2017 Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD Owner's Manual

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F Switch on the compressor by moving the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.
T

he sealant is injected into the tyre under
pressure; do not disconnect the pipe from
the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing).
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance. F
R emove the kit and screw the cap back on
the white pipe.
T

ake care to avoid staining your vehicle
with traces of fluid. Keep the kit to hand.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately
three miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 12 and 37 mph (20 and
60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Tyre under-inflation detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
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2. Inflation
F Turn the selector A to the "Air" position. F
C onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
As soon as possible, go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
You must inform the technician that you
have used this kit. After inspection, the
technician will advise you on whether
the tyre can be repaired or if it must be
replaced. F
A djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to
deflate: 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 l

oss of pressure indicates that the
puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop for assistance.
F

R
emove and stow the kit.
F

D
rive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]
max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
F

U

ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C

onnect the white pipe to the tyre valve.
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Removing the pipe and cartridge
F Turn the pipe assembly 2 to the left until it contacts the unit.
F

D
isconnect the union 1 from the cartridge
by turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.
F

E
xtract the pipe assembly 2 , then
disconnect the union 3 from the air
delivery
pipe by turning it a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
F

R
emove the pipe assembly 2 .
F

S
upport the compressor vertically.
F

U
nscrew the cartridge 4 from the bottom.
To fit the new cartridge and new pipe, carry out
these operations in reverse order. Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated
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 cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from CITROËN
dealers or from a qualified workshop.
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Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor without
injecting any product, to check and if necessary
adjust your tyre pressures.
F
T
urn the selector A to the
"Air"
position.
F

U
ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F

C
onnect the pipe to the tyre
valve. F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and
press button C ), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.Should the pressure of one or more
tyres be adjusted, it is necessary to
reinitialise the under-inflation detection
system.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Spare wheel
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
Remove the boot carpet for access to them.
Access to the tools
List of tools*
Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and can vary according to the level
of equipment. Do not use them for other
purposes.
1.
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heelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
C

hock for immobilising the vehicle (except
versions with manual gearbox).
3.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
4.
W

heel bolt cover remover.
F

or removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5.
S

ocket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6.
T

owing eye and front protective cover
opening tool.
For more information about To w i n g , refer to
the corresponding section.
* Depending on equipment.
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F Unscrew the central nut.
F R emove the fixing (nut and screw).
F

L
ift the spare wheel towards you from
the
rear.
F

R
emove the wheel from the boot. As the spare wheel is narrower than the
wheels 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 the floor.
Access to the spare wheel
F Return the wheel to its housing.
F
U nscrew the nut a few turns on the screw.
F

P
osition the fixing (nut and screw) in the
middle of the wheel.
F

F
ully tighten the central nut to secure the
wheel correctly. F
R eturn the box to its position in the middle
of the wheel.
Taking out the wheel Putting the spare wheel back in
place
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Spare wheelProcedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Some of the tools are accessible from inside
the boot.
The wheel chock 2 as well as the wheelbrace
extension 6 are stowed under the right-hand
boot sill trim.
The wheelbrace 1 and the towing eye 7 are
stowed under the left-hand boot sill.
Access to the tools*3. Jack with integral handle. F or raising the vehicle.
4.
W

heel bolt cover remover.
F

or removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5.
S

ocket for the security bolts (stowed in the
glove box).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security bolts.
6.
W

heelbrace extension.
F

or lowering/raising the spare wheel
c a r r i e r.
7.
T

owing eye and front protective cover
opening tool.
For more information about To w i n g , refer to
the corresponding section.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , detach the trim
first using the wheelbrace 1 pulling 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 with the palm of your
hand.
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary depending on equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.
W

heelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
2.
W

heel chock for immobilising the vehicle
(except versions with manual gearbox). *

D
epending on version. A complete set of tools
is provided with the spare wheel.
The other tools, the jack 3 and the tool for
removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels

4 , are stowed in a box attached to the
spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle in
a carrier.
List of tools*
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Taking out the spare wheel
The spare wheel is supported by a carrier
underneath the vehicle.
Access to the spare wheel*
F Take out the wheel / tool box assembly from the rear of the vehicle.
F

S
traighten the spare wheel for access to
the tools ( A).
F

F

old the concertina board and put the
left-hand third row seat into position (if your
vehicle has them).
F

R

aise the pre-cut section of carpet to
expose the nut for operating the spare
wheel carrier.
F

U

sing the extension 6 fitted to the end of
the wheelbrace 1 , turn the nut clockwise
to unwind the carrier cable until the spare
wheel reaches the ground. Unwind the
length needed for access to the wheel.
Only a "space-saver" type of spare
wheel can be fitted under the vehicle.
* Depending on version. F

D
etach the link piece from the tool
box
lid (B - C ).
F

P
ass the link piece through the middle of
the wheel to free it ( D).
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