2012 Citroen C3 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which
permits temporary repair
of a tyre so
that you can drive to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on
the tyre tread or shoulder.

Description of the kit


The speed limit sticker I
must
be affi xed to the vehicle's steer-
ing wheel to remind you that a
wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when driving
with a tyre repaired using this
type of kit.


A.
"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B.
On "I"
/off "O"
switch.

C.
Defl ation button.

D.
Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).

E.
Compartment housing:



- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,


- various infl ation adaptors for ac-
cessories, such as balls, bicycle
tyres...
F.
Sealant cartridge.

G.
White pipe with cap for repair.

H.
Black pipe for infl ation.

I.
Speed limit sticker.

Access to the kit

This kit is installed in the storage box,
under the boot fl oor.

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Repair procedure


1. Sealing


Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...)
if swallowed and causes irritation
to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.

)
Switch off the ignition.

)
Turn the selector A
to the
"sealant" position.

)
Check that the switch B
is in
position "O"
.
)
Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.

)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.

)
Connect the white pipe to the valve
of the tyre to be repaired.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Start the vehicle and leave the engine
running.

Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.

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)
Switch on the compressor by moving
the switch B
to position "I"
until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
The sealant is injected into the tyre
under pressure; do not disconnect
the pipe from the valve during this
operation (risk of splashing).
)
Remove the kit and screw the cap
back on the white pipe.
Take care to avoid staining your ve-
hicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the kit
to hand.

)
Drive immediately for approximate-
ly three miles (fi ve kilometres), at
reduced speed (between 15 and
35 mph [20 and 60 km/h]), to plug
the puncture.

)
Stop to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.


If after around 5 to 7 minutes
the pressure is not attained, this
indicates that the tyre is not re-
pairable; contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop
for assistance.

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2. Infl ation


)
Turn the selector A
to the
"air" position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel.
)
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

)
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
), in
accordance with the vehicle's tyre
pressure label (located on the left
hand door aperture).
A loss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or quali-
fi ed workshop for assistance.

)
Remove and stow the kit.

)
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance
travelled to approximately 120 miles
(200 km).
)
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop as soon
as possible.
You must inform the tech-
nician that you have used
this kit. After inspection, the
technician will inform you
whether the tyre can be re-
paired or must be replaced.

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Removing the cartridge




)
Stow the black pipe.

)
Detach the angled base from the
white pipe.

)
Support the compressor vertically.

)

Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.



Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is in-
dicated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste dispos-
al site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers or from a
qualifi ed workshop.

Checking tyre pressures/inflating accessories


You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your
tyres,

- infl ate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).


)
Turn the selector A
to the
"Air" position.

)
Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.

)
Connect the black pipe to
the valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit fi rst.
)
Connect the compressor's electri-
cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.

)

Start the vehicle and let the engine run.


)
Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch B
in po-
sition "I"
; to defl ate: switch B
in
position "O"
and press button C
),
according to the vehicle's tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory's pres-
sure label.

)
Remove the kit then stow it.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl oor.
For access to them:


)
open the boot,

)
remove the boot fl oor,

)
lift up the boot carpet,

)
remove the box containing the tools,

)
remove the polystyrene storage box. All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
List of tools

Other accessories

5.
Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle".

Access to the tools


Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel
, fi rst
detach the trim using the wheel-
brace 1
pulling at the valve pas-
sage hole.

When refi tting the wheel
, refi t
the trim starting by placing its
notch facing the valve and press
around its edge with the palm of
your hand.


1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and
removing the wheel fi xing bolts.

2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels. Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
4.
Socket for the security bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace
to the special "security" bolts (if
your vehicle has them).

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Fitting the steel or "space-saver"
type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice,
when tightening the bolts on fi t-
ting, that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel
or "space-saver" type spare
wheel. The wheel is secured by
the conical contact of each bolt.


Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the fl oor.

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.
Taking out the wheel


)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt, and
remove 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.

)
Refi t 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 in place.

)
Put the box back in place and clip it.

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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffi c: the ground
must be level, stable and non-
slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch
off the ignition and engage fi rst
gear to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock un-
der the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the wheel to be changed.
You must ensure that the occu-
pants get out of the vehicle and
wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.


List of operations


)
Remove the bolt cover from each of
the bolts using the tool 3
(with allow
wheels only).

)
Fit the security socket 4
to the wheel-
brace 1
to slacken the security bolt
(if your vehicle has them).

)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.

)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one
of the two front A
or rear B
locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.

)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A

or B
used.

)
Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi cient space between the wheel and
the ground to admit the spare (not
punctured) wheel easily.

)
Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.

)
Remove the wheel.