2009 Citroen C4 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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 Connect the compressor's elec-
tric plug to the vehicle's 12 V
socket again.

 Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.

 Adjust the pressure using the
compressor (to infl ate: switch

A in position "1" ; to defl ate:
switch A in position "0" and
press button B ), in accordance
with the vehicle's tyre pressure
label (located on the door aper-
ture on the driver's side), then re-
member to check that the leak is
plugged correctly (no further loss
of pressure after several miles
[kilometres]).

 Remove the compressor, then
store the whole kit.

 Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h]).

 Visit a CITROËN dealer as soon
as possible to have the tyre re-
paired or replaced by a techni-
cian. Take care, the bottle of seal-
ant contains ethylene-gly-
col. This product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation
to the eyes. Keep it out of reach of
children.
The expiry date of the sealant is in-
dicated on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a sin-
gle use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the bot-
tle into the environment, take it to
a CITROËN dealer or to an author-
ised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new
bottle of sealant, available from
CITROËN dealers.
If the vehicle is fi tted with tyre
under-infl ation detection, the tyre
under-infl ation warning light will re-
main on after the wheel has been
repaired until the system is reini-
tialised by a CITROËN dealer.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the tools
Depending on equipment, the tools
are to be found either in the com-
partment under the second-row pas-
senger footwells (the compartment
is opened by turning the screw a
quarter turn) or in the well under the
third-row left-hand seat.

1. Tool for removing the central trim
on alloy wheels

2. Tool for removing the chrome
covers on the wheel bolts on al-
loy wheels

3. Centring guide

4. Tool for removing the wheel
bolts

5.
Vehicle jack with integrated handle Switch on your hazard
warning lamps, ensure that
any passengers leave the
vehicle and fi nd a safe place to wait
away from traffi c (e.g. behind crash
barriers or on a grass verge).
Never get underneath the vehicle
if it is supported only by the jack;
use a stand.
The jack and the tools are specifi c
to your vehicle. Do not use for any
other purpose.
It is essential not to exceed a speed
of 80 km/h (50 mph) on your spare
wheel.
Have the original wheel repaired
and refi tted as soon as possible.

6. Anti-theft socket (located in the
glovebox)

7. Two chocks, provided for chang-
ing a wheel or for other uses on
the vehicle (such as unlocking
the electric parking brake)

8. Parking brake release tool (elec-
tric parking brake)

9. Removable towing eye

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Grand C4 Picasso C4 Picasso Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel

 Move the third-row seat, right-
hand side (7 seater model).

 Retrieve the extension that is
attached to the rear of the seat
well.

 Engage the extension on the
pinion, located under the carpet
in the seat well.

 Using the wheel brace 4 on the
extension to turn the pinion
clockwise , release the cable
to lower the spare wheel to the
ground.

 Remove the wheel from under
the vehicle, disengaging the
linking plate in the centre of the
wheel.
The pinion to release the spare wheel
is located under the boot carpet, on
the right hand side in the wheel well
for the Grand C4 Picasso and on the
left hand side for the C4 Picasso. Putting the wheel back in place

 It is essential to direct the valve
upwards.

 Pass the linking plate through
the centre of the wheel (fi rst re-
moving the central trim on cer-
tain alloy wheels).

 Turn the pinion anti-clockwise
to draw in the cable. First the pin-
ion will turn idly, then the cable
will tighten to raise the wheel.
Check that the wheel is tight against the vehicle fl oor and
not interfering with other nearby
components (e.g. the exhaust).

 Stow the tools.
With the damaged wheel
now under the vehicle fl oor,
the vehicle has reduced
ground clearance, so take extra
care when reversing or driving on
uneven surfaces, including kerbs.
Retrieval of the spare wheel and
stowage of the affected road wheel
are operations that should be done
with the vehicle supported on its
wheels, not by the jack.

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Removing a wheel

 Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground. Apply
the parking brake (a message
and a warning lamp appear on
the instrument panel).
Switch off the ignition and engage fi rst gear or reverse gear depend-
ing on the slope (position P if an
automatic gearbox, D or R if a
6-speed electronic gearbox).

 Use a chock to secure the vehicle
more safely. Place the chock 7 in
front of the wheel that is opposite
the wheel affected.
 Detach the trim using the remov-
ing tool 4 , pulling in the area of
the valve.
For vehicles with alloy wheels, insert the trim removing tool 1
into the recess in the central trim
and lever it off.
For vehicles with alloy wheels that have visible bolts, remove
the chrome covers using the re-
moving tool 2 .
 Slacken the wheel bolts. For ve-
hicles with alloy wheels, undo
the anti-theft bolts using the anti-
theft socket 6 .

 Position the jack under the vehi-
cle, at the jacking point A closest
to the wheel to be changed.

 Unwind the jack 5 until its brack-
et is in contact with the ground.
Make sure that the jack is verti-
cal under the jacking point used.

 Continue to extend the jack so
as to raise the vehicle.

 Undo the wheel bolts and re-
move the wheel.
Before any operation of this
sort, it is advisable to deac-
tivate your pneumatic sus-
pension.

