Citroen C4 PICASSO 2009 1.G Owner's Manual
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BLEEDING THE DIESEL FILTER
Protective cover
Removal
Remove the protective cover by
u n c l i p p i n g fi r s t p o i n t 1 , then 3
and 4 .
Unclip point 2 pulling towards
you, then lift.
R e fi t t i n g
Clip point 2 fi r s t .
Lower the cover, centring it.
Clip points 1 and 4 , pushing ver-
tically and slightly rearwards.
Clip point 3 , pushing vertically. Bleeding water from the fuel
filter
Bleed on a regular basis (at every
oil change).
To evacuate the water, slacken the
bleed screw or the water-in-diesel-
fuel sensor, which is located at the
b a s e o f t h e fi l t e r .
P e r s i s t u n t i l w a t e r c e a s e s t o fl o w
out.
Then retighten the bleed screw or
the water-in-diesel-fuel sensor.
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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
HDi 138 engine
Detach the protective cover for ac-
cess to the priming pump. HDi 110 engine
Detach the protective cover for ac-
cess to the priming pump. Priming the fuel circuit
In the event of running out of fuel:
a f t e r fi l l i n g ( m i n i m u m 5 l i t r e s ) ,
squeeze the manual priming
pump repeatedly, until some re-
sistance is felt,
then operate the starter, gently
pressing the accelerator until the
engine starts.
I f t h e e n g i n e f a i l s t o s t a r t a t t h e fi r s t
attempt, wait 15 seconds before
trying again.
If the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, repeat the procedure from
the beginning. When the engine is
idling, accelerate gently to complete
the purge of the circuit.
HDi engines are of a highly
technical nature.
All maintenance and re-
p a i r s r e q u i r e s p e c i fi c q u a l i fi c a t i o n s
which only your CITROËN dealer
can guarantee.
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PETROL ENGINES
T h e c o v e r s a n d c a p s a l l o w y o u a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s .
1. Screenwash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
4. Battery/Fuses.
5. Fuse box.
6. Engine oil dipstick.
7. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
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DIESEL ENGINES
T h e c o v e r s a n d c a p s a l l o w y o u a c c e s s f o r c h e c k i n g t h e l e v e l o f t h e v a r i o u s fl u i d s , f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s a n d
for repriming the fuel.
1. Screenwash and headlamp
wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank
3. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
4. Battery/Fuses.
5. Fuse box.
6. Engine oil dipstick.
7. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
8. Priming pump * .
9. Degas screw * . As the diesel circuit is pres-
surised, any work on this
circuit is prohibited.
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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level
Oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation. O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your en-
gine and conform to the manufactur-
er's recommendations.
Brake fluid level
Fluid change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d r e g u -
larly. Fluid which has been used for
too long may cause a loss of braking
e f fi c i e n c y .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations
a n d f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Coolant level
Draining the system
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the con-
sumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (approx. 1 000 km).
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm,
the temperature of the coolant is
regulated by the fan. This can oper-
ate with the ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n
may operate after the vehicle has
b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n -
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, un-
screw the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.
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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with plain water.
Reservoir capacities:
- screenwash: approximately 3 li- tres,
- screenwash and headlamp wash: approximately 6 litres. Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e
skin.
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl u i d s i n t o s e w e r s o r o n t o
the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN deal-
er (France) or an authorised waste
disposal site.
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen.
Top up the level when you next stop
the vehicle.
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CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide and according to your en-
gine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, particu-
larly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical infor-
mation" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before dis-
connecting the battery and following
its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide for
details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary
(refer to the "Engines" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d c a b i n fi l t e r m a y h a v e a n
adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and
generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h
time the engine oil is
changed. Particulate filter system
(Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic
c o n v e r t e r , t h i s fi l t e r m a k e s a n a c -
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
exhaust fumes are thus no longer
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at
very low speeds, you may occasion-
ally notice water vapour being emit-
ted from the exhaust when acceler-
ating. This is of no consequence to
the running of the vehicle or to the
environment.
