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2008-2012 Citroen C3 Picasso SUV Practical information -> Temporary puncture repair kit User Manual

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Practical information -> Temporary puncture repair kit for Your Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Practical information  
Temporary puncture repair kit  
Complete system consisting of a compressor  
Description of the kit  
and a sealant cartridge which permits  
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.  
A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.  
B. On "I" / off "O" switch.  
C. Deflation button.  
D. Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).  
E. Compartment housing:  
F. Sealant cartridge.  
Access to the kit  
G. White pipe with cap for repair.  
H. Black pipe for inflation.  
I. Speed limit sticker.  
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a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,  
various inflation adaptors for  
accessories, such as balls, bicycle  
tyres...  
The speed limit sticker I 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.  
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This kit is installed in the storage box, under the  
boot floor.  
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Practical information  
Repair procedure  
1. Sealing  
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Switch off the ignition.  
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Uncoil the white pipe G fully.  
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Connect the compressor's electric plug to  
the vehicle's 12 V socket.  
Start the vehicle and leave the engine  
running.  
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.  
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the  
tyre to be repaired.  
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Turn the selector A to the  
"sealant" position.  
Check that the switch B is in  
position "O".  
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Avoid removing any foreign bodies  
which have penetrated into the tyre.  
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g.  
ethylene-glycol, colophony...) 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.  
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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).  
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Remove the kit and screw the cap back on  
the white pipe.  
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.  
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 15 and 35 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),  
to plug the puncture.  
Stop to check the repair and the tyre  
pressure using the kit.  
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2. Inflation  
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Turn the selector A to the "air"  
position.  
Uncoil the black pipe H fully.  
Connect the black pipe to the  
valve of the wheel.  
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Connect the compressor's electric plug to  
the vehicle's 12 V socket.  
Start the vehicle again and leave the  
engine running.  
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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).  
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A loss of pressure indicates that the  
puncture has not been fully plugged;  
contact a CITROËN dealer or qualified  
workshop for assistance.  
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.  
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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).  
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Practical information  
Removing the cartridge  
Checking tyre pressures /  
inflating accessories  
You can also use the compressor, without  
injecting any product, to:  
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check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,  
inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle  
tyres...).  
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Stow the black pipe.  
Detach the angled base from the white pipe.  
Support the compressor vertically.  
Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.  
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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 or the accessory's pressure  
label.  
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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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Turn the selector A to the "Air"  
position.  
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Remove the kit then stow it.  
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Uncoil the black pipe H fully.  
Connect the black pipe to the  
valve of the wheel or accessory.  
If necessary, fit one of the adaptors  
supplied with the kit first.  
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