2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD Owner's Manual

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Removing a wheel

List of operations
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Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3(with allow wheels
only).) Fit the security socket 4
to the
wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt(if your vehicle has them).) Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level,stable and non-slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off theignition and engage first gear to lockthe wheels. If necessary, place a chock under thewheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed. You must ensure that the occupants getout of the vehicle and wait where theyare safe. Never go underneath a vehicle raisedusing a jack; use an axle stand.

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Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the
two front A or rear Blocations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. )Extend the jack 2 until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that thecentreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location A
or Bused.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheeleasily. ) Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.)
Remove the wheel.

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List of operations
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Put the wheel in place on the hub. )
Screw in the bolts by hand as far aspossible.)
Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehiclehas them) using the wheelbrace 1
fitted
with the security socket 4 . )
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.

Refitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot correctly, first remove the central cover. When using the "space-saver" typespare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph(80 km/h). Have the tightening of the bolts and thepressure of the spare wheel checkedby a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repaired and replace it on the vehicle as soon aspossible.

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Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has
them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with thesecurity socket 4
. )
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts(with alloy wheels only).)
Store the tools in the box.
)Lower the vehicle fully. )Fold the jack 2
and detach it.

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Changing a bulb
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb with a new bulb.
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.Direction indicators (H21W amber).2.Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).3. Main beam headlamps (H1- 55W).4.Sidelamps (W5W).5.Foglamps (PSX24W).6.LED daytime running lamps.

Front lamps
The headlamps are fitted with polycarbonate glass with a protectivecoating:)do not clean them using a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with a detergent or solvent product,)
use a sponge and soapy water or apH neutral product,)
when using a high pressure washer on persistent marks, do not keep the lance directed towards thelamps or their edges for too long, so as not to damage their protectivecoating and seals,)
do not touch the bulb directly withyour fingers, use lint-free cloths.
Changing a bulb should only be doneafter the headlamp has been switched off for a few minutes (risk of seriousburns). It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet(UV) type bulbs in order not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb with the same type andspecification.

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Changing direction indicator bulbs
)Remove the plastic protective cover. )Pull the bulb-holder and replace the bulb.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverse order.
Changing dipped headlampbulbs
)Remove the protective plastic cover bypulling on the tab.)Turn the bulb-holder by a quar ter turn.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

If either of the direction indicator warning lamps is flashing quickly, one of the bulbs is faulty.
When refitting, close the plastic cover carefully to ensure the sealing of the
headlamp.


Amber coloured bulbs, such as thedirection indicators, must be replacedwith bulbs of identical specificationsand colour.

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Changing main beam headlampbulbs
)Remove the protective plastic cover bypulling on the tab.)Disconnect the bulb connector. )Move the springs to release the bulb.)Remove the bulb and change it.
To r e f i t , c a r ry out these operations in reverseorder.
Changing sidelamp bulbs
)
Remove the protective plastic cover by
pulling on the tab. ) Pull the bulb-holder.)
Remove the bulb and replace it.
To r efit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Changing front foglamp bulbs
)Remove the grille located under thefoglamp.

If you experience any difficulty in replacing bulbs, contact your CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Through the cover, remove the lampfinisher by pulling it towards you. )Unscrew the two fixing screws of the module and remove it from its housing.)Disconnect the bulb holder connector. )Remove the bulb and change it.
To r e
fit, carry out these operations in reverse order.