tow Citroen C4 PICASSO 2013 1.G Workshop Manual

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Ta k i ng out the wheel
)Unscrew the central green screw. )Lift the spare wheel towards you from therear. )Remove the wheel from the boot.


As the spare wheel is narrower than thewheels on the vehicle, in the event of a puncture, the punctured wheel must be carried in the boot.
The spare wheel is located in the boot under
th
e floor.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to the
"Access to the tools" section.











Access to the spare wheel
Putting the spare wheel back inplace
)
Return the wheel to its housing.)
Unscrew the central screw a few turns,
then put it in place in the middle of the
wheel.) Fully tighten the central screw to secure the
wheel correctly.
) Return the box to its position in the middle of the wheel.

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Depending on version. The complete tooling
is with the spare wheel.











Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre by the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Some of the tools are accessible from inside
th
e boot. The wheel chocks 2as well as thewheelbrace extension 6are stowed under theright hand boot sill.The wheelbrace 1
and the towing eye 7
arestowed under the left hand boot sill.The other tools, the jack 3
and the tool for removing the wheel bolt head finishers for alloy
wheels 4 , are stowed in a box attached to thespare wheel. The assembly is secured under
the vehicle in a carrier. See the "Access to thespare wheel" section).
Access to the vehicle's tools *
2.Wheel chocks for immobilising the vehicle
(except versions with manual gearbox).3.Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.4. Wheel bolt head cover removal tool.
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers
on alloy wheels.
5. Socket for the security bolts (stowed in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the specialsecurity bolts.
6.Wheelbrace extension.
For unscrewing/tightening the spare wheelcarrier drive.
7. To w i ng eye.


Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, detach the trimfirst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valvepassage hole.
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trimstarting by placing its notch facing the valve
and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.



List of tools *

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can var
y according to equipment. Do not use them for other purposes. 1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheelfixing bolts.

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A puncture wheel from the vehiclecannot be fitted under the vehicle. Itmust be carried in the boot. Use a cover to protect the boot.
)Press the tongue, slide the box cover to thecentre and remove it for access to the other
tools (jack and wheel bolt head finisher removal tool for alloy wheels).

Putting the spare wheel back in place
)Stow the corresponding tools in the box and close the cover. )Position the tool box on the ground.


Stowing the tools
)
Return the tools to the box and stow the box in the vehicle's boot. )
Wind in the carrier by turning the
wheelbrace clockwise: once the cable isfully wound in you should no longer feel
any resistance. ) Stow the other tools in the locations provided in the boot.

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Engine compartment fuses
An additional fusebox is fitted in front of thebattery, for type 2. The
fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery (left-hand side).Access to the fuses
)
Unclip the cover, by pushing the two red latches towards the rear of the vehicle. )
Change the fuse (see correspondingparagraph). )
When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.

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Towing the vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:)open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it,)remove the towing eye from its housing.

General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...
Procedure
for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools

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To w i ng another vehicle
)
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover bypressing at the bottom. )
Screw the towing eye in fully. )
Install the towing bar. )
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor t distance.
)On the front bumper, unclip the cover bypressing on the left. )Screw the towing eye in fully. )Install the towing bar.


To w i ng your vehicle
)Place the gear lever in neutral(position N
on an electronic or automatic gearbox). Failure to observe this instructioncould result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission...) and the absenceof braking assistance the next time the engine is star ted.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the keyin the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles.
)
Move off gently, drive slowly and for a shor tdistance.

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuineCITROËN towbars and their harnessesthat have been tested and approved from the design stage of your vehicle, and that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.If the towbar is not fitted by a CITROËNdealer, it is imperative that it is fitted in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. T
owbar suitable for the attachment of atrailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with additional lighting and signalling.
Your vehicle is primaril
y designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it mayalso be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and the driver must take par ticular care.

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Driving advice


Distribution of loads
)Distribute the load in the trailer so that theheaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced b
y 10 % for every 1 000 metres of altitude.

Side wind
)Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
To w i ng a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electricall
y controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the
gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
) If the warning lamp and the
STOPwarning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.



Braking

To w i ng a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of enginebraking is recommended.

Tyres
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towingvehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.



Lighting
)
Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.

R
efer to the "Technical data" section for detailsof the weights and towed loads which apply to your vehicle.


The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuineCITROËN towbar is used.

When not towing a trailer, remove thequickly-detachable tow ball beforedriving.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.



"Comfort":

door deflectors, side window blinds, rear screen
blind, insulated module, coat hanger fixed tohead restraint, mobile reading lamp, mirror
for caravan, parking sensors, programmable
additional heating, smoker's kit, solar film for
rear door windows...


"Transport systems":

child seats and booster cushions, boot carpet,
boot liner, boot net, boot spacers, transverse
roo
f bars, ski carrier, roof boxes, towbars,
towbar wiring harnesses, bicycle carriers for towbar and roof bars, towbars with fixed
and detachable towball, high level load
retainin
g net, sliding carrier, boot organiser (Grand C4 Picasso)...
If a towbar and wiring harness are fitted
outside the CITROËN dealer network, the
installation must be done strictly in line with themanufacturer's recommendations.
I
f your vehicle has a detachable towball, it is
recommended that the ball be removed whennot towing.
"Styling":
gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels...
"Security and safety":
anti-intrusion alarm, stolen vehicle tracking
system, child seats and booster cushions,
breathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher,warning triangle, high visibility vest, wheelsecurity bolts, snow chains, non-slip covers,winter tyres, foglamp kit, security film for front
door windows, load retaining net, pet seat belt...

"Protection":

mats *
, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door protective mouldings,
bumper protection strips, vehicle cover, boot sill protector, door sill protectors, seat and boot
protective covers for pets...
The rear bod
ywork has been designed to avoid spray.

*
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that mats are correctly positionedand secured,
- never fit one mat on top of another.

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Bonnet
Open the left hand front door.


Do not open the bonnet under verywindy conditions.When the engine is hot, handle the exterior safety catch and the stay with care (risk of burns), using the protected area.
)
Lift the safety catch and raise the bonnet.

)Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.

Opening
)Pull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aper ture, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,switch off the Stop & Start system toavoid any risk of injury resulting from anautomatic change to START mode.
The cooling fan may star t after switching off the engine: take care with ar ticles and clothing that might become caught by the fan blades.


Closing
)Take the stay out of its suppor t slot. )Clip the stay back into its housing. )Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. )Pull on the bonnet to check that it haslatched correctly.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to damage the safety catch.