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CHECKS
CHECKS Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r d -
ance with the servicing schedule. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the
operation of units as important as the
braking system, CITROËN selects
a n d o f f e r s s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
To check the main levels and
certain components, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule, refer to the pages of the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide
which correspond to your vehicle's
engine.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a CITROËN dealer.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u l a r l y .
If you drive in dusty conditions, change
them twice as often.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances.
Disc and drum wear
For any information relating to disc
and drum surface wear, contact a
CITROEN dealer. Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services.
If the engine stops, it is
possible to restart it to drive
a short distance by operating
the priming pump at least
10 times.
If you run out of fuel, the circuit must
be reprimed:
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- squeeze and release the manual priming pump at least 10 times.
This is located under the
p r o t e c t i v e c o v e r w h i c h m u s t fi r s t
be unclipped and then removed,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Notes: if the engine does
not start after approximately
15 seconds, operate the priming
pump again approximately
fi f t e e n t i m e s b e f o r e t r y i n g a g a i n .
If the emission control warning lamp
has come on, it will only switch off
after your vehicle has been used
several times.
Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is
too great or there is a reduction in
the performance of the system, the
parking brake should be adjusted,
even between services.
Have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
