2004 Citroen XSARA PICASSO Check vehicle

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BRAKES
HANDBRAKE
XSARA
Checking and adjusting the handbrake.
Remove the handbrake console.
Jack up and chock the vehicle with the rear wheels hanging free. Check the correct routing of the brake cables under the vehicle.
Apply and release the handbrake ten times. Set the handbrake to the
3rd notch.
Tighten the nut (1)until the rear brakes are applied.
Pull the handbrake lever vigorously 4 to 5 times.
Set the handbrake to the 3rd notch.
Check that the rear brakes are applied.
Check that the wheels can be turned freely by hand with the
handbrake released.
Lower the vehicle. Refit the handbrake console.
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BRAKES
B3FP11XD
HANDBRAKE (Adjustment)
XSARA PICASSO
Adjustment.
Remove the handbrake trim (1).
Unclip the sounddeadening (2).
Raise and support the vehicle with the rear wheels
hanging free.
Check the correct routing of the brake cables under the
vehicle.
Apply and release the handbrake
4 times.
Set the handbrake to the 5th notch.
Tighten the nut
(3)until the rear brakes are applied.
Pull the handbrake lever vigorously 4 to 5 times.
Set the handbrake to the 5th notch.
Check that the rear brakes are applied.
With the handbrake released, check that the wheelscan be turned freely by hand.
Lower the vehicle.Refit the sounddeadening
(2)and the handbrake trim (1).

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ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM
CHARGING CIRCUIT ALTERNATOR WITH MONOFUNCTION REGULATOR
Checking the alternator output.
Connect as shown in the diagram opposite, using an ammeter (A), a voltmeter (V),
and a rheostat
(R)or a Volt/Ammeter/Rheostat combination.
Referring to the vehicle’s equipment specification
(see table opposite), adjust the
engine speed and rheostat charge to obtain
U = 13.5 V.
Reminder:The excitation energising current will flow through the warning lamp;
check that the warning lamp comes on when the ignition is switched on. It shouldgo out when the engine has started
(accelerate slightly).
Checking the voltage regulator.
Set the rheostat to zero and disconnect all the electrical consumers.
Display
3000alternator rpm. If U alternator is > 14.7 V, the regulator is faulty.
Note:These tests should be performed with the engine hot and the battery fully
charged.
Method of reading the alternator speed.
Fit a reflecting shim on the pulley of the alternator.
Adjust a stroboscope to the frequency equivalent to the control speed.
(e.g. 2000 rpm = 2000/60 = 83 Hz).
Adjust the engine speed so that the shim appears fixed.
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A: Ammeter.B:Battery.G: Generator.L: Warning lamp.K1and K2:Switch.R: Electric charge.S:Shunt 200mV/200A.V:Voltmeter.1 : Alternator.

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AIRCON
CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM C3 C3 PLURIEL KFV
CHECKING TEMPERATURES (Continued)
Vehicle using R134.a fluid
(Compressor with variable capacity)
Ambient temperature in °C
Temperature
at the central
air vents
in °CEngines
V ehicle
C3
C3 PlurielKFV
22 ± 2 17,6 ± 2 14,4 ± 2 11,5 ± 2 7,6 ± 2 7,2 ± 2
NFU18,5 ± 2 15 ± 2 12,5 ± 2 10 ± 2 8,5 ± 2 6,5 ± 2
8HX 8HW22 ± 2 17,6 ± 2 14,4 ± 2 11,5 ± 2 7,6 ± 2 7,2 ± 2
TU18 ±217 ±214,5 ±211 ± 2 8,5 ± 2
8 ±2
EW19 ± 2 18 ± 2 15 ± 2 12 ± 2 10 ± 2
DW15 ±215,5 ±211 ± 2 9 ± 2 7 ± 2 5 ± 2
All types22 ±3 16 ± 3 12,5 ± 3 10 ± 3 8 ± 3 6,5 ± 3
XSARA
XSARA
PICASSO40 35 30 25 20 15

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26 ± 2 23,2 ± 2 21 ± 2 19,2 ± 2 15,3 ± 2 15 ± 2
4,3 ±2 3,4 ± 2 3,1 ± 2 2,8 ± 2 2,7 ± 2
25,2 ±223,6 ± 2 21,4 ± 2 20 ± 2 17,6 ± 2 14,5 ± 2
3,5 ± 2 3 ± 2 2,8 ± 2 2,5 ± 2 2,4 ± 2
26,2 ± 2 23,2 ± 2 21 ± 2 19,2 ± 2 15,3 ± 2 15 ± 2
4,3 ± 2 3,4 ± 2 3,1 ± 2 2,8 ± 2 2,7 ± 2
CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Checking pressures
Tools. 1
charging station. 2thermometers.
Once the preliminary conditions, vehicle equipment and checks havebeen fulfilled
(see table). After the air conditioning has been on for
three minutes, record the following parameters: The temperature of the air coming from the central vents
(see table).
The High Pressure. The Low Pressure.
Compare the values recorded with the table below, or the graphs.
Ambient temperature in °C40 35 30 25 20 15
VehiclesEngines
C3
C3
C3 PlurielKFV
NFUHigh pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)
High pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)8HX 8HWVehicle using R134.a fluid
(Compressor with variable capacity)
High pressure (Bars)
AIRCONAIRCON
C3 C3 PLURIEL XSARA XSARA PICASSO KFV

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AIRCON
23 ± 2 22,5 ± 2 20 ± 2 17 ± 2 15,5 ± 2 14,5 ± 2
3,8 ± 0,2 3,6 ± 0,2 3,5 ± 0,2 3,1 ± 0,2 3 ± 0,2 2,9 ± 0,2
24,5 ±221,5 ±2 18,5 ± 2 17 ± 2 15,5 ± 2
4 ±0,2 3,8 ± 0,2 3,5 ± 0,2 3,2 ± 0,2 3 ± 0,2
21,5 ± 2 22,5 ± 2 20 ± 2 18 ± 2 16,5 ± 2 15,6 ± 2
3,2 ±0,23,3 ±0,23 ±0,22,8 ± 0,2 2,6 ± 0,2
25,5 ±320,5 ±318 ± 3 20 ± 3 13,5 ± 3 11 ± 3
4 ±0,33,5 ± 0,3 3 ± 0,3
25 ± 3 22,5 ± 3 20 ± 3 17 ± 3 15 ± 3
4 ±0,33,5 ± 0,3 3 ± 0,3
CHECKING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Checking pressures
Tools. 1
charging station. 2thermometers.
Once the preliminary conditions, vehicle equipment and checks havebeen fulfilled
(see table). After the air conditioning has been on for
three minutes, record the following parameters: The temperature of the air coming from the central vents
(see table).
The High Pressure. The Low Pressure.
Compare the values recorded with the table below, or the graphs.
Ambient temperature in °C40 35 30 25 20 15
VehiclesEngines
XSARA
XSARA
PICASSOTU
EW
High pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)
High pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)DWVehicle using R134.a fluid
(Compressor with variable capacity)
High pressure (Bars)
XSARA XSARA PICASSO
High pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)
High pressure (Bars)
Low pressure (Bars)
TU
EW
DW