wheel bolts Citroen C6 RHD 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

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CHANGING A WHEEL
ACCESS TO THE SPARE WHEEL
To access the spare wheel1.Lift the boot fl oor by means of the strap.2.Anchor the strap on the roof of the boot.3.To remove the spare wheel, detach the belt then push the wheel forwards so as to be able to lift it.
TO REPOSITION THE SPARE WHEEL
To put the spare wheel back in the boot1.Position the spare wheel fl at in the boot, then pull it towards you.2.Next place the toolbox inside the wheel, then secure the assembly with
the belt.3.Release the strap to return the boot fl oor to its initial position.
Tyre pressures
Tyre pressures are indicated on the label which is positioned low down on
the front pillar. See "Vehicle identifi cation" and "User Precautions". (On this label you will see a pressure for normal speeds and a pressure for high speeds).
1.Handle2.Jack3.Tool for removing/refi tting the
wheel bolts4.Tool for removing the anti-theft
bolt protector
5.Centring guide6.Tool for removing foglamps
and reversing lamps
7.Handle extension8.Towing eye9.Movable chock
TOOLS
The tools are to be found in a pro-
tective holder inside the spare
wheel. Pull back the retaining strap
t
o have access.

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Before positioning the jack, always adjust the vehicle's groundclearance to the "maximum height" position and retain thisadjustment for as long as the jack is under the vehicle (do notuse the hydraulic adjustments).
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by thejack.
The jack and all the tools are designed specifi cally for use on your particular vehicle. Do not use them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired and refitted as soon aspossible.
It is imperative not to exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) onthe spare wheel.
REMOVAL1. Park the vehicle on stable, fi rm ground that is not slippery. Apply
the parking brake.
2. It is essential to make sure that the occupants have left the vehicle and are in a place where their safety is guaranteed.3. With the engine idling, adjust the ground clearance to maximum height. See "Comfort" and "Ground clearance adjustment". Switch off the
ignition and engage fi rst gear or reverse gear depending on any slope (for a vehicle with automatic gearbox, select position P).4. Position the chock at the wheel that is diametrically opposite the one to
be replaced.
5. Position the jack at one of the four jacking-points provided on thesubframe close to the wheels, then use the handle to unwind the jack until it reaches the ground.
6. Slide the removal tool4 into the notch and lever vigorously to detach
the anti-theft bolt protector. See illustration. You can use the handle at
the extremit
y of the tool 4.7.Slacken the wheel bolts.8. Continue to extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.9. Undo the bolts, remove the wheel.
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It is imperative not to exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) onthe spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the type of wheel.
When replacing wheels, check with a CITROËN dealer or aqualifi ed workshop that the wheel bolts are compatible withthe new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the code number engraved on thehead of the anti-theft bolt socket. This will enable you to obtainreplacement anti-theft bolt sockets from a dealership.
WHEEL FOR TEMPORARY USE
If your vehicle is equipped with aspare wheel for temporary use
only, when fi tting it it is normal toobserve that the wheel bolts do notcome to bear on the wheel rim.
The spare wheel is secured by theconical tapering of the wheel bolt’sshaft. See illustration.
When refi tting the original wheel,ensure that the wheel bolt contactsurfaces are clean and in goodcondition.
REFITTING A WHEEL1. Fit the wheel on the hub,using the centring guide. Make sure that the contact surface between the hub and the wheel
is clean.2. Screw in the bolts but do not
fully tighten them.3. Lower the jack and remove it.4. Tighten the wheel bolts, usingthe wheelbrace.
5. Refi t the embellisher.
6. Return the ground clearance
to the normal position. See "Ground clearance adjustment".7.Ensure the tyre pressure
is correct (see "Vehicle
identifi cation") and have the balancing checked.
WHEEL EQUIPPED WITHDEFLATION DETECTION
SENSOR
Such wheels have tyre pressuresensors. Have it repaired by aCITROËN dealer or a qualifi edpy
workshop.
ANTI-THEFT BOLTS
Each wheel is equipped with oneanti-theft bolt.
To remove it1.Remove the protector that is covering it by means of the
tool 4 for "removing anti-theft protectors".2.Use the anti-theft socket with
the handle.
CHANGING A WHEEL

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INDEX
12 V battery ............124 → 126 - XIV
A
ABS system..................................74
Access.................................82 → 84
Access to the boot .................84 - 99
Adjusting the front seats........58 - 59
Adjustment of rear seats....97 → 100
Adjustment of the rear view mirrors.................................63 - 64
Advice on driving ............................X
Air conditioning............ 42 - 85 → 92
Air distribution........................89 - 92
Air fi lter.......................................r121
Air fl ow ...................................89 - 92
Air recirculation ñEntry of air from outside.............90
Airbags ........................101 - V → VII
Anti-intrusion alarm................26 - 27
Anti-pinch.............................56 - 118
Anti-theft bolts....................141 - 143
Anti-theft protection......................82
Ashtray........................................11 4
Audio system/NaviDrive ................43, 7.01 - 7.57
Automatic gearbox...............65 → 68
Automatic lighting of headlamps...51
B
Badge reader...............................r11 6
Battery replacement ...................124
Bonnet........................................120
Boot ..............................84 - 99 - 117
Brake fl uid...................................121
B
Brakes.......................................... 74
Braking system ............................XIII
Brightness sensor.........................r37
C
Capacities ................................... 132
Card-holder..................................11 6
Catalytic converter......................rXVII
CD changer.................................r117
Central locking.......................23 - 25
Central unlocking..........................23
Changing a wheel............141 → 143
Changing the remotecontrol battery............................24
Changing bulbs................134 → 138
Changing the vehicle battery......124
Checks........................................ 121
Child restraints.................103 → 105
Child safety ..........................56 - 83 -

103 → 105 - VIII → IX
Child seats.....103 → 105 - VIII → IX
Cigar-lighter.................................r113
Cold weather shield....................140
Colour screen C..................39 → 42
Controls at the steering wheel........8
Coolant temperature.....................46
Cruise control ........................69 - 70
Cup-holders .................................111
D
Dashboard.................................8 - 9
Date ................................39 - 41 - 43
D
Daytime-running lamps.................52
Deactivation of passenger’s airbag.......................................101
Deadlocking...........................23 - 25
Diesel particulate fi lter system ......81
Diesel preheating..........................29
Dimensions........................146 - 147
Dipped beams ..............................51
Direction indicators .......................50
Driverís fl oor mat.........................113
Driverís oddments tray ................ 111
Driverís seat beltfastening sensor...r61
Driving.................................18 → 20
Driving position............................... II
Driving positions....................37 - 60
Dust/pollen fi lter............................r86
E
Eco-driving............................... 21-22
Economy mode.............................28
Ejecting the key............................24
Electric exterior rear viewmirrors.................................63 - 64
Electric parking brake ............75 - 76
Electric steering column adjustment..................................57
Electric windows control...............56
Electrical accessories ................XVIII
Electronic immobiliser...................25
Electronic stability programme(ESP)..........................................73
Engine coolant ............ 46 - 121 - 123