Citroen C3: Spare wheel / 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.
- Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
- Depending on version, put the tool box back
in place in the middle of the wheel and clip it in
place.
After changing a wheel

With a
"space-saver" type spare wheel
Deactivate certain driving aid functions
(Active Safety Brake, etc.).
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Driving with more than one “space-saver”
type spare wheel is prohibited.
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.
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...
In some weather conditions
(e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes...
Other information:
Opening
With the vehicle unlocked or with the
Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key in
the recognition zone, press the central tailgate
control.
Lift the tailgate.
Closing
Lower the tailgate using one of the interior
grab handles.
In the event
of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifie..
To limit fuel consumption
during an
extended standstill with the engine
running (for example, in a traffic jam), set the
gear selector to N and apply the parking
brake.
Selecting position M enables sequential
shifting between the six gears.
Push backwards to shift up a gear.
Push forwards to shift down a gear.
The gearbox only changes gear if the road
speed and engine speed permit; a..