towing Citroen C4 PICASSO RHD 2013 1.G User Guide

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Direction indicators
)Left: lower the lighting stalk passing thepoint of resistance.)Right: raise the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
Three fl ashes of the directionindicators
)Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance; the direction indicators will flash 3 times.









Hazard warning lamps

A visual warning by means of the directionindicators to alert other road users to a vehiclebreakdown, towing or accident.)
Press this button, the direction indicatorsflash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lampscome on automatically.
The
y switch off automatically the first time youaccelerate. )
You can also switch them off by pressing
the button.





Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.)Press the central part of the steering
wheel.

Use the horn moderately and only in the following circumstances:


- immediate danger,

- over taking a cyclist or pedestrian

- approaching a location lacking
visibility.

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This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated CITROËN service.








Emergency or
assistance call

For more information on the use of this function, refer to the "Audio and telematics"section.












Warning triangle
This safety device should be used in addition to
the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.

A location
for stowing the warning triangle isprovided in the tailgate interior trim.


Placing the triangle in the road
)
Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
country.




Before leaving your vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch on thehazard warning lamps and put on your high visibility vest.


Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on unfolding and installing supplied withthe triangle.

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2nd row seat belts







Fastening
)Pull the strap, then inser t the tongue in the buckle.)Check that the seat belt is fastenedcorrectly by pulling the strap.



Unfastening
)Press the red button on the buckle.)Guide the seat belt as it reels in.The rear seats are each
fitted with a seat belt,
three-point anchorages with inertia reel and
force limiter (except for the centre rear seat).
Guide the belt as it reels in and place the
tongue on the magnet at the side anchoragepoint.


2ndrow outer seat belts
(stowing)

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2 nd row centre seat belt
The seat belt for the centre rear seat is built into the roof.
Fastening
)Pull the strap and inser t the tongue A
into
the right hand buckle.)Inser t tongue Binto the left hand buckle.)Check that each buckle is correctlyfastened by pulling on the belt webbing.



Unfastening
)
Press the red button in buckle B , then buckle A.)
Guide the seat belt as it reels in and place
the tongue Band then A on the magnet in
the roof anchorage point.


Before any operation of the rear seats,to avoid damage to the seat belts check that there is no slack in the outer belts and secure their tongues on the anchorage points. The centre seat beltmust be fully reeled in.



3rd row seat belts

Fastening
)Detach the seat belt strap from its retainingloop located on the side trim of the boot. )Pull on the strap and inser t the tongue into
the buckle. )Check that the buckle is correctly fastened
b
y pulling on the belt strap.

Unfastening and stowing
)Press the red button in buckle. )Guide the seat belt strap as it reels in.)Secure the strap, flat in the retaining loop.
Ensure that the the seat belts are secured when not in use.

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List of tools

* Depending on equipment. All o
f these tools are specific to your vehicle and can vary according to equipment. Do not use them for other purposes.
1.12 V compressor.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be used for adjusting tyre pressures. 2. Chocks *
to immobilise the wheels of thevehicle. 3.
Bolt cover removal tool *
.
For removing the wheel bolt finishers (covers) on alloy wheels.4. Removable towing eye.
See the "Towing the vehicle" section.

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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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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.