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FITTINGS
AIRCRAFT-STYLE REARTABLES
Rear table stowed
Rear table opened
The backrests of the front seats are
fi tted with aircraft-style tables. These
incorporate a cup-holder A
and a
retaining strap B
, for the placing of
objects.
)
Pull the table downwards to
open.
)
To stow the table, raise it until
the latch locks.
For safety reasons, these tables col-
lapse downwards if excessive pressure
is exerted on them.
Reading lamps C
may be fi tted in
the front seat backrests, behind the
tables. They illuminate the surface
of the tables without disturbing the
other passengers.
They can be used only while the table
is down.
)
Press the "on/off" button to turn
the lamp on or off.
SECOND ROW FOOTWELL
Depending on the confi guration, the
vehicle has one or two storage com-
partments under the footwell, locat-
ed between the seats of the fi rst and
second rows. They can be accessed
via clipped fl aps with a handle A
.
The compartment on the left-hand
side may contain the temporary
puncture repair kit and the tool kit
may be stored in the compartment
on the right-hand side. In this case
the fl ap is secured by means of a
screw B
. To gain access to the com-
partment, turn the screw a quarter
turn anticlockwise using a coin.
On vehicles fi tted with pneumatic
suspension, the left-hand fl ap is
locked.
Individual reading lamps
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DRIVING
Emergency release
In the event of a malfunction of the
electric parking brake or the battery
running fl at, an emergency mecha-
nism can release the parking brake.
)
Immobilise the vehicle, with the
engine running, by engaging fi rst
gear (manual gearbox), posi-
tion P
(automatic gearbox) or M
or R
(6-speed electronic gearbox
system).
)
Switch off the engine, but leave
the ignition on.
If the vehicle cannot be immo-
bilised, do not do anything and
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop without delay.
)
Fetch the vehicle blocks E
and
the release tool F
(handle) from
the toolbox.
)
If on a gradient: chock the vehi-
cle by placing the blocks in front
of or behind the front wheels, on
the falling side of the gradient.
If on level ground: chock the
vehicle by placing the blocks in
front of and behind one of the
front wheels.
)
Slide the front left-hand seat
back as far as possible.
)
Lift up the fl oor plug
B
on the
carpet in front of the seat.
)
Pierce the tab C
on the tube D
with the release tool F
.
)
Place the end of the handle F
in
the tube D
.
)
Turn the release tool F clock-
wise.
For safety reasons
, it is
essential
to continue turning the
device as far as it will go. The
parking brake is released.
)
Remove the release tool F
and
store it with the blocks E
in the
toolbox.
- The operation of the parking
brake reinitialises itself when
the ignition is switched off then
on again. If the reinitialisation of
the parking brake proves impos-
sible, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
- The subsequent time required
for application may be longer
than during normal operation.
When the release tool F
is engaged, do not operate the control lever or the ignition switch.
Immobilisation of the vehicle is no longer assured once the manual emergency release has been used.
The emergency release system cannot be used to apply the parking brake mechanically.
Take care not to allow moisture or dust in the proximity of the plug.
For safety reasons, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop as soon as possible to have the plug replaced.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Grand C4 Picasso
C4 Picasso
Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel (Grand
C4 Picasso)
)
Lift the boot fl oor covering to re-
veal the spare wheel carrier drive
on the right.
)
Take the extension 8
clipped in
the rear of the well below the
right hand third-row seat.
)
Lift up the spare wheel carrier
drive aperture cap.
)
Fit the extension to the drive then
engage the head of the wheel-
brace 4
on the extension.
)
Turn the assembly clockwise
to
the end of its travel to lower the
spare wheel carrier; the spare
wheel is now resting on the
ground.
)
Pull the wheel towards you and
pass the linking plate through
the centre of the wheel.
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 standing on its
wheels, not supported by the jack.
Putting the wheel back in place
)
The tyre valve must be facing
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 carrier drive anti-clock-
wise
to draw in the carrier cable.
Initially the drive will turn freely,
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.
Taking out the wheel (C4 Picasso)
)
Lift the boot fl oor covering to re-
veal the spare wheel carrier drive
on the left.
)
Take the extension 7
from the
set of tools.
)
Lift up the spare wheel carrier
drive aperture cap, if fi tted.
)
Fit the extension to the drive then
engage the head of the wheel-
brace 4
on the extension.
)
Turn the assembly clockwise
to
the end of its travel to lower the
spare wheel carrier; the spare
wheel is now resting on the
ground.
)
Pull the wheel towards you and
pass the linking plate through
the centre of the wheel.