wheel bolts Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
floor.
Remove the boot carpet for access to them.
Access to the tools

List of tools *



Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

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According to equipment.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other
purposes. 1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removingthe wheel bolts. 2.Chocks for immobilising the vehicle (except
versions with manual gearbox). 3.Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.4. Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
For removing the finishers on the heads of
the wheel bolts on alloy wheels.
5. Socket for the security bolts (located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.

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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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Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does notblock traffic: the ground must be level,stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,switch off the ignition and engage first gear *
to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp and the P
warning lamp in the parking brake control lever come on.
For greater safety, place a chock 2against the wheel opposite to the one being changed.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.


List of operations
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Position Rfor an electronic gearbox or P
for an automatic gearbox.
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Remove the finisher from from each of bolts using the tool 4(depending on equipment). )
Fit the security socket 5
on the wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).)
Slacken the other bolts (no more than a 1/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1only.

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)Place the jack 3 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
) Extend the jack 3
until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location Aor B
used.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place. )
Remove the wheel.

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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is normal to notice that the washers
do not come into contact with the"space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt.


List of operations
)Put the wheel in place on the hub. )Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 5
(depending on equipment). )Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
After changing a wheel
To correctly store the punctured wheelin the boot (not in the location of the space-saver wheel ), first remove thecentral cover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repairedand refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.

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)Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 3 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 5(depending on equipment).)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts or
the hub cap (depending on equipment).) Store the tools in the box.


The tyre inflation pressures are given on this label.

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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.

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