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Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
Screen wash and h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See “Capacities”.
Engine coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 min-utes.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
Poles “+” and “-” for starting with a slave battery
See “Starting with a slave battery”.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 15 min-utes.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
MAX.
MIN.
B r a k e fl u i d
T h e l e v e l o f fl u i d s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reser-voir.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop imme- d i a t e l y a n d c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N while you are driving, stop imme-stop imme-
dealer.
Power steering and suspension oil
For topping up, it is neces-sary to go to a CITROËN For topping up, it is neces-neces-
dealer.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is Ifstopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Between routine servicing visits, check the level of engine oil frequently as well as before going on a long journey.
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TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL
B e f o r e fi l l i n g , p u l l o u t t h e d i p s t i c k .
C h e c k t h e d i p s t i c k a f t e r fi l l i n g .
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
L E V E L S
RADIATOR – COOLANT FLUID
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Wait 15 minutes or for the temper-ature to be lower than 100°C and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
The level of coolant 1 should be between the MIN. and MAX. mark-ings on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cool-ing system checked by a CITROËN in more than 1 litre, have the cool-the cool-
dealer.
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: I f y o u n e e d t o t o p u p t h e fl u i d frequently, this indicates a malfunc-tion which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
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UPPER FRONT LENSA Lateral lampB Dipped/main beamC SidelampNote: A light misting may appear on the headlamp surface in certain conditions of use.
For maintenance of the front lenses and for changing of bulbs, contact a CITROËN dealer. The bulbs for and for changing of bulbs, contact for changing
lamps D and E have a common bulb-holder.
C H A N G I N G B U L B S
Your headlamps have Xenon bulbs.
Because of risks of electrocution, we advise you to contact a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r i f t h e r e i s a n y p r o b l e m .Because of risks of electrocution, we advise Because
It is recommended to change both bulbs at the same time i f there is a failure of one of them.
Your vehicle is equipped with an active bonnet. To be sure that this safety feature is functioning correctly, contact a CITROËN dealer Your vehicle is equipped with an active bonnet.
for replacement of any of the components on the front panel.
LOWER FRONT LENSD Direction indicatorE Daytime-running lampF Front foglamp
SIDE REPEATER
To change the side repeater, push it forwards or rearwards to detach it and contact a CITROËN dealer.
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It is recommended that you have your towbar installed and r e m o v e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .It is recommended that you have recommended that
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Dimensions ( i n m e t r e s ):
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TOWBAR
( B o a t , c a r a v a n , e t c . )
It is recommended that you have your towbar installed and r e m o v e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .have your towbar installed and towbar installed
If you are climbing a steep gradient and the engine gets excessively hot, certain functions become una-vailable (e.g. sequential control of the automatic gearbox, the air con- d i t i o n i n g ) .
If you are towing, it is necesaary to deactivate the parking assist-ance by pressing the control on the dashboard. See “Parking assist-ance”.
It is recommended that you remove the towing ball, so that it does not interfere with the functioning of the proximity sensors, when you are not using a trailer.
MAINTENANCE
if cleaning the vehicle with a high pressure systemYour P i l o t e d D e fl e c t o r h a s t o b e ourclosed.
It is not advisable to clean the underside of the vehicle, for fear of damaging the electric parking brake.As water may penetrate into the vehicle interior via the door apertures, do not target these areas.