Get In the event of a breakdown -> Changing a wheel Guide for Citroen C4 SUV Second Generation (2010-2018)

In the event of a breakdown

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.

List of operations

F

Remove the bolt cover from each of

Never go underneath a vehicle raised

using a jack; use an axle stand.

the bolts using the tool 3 (according to

equipment).

F

Fit the security socket 4 on the

wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt.

Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

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* position P for an automatic gearbox.

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In the event of a breakdown

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

Extend 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.

Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient

space between the wheel and the ground

to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel

easily.

F

Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

Remove 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.

Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or the jack dropping - Risk of injury!

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In the event of a breakdown

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.

List of operations

F

Put the wheel in place on the hub.

Screw in the bolts by hand to the stop.

Pre-tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security

socket 4.

F

Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

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In the event of a breakdown

After changing a wheel

To store the punctured wheel in the

boot correctly, first remove the central

cover.

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.

F

Lower the vehicle fully.

Fold the jack 2 and detach it.

F

Tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security

socket 4.

F

Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

Refit the bolt covers to the bolts (according

to equipment).

Store the tools in the box.

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In the event of a breakdown -> Changing a wheel for Your Citroen C4 SUV Second Generation (2010-2018)

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