2013 Citroen C4 PICASSO lock

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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
*

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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The direction indicator bulb is located below thefront lamp. )Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn anti-clockwise. )Remove the bulb holder. )Change the failed bulb.For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.

Direction indicators Front foglamps
)Unclip the finisher by pulling at the top.)Remove the two screws to remove the unit. )Turn the bulb holder a quar ter turn. )Remove the bulb holder. )Change the failed bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order, pressing on the finisher to refit it.


Faster flashing of a direction indicator warning lamp (left or right) indicates afailed bulb on that side.
Direction indicators (lightemitting diodes - LED)

For the replacement of this type of lamp, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Lamps on the tailgate
Model with LED lamps
Identi
fy the failed bulb.)Open the boot.)Remove the access cover.
Model with conventional bulb lamp
s
) Remove the three lamp fixing screws A . )
Disconnect the lamp connector. )
Carefully remove the lamp from the outsideby pressing the retaining clip B.
)Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a turnanti-clockwise and pull the bulb out.)Change the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in
reverse order.

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Lamps on the tailgateModel with LED lamps
Model with conventional bulb lam
ps
Identify the failed bulb.)Open the boot.)Remove the access cover.
) Remove the three lamp fixing screws A.)
Disconnect the lamp connector. )
Carefully remove the lamp from its housing. )
Turn the bulb holder a quar ter of a turn
anti-clockwise and pull the bulb out.
) Change the bulb.
For reassembly, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Do not apply excessive force on thetab as locking will not be possible if the clamp is not positioned correctly; star tthe procedure again.



Disconnecting the (+) cable
)Raise the locking tab Dfully to release the cable terminal clamp E.


Reconnecting the (+) cable
)Position the open clamp Eof the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery.
)Press vertically on the clamp E to position
it correctly on the battery.
)Lock the clamp by spreading the positioning lug and then lowering the tab D.
)Operate the star ter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments before trying again. )Wait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the reverse order.






Before disconnecting the battery

Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignitionbefore disconnecting the battery.

Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.

Following reconnectionof the battery

Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before star ting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems.However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise (depending on
version):


- the remote control key,

- the electric blind(s),

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Towing the vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to it:)open the boot, )lift the floor and remove it,)remove the towing eye from its housing.

General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country. Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle. The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid driving licence.When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering. In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service: - vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road, - 4 wheel drive vehicle, - when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release theparking brake, - towing with only two wheels on the ground, - where there is no approved towing bar available...
Procedure
for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using the towing eye.
Access to the tools