2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO Owner's Manual

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* Depending on version.
Ta k i ng out the spare wheel

The spare wheel is suppor ted by a carrier underneath the vehicle.












Access to the spare wheel *

)
Detach the wheel/box assembly from the
rear of the vehicle.) Remove the hook with its connection plate
to release the wheel/box assembly, asshown in the illustration.) Pull out the wheel to gain access to thebox.
)
Fold the concer tina board and put the left
hand third row seat into position (if your
vehicle has them). ) Raise the pre-cut section of carpet toexpose the nut for operating the spare
wheel carrier.) Using the extension 6 fitted to the end of
the wheelbrace, turn the nut clockwise to
unwind the carrier cable until the spare
wheel reaches the ground. Unwind thelength needed for access to the wheel.
Only a "space-saver" type of spare wheel can be fitted under the vehicle.

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A puncture wheel from the vehiclecannot be fitted under the vehicle. Itmust be carried in the boot. Use a cover to protect the boot.
)Press the tongue, slide the box cover to thecentre and remove it for access to the other
tools (jack and wheel bolt head finisher removal tool for alloy wheels).

Putting the spare wheel back in place
)Stow the corresponding tools in the box and close the cover. )Position the tool box on the ground.


Stowing the tools
)
Return the tools to the box and stow the box in the vehicle's boot. )
Wind in the carrier by turning the
wheelbrace clockwise: once the cable isfully wound in you should no longer feel
any resistance. ) Stow the other tools in the locations provided in the boot.

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) Pass the hook with its connection plate into
the wheel then the box, as illustrated.) Raise the wheel/box assembly underneath
the vehicle by turning the carrier drive nut
anticlockwise using the wheelbrace and
the extension.
) Tighten fully. When the cable is fully wound
in, rotation of the nut no longer presents
any resistance.
Check that the wheel is horizontally flat
against the floor.


)Position the spare wheel on the box so that
the positioning indicator will be introduced
into the bolt hole in the middle of the box.

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Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does notblock traffic: the ground must be level,stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,switch off the ignition and engage first gear *
to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp and the P
warning lamp in the parking brake control lever come on.
For greater safety, place a chock 2against the wheel opposite to the one being changed.
The occupants must 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
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Position Rfor an electronic gearbox or P
for an automatic gearbox.
)
Remove the finisher from from each of bolts using the tool 4(depending on equipment). )
Fit the security socket 5
on the wheelbrace 1to slacken the security bolt (if fitted).)
Slacken the other bolts (no more than a 1/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1only.

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)Place the jack 3 in contact with one of thetwo front Aor rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
) Extend the jack 3
until its base plate is in contact with the ground. Ensure that the centreline of the jack base plate is directly below the location Aor B
used.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient 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.

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Fitting a wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, when tightening the bolts on fitting, it is normal to notice that the washers
do not come into contact with the"space-saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt.


List of operations
)Put the wheel in place on the hub. )Screw in the bolts fully by hand.)Pre-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1fitted with the security socket 5
(depending on equipment). )Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1only.
After changing a wheel
To correctly store the punctured wheelin the boot (not in the location of the space-saver wheel ), first remove thecentral 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 checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without delay. Have the punctured wheel repairedand refitted to the vehicle as soon as possible.

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)Lower the vehicle fully.)Fold the jack 3 and detach it. )
Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the securitysocket 5(depending on equipment).)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.)
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts or
the hub cap (depending on equipment).) Store the tools in the box.


The tyre inflation pressures are given on this label.

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Original tyre size Specification of chains.
2
05/60 R16
Maximum link size: 9 mm
205/55 R17
22
5/45 R18 THULE model
K-Summit K34 only
For more information on snow chains, contact aCITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Use only chains designed to be fitted the type
of wheel on your vehicle:




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.

Advice on installation
)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 any
wheel chocks to prevent movement o
f your
vehicle.)Fit the chains following the instructionsprovided by the manufacturer. )Move off gently and drive for a fewmoments, without exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h). )Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly tightened.
Take account of the legislation in forcein your country on the use of snow chains and the maximum running speed authorised.


Avoid driving on roads that have been
cleared 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 in contact with the wheel rim.