Get In the event of a breakdown -> Spare wheel Guide for Citroen C5 SUV 2020

In the event of a breakdown

F Position the fastening device (nut and bolt)

in the middle of the wheel.

Taking out the wheel

Spare wheel

F Tighten the central nut to retain the wheel

correctly.

F Store the tool box in the middle of the wheel

and clip it in place.

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explanatory videos.

Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with

the spare wheel using the tools provided with

the vehicle.

If there is no wheel in the well, the

fastening device (nut and bolt) cannot be

refitted.

F Slacken the central nut.

Access to the spare wheel

F Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

F Lift the spare wheel towards you from the

rear.

Removing a wheel

F Take the wheel out of the boot.

Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel, first remove

the wheel trim by pulling at the valve

aperture using the wheelbrace.

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.

Putting the wheel back in place

F Put the wheel back in place in its housing.

F Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under

the floor.

For access to the spare wheel, first refer to

section on the Tool kit.

Depending on version, the spare wheel is

a standard size steel or alloy wheel.

For some countries of sale, it is the "space

saver" type.

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In the event of a breakdown

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not

block traffic: the ground must be level,

stable and non-slippery.

Apply the parking brake, unless it is

programmed to be in automatic mode;

switch off the ignition and with a manual

gearbox, engage first gear so as to lock

the wheels.

Apply the parking brake, unless it is

programmed to be in automatic mode;

switch off the ignition and with an

automatic gearbox, select mode P so as to

lock the wheels.

Check that the parking brake warning

lamps in the instrument panel are on fixed.

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.

F Place the foot of jack 6 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.

F To remove the wheel bolt cover on each of

the bolts, use tool 7 (alloy wheels).

F Fit security socket 2 on wheelbrace 5 to

slacken the security bolt.

F Slacken the other bolts using wheelbrace

5 only.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised

using a jack; use an axle stand.

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In the event of a breakdown

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!

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 on the

vehicle. Otherwise, there is a risk of

damage to the vehicle and/or the jack

collapsing – risk of injury!

F Extend jack 6 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.

F Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient

space between the wheel and the ground

to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel

easily.

F Put the wheel in place on the hub.

F Screw in the bolts by hand as far as

possible.

F Pre-tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 5 fitted with security socket 2.

F Pre-tighten the other bolts using wheelbrace

5 only.

Fitting a wheel

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" spare

wheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,

when tightening the bolts on refitting 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.

F Lower the vehicle again fully.

F Fold jack 6 and detach it.

F Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

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In the event of a breakdown

Changing a bulb

With a 'space-saver' type spare wheel

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,

The following is recommended:

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.

deactivate certain driving aid functions

(Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise

control, etc.), as indicated on the label

attached to the wheel,

do not exceed the maximum

authorised speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

F Tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 5 fitted with security socket 2.

F Tighten the other bolts using wheelbrace

5 only.

F Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts

(depending on equipment).

F Store the tools.

Driving with more than one 'space-saver'

type spare wheel is prohibited.

Changing a bulb must only be done with

the ignition off and after the lamp 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 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 with the same type and specification.

After changing a wheel

Store the punctured wheel in the boot or,

depending on version, remove the central cover

first to store it beneath the floor in place of the

spare wheel.

Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop as soon as possible to have the

tightness of the bolts and the pressure of

the spare wheel checked.

Have the punctured tyre examined. After

inspection, the technician will advise you

on whether the tyre can be repaired or if it

must be replaced.

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In the event of a breakdown -> Spare wheel for Your Citroen C5 SUV 2020

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