wheel bolts Citroen C4 PICASSO DAG 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

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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 al-
loy wheels

3. Centring guide

4. Tool for removing the wheel
bolts

5. Vehicle jack with integrated handle 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.
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 chang-
ing a wheel or for other uses on
the vehicle (such as unlocking
the electric parking brake)

8. Parking brake release tool (elec-
tric parking brake)

9. Removable towing eye

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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 observe
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.
Defl ation 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
covering 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 left-hand door pillar (see section "Technical Specifi cation - § Vehicle Identifi cation ").
The wheel bolts are specifi c to each type of wheel.
If new wheels are fi tted, check with your CITROËN dealer that the If new wheels are fi tted, check If new wheels are fi tted, check
wheel bolts are compatible with the new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the code number on the head of the anti-theft bolt socket. This will ena-ble you to obtain a replacement anti-theft socket from a CITROËN ble you to obtain a replacement ble you to obtain a replacement
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 observe
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.
Defl ation 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
covering 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 left-hand door pillar (see section "Technical Specifi cation - § Vehicle Identifi cation ").
The wheel bolts are specifi c to each type of wheel.
If new wheels are fi tted, check with your CITROËN dealer that the If new wheels are fi tted, check If new wheels are fi tted, check
wheel bolts are compatible with the new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the code number on the head of the anti-theft bolt socket. This will ena-ble you to obtain a replacement anti-theft socket from a CITROËN ble you to obtain a replacement ble you to obtain a replacement
dealership.