clock Citroen C4 PICASSO 2010.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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D R I V I N G
Emergency release In the event of a malfunction of the
electric parking brake or the battery
running fl at, an emergency mecha-
nism can release the parking brake.

 Immobilise the vehicle, with the
engine running, by engaging fi rst
gear (manual gearbox), posi-
tion P (automatic gearbox) or M
or R (6-speed electronic gearbox
system).

 Switch off the engine, but leave
the ignition on.
If the vehicle cannot be immo- bilised, do not do anything and
contact a CITROËN dealer with-
out delay.

 Fetch the vehicle blocks E and
the release tool F (handle) from
the toolbox.

 If on a gradient: chock the vehi-
cle by placing the blocks in front
of or behind the front wheels, on
the falling side of the gradient.
If on level ground: chock the vehicle by placing the blocks in
front of and behind one of the
front wheels.
 Slide the front left-hand seat
back as far as possible.

 Lift up the fl oor plug

B
on the
carpet in front of the seat.

 Pierce the tab C on the tube D
with the release tool F .

 Place the end of the handle F in
the tube D .

 Turn the release tool F clock-
wise.
For safety reasons , it is

essential to continue turning the
device as far as it will go. The
parking brake is released.

 Remove the release tool F and
store it with the blocks E in the
toolbox.
- The operation of the parking brake reinitialises itself when the
ignition is switched off then on
again. If the reinitialisation of the
parking brake proves impossible,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
- The subsequent time required for application may be longer
than during normal operation.
When the release tool F is engaged, do not operate the control lever or the igni tion switch.
Immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer assured once the ma nual emergency release has been used.
The emergency release system cannot be used to apply the parking brake mechanically.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of th e plug.
For safety reasons, contact a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible to have the plug replaced.

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Grand C4 Picasso

C4 Picasso
Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel (Grand
C4 Picasso)

 Lift the boot fl oor covering to re-
veal the spare wheel carrier drive
on the right.

 Take the extension 8 clipped in
the rear of the well below the
right hand third-row seat.

 Lift up the spare wheel carrier
drive aperture cap.

 Fit the extension to the drive then
engage the head of the wheel-
brace 4 on the extension.

 Turn the assembly clockwise to
the end of its travel to lower the
spare wheel carrier; the spare
wheel is now resting on the
ground.

 Pull the wheel towards you and
pass the linking plate through
the centre of the wheel. 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 standing on its
wheels, not supported by the jack.
Putting the wheel back in place

 The tyre valve must be facing
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 carrier drive anti-clock-
wise to draw in the carrier cable.
Initially the drive will turn freely,
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.
Taking out the wheel (C4 Picasso)

 Lift the boot fl oor covering to re-
veal the spare wheel carrier drive
on the left.

 Take the extension 7 from the
set of tools.

 Lift up the spare wheel carrier
drive aperture cap, if fi tted.

 Fit the extension to the drive then
engage the head of the wheel-
brace 4 on the extension.

 Turn the assembly clockwise to
the end of its travel to lower the
spare wheel carrier; the spare
wheel is now resting on the
ground.

 Pull the wheel towards you and
pass the linking plate through
the centre of the wheel.