tow Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD 2017 2.G Repair Manual

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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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F Unscrew the central nut.
F R emove the fixing (nut and screw).
F

L
ift the spare wheel towards you from
the
rear.
F

R
emove the wheel from the boot. As the spare wheel is narrower than the
wheels on the vehicle, in the event of a
puncture, the punctured wheel must be
carried in the boot.
The spare wheel is located in the boot under the floor.
Access to the spare wheel
F Return the wheel to its housing.
F
U nscrew the nut a few turns on the screw.
F

P
osition the fixing (nut and screw) in the
middle of the wheel.
F

F
ully tighten the central nut to secure the
wheel correctly. F
R eturn the box to its position in the middle
of the wheel.
Taking out the wheel Putting the spare wheel back in
place
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Spare wheelProcedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Some of the tools are accessible from inside
the boot.
The wheel chock 2 as well as the wheelbrace
extension 6 are stowed under the right-hand
boot sill trim.
The wheelbrace 1 and the towing eye 7 are
stowed under the left-hand boot sill.
Access to the tools*3. Jack with integral handle. F or raising the vehicle.
4.
W

heel bolt cover remover.
F

or removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5.
S

ocket for the security bolts (stowed in the
glove box).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security bolts.
6.
W

heelbrace extension.
F

or lowering/raising the spare wheel
c a r r i e r.
7.
T

owing eye and front protective cover
opening tool.
For more information about To w i n g , refer to
the corresponding section.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , detach the trim
first using the wheelbrace 1 pulling 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 with the palm of your
hand.
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary depending on equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
W

heelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
2.
W

heel chock for immobilising the vehicle
(except versions with manual gearbox). *

D
epending on version. A complete set of tools
is provided with the spare wheel.
The other tools, the jack 3 and the tool for
removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels

4 , are stowed in a box attached to the
spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle in
a carrier.
List of tools*
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A punctured wheel from the vehicle
cannot be fitted under the vehicle. It
must be carried in the boot. Use a cover
to protect the boot.
F
P
ress the tongue, slide the tool box cover
to the centre and remove it for access to
the other tools ( jack and wheel bolt cover
remover for alloy wheels).
Putting the carrier and spare
wheel back in place
F Stow the corresponding tools in the box and close the cover.
F

P
osition the tool box on the ground.
Stowing the tools
F Return the tools to the box and stow the box in the vehicle's boot.
F

W
ind in the carrier by turning the
wheelbrace clockwise: once the cable is
fully wound in you should no longer feel
any resistance.
F

S
tow the other tools in the locations
provided in the boot.
When the spare wheel is fitted in place
of a punctured wheel, it is essential
to return the carrier and tools to their
normal position under the vehicle
before moving off.
8
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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 sur face of
each bolt.
After changing a wheel
To correctly store the punctured wheel
in the boot (not in the location for the
space-saver wheel ), first remove the
central cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80
km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted to the vehicle as soon as
possible.
F

T

ighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket 5
(depending on equipment).
F

T

ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
F

R

efit the wheel bolt cover(s) (depending on
equipment).
F

S

tow the tools in the box. The tyre inflation pressures are given on this
label.
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Directional dipped beam
headlamps (xenon model)Main beam headlamps (xenon model)
F Remove the protective plastic cover by pulling the tab.
F

P
ush the connector.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
D5S xenon bulbs must be changed
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop, as there is a risk of
electrocution.
In the event of failure of one of
the D5S bulbs, it is recommended that
the bulb on the other side be changed
at the same time.
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F

d

o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u

se a sponge and soapy water or
a

pH neutral product,
F

w

hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D

o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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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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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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* The weight values are calculated with a towbar.
** The kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
***
T
he weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount; warning,
towing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
Petrol engine
PureTech 110 S&S*PureTech 130 S&S*
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)Manual (6-speed)EAT6 automatic (6 -speed)
Model code 3D
3D... 3E... 3A... 3D... 3E... 3A...
HNX...
M/1S - M/2SM HNY…
M/1S - M/2SM HNY…
T/1S - T/2S
Unladen weight 1 2801 280 - 1 295 - 1 297 1 298 - 1 315 - 1 317
Kerb weight** 1 3551 355 - 1 370 - 1 372 1 373 - 1 390 - 1 392
Gross vehicle weight (GV W) 1 9051 905 - 2 075 - 2 125 1 918 -1 957 - 2 136
Gross train weight (GTW)
on a 12% gradient 3 035
3 175 - 3 125 - 3 175 3 188 - 3 007 - 3 186
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1 130
1 270 - 1 050 - 1 050 1 270 - 1 050 - 1 050
Braked trailer*** (with load transfer within the
GTW limit) 1 330
1 470 - 1 350 - 1 350 1 470 - 1 350 - 1 350
Unbraked trailer 640640 - 647 - 648 640 - 647 - 648
Recommended nose weight 707070
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
The GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
When towing, the speed must never exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High exterior temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the exterior temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
Technical data