Citroen C4 Picasso (2017 year). Manual - part 19

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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.

This kit consists of a compressor and a sealant cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair

of a tyre.

You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread or
shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and adjust the pressure of the tyre.

Temporary puncture repair kit

Access to the kit

Depending on version, the kit is stowed under
the front passenger's seat or in the storage box
under the second row footwell.

List of tools

* Depending on equipment.

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary depending on equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1.

12 V compressor.

Contains a sealant cartridge for the

temporary repair of a tyre and can also be

used for adjusting tyre pressures.

Chocks* to immobilise the wheels of the

vehicle.

Wheel bolt cover remover*.

For removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy

wheels.

Removable towing eye and front protective

cover opening tool.

For more information on Towing, refer to the

corresponding section.

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"Sealant" or "Air" position selector.

B. On

"I"

/ off "O" switch.

Deflation button.

Pressure gauge (in bars and psi).

Description of the kit

The speed limit sticker H must be
affixed to the vehicle's steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.

Compartment housing a cable with an

adaptor for a 12 V socket.

Sealant cartridge.

White pipe with cap for repair and inflation.

Speed limit sticker.

The tyre inflation pressures are given on this
label.

Only

the 12 V socket at the front of

the vehicle allows the connection of the
compressor for long enough to repair or
inflate a tyre.
The other 12 V sockets in the vehicle
are not suited to the use of the
compressor.

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1. Sealing

Repair procedure

Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.

F Uncoil the white pipe G

fully.

Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.

F Connect the white pipe to the valve of the

tyre to be repaired.

Switch off the ignition.

F Turn the selector A to the

"sealant" position.

Connect the compressor's electric plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

Start the vehicle and leave the engine

running.

Take care, this product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.

Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.

Check that the switch B is in position "O".

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Switch on the compressor by moving

the switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars.

The 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.

Remove the kit and screw the cap back on

the white pipe.

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

Drive immediately for approximately

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

Stop 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.

Connect the compressor's electric plug to

the vehicle's 12 V socket.

Start 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.

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

Remove and stow the kit.

Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h]

max) limiting the distance travelled to
approximately 120 miles (200 km).

F Uncoil the white pipe G

fully.

Connect the white pipe to the tyre valve.

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Removing the pipe and cartridge

Turn the pipe assembly 2 to the left until it

contacts the unit.

F Disconnect the union 1

from the cartridge

by turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.

Extract the pipe assembly 2, then

disconnect the union 3 from the air
delivery pipe by turning it a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.

Remove the pipe assembly 2.

Support the compressor vertically.

Unscrew 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 Turn the selector A to the "Air"

position.

F Uncoil the white pipe G

fully.

F Connect the pipe to the tyre

valve.

Connect the compressor's electrical

connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

Start the vehicle and let the engine run.

Adjust 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.

Remove 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
floor.
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.

Wheelbrace.

For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.

Chock for immobilising the vehicle (except

versions with manual gearbox).

Jack with integral handle.

For raising the vehicle.

Wheel bolt cover remover.

For removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.

Socket for the security bolts (located in the

glove box).

For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.

Towing eye and front protective cover

opening tool.

For more information about Towing, refer to
the corresponding section.

* Depending on equipment.

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Unscrew the central nut.

Remove the fixing (nut and screw).

Lift the spare wheel towards you from

the rear.

Remove 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

Return the wheel to its housing.

Unscrew the nut a few turns on the screw.

Position the fixing (nut and screw) in the

middle of the wheel.

Fully tighten the central nut to secure the

wheel correctly.

Return 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 wheel

Procedure 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*

Jack with integral handle.

For raising the vehicle.

Wheel bolt cover remover.

For removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.

Socket for the security bolts (stowed in the

glove box).

For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security bolts.

Wheelbrace extension.

For lowering/raising the spare wheel
carrier.

Towing eye and front protective cover

opening tool.

For more information about Towing, 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.

Wheelbrace.

For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.

Wheel chock for immobilising the vehicle

(except versions with manual gearbox).

* Depending 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*

Take out the wheel / tool box assembly

from the rear of the vehicle.

Straighten the spare wheel for access to

the tools (A

Fold the concertina board and put the left

hand third row seat into position (if your
vehicle has them).

F Raise the pre-cut section of carpet to

expose the nut for operating the spare
wheel carrier.

Using 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.

Detach the link piece from the tool

box lid (B - C).

Pass the link piece through the middle of

the wheel to free it (D

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A punctured wheel from the vehicle
cannot be fitted under the vehicle. It
must be carried in the boot. Use a cover
to protect the boot.

Press the tongue, slide the tool box cover

to the centre and remove it for access to
the other tools (jack and wheel bolt cover
remover for alloy wheels).

Putting the carrier and 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 is
fully wound in you should no longer feel
any resistance.

F Stow the other tools in the locations

provided in the boot.

When the spare wheel is fitted in place
of a punctured wheel, it is essential
to return the carrier and tools to their
normal position under the vehicle
before moving off.

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Insert the link piece in the aperture in the

tool box (B - C).

Insert the centre guide into the middle of

the wheel.

Place the wheel / tool box assembly under

the rear of the vehicle.

Centre and position the spare wheel on the

tool box (D).

Raise the wheel / tool 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.

Straighten the wheel.

Pass the link piece through the middle of

the wheel (A

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Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block 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 the chock 2
against 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
supported by a jack; use an axle stand.

List of operations

Remove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the

tool 4

(depending on equipment).

Fit the security socket 5 on the

wheelbrace 1

to slacken the security bolt

(if fitted).

Slacken the other bolts (no more than a

1/4 turn) using the wheelbrace 1 only.

* Position P for an automatic gearbox.

Do not use:
- the jack for any purpose other than

lifting the vehicle,

- any other jack than the one

supplied by the manufacturer.

Place the foot of the jack 3 on the ground

and check that it is directly below the
front A or rear B

jacking point provided on

the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack
may slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only
at one of the jacking points A or B
under the vehicle, making sure that the
vehicle's contact surface is centred on
the head of the jack. Otherwise there is
a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of
the jack dropping - Risk of injury!

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Extend the jack 3 until its head comes into

contact with the jacking point A or B used;
the vehicle's contact surface A or B must
engage with the central part of the head of
the jack

Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

Remove the wheel.

F Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient

space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.

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Fitting a wheel

Lower the vehicle fully.

Fold the jack 3 and detach it.

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 1

fitted with the security

socket 5 (depending on equipment).

Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1

only.

The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged tyre.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.

The jack conforms to European
legislation, such as defined in the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE.

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