wheel Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD 2012.5 1.G Owner's Guide

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2. Infl ation
)Turn the selector Ato the "air" position.)Uncoil the black pipe Hfully. )Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel.
) Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.) Star t the vehicle again and leave the engine running.

)Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), in accordance with the vehicle's
tyre pressure label (located on the left hand
door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that thepuncture has not been fully plugged; contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.)Remove and stow the kit.)Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles (200 km).

As soon as possible, go to a CITROËNdealer or a qualified workshop.You must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After inspection, the technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be replaced.

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Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe. )Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.
Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector Ato the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
) Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket. )
Star t the vehicle and let the engine run. )
Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B
in position "I" ; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. ) Remove the kit then stow it.




Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridgeinto the environment, take it to an authorised waste disposal site or a CITROËN dealer.

Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from CITROËN dealers or from a qualified workshop.

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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed under the boot floor.
For access to them:)open the boot, )remove the boot floor, )lift up the boot carpet, )remove the box containing the tools, )remove the polystyrene storage box.

Other accessories
5.
Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the vehicle".
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.


List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts. 2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle. 3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)on alloy wheels. 4.Socket for the security bolts (located in theglove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts (if your vehicle has them).

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Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, firstdetach the trim using the wheelbrace 1pulling at the valve passage hole. When refitting the wheel
, refit the trim starting by placing its notch facing the valve and press around its edge withthe palm of your hand.

Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
According to country, the spare wheel may be steel or of the "space-saver" type.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access
to tools" on the previous page.
Fitting the steel or "space-saver" type sparewheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, it is normal to notice, when tightening the bolts on fitting, that the washers donot come into contact with the steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel. Thewheel is secured by the conical contactof each bolt.

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Taking out the wheel
)Unscrew the yellow central bolt, andremove it.)Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.)Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing. )
Refit the yellow central bolt in the centre of
the wheel. ) Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
)Put the polystyrene storage box back inplace. )Put the box back in place and clip it.

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Removing a wheel

List of operations
)
Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3(with allow wheels
only).) Fit the security socket 4
to the
wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt(if your vehicle has them).) Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level,stable and non-slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off theignition and engage first gear to lockthe wheels. If necessary, place a chock under thewheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. You must ensure that the occupants getout of the vehicle and wait where theyare safe. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use an axle stand.

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Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the
two front A or rear Blocations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. )Extend the jack 2 until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that thecentreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location A
or Bused.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheeleasily. ) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.)
Remove the wheel.

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List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts by hand as far aspossible.)
Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehiclehas them) using the wheelbrace 1
fitted
with the security socket 4 . )
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

Refitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central 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 checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and replace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.

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Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has
them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with thesecurity socket 4
. )
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts(with alloy wheels only).)
Store the tools in the box.
)Lower the vehicle fully. )Fold the jack 2
and detach it.

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Dashboard fuses

The fusebox is located in the glove box.


Access to the fuses
)
refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".

Fuse tables
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
FH36 5
A Tr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
FH3
715 A Trailer accessories socket supply.
FH3
820 A Navigation.
FH39
- Not used.
FH4
030 A Tr a i l e r r e l ay unit.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F115 A Rear wiper.
F2
- Not used.
F3
5 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F410 A Steering wheel angle sensor, air conditioning, clutch switch,
par ticle filter pump, diagnostic socket, air flow meter.
F530 A Electric windows panel, passenger's electric window control,
front electric windows motor.
F
630 A Rear electric windows motor and driver's electric window motor.
F7
5 A Courtesy and front map reading lamps, torch, rear reading lamps.