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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Maintenance indicator
S y s t e m w h i c h i n f o r m s t h e d r i v e r
w h e n t h e n e x t s e r v i c e i s d u e , i n a c -
c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s
servicing schedule.
The point at which the service is due
i s c a l c u l a t e d f r o m t h e l a s t i n d i c a t o r
z e r o r e s e t . I t i s d e t e r m i n e d b y t w o
p a r a m e t e r s :
- t h e d i s t a n c e t r a v e l l e d ,
- t h e t i m e e l a p s e d s i n c e t h e l a s t service.
More than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h e s p a n n e r s y m b o l i s -
i n g t h e s e r v i c e o p e r a t i o n s c o m e s o n .
T h e d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r d i s p l a y l i n e
i n d i c a t e s t h e d i s t a n c e r e m a i n i n g b e -
f o r e t h e n e x t s e r v i c e i s d u e .
Example: 1 9 0 0 m i l e s r e m a i n b e -
f o r e t h e n e x t s e r v i c e i s d u e .
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h e d i s p l a y i n d i c a t e s : 5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n ,
the spanner is
switched off ; the distance recorder
r e s u m e s i t s n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n . T h e
d i s p l a y t h e n i n d i c a t e s t h e t o t a l a n d
trip distances.
Less than 620 miles (1 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
Example: 5 0 0 m i l e s r e m a i n b e f o r e
t h e n e x t s e r v i c e i s d u e .
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h e d i s p l a y i n d i c a t e s :
5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h e d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r
r e s u m e s i t s n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n . The
spanner remains on to indicate that
a s e r v i c e m u s t b e c a r r i e d o u t s o o n . Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n ,
t h e s p a n n e r fl a s h e s
t o i n d i c a t e t h a t t h e s e r v i c e m u s t b e
c a r r i e d o u t a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Example: t h e s e r v i c e i s o v e r d u e b y
3 0 0 m i l e s .
For 5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h e d i s p l a y i n d i c a t e s :
5 seconds after the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , t h e d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r
r e s u m e s i t s n o r m a l o p e r a t i o n . The
spanner remains lit .
T h e d i s t a n c e r e m a i n i n g m a y b e
w e i g h t e d b y t h e t i m e f a c t o r , d e p e n d -
i n g o n t h e d r i v e r ' s d r i v i n g h a b i t s .
T h e r e f o r e , t h e s p a n n e r m a y a l s o
c o m e o n i f y o u h a v e e x c e e d e d t h e
t w o y e a r s e r v i c e i n t e r v a l .
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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Maintenance indicator zero reset
A f t e r e a c h s e r v i c e , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
i n d i c a t o r m u s t b e r e s e t t o z e r o .
Y o u r C I T R O Ë N t e c h n i c i a n r e s e t s t h e
i n d i c a t o r t o z e r o a f t e r e a c h s e r v i c e .
H o w e v e r , i f y o u d o y o u r o w n s e r v -
i c i n g , t h e p r o c e d u r e f o r r e s e t t i n g t o
z e r o i s a s f o l l o w s :
s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n ,
press and hold the trip distance
r e c o r d e r z e r o r e s e t b u t t o n ,
switch on the ignition; the dis-
t a n c e r e c o r d e r d i s p l a y b e g i n s a
c o u n t d o w n ,
w h e n t h e d i s p l a y i n d i c a t e s "=0" ,
r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n ; t h e s p a n n e r
disappears.
F o l l o w i n g t h i s o p e r a t i o n , i f y o u w i s h
t o d i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y , l o c k t h e
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
f o r t h e z e r o r e s e t t o b e t a k e n i n t o a c -
count. Engine oil level indicator
S y s t e m w h i c h i n f o r m s t h e d r i v e r o f
t h e v a l i d i t y o r i n v a l i d i t y o f t h e e n g i n e
oil level.
T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s i n d i c a t e d f o r a
few seconds when the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , a f t e r t h e s e r v i c e i n f o r -
m a t i o n .
T h e l e v e l r e a d w i l l o n l y b e c o r r e c t i f
the vehicle is on level ground and
t h e e n g i n e h a s b e e n o f f f o r m o r e
t h a n 1 5 m i n u t e s .
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e
m e s s a g e " O i l l e v e l i n c o r r e c t " .
