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.
Removing a wheel
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. After changing a wheel
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:
Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Gear selector module
1. Sport programme P. Parking Vehicle immobilised, parking brake applied or released. Starting the engine. R. Reverse gear Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, engine at idle. N. Neutral Vehicle immobilised, parking brake applied...
Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Rear bench seat
Rear head restraints They have two positions: A high position, for when the seat is in use: Pull the head restraint fully up. A low position, for stowing, when the seat is not in use: Press the lug A to release the head restraint and push it down...
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