2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO ECU

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Ta k i ng out the wheel
)Unscrew the central green screw. )Lift the spare wheel towards you from therear. )Remove the wheel from the boot.


As the spare wheel is narrower than thewheels on the vehicle, in the event of a puncture, the punctured wheel must be carried in the boot.
The spare wheel is located in the boot under
th
e floor.
For access to the spare wheel, refer to the
"Access to the tools" section.











Access to the spare wheel
Putting the spare wheel back inplace
)
Return the wheel to its housing.)
Unscrew the central screw a few turns,
then put it in place in the middle of the
wheel.) Fully tighten the central screw to secure the
wheel correctly.
) Return the box to its position in the middle of the wheel.

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Depending on version. The complete tooling
is with the spare wheel.











Changing a wheel Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre by the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Some of the tools are accessible from inside
th
e boot. The wheel chocks 2as well as thewheelbrace extension 6are stowed under theright hand boot sill.The wheelbrace 1
and the towing eye 7
arestowed under the left hand boot sill.The other tools, the jack 3
and the tool for removing the wheel bolt head finishers for alloy
wheels 4 , are stowed in a box attached to thespare wheel. The assembly is secured under
the vehicle in a carrier. See the "Access to thespare wheel" section).
Access to the vehicle's tools *
2.Wheel chocks for immobilising the vehicle
(except versions with manual gearbox).3.Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.4. Wheel bolt head cover removal tool.
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers
on alloy wheels.
5. Socket for the security bolts (stowed in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the specialsecurity bolts.
6.Wheelbrace extension.
For unscrewing/tightening the spare wheelcarrier drive.
7. To w i ng eye.


Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, detach the trimfirst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valvepassage hole.
When refitting the wheel
, refit the trimstarting by placing its notch facing the valve
and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.



List of tools *

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can var
y according to equipment. Do not use them for other purposes. 1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheelfixing bolts.

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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
*

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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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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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal: )release the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch, )raise the bonnet and secure it with its stay, )lift the plastic cover for access to the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery

Procedure for star ting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
The presence of this label, in particular with the Stop & Start system, indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification;the involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is essential when replacing or disconnecting the battery.

After refitting the battery, the Stop & Start system will only be active after acontinuous period of immobilisation of thevehicle, a period which depends on theclimatic conditions and the state of chargeof the battery (up to about 8 hours).
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be star ted using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump leadcables.
Starting using another
batter
y
) Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.) Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B
(or ear th point on the other
vehicle).) Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the ear th point Con the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting). ) Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it running for a few minutes.


First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to that of the discharged battery. Do not try to star t the engine byconnecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the parking brake, put the gearbox in neutral, then switch off the ignition.Check that all electrical equipment isswitched off.

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Roof bars
For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use transverse roof bars
that are approved for your vehicle.
Obser ve the fittin
g instructions and the conditions of use given in the information
provided with the roof bars.


Version with longitudinal
bars

To install the roof bars, you must secure
them only to the four anchorage points in theroof frame. These points are masked by the
vehicle's doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a stud that shouldbe introduced into the aper ture at eachanchorage point.

Version without longitudinal
bars

You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points indicated
by engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.

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Maximum load, distributed over the roof bars, for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm: 80 kg.
This value is subject to change, pleasecheck the maximum load stated in theinstructions provided with he roof bars.If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid damaging the roof barsand the fixings on the vehicle. Please refer to national legislation so as to meet the requirements on carryingobjects that are longer than the vehicle.
)Distribute the load evenly, avoidingoverloading on one side.)Arrange the heaviest par t of the load as close as possible to the roof. )Anchor the load securely and fit a warning
flag if par t of it overhangs the vehicle.
)Drive gently, as the vehicle will be more
liable to the effects of side winds (vehicle stability may be affected). )Remove the roof bars as soon as they areno longer needed.

Recommendations
When carrying long objects, it is recommended that you deactivate the motorised operation of the tailgate.