Citroen C3: Spare wheel / Fitting a wheel

Fitting a
steel or ‘space-saver’ type
spare wheel
If the vehicle is equipped with alloy wheels,
the washers do not make contact with the
steel or ‘space-saver’ type spare wheel. The
wheel is secured by the conical surface of
each bolt.

- Fit the wheel on the hub.
- Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.
- Pre-tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace
5 only.

- Lower the vehicle again fully.
- Fold jack 6 and remove it.

- Tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 5 only.
- Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts
(depending on equipment).
- Store the tools.
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake, unless it is programmed to be in
automatic
mode, and switch off the ignition...
Putting the spare wheel back in place
Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel...
Other information:
This conceals the interior of the vehicle in
combination with the existing shelf.
Do not place objects above
the load stop.
If your vehicle is fitted with a protective grille, you
can place objects above the load stop.
Do not place hard or heavy
objects on
the rear shelf...
This is signalled by the fixed
illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the
display of a message.
Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so...