spare wheel Citroen C5 2008.5 (RD/TD) / 2.G Owner's Manual
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L A Y O U T
BOOT LAYOUT (SALOON)
1. Battery for vehicles with V6 HDi
engine.
2. Pull strap (spare wheel storage).
3. Boot lamp.
4. 6 CD changer. Luggage securing rings
Use the 4 securing rings on the
b o o t fl o o r t o s e c u r e y o u r l u g -
gage.
For safety reasons in the event of
sharp braking, you are advised to
place heavy objects as far forward
in the boot as possible.
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S A F E T Y
Punctured tyre
automatic detection
detection on request
Automatic detection:
A message indicates to you which
tyre is punctured.
Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the
punctured tyre(s).
The message is accompanied by
the STOP warning lamp lighting up
and a beep. Wheel not detected
automatic detection
detection on request
Automatic detection:
A message indicates to you which
wheel is not detected. Driver request detection:
The vehicle outline indicates the
wheel(s) which is/are not detected.
The message is accompanied
by the SERVICE warning lamp
lighting up and an audible beep.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
I f y o u h a v e fi t t e d w h e e l s t h a t
a r e n o t e q u i p p e d w i t h t y r e d e fl a -
tion detection (wheels with snow
tyres, etc.), contact a CITROËN
dealer.
T h e d e fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n s y s t e m i s a
driving aid, but which does not ab-
solve the driver from the need to be
vigilant and responsible.
This system does not dispense with
the requirement to check the tyres
on a regular basis (see "Vehicle
i d e n t i fi c a t i o n " ) , t o m a k e s u r e t h a t
the vehicle is behaving correctly
and to avoid premature tyre wear
arising from driving too fast etc.
Do not forget to check the pressure
in the spare wheel.
Any repair or replacement of a tyre
on a wheel that is equipped with
a sensor must be carried out by a
CITROËN dealer.
The system may suffer from tempo-
rary interference caused by radio
transmissions on neighbouring fre-
quencies.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are to be found in a protec-
tive holder inside the spare wheel.
Pull back the retaining strap for
access. List of tools
1. Wheelbrace
2. Jack
3. T o o l f o r t h e r e m o v a l / r e fi t t i n g o f
bolt protectors
4. Centring guide
5. Towing eye
6. Moveable chock (depending on
equipment)
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Access to the spare wheel
To remove the spare wheel
L i f t u p t h e b o o t fl o o r u s i n g t h e
strap (Saloon) or the retractable
handle (Tourer).
Fold back the boot carpet
(Saloon).
Attach the hook to the top of the
boot.
Detach the strap then push the
wheel forwards so as to be able
to lift it. To reposition the spare wheel
P o s i t i o n t h e s p a r e w h e e l fl a t i n
the boot, then pull it towards
you.
N e x t p l a c e t h e t o o l b o x i n s i d e t h e
wheel, then secure the assembly
with the belt.
Release the strap to return the
b o o t fl o o r t o i t s i n i t i a l p o s i t i o n . The tyre pressure is indi-
cated on the label located
on the left-hand door centre
pillar. On this label, the pressures
a r e s p e c i fi e d , a c c o r d i n g t o t h e v e -
hicle load.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Wheel for temporary use
Y o u r v e h i c l e m a y b e fi t t e d w i t h a
spare wheel which is different to
t h o s e o n t h e v e h i c l e . W h e n fi t t i n g
the spare wheel, it is normal to no-
tice that the wheel bolt washers do
not come into contact with the wheel
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l ,
ensure that the wheel bolt contact
surfaces are clean and in good con-
dition. Fitting a wheel
Fit the wheel on the hub, using
the centring guide. Make sure
that the contact surface between
the hub and the wheel is clean.
Screw in the bolts but do not fully
tighten them.
Lower the jack and remove it.
Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace.
R e fi t t h e p r o t e c t o r s o n t h e b o l t s .
Return the ground clearance to
the normal position.
Ensure the tyre pressure is cor-
rect and have the balancing
checked.
Deflation detection
These wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
Anti-theft bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one
anti-theft bolt.
To remove it:
Remove the protector using tool 3 .
Use the anti-theft socket with the
wheelbrace. I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h
a spare wheel of a different
size to those on the vehi-
c l e , y o u m u s t n o t e x c e e d 5 0 m p h
(80 km/h) whilst using the spare
wheel.
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
type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of
the anti-theft bolt socket. This will
enable you to obtain a replace-
ment anti-theft bolt socket from a
CITROËN dealer .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Wheel for temporary use
Y o u r v e h i c l e m a y b e fi t t e d w i t h a
spare wheel which is different to
t h o s e o n t h e v e h i c l e . W h e n fi t t i n g
the spare wheel, it is normal to no-
tice that the wheel bolt washers do
not come into contact with the wheel
rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the conical tapering of the wheel
bolt’s shaft.
