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This kit is installed in the boot under the floor. Complete system consisting of a compressor and a sealant cartridge which permits the temporary
repair of a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or
shoulder.
Temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
For access to it:
F O pen the boot.
F

L
ift and remove the floor.
F

T
ake out the kit. The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor with integral pressure gauge, to measure and adjust the tyre
pressure.
As the compressor is not sealed, keep it
away from sand, dust and water.
The puncture repair kit cannot be used
in the following circumstances:
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t

he use-by date for the sealant
cartridge has been exceeded (see
the label on the cartridge),
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m

ore than one tyre is punctured
whereas you have just one sealant
cartridge supplied with the kit,
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t
he hole in the tyre exceeds 4 mm
in diameter,
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t

he puncture is on the sidewall of
the tyre,
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y

ou have continued to drive with a
flat tyre,
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t

he bead of the tyre is detached
from the wheel rim,
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t

he wheel rim is damaged.
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After repairing the tyre, the speed
restriction sticker should be affixed
to the centre of the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that this wheel
must only be used temporarily.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Repair procedure
F Stop the vehicle in as safe a location as possible and on a level and stable sur face.
E

nsure that the tyre valve is not at the
bottom of the wheel, in contact with the
ground.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

P
lace the gear lever in position R for
vehicles with a manual gearbox, or in
position P for vehicles with a CVT gearbox.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
2.
S

ealant cartridge for the temporary repair
of a tyre.
3.
R

eplacement valve core.
4.
V

alve core removal/fitting tool.
5.
I

njection end-piece.
6.
S

peed restriction sticker. F

R
emove the valve cap for the tyre to be
repaired and keep it in a clean place.
At temperatures below 0°C, the
sealant product may thicken. Warm
the cartridge inside the vehicle before
using it.
F

T
urn the valve core tool around, insert it
in the valve and unscrew and remove the
valve core.
K

eep the valve core in a clean place.
F

I
nsert the tyre valve core removal tool into
the valve and press on the tool to exhaust
all of the air from the tyre.
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F Connect the injection end-piece to the valve of the tyre to be repaired.
F

P
ress several times on the sealant
cartridge (top down) with your hand, to
inject all of the product into the tyre.
F

R
emove the injection end-piece.
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 an
authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a replacement cartridge; they are available from a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop. F

C
heck that the compressor switch A is at
the " OFF" position.
F

U
ncoil the compressor pipe B fully.
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 "ACC" or ACC mode).
F

S
tart the compressor by turning the
switch
A to the "ON" position to inflate the
tyre to the pressure indicated on the tyre
pressure label.
F

or more information about Identification
markings , refer to the corresponding
section.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
F
S
hake the sealant cartridge, remove the
cap and screw on the injection end-piece.
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F If the specified pressure has not been reached after about 10 minutes, this means
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
for roadside assistance.
F

R
emove the compressor and stow the kit.Do not operate the compressor for more
than 10 minutes continuously.
If the compressor seems extremely
hot, switch it off and disconnect it
immediately. Leave it to cool for at
least
30 minutes. As soon as possible after a repair using
the kit, go to a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Make sure that you tell the technician
that you have used the kit. After
checking, the technician will advise you
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it
must be replaced.
If the vehicle is fitted with under-
inflation detection, the under-inflation
warning lamp remains on until the
system has been reinitialised.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection
, refer to the
corresponding section. F

A
ffix the speed restriction sticker to the
centre of the steering wheel.
F

D
rive off straight away at reduced speed
(50 mph (80 km/h) max) to spread the
sealant product within the tyre. F

A
fter about 6 miles (10 km) or 5 minutes,
stop and check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the compressor. If the
pressure has dropped slightly, inflate the
tyre again to the specified figure. Carry out
the same check after another 6 miles
(10 km) or 5 minutes: if the pressure
has not held at the specified figure, this
indicates that the puncture repair has not
sealed; contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop for roadside assistance.
If the pressure is correct, carefully tighten the
tyre valve cap. You can drive at reduced speed
(50 mph (80 km/h) max) to go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Changing a wheel
The tools are stowed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
To gain access to them:
F
O
pen the boot.
F

L
ift and remove the boot floor.
Access to the vehicle's tools
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not
use them for anything else.
1.
W
heelbrace.
U

sed to remove the wheel trim and the
wheel fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack.
U

sed to raise the vehicle.
3.
H

andle.
U

sed to operate the jack.
4.
R

emovable towing eye.
F

or more information on To w i n g the
vehicle , refer to the corresponding section.
5.
S

ocket for security wheel bolts (available
as an accessory).
U

sed to adapt the wheelbrace to the
special "security" wheel bolts.
Procedure for replacing a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, remove the
trim first using the handle 3 , pulling at
the cut-out.
When refitting the wheel , refit the trim
starting by placing its cut-out opposite
the valve and press on its outer edge
with the palm of your hand.
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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
Depending on version, the spare wheel may be
a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some
countries it is the "space saver" type.
For more information on the vehicle's tools
permitting access to the spare wheel, refer to
the corresponding section.
Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the standard wheel
F Unscrew the central bolt A.
F R aise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
F

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the standard wheel back
in place
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F P ut the central bolt A in place in the centre
of the wheel.
F

T
ighten fully to retain the wheel correctly.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffic; if possible, 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.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F If your vehicle has security bolts (available as an accessory), fit the security bolt
socket 5 to the wheelbrace 1 to slacken the
security bolt.
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Never use:
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t

he jack for anything other than
lifting the vehicle,
-

a j

ack other than the one provided
by the manufacturer.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The jack meets the European standard
as defined in Directive 2006/42/CE on
machinery.
The declaration of conformity can be
found at the end of this document.
The name and complete address of
the manufacturer or, as appropriate,
their representative, together with the
designation of the jack are given in this
certificate of conformity.
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F Place the foot of the jack 2 on the ground and ensue 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 it comes into contact
with the jacking point A or B used; the
contact area A or B on the vehicle must be
correctly inserted into the central part of
the head of the jack. F
Ra ise 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 may slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only
at the jacking point A or B under the
vehicle, ensuring that the contact area
on the vehicle is correctly centred on
the head of the jack. Other wise there
is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/
or of the jack dropping or slipping - Risk
of injury!
F
R emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
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Fitting the wheel
After changing a wheel
When using the "space-saving" 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 on the vehicle as soon as
possible.
List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F T ighten the bolts fully by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the anti-theft bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the anti-theft
socket 5 (if your vehicle has one).
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using only the
wheelbrace 1 .
Fitting snow tyres
If you fit your vehicle with snow tyres
fitted on steel rims, it is essential to use
special bolts available from CITROËN
dealers or a qualified workshop.
If the replacement of a tyre is
necessary on 4-wheel drive versions,
it is recommended that all four tyres be
replaced at the same time, ensuring
that the same make, model and size is
used on all wheels.
This is because using tyres of different
sizes, structure or rate of wear could
damage transmission components.
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F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 2 and remove it. F
L ock the anti-theft bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the anti-theft
socket 5 (if your vehicle has one).
F

L
ock the other bolts using only the
wheelbrace 1 .
F

S
tow the tools (for more information, refer
to the corresponding section).
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