Citroen C4 PICASSO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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 Remove the compressor and
store the bottle in the plastic bag,
supplied in the kit, to avoid stain-
ing your vehicle with traces of
fl uid.


Drive immediately for approxi-
mately two miles (three kilome-
tres), at reduced speed (between
15 and 35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]),
to fi ll the puncture.

 Stop to check the repair and the
pressure.

 Switch on the compressor by tilt-
ing the switch A to position "1"
until the tyre pressure reaches
2.0 bars. If this pressure has not been
reached after approximately three
minutes, the tyre cannot be re-
paired; contact a CITROËN dealer
to have your vehicle repaired.

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 Connect the compressor pipe di-
rectly to the valve of the repaired
wheel.

 Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket again.

 Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch A
in position "1" ; to defl ate: switch

A in position "0" and press but-
ton B ), in accordance with the
vehicle's tyre pressure label (lo-
cated on the door aperture on the
driver's side), then remember to
check that the leak is fi lled cor-
rectly (no further loss of pressure
after several miles [kilometres]).

 Remove the compressor, then
store the whole kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h]).


Visit a CITROËN dealer as soon as
possible to have the tyre repaired
or replaced by a technician.
Take care, the bottle of
puncture repair fl uid con-
tains ethylene-glycol. This
product is harmful if swallowed and
causes irritation to the eyes. Keep
it out of reach of children.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a sin-
gle use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the bot-
tle into the environment, take it to a
CITROËN dealer or to an organisa-
tion responsible for its collection.
Do not forget to obtain a new bot-
tle of fi lling product, available from
CITROËN dealers.
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre under-
infl ation detection, the tyre under-
infl ation warning light will remain on
after the wheel has been repaired
until the system is reinitialised by a
CITROËN dealer.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
Depending on equipment, the tools
are to be found either in the com-
partment under the second-row pas-
senger footwells (the compartment
is opened by turning the screw a
quarter turn) or in the well under the
third-row left-hand seat.

1. Tool for removing the central trim
on alloy wheels

2. Tool for removing the chrome
covers on the wheel bolts on
alloy wheels

3. Centring guide

4. Tool for removing the wheel
bolts

5.
Vehicle jack with integrated handle
Switch on your hazard
warning lights, ensure that
any passengers leave the
vehicle and fi nd a safe place to wait
away from traffi c (e.g. behind crash
barriers or on a grass verge).
Never get underneath the vehicle
if it is supported only by the jack;
use a stand.
The jack and the tools are specifi c
to your vehicle. Do not use for any
other uses.
It is essential not to exceed a speed
of 80 km/h (50 mph) on your spare
wheel.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.

6. Anti-theft socket (located in the
glovebox)

7.
Two chocks, provided for changing
a wheel or for other uses on the
vehicle (such as unlocking the
electric parking brake)

8.
Unlocking device (electric parking
brake)

9. Removable towing eye

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Grand C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel

 Move the third-row seat, right-
hand side (7 seater model).

 Retrieve the extension that is
attached to the rear of the seat
well.

 Engage the extension on the
pinion, located under the carpet
in the seat well.

 Using the wheel brace 4 on the
extension to turn the pinion
clockwise , release the cable
to lower the spare wheel to the
ground.

 Remove the wheel from under
the vehicle, disengaging the
linking plate in the centre of the
wheel.
The pinion to release the spare
wheel is located under the boot car-
pet, on the right hand side in the
wheel well for the Grand C4 Picasso
and on the left hand side for the C4
Picasso. Putting the wheel back in place

 It is essential to direct the valve
upwards.

 Pass the linking plate through
the centre of the wheel (fi rst re-
moving the central trim on cer-
tain alloy wheels).

 Turn the pinion anti-clockwise
to draw in the cable. First the pin-
ion will turn idly, then the cable
will tighten to raise the wheel.
Check that the wheel is tight against the vehicle fl oor and
not interfering with other nearby
components (e.g. the exhaust).

