not use them for any purpose other than
those detailed below.
1.
W

heelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
W

heel bolt cover removal tool.
F

or removing the wheel bolt cover on alloy
wheels or the central bolt cover (depending
on version).
4.
R

emovable towing eye.
Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
For more information on To w i n g, refer to the
corresponding section.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The jack conforms to European
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.
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Taking out the wheel
F Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare wheel).
F

U
nscrew the central nut.
F

R
emove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).
F

R
aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on engine, the spare wheel is
a standard wheel or the space-saver type
(BlueHDi).
Access to the spare wheel
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Putting the wheel back in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F U nscrew the nut a few turns on the bolt.
F

P
osition the fixing parts (nut and bolt) in the
middle of the wheel.
F

T
ighten the central nut until it clicks to
retain the wheel correctly. F
C lip the tool storage box back into place
(standard spare wheel).
If there is no wheel in the well, the fixing
parts (nut and bolt) cannot be refitted.
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Removing a wheel
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 engage first gear* to block
the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamp in the instrument panel comes on
fixed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's
jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause
the vehicle to drop.
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 1 by pulling at the valve
aperture.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
wheel trim, starting by placing its
cut-out in line with the valve and then
pressing around its edge with the palm
of your hand.
Do not use a jack other than the one
supplied by the manufacturer.
* Position P for an automatic gearbox. F

R
emove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the
tool 3 (depending on version).
F

S
lacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
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F Place the foot of the jack 2 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. F
E xtend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used; the
vehicle’s contact sur face at A or B must engage 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 to admit the
spare (not punctured) wheel easily.
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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F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
Stowing the wheel with
punctured tyre
The wheel with punctured tyre can be
stowed under the floor, in the housing
for the standard spare wheel.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the
trim from the middle of the wheel so that
the fixing parts (nut and bolt) can be put
in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type
spare wheel, the wheel with punctured
tyre cannot be stowed under the floor. It
must be stowed in the boot; use a cover
to protect the inside of the boot.
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List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts fully by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace


1 o n l y.
Fitting a wheel
Fitting the spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
sur face of each bolt.
After changing a wheel
When using a "space-saver" type of
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.
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F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 2 and detach it. F
T ighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
F

R
efit the wheel bolt cover (alloy wheels).
F

S
tow the tools in their box.
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