Get In the event of a breakdown -> Spare wheel Guide for Citroen C3 Aircross SUV First Generation (2017-2023)

In the event of a breakdown

If the vehicle does not have its original jack,

contact a CITROËN dealer.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

List of tools

Tool kit

Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.

Accessing the tools

Spare wheel

Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is installed outside the vehicle,

under the boot, supported by a metal hanger.

1. Jack

To raise the vehicle.

2. Jack handle

3. Wheel wrench

To remove the wheel bolts.

4. Removable towing eye

Removing the spare wheel

►ꢀ Open the boot.

5 seats version

►ꢀ Clear the boot floor and lift it.

►ꢀ Lift the pre-cut section of carpet to remove

the fixing winch bolt from the spare wheel.

For more information on Towing the vehicle

and using the removable towing eye, refer to

the corresponding section.

These tools are specific to the vehicle

and may vary according to the level of

equipment.

7 seats version

The tools are stored in a bag located in the

boot.

Do not use them for any other purpose.

►ꢀ With the wheel wrench 3, rotate

anticlockwise and loosen the screw hook

retaining the spare wheel hanger.

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 the vehicle.

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Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel, first

remove the wheel trim by pulling at the

valve aperture.

When refitting the wheel, refit the wheel

trim, starting by placing its aperture in line

with the valve and then pushing it into place

all round its edge with the palm of your

hand.

►ꢀ Release the hanger from the hook, then

lower it.

►ꢀ Place the spare wheel next to the wheel to

be changed.

►ꢀ Slacken the bolts using the wheel wrench 3

only.

Wheel nuts removing pattern

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does

not obstruct traffic: the ground must be

level, stable and non-slippery.

With a manual gearbox, engage first gear to

lock the wheels, apply the parking brake and

switch off the ignition.

Check for the fixed illumination of the

parking brake indicator lamps in the

instrument panel.

►ꢀ Place the foot of jack 1 on the ground and

ensure that it is directly below the front A

or rear B jacking point on the underbody,

whichever is closest to the wheel to be

changed.

►ꢀ Loosen the nuts on the wheel in diagonal

sequence. Do not remove wheel nuts.

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.

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►ꢀ Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

►ꢀ Remove the wheel.

►ꢀ Extend jack 1 with the jack handle 2 and

wheel wrench 3 until its head comes into

contact with jacking point A or B; contact

area A or B on the vehicle must be properly

inserted into the central part of the head of the

jack.

►ꢀ Lower the vehicle again fully.

►ꢀ Fold jack 1 and remove it.

Fitting a wheel

►ꢀ Raise 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 collapse - risk of injury!

Take care to position the jack strictly 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. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage

to the vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing -

risk of injury!

►ꢀ Tighten the bolts using the wheel wrench

3 only.

►ꢀ Refit the bolt cover (depending on

equipment).

►ꢀ Fit the wheel on the hub.

►ꢀ Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.

►ꢀ Pre-tighten the bolts using the wheel

wrench 3 only.

►ꢀ Store the tools.

In the event of a breakdown

– Set the specified tire pressure indicated

on the tire information label located on the

driver's door lock pillar.

– Do not use tire chains on the temporary

spare. If you must use tire chains, rearrange

the wheels so standard tires and wheels are

fitted to the front axle.

The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating:

– Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent

products.

– Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH

neutral product.

Putting the spare wheel

back in the carrier

– The temporary spare wheel has a much

shorter tread life than the conventional

wheels on your vehicle. Replace the tire as

soon as possible as the tread wear indicator

appears.

The inflation pressure of the temporary spare

wheel should be checked at least monthly.

At the same time, check that the tire is

stored securely. If it is not, tighten it.

Note that two or more temporary spare

wheels should not be used on one vehicle

simultaneously.

– When using a high-pressure washer on

persistent marks, do not keep the lance

directed towards the headlamps, lamps or

their edges for too long, so as not to damage

their protective coating and seals.

►ꢀ Position the wheel into the hanger.

►ꢀ Engage the hanger on the hook, then

tighten the bolt using the wheel wrench handle

until the bolt is tight.

Changing a bulb must only be done

with the ignition off and after the

headlamp / lamp has been switched off for

several minutes - risk of serious burns!

Do not touch the bulb directly with your

fingers; use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the

headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb

of the same type and specification. To avoid

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

After changing a wheel

The temporary spare wheel is only

intended for temporary emergency

use, until the conventional wheel can be

repaired or replaced.

Continuous use of this spare can result in tire

failure and loss of control. Always observe

these precautions when using this spare:

– Your vehicle will respond differently with

this temporary spare.

– Do not exceed 80 km/h speed.

– Replace this spare with a standard tire and

wheel as soon as possible.

Changing a bulb

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), misting on

the internal surface of the glass of the

headlamps and rear lamps is normal, and will

disappear after the lamps have been on for a

few minutes.

Refitting the lamp units

Perform the operations in the reverse

order to dismantling.

– Use of this spare will reduce ground

clearance.

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