wheel size Citroen DS4 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

249Practical information














Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
To gain access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
raise the floor,

)
secure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear shelf suppor t,

)
with a standard size spare wheel, unclip
and remove the box in the middle of the
wheel containing the tools,
or

)
with a "space-saver" spare wheel; lift the
wheel at the rear towards you for access
to the storage box containing the tools.


Access to the tools


List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for other purposes.

Wheel with trim


When removing the wheel
, detach the
trim first using the wheelbrace 1
pulling
at the valve passage hole.

When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim
star ting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.


3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.

4.
Socket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

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 access to the spare wheel, refer to the
paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous
page.

Access to the spare wheel


Ty r e u n d e r - i nfl ation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a
sensor. The punctured wheel must
be repaired by a CITROËN dealer or
aqualified workshop.



Taking out the standard wheel



)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

)
Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.

)
Take the wheel out of the boot.

287Technical data

















Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.

A.
Vehicle identification number (VIN) under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the bodywork near
the engine mounting.

B. Vehicle identification number on the
dashboard.

This number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.
D. Tyre/paint label.

This label is affixed to the driver's front pillar. Wheels which are fitted with 225/40 R18
tyres cannot be fitted with snow chains.
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption. The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
C. Manufacturer's label.

The VIN is indicated on a self-destroying label
affixed to the driver's centre pillar. It bears the following information:


- the tyre pressures, for unladen and laden
conditions,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by the
manufacturer,

- the spare tyre inflation pressure,

- the paint colour code.