If there is risk of clogging, a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction
screen, accompanied by an audi-
ble signal and lighting of the serv-
ice warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o fi l l u p ( i n c o n d i -
tions of urban driving of exception-
ally long duration: low speeds, traf-
fi c j a m s e t c . )
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , i t i s a d v i s e d
to drive as soon as possible, when
t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d
o f 4 0 m p h ( a r o u n d 6 0 k m / h ) o r
m o r e f o r a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s ( u n t i l
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
replacement interval for this compo-
nent.
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Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x
system
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change). Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this sys-
tem is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between two
services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent qual-
i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT Using the kit
The kit is located in the boot under
t h e fl o o r o r u n d e r t h e fl a p i n t h e s e c -
o n d r o w l e f t - h a n d p a s s e n g e r f o o t -
w e l l ( o p e n b y t u r n i n g t h e s c r e w a
quarter of a turn).
T i c k t h e w h e e l t o b e r e p a i r e d
o n t h e s p e e d l i m i t a t i o n s t i c k e r
e n c l o s e d t h e n a f fi x t h e s t i c k e r
t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s s t e e r i n g w h e e l
t o r e m i n d y o u t h a t a w h e e l i s i n
t e m p o r a r y u s e .
S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n .
C l i p t h e b o t t l e 1 o n t h e c o m p r e s -
sor 2 .
Check that the switch A is tilted
t o p o s i t i o n "0" .
C o n n e c t t h e p i p e o f t h e b o t t l e 1
t o t h e v a l v e o f t h e t y r e t o b e r e -
p a i r e d .
U n w i n d t h e p i p e o f t h e c o m p r e s -
sor 2 f u l l y b e f o r e c o n n e c t i n g i t t o
the bottle.
C o n n e c t t h e c o m p r e s s o r ' s e l e c -
t r i c p l u g t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s 1 2 V
socket.
Start the vehicle and leave the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g .
C o m p l e t e s y s t e m c o n s i s t i n g o f a
c o m p r e s s o r a n d a b o t t l e o f s e a l a n t
w h i c h p e r m i t s
temporary repair of
t h e t y r e s o t h a t y o u c a n d r i v e t o t h e
n e a r e s t g a r a g e .
T h i s r e p a i r k i t i s a v a i l a b l e f r o m
CITROËN dealers.
I t i s d e s i g n e d t o r e p a i r h o l e s o f a
m a x i m u m d i a m e t e r o f 4 m m , l o c a t -
e d e x c l u s i v e l y o n t h e t y r e t r e a d o r
s h o u l d e r . A v o i d r e m o v i n g a n y f o r -
e i g n b o d i e s w h i c h h a v e p e n e t r a t e d
t h e t y r e .
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
R e m o v e t h e c o m p r e s s o r a n d
s t o r e t h e b o t t l e i n t h e p l a s t i c b a g ,
s u p p l i e d i n t h e k i t , t o a v o i d s t a i n -
i n g y o u r v e h i c l e w i t h t r a c e s o f
fl u i d .
D r i v e i m m e d i a t e l y f o r a p p r o x i -
m a t e l y t w o m i l e s ( t h r e e k i l o m e -
t r e s ) , a t r e d u c e d s p e e d ( b e t w e e n
1 5 a n d 3 5 m p h [ 2 0 a n d 6 0 k m / h ] ) ,
t o p l u g t h e p u n c t u r e .
S t o p t o c h e c k t h e r e p a i r a n d t h e
p r e s s u r e .
C o n n e c t t h e c o m p r e s s o r p i p e d i -
r e c t l y t o t h e v a l v e o f t h e r e p a i r e d
wheel.
S w i t c h o n t h e c o m p r e s s o r b y
m o v i n g t h e s w i t c h A t o p o s i -
tion "1" u n t i l t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e
r e a c h e s 2 . 0 b a r s . I f t h i s p r e s s u r e h a s n o t b e e n
r e a c h e d a f t e r a p p r o x i m a t e l y t h r e e
m i n u t e s , t h e t y r e c a n n o t b e r e -
p a i r e d ; c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
t o h a v e y o u r v e h i c l e r e p a i r e d .