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a
c h e c k u s i n g t h e d i p s t i c k , i t i s e s s e n t i a l
that the level is topped up to prevent
d a m a g e t o t h e e n g i n e . Oil level gauge fault
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e
m e s s a g e " O i l l e v e l m e a s u r e m e n t n o t
v a l i d " . C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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I N S T R U M E N T S a n d C O N T R O L S
Maintenance indicator zero reset
A f t e r e a c h s e r v i c e , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e
i n d i c a t o r m u s t b e r e s e t t o z e r o .
Y o u r C I T R O Ë N t e c h n i c i a n r e s e t s t h e
i n d i c a t o r t o z e r o a f t e r e a c h s e r v i c e .
H o w e v e r , i f y o u d o y o u r o w n s e r v -
i c i n g , t h e p r o c e d u r e f o r r e s e t t i n g t o
z e r o i s a s f o l l o w s :
s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n ,
press and hold the trip distance
r e c o r d e r z e r o r e s e t b u t t o n ,
switch on the ignition; the dis-
t a n c e r e c o r d e r d i s p l a y b e g i n s a
c o u n t d o w n ,
w h e n t h e d i s p l a y i n d i c a t e s "=0" ,
r e l e a s e t h e b u t t o n ; t h e s p a n n e r
disappears.
F o l l o w i n g t h i s o p e r a t i o n , i f y o u w i s h
t o d i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y , l o c k t h e
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
f o r t h e z e r o r e s e t t o b e t a k e n i n t o a c -
count. Engine oil level indicator
S y s t e m w h i c h i n f o r m s t h e d r i v e r o f
t h e v a l i d i t y o r i n v a l i d i t y o f t h e e n g i n e
oil level.
T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s i n d i c a t e d f o r a
few seconds when the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n , a f t e r t h e s e r v i c e i n f o r -
m a t i o n .
T h e l e v e l r e a d w i l l o n l y b e c o r r e c t i f
the vehicle is on level ground and
t h e e n g i n e h a s b e e n o f f f o r m o r e
t h a n 1 5 m i n u t e s .
Oil level correct
Lack of oil
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e
m e s s a g e " O i l l e v e l i n c o r r e c t " .
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a
c h e c k u s i n g t h e d i p s t i c k , i t i s e s s e n t i a l
that the level is topped up to prevent
d a m a g e t o t h e e n g i n e . Oil level gauge fault
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y d i s p l a y i n g o f t h e
m e s s a g e " O i l l e v e l m e a s u r e m e n t n o t
v a l i d " . C o n s u l t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
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C O M F O R T
Air conditioning
We recommend use of the automatic
regulation of the air conditioning.
It permits automatic and optimised
control of all of the following func-
t i o n s : a i r fl o w , t e m p e r a t u r e i n t h e
passenger compartment and air
distribution, by means of various
sensors (exterior temperature, sun-
shine). This eliminates any need for
you to change your settings other
than the value displayed.
Please do not block the sunshine
sensor A .
If you select the automatic mode
(by pressing the "AUTO" control)
and leave all of the vents open, opti-
mum comfort will be maintained and
humidity and condensation will be
removed regardless of the exterior
climatic conditions.
The temperature in the passenger
compartment cannot be lower than
the exterior temperature if the air
conditioning is not on.
VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to be effective, the air con-
ditioning must be used with the win-
dows closed. If the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a long period
and the interior temperature is very
high, ventilate the passenger com-
partment with the windows open for
a few minutes, then close the win-
dows.
To keep the air conditioning system
in good working order it is essential
that it is operated at least once a
month.
The air conditioning uses the en-
gine power during its operation. As a
result, the fuel consumption of the
vehicle increases.
In certain cases of particularly ardu-
ous use (e.g. towing the maximum
load on a steep gradient in high tem-
peratures), switching off the air condi-
tioning permits the recovery of engine
power and therefore increases the
towing capacity.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air
inlet, at the bottom of the windscreen,
is clean and free of dead leaves,
snow, etc.
When washing the vehicle using a high
pressure nozzle, avoid spraying at the
air inlet. Air circulation
Maximum comfort is obtained by
means of a good distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, both in
the front and in the rear.
