Citroen C4 PICASSO 2011.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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CHECKING LEVELS

















Oil level


Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade
for your engine and conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.












Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the interval for this opera-
tion.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations
and meet the DOT4 standard.



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.
This manual check will only be cor-
rect if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil lev-
el between two services (or oil
changes). CITROËN recommends
that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles
(5 000 kms). The brake fl uid level should
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.

Take care when working
under the bonnet, as cer-
tain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).












Power steering fluid level
The power steering fl uid
level should be close to the
"MAX" mark. With the engine
cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level.


If a level drops signifi cantly, have
the corresponding system checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.

Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the interval for this operation. After topping up the oil, the check
when switching on the ignition with
the oil level indicator in the instru-
ment panel is not valid during the
30 minutes after topping up.

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Screenwash and headlamp wash
fl uid

Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be
topped up with or replaced with plain
water.











Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
illumination of the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the multi-
function screen.

Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop without delay.









Used products

Avoid prolonged contact of
used oil or fl uids with the
skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl uids into sewers or onto
the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop (France) or
to an authorised waste disposal
site.
In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
low fl uid level is indicated
by an audible signal and a
message in the screen.
Top up the reservoir when you next
stop the vehicle.











Coolant level


Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

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 ope-
rate with the ignition off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with
a particle emission fi lter, the fan
may operate after the vehicle has
been switched off, even if the
engine 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.

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CHECKS












12 V battery

The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, parti-
cularly 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.










Particle filter system (Diesel)

Complementary to the catalytic
converter, this fi lter makes an ac-
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 occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. 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 audible
signal and lighting of the service
warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi lter is starting to fi ll up (in conditions
of urban driving of exceptionally long
duration: low speeds, traffi c jams
etc.)
To regenerate the fi lter, it is advised
to drive as soon as possible, when
traffi c conditions permit, at a speed
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
more for at least fi ve minutes (until
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.





The presence of this label, in par-
ticular with the Stop & Start system,
indicates the use of a specifi c 12 V
lead-acid battery with special tech-
nology and specifi cation, for which
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
required when replacing or discon-
necting the battery. Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may shorten the life of the
battery.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the servicing booklet and ac-
cording to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.





















Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Refer to the servicing
booklet for details of the
replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driv-
ing), replace them twice as often
if necessary
(refer to the "Engines"
section).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi lter may have an adverse effect on
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesir-
able odours.














Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each
time the engine oil is
changed.
Refer to the servicing
booklet 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
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.







Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).






6-speed electronic
gearbox system
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).






Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).

Brake disc wear

For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.






















Electric parking brake

This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
For more information, see "Driving -
Electric parking brake - § Operating
faults". Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the checking interval for this
component.
Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the level checking interval for
this component.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE
REPAIR KIT
Using the kit

The kit is located in the boot under the
fl oor or under the fl ap in the second row
left-hand passenger footwell (open by
turning the screw a quarter of a turn).


)
Tick the wheel to be repaired
on the speed limitation sticker
enclosed then affi x the sticker
to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.

)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Clip the cartridge 1
on the com-
pressor 2
.

)
Check that the switch A
is tilted
to position "0"
.

)
Connect the pipe of the car-
tridge 1
to the valve of the tyre to
be repaired.

)
Unwind the pipe of the compres-
sor 2
fully before connecting it to
the cartridge.

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

)
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running. Complete system consisting of a
compressor and a sealant cartridge
which permits temporary repair
of
a tyre so that you can drive to the
nearest garage.
It is designed to repair holes of a
maximum diameter of 4 mm, located
exclusively on the tyre tread or shoul-
der. Avoid removing any foreign bod-
ies which have penetrated the tyre.

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)
Remove the compressor and store
the cartridge in the plastic bag,
supplied in the kit, to avoid staining
your vehicle with traces of fl uid.

)
Drive immediately for approximate-
ly two miles (three kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph - 20 and 60 km/h), to plug
the puncture.

)
Stop to check the repair and the
pressure.

)
Connect the compressor pipe di-
rectly to the valve of the repaired
wheel.
)
Switch on the compressor by mov-
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 repaired; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop for assistance.

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)
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 button B
), in accordance
with the vehicle's tyre pressure
label (located on the door aper-
ture on the driver's side), then re-
member to check that the leak is
plugged correctly (no further loss
of pressure after several miles).

)
Remove the compressor, then
store the whole kit.

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

)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon as
possible to have the tyre repaired
or replaced by a technician. Take care, the sealant
cartridge contains ethyl-
ene-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 sealant is
indicated on the base of the car-
tridge.
The cartridge is designed for a sin-
gle use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take it
to a CITROËN dealer or to an au-
thorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.


Under-inflation detection

If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre under-
infl ation detection, the tyre under-
infl ation warning lamp will remain on
after the wheel has been repaired
until the system is reinitialised by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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 *
or

2.
Tool for removing the chrome
covers on the wheel bolts on al-
loy wheels *

3.
Centring guide *

4.
Wheelbrace

5.
Vehicle jack with integral handle

6.
Security bolt socket (located in
the glovebox) ** Switch on your hazard
warning lamps, 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 purpose.
Do not to exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) on your spare wheel.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.
7.
Short extension for C4 Picasso

8.

Long extension for Grand C4 Picasso
(located in the well under the right
hand third row seat)


9.

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

10.
Parking brake release tool (electric
parking brake)

11 .

Removable towing eye

*
With alloy wheels only.

** With security bolts only.

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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.

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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 in
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 gear-
box).

)
Use a chock to secure the vehi-
cle more safely. Place the chock
9
in front of the wheel opposite
the punctured wheel.
)
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, slacken
the security bolts using the secu-
rity bolt 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 deactivate
your pneumatic suspension.