 Stow the tools.
With the damaged wheel
now under the vehicle fl oor,
the vehicle has reduced
ground clearance, so take extra
care when reversing or driving on
uneven surfaces, including kerbs.
Retrieval of the spare wheel and
stowage of the affected road wheel
are operations that should be done
with the vehicle supported on its
wheels, not by the jack.

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Removing a wheel

 Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground. Apply
the parking brake (a message
and a warning lamp appear on
the instrument panel).

Switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear or reverse gear
depending on the slope (position

P if an automatic gearbox, D or R
if a 6-speed electronic gearbox).

 Use a chock to secure the vehi-
cle more safely. Place the chock

7 in front of the wheel that is op-
posite the wheel affected.
 Detach the trim using the remov-
ing tool 4 , pulling in the area of
the valve.
For vehicles with alloy wheels, insert the trim removing tool 1
into the recess in the central trim
and lever it off.
For vehicles with alloy wheels that have visible bolts, remove
the chrome covers using the re-
moving tool 2 .
 Slacken the wheel bolts. For ve-
hicles with alloy wheels, undo
the anti-theft bolts using the anti-
theft socket 6 .

 Position the jack under the vehi-
cle, at the jacking point A closest
to the wheel to be changed.

 Unwind the jack 5 until its brack-
et is in contact with the ground.
Make sure that the jack is verti-
cal under the jacking point used.

 Continue to extend the jack so
as to raise the vehicle.

 Undo the wheel bolts and re-
move the wheel.
Before any operation of this
sort, it is advisable to deac-
tivate your pneumatic sus-
pension.

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Wheel for temporary use
If your vehicle is equipped with a
spare wheel for temporary use only,
when fi tting this it is normal to ob-
serve that the wheel bolts do not
come to bear directly on the wheel
rim.
The spare wheel is secured by the
conical tapering of the wheel bolt’s
shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel, en-
sure that the wheel bolts and wash-
ers are clean and in good condition.
Fitting a wheel

 Position the wheel with the aid of
the centring guide 3 .

 Do up the 3 bolts by hand, then
remove the centring guide 3 .
Position the 4 th bolt.

 Pre-tighten the wheel bolts, us-
ing the wheelbrace 4 .


Retract the jack 5 and disengage it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace 4 .

 Ensure that the tyre pressure is
correct.
Deflation detection
Such wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer. The spare wheel does not
have a sensor.
Anti-theft bolts
(alloy wheels)
Each wheel may be equipped with
one anti-theft bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector that is cov-
ering it by means of the tool for
removing the chrome covers 2 .

 Use the anti-theft socket 6 with
the wheelbrace 4. Dimension of the spare
wheel
If your spare wheel has dimensions
different from those of the normal ve-
hicle wheels (identifi ed by a label), it
is imperative to use the spare wheel
only temporarily, to drive with cau-
tion, not to exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
and to have the tyre repaired and
the normal wheel refi tted as soon as
possible.
Tyre pressures
These are indicated on the label on
the front right-hand door pillar (see
section "Technical Specifi cation -
§ Vehicle Identifi cation ").
The wheel bolts are specif-
ic to each type of wheel.
If new wheels are fi tted,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compat-
ible with the new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the
code number on the head of the
anti-theft bolt socket. This will en-
able you to obtain a replacement
anti-theft socket from a CITROËN
dealership.

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Wheel for temporary use
If your vehicle is equipped with a
spare wheel for temporary use only,
when fi tting this it is normal to ob-
serve that the wheel bolts do not
come to bear directly on the wheel
rim.
The spare wheel is secured by the
conical tapering of the wheel bolt’s
shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel, en-
sure that the wheel bolts and wash-
ers are clean and in good condition.
Fitting a wheel

 Position the wheel with the aid of
the centring guide 3 .

 Do up the 3 bolts by hand, then
remove the centring guide 3 .
Position the 4 th bolt.

