engine Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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Important: if your vehicle's AdBlue®
tank is completely empty - which is
confirmed by the alert messages and
the impossibility of starting the engine,
you must add at least 3.8 litres of fluid. Important:
when topping-up after
running out of AdBlue®, signalled
by the message "Top-up AdBlue:
Starting prevented", you must wait
for approximately 5 minutes before
switching on the ignition, without
opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle, placing the key of the
"Keyless Entr y and Star ting" system
inside the vehicle or inser ting the
electronic key in the reader.
Switch on the ignition, wait for
10

seconds, then start the engine.
If any fluid is spilt or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
F

A

fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth. F

R

efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.
F

D

epending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® bottles or
containers in the household waste.
Place them in a container provided
for this purpose or take them to your
dealer.
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1. Sealing
Repair procedure
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.F

U
ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F
U
nscrew the cap from the white pipe.
F
C
onnect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F
T
urn the selector A to the
"sealant" position. F
C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
S
tart the vehicle and leave the engine
running.Take care, this product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
F

C

heck that the switch B is in position "O"
.
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2. Inflation
F Turn the selector A to the "Air" position. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer 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. F
A djust 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 l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
F

U

ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C

onnect the white pipe to the tyre valve.
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Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor without
injecting any product, to check and if necessary
adjust your tyre pressures.
F
T
urn the selector A to the
"Air"
position.
F

U
ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C
onnect the pipe to the tyre
valve. F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust 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
tyre pressure label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Engine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery.Fuse N°Rating Functions
F18 10 ARight-hand main beam.
F19 10 ALeft-hand main beam.
F29 40 AWipers.Fuse table
F Unclip the cover, by pushing the two red
latches towards the rear of the vehicle.
F

C
hange the fuse.
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.
Access to the fuses
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F
r
elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,
F

r
aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
F

l
ift the plastic cover for access to the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Wash your hands after wards.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
The (-) battery terminal is not accessible.
A remote earth point is located in the upper
section under the bonnet (alongside the
battery).
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F Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it running for a
few
m

inutes.
F

O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I

f the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition and wait a
few
moments before trying again.
F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F

R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F

A
llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
Starting using another battery
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
F

R

aise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,
if your vehicle has one.
F

C

onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal

(+) of the
slave battery B or the booster.
F

C

onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B or the booster (or earth
point on the other vehicle).
F

C

onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle.
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting,
...

).
Ensure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts,

...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables or a battery booster.
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The Stop & Start system may not be
operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous
period of immobilisation of the vehicle,
a period which depends on the ambient
temperature and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
Do not force the lever as locking will
not be possible if the clamp is not
positioned correctly; start the procedure
again.
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F

Ra

ise the lever A fully to release the
clamp
B .
F


R

emove the clamp B by lifting it off. Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F

Ra

ise the lever A fully.
F

R

efit the open clamp B on the (+)
terminal.
F

P

ush the clamp B fully down.
F

L

ower the lever A to lock the clamp B
.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F

c
lose all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof),
F

s
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting,
...),
F

s
witch off the ignition and wait for
four
m

inutes.
At the battery, detach just the (+) terminal.Following reconnection of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise (depending on
version):
-

t
he remote control key,
-

t
he electric blind(s),
-
...
Quick-release terminal clamp
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To w i n g
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
The front protective cover opening tool is fixed
on the towing eye.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove 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 driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
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:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-

f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools
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Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
F
O
n the front bumper, unclip the cover using
the tool fixed on the towing eye.
F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall the towing bar.
F

P

lace the gear lever in neutral (position N
with an automatic gearbox).
Towing your vehicle
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(braking, transmission, etc.) and the
absence of braking assistance the next
time the engine is started.
F

U

nlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M

ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance.
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