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l ,
ensure that the wheel bolt contact
surfaces are clean and in good con-
dition. Fitting a wheel
Fit the wheel on the hub, using
the centring guide. Make sure
that the contact surface between
the hub and the wheel is clean.
Screw in the bolts but do not fully
tighten them.
Lower the jack and remove it.
Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace.
R e fi t t h e p r o t e c t o r s o n t h e b o l t s .
Return the ground clearance to
the normal position.
Ensure the tyre pressure is cor-
rect and have the balancing
checked.
Deflation detection
These wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
Anti-theft bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one
anti-theft bolt.
To remove it:
Remove the protector using tool 3 .
Use the anti-theft socket with the
wheelbrace. I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h
a spare wheel of a different
size to those on the vehi-
c l e , y o u m u s t n o t e x c e e d 5 0 m p h
(80 km/h) whilst using the spare
wheel.
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
type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Take care to note down the code
number engraved on the head of
the anti-theft bolt socket. This will
enable you to obtain a replace-
ment anti-theft bolt socket from a
CITROËN dealer .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N * To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f another. T h e fi t t i n g o f e l e c t r i c a l
equipment or accessories
which are not recommend-
ed by CITROËN may result in a
failure of your vehicle’s electronic
s y s t e m a n d e x c e s s c o n s u m p t i o n .
P l e a s e n o t e t h i s s p e c i fi c w a r n -
ing. You are advised to contact a
CITROËN representative to be
shown the range of recommended
equipment and accessories.
A wide range of accessories and
genuine parts is offered by the
CITROËN network.
These accessories and parts have
been tested and approved for reli-
ability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle
a n d b e n e fi t f r o m C I T R O Ë N ’ s r e c o m -
mendation and warranty.
This product range is structured
around 5 categories:
"Comfort and leisure": mats * , boot
tray, boot carpet, sun blinds, mini-
bar, fragrance cartridges, roof bars,
b i c y c l e c a r r i e r , s k i c a r r i e r , r o o f b o x -
es, towbars, child seats and booster
cushions...
"Protection": anti-theft alarm, wheel
anti-theft devices, stolen vehicle
t r a c k i n g s y s t e m , b r e a t h a l y s e r , fi r s t
aid kit, warning triangle, high vis-
ibility safety jacket, dog guard, snow
chains, non-skid covers, fog lamps
kit, puncture repair kit, rear parking
assistance...
"Navigation and communication":
Bluetooth ®
hands-free kit, audio
equipment, portable satellite naviga-
t i o n s y s t e m , D V D p l a y e r , a u x i l i a r y
cable for connecting a portable MP3
p l a y e r , U S B B o x , s p e a k e r s . . .
"Personalisation": seat covers, alloy
w h e e l s , w h e e l t r i m s , m u d fl a p s . . .
"Accessories": windscreen wash
fl u i d , i n t e r i o r a n d e x t e r i o r c l e a n i n g
and maintenance products, body-
work touch-up aerosol and pen...
Depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold, it may be com-
pulsory to have a high visibility safety
jacket, warning triangle and spare
bulbs available in the vehicle.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
The tools are to be found in a protec-
tive holder inside the spare wheel.
Pull back the retaining strap for
access. List of tools
1. Wheelbrace
2. Jack
3. T o o l f o r t h e r e m o v a l / r e fi t t i n g o f
bolt protectors
4. Centring guide
5. Towing eye
6. Moveable chock (depending on
equipment)
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Access to the spare wheel
To remove the spare wheel
L i f t u p t h e b o o t fl o o r a n d f o l d
i n t w o ( S a l o o n ) o r h o o k i t
u s i n g t h e r e t r a c t a b l e h a n d l e
( T o u r e r ) .
D e t a c h t h e s t r a p t h e n p u s h
t h e w h e e l f o r w a r d s s o a s t o b e
able to lift it.
T o r e p o s i t i o n t h e s p a r e w h e e l
P o s i t i o n t h e s p a r e w h e e l fl a t i n
the boot, then pull it towards
you.
Next place the toolbox inside the
wheel, then secure the assembly
with the strap.
R e l e a s e t h e b o o t fl o o r t o r e t u r n
i t t o i t s i n i t i a l p o s i t i o n .
The tyre pressure is indi-
cated on the label located
on the left-hand door centre
pillar. On this label, the tyre pres-
sures are given, according to the
vehicle loading.