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Wheel for temporary use
If your vehicle is equipped with a
spare wheel for temporary use only,
when fi tting this it is normal to ob-
serve that the wheel bolts do not
come to bear directly on the wheel
rim.
The spare wheel is secured by the
conical tapering of the wheel bolt’s
shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel, en-
sure that the wheel bolts and wash-
ers are clean and in good condition. Fitting a wheel

 Position the wheel with the aid of
the centring guide 3 .

 Do up the 3 bolts by hand, then
remove the centring guide 3 .
Position the 4 th bolt.

 Pre-tighten the wheel bolts, us-
ing the wheelbrace 4 .


Retract the jack 5 and disengage it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace 4 .

 Ensure that the tyre pressure is
correct.
Defl ation detection
Such wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer. The spare wheel does not
have a sensor.
Anti-theft bolts (alloy wheels)
Each wheel may be equipped with
one anti-theft bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector that is cov-
ering it by means of the tool for
removing the chrome covers 2 .

 Use the anti-theft socket 6 with
the wheelbrace 4 . Dimension of the spare
wheel
If your spare wheel has dimensions
different from those of the normal ve-
hicle wheels (identifi ed by a label), it
is imperative to use the spare wheel
only temporarily, to drive with cau-
tion, not to exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
and to have the tyre repaired and
the normal wheel refi tted as soon as
possible.
Tyre pressures
These are indicated on the label on
the front right-hand door pillar (see
section "Technical Specifi cation - §
Vehicle Identifi cation").
The wheel bolts are specif-
ic to each type of wheel.
If new wheels are fi tted, check
with your CITROËN dealer that
the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the
code number on the head of the
anti-theft bolt socket. This will en-
able you to obtain a replacement
anti-theft socket from a CITROËN
dealership.

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Wheel for temporary use
If your vehicle is equipped with a
spare wheel for temporary use only,
when fi tting this it is normal to ob-
serve that the wheel bolts do not
come to bear directly on the wheel
rim.
The spare wheel is secured by the
conical tapering of the wheel bolt’s
shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel, en-
sure that the wheel bolts and wash-
ers are clean and in good condition. Fitting a wheel

 Position the wheel with the aid of
the centring guide 3 .

 Do up the 3 bolts by hand, then
remove the centring guide 3 .
Position the 4 th bolt.

 Pre-tighten the wheel bolts, us-
ing the wheelbrace 4 .


Retract the jack 5 and disengage it.

 Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace 4 .

 Ensure that the tyre pressure is
correct.
Defl ation detection
Such wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have re-
pairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer. The spare wheel does not
have a sensor.
Anti-theft bolts (alloy wheels)
Each wheel may be equipped with
one anti-theft bolt.
To remove it:

 Remove the protector that is cov-
ering it by means of the tool for
removing the chrome covers 2 .

 Use the anti-theft socket 6 with
the wheelbrace 4 . Dimension of the spare
wheel
If your spare wheel has dimensions
different from those of the normal ve-
hicle wheels (identifi ed by a label), it
is imperative to use the spare wheel
only temporarily, to drive with cau-
tion, not to exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
and to have the tyre repaired and
the normal wheel refi tted as soon as
possible.
Tyre pressures
These are indicated on the label on
the front right-hand door pillar (see
section "Technical Specifi cation - §
Vehicle Identifi cation").
The wheel bolts are specif-
ic to each type of wheel.
If new wheels are fi tted, check
with your CITROËN dealer that
the wheel bolts are compatible
with the new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the
code number on the head of the
anti-theft bolt socket. This will en-
able you to obtain a replacement
anti-theft socket from a CITROËN
dealership.

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CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb
with a new bulb without the use of
any tools.
Headlamps
Model with halogen headlamps

1. Dipped beams (H7-55 W)

2. Main beams (H1-55 W)

3. Sidelamps (H6 W-6 W)

4. Direction indicators
(H21-21 W) In some climatic conditions (e.g.
low temperature or humidity), the
presence of misting on the internal
surface of the glass of the head-
lamps and rear lamps is normal;
it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps are fi tted
with polycarbonate glass
with a protective coating:

 do not clean them using a
dry or abrasive cloth, nor
with a detergent or solvent
product,

 use a sponge and soapy water,

 when using a high pressure
washer on persistent marks, do
not direct at the lamps or their
outlines for too long, so as not
to damage their coating and
their seals.

 Do not touch the bulb directly
with your fi ngers, use lint-free
cloths.
Changing a halogen bulb should
only be done after the headlamp
has been switched off for a few
minutes (risk of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order
not to damage the headlamp. Dipped beam headlamps

 Remove the rubber cover.

 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise and remove it
from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder by
pushing it in, tightening it by a
quarter turn clockwise.

 Refi t the rubber cover.

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Main beam headlamps

Sidelamps

 Remove the rubber cover.

 Detach the clips by lowering
them on each side of the bulb.


Pull on the bulb-holder to remove it.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Push the bulb-holder back into
its housing.

 Reattach the clips.

 Refi t the rubber cover.
 Rotate the bulb-holder a quarter
turn anti-clockwise.

 Remove it from its housing.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder.

 Rotate it a quarter turn clockwise
to reposition in its housing. Direction indicators
The direction indicator bulb is locat-
ed underneath the main beam bulb.

 Remove the rubber cover.


Pull on the bulb-holder to remove it.

 Replace the faulty bulb.

 Reposition the bulb-holder in the
bracket and push it in.

 Refi t the rubber cover.