Citroen C3 (2017 year). Instruction - part 15

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F

  Check that the compressor switch is at the 

"O

" position.

F  Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under 

the compressor.

F

  Connect the compressor's plug to the 

vehicle's 12 V socket.

F

  Switch on the ignition.

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.

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).

Take care, the sealant product is 
harmful 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.
Don't forget to obtain a new sealant 
cartridge, available from a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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F  Place the switch in the "O

" position.

F

  Remove the kit.

F

  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.

F

  Stop to check the repair and the tyre 

pressure using the kit.

Checking / adjusting tyre pressures

You can also use the compressor, without 
injecting sealant, to check and if necessary 
adjust the tyre pressures

F

  Remove the valve cap from the tyre and 

place it in a clean area.

F  Uncoil the pipe stowed under the 

compressor.

F

  Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten 

firmly.

F

  Check that the compressor switch is at the 

"O

" position.

F  Uncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under 

the compressor.

F

  Connect the compressor's plug to the 

vehicle's 12 V socket.

F

  Switch on the ignition.

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Should the pressure of one or more 
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to 
reinitialise the under-inflation detection 
system.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection, refer to the 
corresponding 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.

F  Once the correct pressure is reached, put 

the switch to the "O

" position.

F

  Remove the kit then stow it.

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Spare wheel

The tools are installed in the boot under the 
floor.
To gain access to them:
F  open the boot,
F

  lift the floor and remove it,

F

  remove the storage box containing the 

tools.

Access to the tools

List of tools

These tools are specific to your vehicle and 
may vary according to the level of equipment. 
Do not use them for any purpose other than 
those detailed below.
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 wheel bolt cover on alloy 
wheels or the central bolt cover (depending 
on version).

4.

  Removable towing eye.

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

For more information on Towing, refer to the 
corresponding section.

The jack must only be used to change a 
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any 
maintenance.

The jack conforms to European 
legislation, such as defined in the 
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.

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Taking out the wheel

F

  Unclip the tool storage box (standard spare 

wheel).

F

  Unscrew the central nut.

F

  Remove the fixing parts (nut and bolt).

F

  Raise the spare wheel towards you from 

the rear.

F

  Take the wheel out of the boot.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under 
the floor.
Depending on engine, the spare wheel is 
a standard wheel or the space-saver type 
(BlueHDi).

Access to the spare wheel

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Putting the wheel back in place

F

  Put the wheel back in its housing.

F

  Unscrew the nut a few turns on the bolt.

F

  Position the fixing parts (nut and bolt) in the 

middle of the wheel.

F

  Tighten the central nut until it clicks to 

retain the wheel correctly.

F

  Clip the tool storage box back into place 

(standard spare wheel).

If there is no wheel in the well, the fixing 
parts (nut and bolt) cannot be refitted.

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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 not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the 
ignition and engage first gear* to block 
the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning 
lamp in the instrument panel comes on 
fixed.
The occupants must get out of the 
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly 
positioned at one of the vehicle's 
jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause 
the vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised 
using a jack; use an axle stand.

Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel, first 
remove the wheel trim using the 
wheelbrace 1 by pulling at the valve 
aperture.
When refitting the wheel, refit the 
wheel trim, starting by placing its 
cut-out in line with the valve and then 
pressing around its edge with the palm 
of your hand.

Do not use a jack other than the one 
supplied by the manufacturer.

* Position P

 for an automatic gearbox.

F

  Remove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the 

tool 3

 (depending on version).

F

  Slacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1 

only.

List of operations

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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

  Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used; the 

vehicle’s contact surface at A or B must engage 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.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack might slip or drop - Risk of 
injury!
Take care to position the jack only at one of the vehicle’s jacking points A or B under the vehicle, 
ensuring that the contact surface of the vehicle’s jacking point is centred on the head of the jack. 
Otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or that the jack might drop - Risk of injury!

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F

  Remove the bolts and store them in a clean 

place.

F

  Remove the wheel.

Stowing the wheel with 
punctured tyre

The wheel with punctured tyre can be 
stowed under the floor, in the housing 
for the standard spare wheel.
To stow an alloy wheel, first remove the 
trim from the middle of the wheel so that 
the fixing parts (nut and bolt) can be put 
in place.
In the case of a "space-saver" type 
spare wheel, the wheel with punctured 
tyre cannot be stowed under the floor. It 
must be stowed in the boot; use a cover 
to protect the inside of the boot.

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List of operations

F

  Put the wheel in place on the hub.

F

  Screw in the bolts fully by hand.

