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Changing a wheel

Procedure for changing a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

Access to the tools

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 does not require any

maintenance.

The jack is stowed in a box attached to the

spare wheel.

The other tools are stowed in a well under the

boot floor.

The assembly is secured under the vehicle by

means of a winch system.

Refer to the "Access to the spare wheel"

section.

To open the tool box:

F

press the tab, slide the lid on the box half

way, then remove it.

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Access to the spare wheel

List of tools*

1. Wheelbrace.

For removing the wheel trim and removing

the wheel bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.

For raising the vehicle.

3. Wheel bolt cover removal tool.

For removing the bolt head protectors on

alloy wheels.

4. Wheel trim remover.

For removing the alloy wheel finishers.

5. Socket for the security bolts (located in the

glove box).

The spare wheel is supported by a winch

carrier system underneath the vehicle.

For adapting the wheelbrace to the special

"security" bolts.

6. Chock.

For blocking the vehicle's wheels.

7. Wheelbrace extension.

For slackening/tightening the spare wheel

carrier nut.

Tyre under-inﬂation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a

sensor. The punctured wheel must be

repaired by a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

8. Removable towing eye.

All of these tools are specific to your

vehicle and can vary according to

equipment.

Do not use them for any other

purposes.

For more information on towing the vehicle,

refer to the corresponding section.

* Depending on country of sale.

Taking out the spare wheel

F

Detach the assembly of wheel and box

from the rear of the vehicle.

Straighten the spare wheel for access to

the spare wheel.

Detach the link piece from the tool box lid.

Pass the link piece through the middle of

the wheel to free it.

F

Raise the floor to reveal the spare wheel

carrier drive nut.

When the spare wheel is fitted in place

of a punctures wheel, you must refit the

winch carrier and tool box under the

vehicle before setting off.

Refer to the "Putting the winch carrier

and spare wheel back in place" section.

F

Turn this drive nut fully clockwise, using

the wheelbrace 1 and the extension 7, to

unwind the winch cable, until the spare

wheel is flat on the ground. Unwind the

length needed for access to the wheel.

F

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Putting the winch carrier and

spare wheel back in place

This procedure is to be carried out whether

the spare wheel is present or not. Without the

spare wheel, skip steps A and d.

F

Centre the spare wheel on the tool box.

Place the assembly of wheel and tool box

under the rear of the vehicle.

F

Tighten fully and check that the wheel is

horizontally flush against the floor.

Only a "space-saver" type spare wheel can

be secured under the vehicle using the winch

carrier.

F

Raise the assembly of wheel and tool box

under the vehicle by turning the winch drive

nut anticlockwise using the wheelbrace 1

and the extension 7.

F

Stow the jack in the box and refit the lid.

Place the closed box flat on the ground,

close to the rear of the vehicle.

Straighten the spare wheel and pass the

link piece through the middle of the wheel.

Insert the link piece in the tool box

aperture.

F

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not

block traffic: the ground must be level,

stable and not slippery.

Apply the parking brake unless it has

been programmed to automatic mode,

switch off the ignition and engage first

gear* to block the wheels.

List of operations

F

Depending on equipment, remove the protective cover from from each of bolts using the tool 3

or remove the wheel trim using tool 4.

F

Fit the security socket 5 on the wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).

Slacken the other bolts (no more than a 1/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1 only.

Check that the braking warning lamp

and the P warning lamp in the parking

brake control lever come on.

If necessary, place a chock against

the wheel opposite the wheel to be

changed.

The occupants must get out of the

vehicle and wait where they are safe.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised

using a jack; use an axle stand.

* Position P for an automatic gearbox.

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F

Position 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 it comes into contact

with the jacking point A or B used; the

contact surface at the jacking point A or B

must be correctly engaged with the central

part of the head of the jack

F

Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient

space between the wheel and the ground

to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel

easily.

Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

F

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!

Ensure that the jack is positioned only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle,

making sure that the vehicle's contact surface is centred on the head of the jack. Otherwise

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

Fitting a wheel

Fitting the "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

"space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel

is secured by the conical surface of

each bolt.

After changing a wheel

List of operations

The wheel with the punctured tyre

cannot be fitted under the vehicle. It

must be stowed flat on the boot floor;

use a cover to protect the inside of the

boot.

F

Put the wheel in place on the hub.

Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

Pre-tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security

socket 5.

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) when

driving with the "space-saver" type

spare wheel fitted.

F

Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

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 refitted to the vehicle as soon as

possible.

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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 5.

F

Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

Refit the bolt protectors on each of the

bolts or the wheel trim (depending on

equipment).

F

Store the tools in the box.

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