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Temporary puncture repair kit

Complete system consisting of a compressor

Access to the kit

composition of the kit

and a sealant cartridge which permits

temporary repair of a tyre so that you can

drive to the nearest garage.

It is designed to repair most punctures which

could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread

or shoulder.

This kit is installed in the storage box, under the

boot floor.

1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure

gauge.

2. Sealant cartridge, with integral hose.

3. Speed limit sticker.

The vehicle's electric system allows the

connection of a compressor for long

enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture

repair or for inflating a small inflatable

accessory.

The speed limit sticker must be secured

to the interior of the vehicle in the

driver's field of vision, to remind you

that a wheel is in temporary use.

Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre

repaired using this type of kit.

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Repair procedure

F

Switch off the ignition.

Secure the speed limit sticker inside the

vehicle.

F

Uncoil the pipe stowed under the

compressor.

Connect the pipe from the compressor to

the sealant cartridge.

Turn the the sealant cartridge and secure it

in the cut-out provided on the compressor.

F

Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be

repaired, and place it in a clean area.

Connect the hose from the sealant

cartridge to the valve of the tyre to be

repaired and tighten firmly.

Avoid removing any foreign bodies

which have penetrated into the tyre.

If after around 5 to 7 minutes the

pressure is not attained, this indicates

that the tyre is not repairable; contact

a CITRoËN dealer or a qualified

workshop for assistance.

Take care, the sealant product

is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol,

colophony...) if swallowed and causes

irritation to the eyes.

keep this product out of the reach of

children.

The use-by date is marked on the

cartridge.

after use, do not discard the

cartridge by the roadside, take it to

a CITRoËN dealer or an authorised

waste disposal site.

F

Check that the compressor switch is at

the "O" position).

Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under

the compressor.

Connect compressor's plug to the vehicle's

12 V socket.

Switch on the ignition.

F

Start the compressor by placing the switch

at the "I" position and leave it running until

the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bar.

The sealant product is injected into the tyre

under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe

from the valve during this operation (risk of

splashing and stains).

Don't forget to obtain a new sealant

cartridge, available from a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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checking / adjusting tyre pressures

You can also use the compressor, without

injecting sealant, to check and if necessary

adjust the tyre pressures

F

Place the switch in the "O" position.

Remove the kit.

F

Check that the compressor switch is at

the "O" position.

Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under

the compressor.

Connect the compressor's plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

Drive immediately for approximately

three miles (five kilometres), at reduced

speed (between 15 and 35 mph (20 and

60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.

Stop to check the repair and the tyre

pressure using the kit.

F

Remove the valve cap from the tyre and

place it in a clean area.

Uncoil the pipe stowed under the

compressor.

Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten

firmly.

F

Switch on the ignition.

Tyre under-inﬂation

detection

After repair of the tyre, the warning

lamp will remain on until the system is

reinitialised.

For more information, refer to the

"Under-inflation detection" section.

F

Start the compressor by placing the switch

at the "I" position and adjust the pressure

to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre

pressure label.

To deflate: press the black button on the

compressor pipe, at the valve connector.

once the correct pressure is reached, put

the switch to the "O" position.

Should the pressure of one or more

tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to

reinitialise the under-inflation detection

system.

Refer to the "Under-inflation detection"

section.

F

Remove the kit then stow it.

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