2012.5 Citroen C3 PICASSO RHD spare wheel

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.


At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.


Observe the recommendations on
maintenance


Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label inthe door aperture, driver's side. Carry out this check in par ticular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.


Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) andobser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd
cut-off of the nozzle toavoid any overflow.


At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down toa consistent average.

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Changing a wheel
The tools are installed under the boot floor.
For access to them:)open the boot, )remove the boot floor, )lift up the boot carpet, )remove the box containing the tools, )remove the polystyrene storage box.

Other accessories
5.
Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the vehicle".
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.


List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts. 2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle. 3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)on alloy wheels. 4.Socket for the security bolts (located in theglove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts (if your vehicle has them).

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Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, firstdetach the trim using the wheelbrace 1pulling 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 withthe palm of your hand.

Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
According to country, the spare wheel may be steel or of the "space-saver" type.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access
to tools" on the previous page.
Fitting the steel or "space-saver" type sparewheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, it is normal to notice, when tightening the bolts on fitting, that the washers donot come into contact with the steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel. Thewheel is secured by the conical contactof each bolt.

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Taking out the wheel
)Unscrew the yellow central bolt, andremove it.)Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.)Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
)
Put the wheel back in its housing. )
Refit the yellow central bolt in the centre of
the wheel. ) Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
)Put the polystyrene storage box back inplace. )Put the box back in place and clip it.

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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
)
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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Snow chains


In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking

The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type sparewheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use of snowchains and the maximum running speedauthorised.


Avoid driving on roads that have beencleared of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road surface. It is recommended that before you leave,you practise fitting the snow chains ona level and dry surface. If your vehicleis fitted with alloy wheels, check thatno par t of the chain or its fixings is incontact with the wheel rim.

All ori
ginal tyre sizes (15", 16 ", 17 ") can be fitted with chains.
Original tyresize Maximum link size.
1
95 / 60 R15 9 mm
1
95 / 55 R16 9 mm
2
05 / 45 R17 7 mm
For more information on snow chains
, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.


Advice on installation
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If you have to fit the chains during ajourney, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road.)
Apply the parking brake and position anywheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle. ) Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.)
Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph(50 km/h). )
Stop your vehicle and check that the snowchains are correctly tightened. Use onl
y the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:

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Identifi cation markings
Various visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the front right door pillar. This number is engraved on the bodyworknear the hinge.
For access to it, open the right-hand door.B
.VIN on the windscreen lower crossmember.The number is on a self-adhesive label
which is visible through the windscreen.
C.Manufacturer's label. This number is indicated on a self-
destroying label affixed to the centre pillar,
on the left-hand side.
The inflation pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold,at least once a month.

If the inflation pressures are too low,this increases fuel consumption.
D.Tyre/paint label. This label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the left-hand side.
It bears the followin
g information:


- the tyre inflation pressures with and withoutload,

- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,

- the brands of tyre recommended by themanufacturer,

- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,

- the paint colour code.