To obtain a uniform distribution of
air, take care not to block the ex-
terior air intake grille located at the
base of the windscreen, the vents,
the air outlets under the front seats
and the air extractor located behind
t h e fl a p s i n t h e b o o t .
T h e f r o n t a n d r e a r v e n t s a r e fi t t e d
with thumbwheels to adjust the air
fl o w a n d d i r e c t i o n . W e r e c o m m e n d
that you leave all of the vents open.
Dust filter/Odour filter
(active carbon)
T h e r e i s a fi l t e r f o r e x c l u d i n g o d o u r s
and dust.
T h i s fi l t e r h a s t o b e c h a n g e d i n a c -
cordance with the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule (see: "Maintenance
and Warranty Guide").
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D R I V I N G
Fetch the vehicle chock located
in the boot.
Immobilise the vehicle by placing
the chock at the front or at the
rear of one of the rear wheels.
Open the lower compartment of
the centre armrest by pulling it.
Ensure that the cup holder B is
retracted.
Remove the rubber mat covering
the base of the armrest. This strap does not permit
application of the parking
brake.
To re-engage the electronic parking
brake (after rectifying the malfunc-
tion or battery failure), give a long
pull on the control A until the park-
i n g b r a k e w a r n i n g l a m p ( ! ) fl a s h e s
on the instrument panel then give a
second long pull until this warning
lamp is lit permanently.
The time required for the subse-
quent application may be longer
than during normal operation.
It is essential that the ignition is
not switched on until the parking
b r a k e h a s r e - e n g a g e d ( fl a s h i n g o f
the warning lamp (!) on the instru-
ment panel then warning lamp lit
permanently) to avoid damage to
the parking brake.
Take care not to allow moisture or
dust in the proximity of the diagnos-
tic socket D which is essential for
the maintenance of your vehicle.
Release the strap from its location C .
Pull the strap to release the
b r a k e . A l o u d k n o c k c o n fi r m s t h e
release of the brake.
Take care to put the strap
back in its location C correct-
ly. Otherwise, it will no longer
be possible to apply the brake.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
Put the rubber mat back in place
on the base of the armrest.
Remove and stow the chock.
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C H E C K S
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding circuit checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level Draining the engine
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Brake fluid level
Draining the circuit
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d r e g u l a r l y .
Fluid which has been used exces-
sively may cause a loss of braking
e f fi c i e n c y .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the con-
sumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (1,000 km).
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited. Power steering fluid or power
steering and suspension
fluid level
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e t o p p e d u p
by a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
-
A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the level
v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p , u s -
ing the type of oil suited
to your engine.
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C H E C K S
CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide and in relation to your en-
gine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Battery The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, particu-
larly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
t e r y , r e f e r t o t h e " P r a c t i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n "
section for details of the precautions
to be taken before disconnecting the
battery and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide for
details of the replacement
intervals for these compo-
nents.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
them twice as often if necessary
(refer to the "Engines" paragraph).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi l t e r m a y h a v e a n a d v e r s e e f f e c t o n
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesir-
able odours.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h
time the engine oil is
changed. Particulate filter system
(Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic
c o n v e r t e r , t h i s fi l t e r m a k e s a n a c -
tive contribution to the preservation
of air quality by the retaining of the
unburnt pollutant particles. Black
exhaust fumes are thus no longer
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving
at very low speeds, you may oc-
casionally notice water vapour be-
ing emitted from the exhaust when
accelerating. This is of no conse-
quence to the running of the vehicle
or to the environment.
If there is risk of clogging, a mes-
sage appears on the instrument
panel display, accompanied by a
sound signal and lighting of the
service warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi l t e r i s s t a r t i n g t o fi l l u p ( i n c o n d i -
tions of urban driving of excep-
tionally long duration: low speeds,
t r a f fi c j a m s e t c . ) .
T o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , i t i s a d v i s e d
to drive as soon as possible, when
t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t , a t a s p e e d
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
m o r e f o r a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s ( u n t i l
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
replacement interval for this compo-
nent.
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C H E C K S
Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance
(no oil change). Brake disc wear status
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear status, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Handbrake If the handbrake travel is
too long or if a loss of ef-
fectiveness of this system
is noticed, the handbrake
must be adjusted, even
between two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent qual-
i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
checking interval for this component.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.