 Pre-tighten the wheel bolts, us-
ing the wheelbrace 4 .


Retract the jack 5 and disengage it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace 4 .

 Ensure that the tyre pressure is
correct.
Deflation detection
Such wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer. The spare wheel does not
have a sensor.
Anti-theft bolts
(alloy wheels)
Each wheel may be equipped with
one anti-theft bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector that is cov-
ering it by means of the tool for
removing the chrome covers 2 .

 Use the anti-theft socket 6 with
the wheelbrace 4. Dimension of the spare
wheel
If your spare wheel has dimensions
different from those of the normal ve-
hicle wheels (identifi ed by a label), it
is imperative to use the spare wheel
only temporarily, to drive with cau-
tion, not to exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
and to have the tyre repaired and
the normal wheel refi tted as soon as
possible.
Tyre pressures
These are indicated on the label on
the front right-hand door pillar (see
section "Technical Specifi cation -
§ Vehicle Identifi cation ").
The wheel bolts are specif-
ic to each type of wheel.
If new wheels are fi tted,
check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compat-
ible with the new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the
code number on the head of the
anti-theft bolt socket. This will en-
able you to obtain a replacement
anti-theft socket from a CITROËN
dealership.

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CHANGING A BULB
Operating procedure for replacing a
faulty bulb with a new bulb without
the use of any tools.
Headlamps
Model with halogen headlamps

1. Dipped beams (H7 - 55 W)

2. Main beams (H1 - 55 W)

3. Sidelamps (H6W - 6 W)

4. Direction indicators
(H21 - 21 W) A slight misting may appear on the
internal surface of the headlamp
glass in some climatic conditions
(e.g. low temperature or humi dity);
this disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.

 Do not touch the bulb di-
rectly with your fi ngers,
use lint-free cloths.
The headlamps are fi tted with poly-
carbonate glass with a protective
coating:

 do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,

 when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks, do
not direct at the lamps or their
outlines for too long, so as not
to damage their coating and
their seals.
Changing a halogen bulb should
only be done after the headlamp
has been switched off for a few
minutes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp. Changing dipped beam
headlamps

 Remove the rubber plug.

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder by
pushing it in, tightening it by a
quarter turn clockwise.

 Put back the rubber plug.

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Changing main beam headlamps Changing sidelamp s

 Remove the rubber plug.

 Detach the clips by lowering
them on each side of the bulb.


Pull on the bulb-holder to remove it.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Push the bulb-holder back into
its housing.

 Reattach the clips.

 Put back the rubber plug.
 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise.

 Remove it from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder.

 Rotate it a quarter turn clockwise
to reposition in its housing. Changing direction indicators
The direction indicator bulb is located
underneath the main beam bulb.

 Remove the rubber plug.


Pull on the bulb-holder to remove it.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder in the
bracket and push it in.

 Put back the rubber plug.

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Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
To change the repeater, press down-
wards fi rmly on the zone indicated
by the arrow, then pull the repeater.
Repeaters can be obtained from a
CITROËN dealer. Model with Xenon headlamps
and directional headlamps

1. Dual-function Xenon
headlamps (dipped/main beam)

2. Additional main beams
(H7 - 55 W)

3. Sidelamps (H6 W - 6 W)
(see previous page)

4. Direction indicators
(H21 - 21 W)
(see previous page) Changing dual-function Xenon
headlamps (dipped/main beam)
Changing additional main
beams

 Remove the rubber plug.

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder by
pushing it in, tightening it by a
quarter turn clockwise.

 Put back the rubber plug.
If the headlamp bears this
symbol, any operation to
change the Xenon dual-
function directional head-
lamp (D1S-35 W) must be carried
out by professionals (risk of electro-
cution).
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
It is recommended to change both
bulbs at the same time if one of
them is faulty.
When using a high-pres-
sure washer on persistent
marks, do not direct at the
lamps or their outlines for too long,
so as not to damage their coating
and their seals.