2020 CITROEN C4 PICASSO Owners Manual

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Access to the AdBlue® tank via
the fuel filler flap
A blue cap under the fuel filler flap indicates
access to the AdBlue® tank. Read the following procedure carefully to
be able to top up properly.
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O
btain a bottle of AdBlue
®. After first
checking the use-by date, carefully read
the instructions for use on the label before
pouring the contents of the container into
your vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
Or
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nsert the AdBlue
® pump nozzle and fill the
tank until the nozzle stops automatically. Important:
To prevent the AdBlue
® tank from
over flowing, it is recommended:
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o top up between 10 and 13 litres
using containers of AdBlue
®.
Or
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f filling in a

ser vice station, stop after
the third automatic shut-off of the
nozzle.
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fter refilling, carry out these same
operations in reverse order.
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ithout pressing, turn the black cap
a

quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
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urn the blue cap anti-clockwise and lift it
of f.
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btain a

non-drip bottle of AdBlue
®. After
first checking the use-by date, carefully
read the instructions for use on the label
before pouring the contents of the bottle into
your vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
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A
fter filling, per form the same operations in
reverse order. F

P
ress the "
START/STOP " button to switch
off the engine.
F
W
ith the vehicle unlocked and the fuel filler
flap open, turn the AdBlue
® blue filler cap
anti-clockwise.
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Warning triangle
This safety device is used in addition to the
hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle may be mandatory.Before leaving your vehicle to set up and
install the triangle, switch on the hazard
warning lamps and put on your high
visibility vest.
Refer to the instructions on assembly/
unfolding indicated in the user guide
supplied with the triangle.
Placing the triangle on the
road
F Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as required by the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
A space is provided for the storage of the
triangle in the interior trim of the tailgate.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
e xplanatory videos.
Comprising a
compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the 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.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a
tyre after a puncture
repair.
Access to the kit
The kit is stowed in a bag inside the storage
b ox located at the foot of the second row
passenger seat.
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F Park the vehicle without obstructing any traffic and apply the parking brake.
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ollow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving.
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witch off the ignition.
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ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor. Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre.F
R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a

clean area.
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C
heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F U ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
Only the 12
V socket located at the front of
the vehicle can be used.
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A
ffix the speed limit sticker.
1.
12 V compressor, with built-in pressure
gauge.
2. Bottle of sealant, with built-in hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure Composition of the kit
F Connect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
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urn the sealant bottle over and secure it in
the notch provided on the compressor. F

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onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly.
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C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
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The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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witch on the ignition.
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tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0
bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre;
do not disconnect the pipe from the valve
during this operation (risk of blowback). If a
pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
about 7 minutes, this indicates that the
tyre is not repairable; contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop for
assistance.
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P
lace the switch in the "O" position.
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D
isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12
V socket.
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eplace the cap on the valve.
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emove the kit.
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emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date of the fluid is marked on
the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle in
standard waste, take it to a
CITROËN
dealer or an authorised waste disposal
site.
Do not forget to obtain a
new bottle of
sealant, available from a
CITROËN dealer
or a


qualified workshop.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

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top to check the repair and measure the
tyre pressure using the kit.
Do not exceed the speed of 50
mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
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emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a
clean area.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
Only the 12
V socket located at the front
of the vehicle can be used to power the
compressor. F

S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at position " I" and adjust the pressure to the
value shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure
label. To deflate: press the black button
located on the compressor pipe, near the
valve connection.
If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached after
7 minutes, this indicates that the tyre is
not repairable; contact a CITROËN dealer
or a

qualified workshop for assistance.
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nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
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R
emove the kit then stow it.
Do not drive more than 125
miles (200 km)
with the repaired tyre; see a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop to change
the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Tyre under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding section.
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U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
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S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
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C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
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S
witch on the ignition.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
e xplanatory videos.
Access to tooling
Procedure for changing a wheel with
a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare
wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
Remove the boot carpet to access them.
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List of tools
(Depending on equipment.)4.
Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5. Socket for the security bolts (located in
the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6. Towing eye and tool to open the front
protective cover.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fastening bolts.
2. Chock to immobilise the vehicle (except
versions with manual gearbox).
3. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle. For more information on To w i n g
, refer to the
corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary according to the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is located in the boot, under
t h e f l o o r.
Taking out the wheel
F Loosen the central nut.
F R emove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
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R
aise the spare wheel towards you from the
r e a r.
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ake the wheel out of the boot.
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Putting the spare wheel back in
placeSince the width of the spare wheel is
smaller than the width of the wheels of
the vehicle, in the event of a puncture, the
punctured wheel must be stored in the boot.
F Put the wheel back in its housing.
F L oosen the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
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P
osition the fastening device (nut and bolt)
in the middle of the wheel.
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T
ighten fully until the central nut clicks to
retain the wheel correctly.
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P
ut the box back in place in the centre of
the wheel.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
e xplanatory videos.
Access to tooling
(Depending on version. The full set of tools is
supplied with the spare wheel.) The rest of the tools, the jack 3
and the wheel
bolt cover removal tool 4 , are stored in a box
attached to the spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle by
means of a
winch carrier system.
Procedure for changing a
wheel with
a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare
wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle. One part of the tools can be accessed from the
boot.
The immobilisation chock 2 as well as the
wheelbrace extension 6 are stored in the right-
hand section of the boot sill trim.
The wheelbrace 1 and the towing eye 7 are
stored in the left-hand section of the boot sill
trim.
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List of tools
(Depending on version. The full set of tools is
supplied with the spare wheel.)
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2. Chock to immobilise the vehicle (except
for versions with manual gearbox).
3. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle. 4.
Wheel bolt cover removal tool.
Removes the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5. Socket for wheel security bolts (stored in
the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
6. Wheelbrace extension.
For slackening/tightening the spare wheel
winch cable carrier nut.
7. Towing eye and tool to open the front
protective cover.
For more information on To w i n g , refer to the
corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary according to the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original jack,
contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain the correct jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first remove the
trim using the wheelbrace 1 by pulling at the
valve aperture.
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.
Access to the spare wheel
(Depending on version.)
Only a "space-saver" type spare wheel
may be fixed underneath the vehicle.
The spare wheel is supported by a
winch
carrier system underneath the vehicle.
In the event of a breakdown