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Spare wheelProcedure for changing a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare wheel, using the tools supplied with the vehicle.
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

r
aise the floor,
F

s
ecure it by hooking its cord on the hook
on the rear shelf support,
F

w
ith a standard size spare wheel, unclip
and remove the box in the middle of the
wheel containing the tools,


or
F

w
ith 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
1. Wheelbrace. F or removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
3.
B

olt cover removal tool.
F

or removing the bolt head protectors on
alloy wheels.
4.
S

ocket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts. All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to
equipment.
Do not use them for any other
purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured
tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/CE.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
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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 non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and engage first
gear* to lock the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamps
in the instrument panel are on (not
flashing).
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.F

R
emove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3 (according to
equipment).
F

F
it the security socket 4 on the
wheelbrace


1 to slacken the security bolt.
F

S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
*

Position P for an automatic gearbox.
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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
R emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F

R
emove the wheel.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Take care to position the jack only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is centred under the
contact area of the vehicle. Other wise, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or the jack dropping - Risk of injury! F
E xtend the jack 2 until its head comes into
contact with the jacking point A or B used;
the contact area A or B on the vehicle must
be engaged with 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.
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Fitting a wheel
Fitting a steel or "space-
saver" 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 steel or "space-saver" spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.F

P
ut the wheel in place on the hub.
F
S
crew in the bolts by hand to the stop.
F P re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket
4 .
F


P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, first remove the central
c ove r.
When using the "space-saver" type
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
replace it on 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 security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket
4 .
F


T
ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R
efit the bolt covers to the bolts (according
to equipment).
F

S
tore the tools in the box.
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