F

  Pre-tighten the bolts using the 

wheelbrace 1

 only.

Fitting a wheel

Fitting the 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 spare wheel. 
The wheel is secured by the conical 
surface of each bolt.

After changing a wheel

When using a "space-saver" type of 
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 refitted to the vehicle as soon as 
possible.

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F

  Lower the vehicle fully.

F

  Fold the jack 2 and detach it.

F

  Tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 1 

only.

F

  Refit the wheel bolt cover (alloy wheels).

F

  Stow the tools in their box.

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Changing a bulb

Front lamps

Model with halogen lamps

1.

  Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps 

(W21/5W).

2.

  Direction indicators (PY21W).

3.

  Dipped beam headlamps (H7).

4.

  Main beam headlamps (H7).

5.

  Front foglamps (PSX24W).

In some weather conditions (e.g. low 
temperature or humidity), the presence 
of misting on the internal surface of the 
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps 
is normal; it disappears after the lamps 
have been on for a few minutes.

The headlamps have polycarbonate 
lenses with a protective coating:
F  do not clean them using a dry 

or abrasive cloth, nor with a 
detergent or solvent product,

F

  use a sponge and soapy water or a 

pH neutral product,

F

  when using a high pressure washer 

on persistent marks, do not keep 
the lance directed towards the 
lamps or their edges for too long, 
so as not to damage their protective 
coating and seals.

Changing a bulb should only be done 
after the headlamp has been switched 
off for several minutes (risk of serious 
burns).
F  Do not touch the bulb directly with 

your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.

It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid 
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a 
new bulb with the same type and 
specification.

* LEDs: light-emitting diodes.

Model with LED lamps

1.

  Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps 

(LEDs)*.

2.

  Direction indicators (PY21W).

3.

  Dipped beam headlamps (H7).

4.

  Main beam headlamps (H7).

5.

  Front foglamps (PSX24W).

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Daytime running lamps / sidelamps

F

  Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn 

anticlockwise and pull it out.

F

  Remove the bulb and replace it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in 
reverse order.

Daytime running lamps / 
sidelamps (LEDs)

For the replacement of this type of LED lamp, 
contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.

Rapid flashing of the direction indicator 
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the 
failure of a bulb on that side.

Direction indicators

Amber coloured bulbs, such as the direction 
indicators, must be replaced with bulbs of 
identical specifications and colour.

F

  Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn 

anti-clockwise and extract it.

F

  Remove the bulb and change it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in 
reverse order.

Dipped beam headlamps

F

  Remove the protective cover by pulling the 

tab.

F

  Disconnect the bulb connector.

F

  Remove the bulb and change it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in 
reverse order, directing the bulb alignment 
lug upwards

.

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Front foglamps

Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop for the replacement of these bulbs.

Main beam headlamps

F

  Remove the protective cover by pulling the 

tab.

F

  Disconnect the bulb connector.

F

  Remove the bulb and change it.

To reassemble, carry out these operations in 
reverse order, directing the bulb positioning 
lug downwards

.

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Integrated direction indicator 
side repeaters

To reassemble, carry out these operations in 
reverse order.

You should contact a CITROËN 
dealer or a qualified workshop for the 
replacement of these bulbs.

F

  Press the central tab and remove the side 

repeater.

F  Pull the bulb holder out and replace the 

failed bulb.

F

  Insert a flat screwdriver between the mirror 

glass and its base.

F

  Use the screwdriver as a lever to extract 

the mirror glass.

F

  Unclip the mirror shell by pressing on the 

two retaining clips.

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1.

  Sidelamps (R10W).

2.

  Brake lamps (P21W).

3.

  Direction indicators (PY21W).

4.

  Reversing lamp (P21W), right-hand side or 

Foglamp (PR21W), left-hand side.

Rear lamps

Changing bulbs

To reassemble, carry out these operations in 
reverse order.

F

  Spread the bulb holder retaining tabs and 

remove the bulb holder.

F

  Turn the bulb a quarter turn and change it.

These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.
F

  Open the boot.

F

  Remove the access cover on the 

corresponding side trim.

F

  Disconnect the lamp unit connector.

F

  Slacken and remove the nut (take care not 

to drop it inside the wing

).

F

  Unclip the lamp unit and carefully remove 

it by pulling it horizontally towards the 
outside.

Take care to engage the lamp unit in its 
guides, while keeping it in line with the 
vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, 
but without damaging the lamp.

It may be necessary to use slip joint pliers or 
the wheelbrace (depending on equipment) to 
remove the nut.