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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 system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level Oil change
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 en-
gine and conform to the manufactur-
er’s recommendations. Brake fluid level
Fluid change
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 .
F l u i d w h i c h h a s b e e n u s e d e x c e s -
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
a n d 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-
s u m p t i o n s h o u l d n o t e x c e e d 0 . 5 l i t r e
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:
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A = m a x ; n e v e r e x -
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type of
oil suited to your en-
gine.
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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid free-
z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d u p o r
replaced with water.
Reservoir capacities:
- s c r e e n w a s h : a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 . 5 l i t r e s ,
- screenwash and headlamp wash: a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 . 1 5 l i t r e s .
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e
skin.
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl u i d s i n t o s e w e r s o r o n t o
the ground.
Take used oil to a an authorised
waste disposal site CITROËN.
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.
Coolant level
Coolant change
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
s h o u l d n e v e r e x c e e d i t .
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n
may operate after the vehicle has
been switched off, even if the en-
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
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CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance
with the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide and according to your engine.
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, par-
ticularly in summer and
winter.
When carrying out work on the bat-
tery, refer to the "Practical information" 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 c l o g g e d c a b i n fi l t e r m a y h a v e a n
adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and
generate undesirable 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. Particle 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
e x h a u s t f u m e s a r e t h u s n o l o n g e r
emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally
notice water vapour being emitted from
t h e e x h a u s t w h e n a c c e l e r a t i n g . T h i s i s
of no consequence 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 an
audible 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 t i o n s
o f u r b a n d r i v i n g o f e x c e p t i o n a l l y l o n g
d u r a t i o n : l o w s p e e d s , t r a f fi c j a m s
etc.)
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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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
T h e g e a r b o x d o e s n o t r e -
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox T h e g e a r b o x d o e s n o t r e -
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Parking brake If the parking brake travel is
too long or if a loss of effec-
tiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake
must be adjusted, even be-
tween two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent
q u a l 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
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
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HANDS-FREE KIT
For safety reasons and because they require prolonged attention on the part of the driver, the operations for pairing the Bluetooth mobile telephone with your Audio System’s hands-free kit m ust be carried out with the vehicle stationary. The ignition must be on.
Select the accessory which corresponds to the n a m e o f t h e v e h i c l e , a s u p e r i m p o s e d c o n fi g u r a t i o n display appears on the multifunction screen.
Activate the telephone’s Bluetooth function and carry out a search of the Bluetooth accessories present for the telephone.
Select the YES tab on the display using t h e b u t t o n s t h e n c o n fi r m b y p r e s s i n g O K .
Enter the vehicle’s authentication code (=1234). Depending on the telephone, you may be asked to enter this code before the superimposed c o n fi g u r a t i o n d i s p l a y a p p e a r s .
YES
YES
The services offered by the hands-free kit depend on the network, the SIM card and the compatibility of the Bluetooth equipment used. C o n s u l t y o u r t e l e p h o n e ’ s m a n u a l a n d y o u r o p e r a t o r t o fi n d o u t w h i c h s e r v i c e s a r e a v a i l a b l e t o y o u . A list of mobile telephones which offer the best range of services is available from the network. Consult a CITROËN dealer.
RECEIVING A CALL
An incoming call is announced by a ring and a supe rimposed display on the multifunction display.
Select the YES tab on the display using t h e b u t t o n s a n d c o n fi r m b y p r e s s i n g O K .
Press the steering wheel control TEL to accept the call.
Press the steering wheel control TEL to access your directory.
To dial a number, use the keypad on your telephone.
MAKING A CALL
PAIRING A TELEPHONE
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PERSONALISATION-CONFIGURATION AUDIO FUNCTIONS
SCREEN MENU MAP monochrome C
* The parameters vary according to vehicle (refer to the "Multifunction displays" section).
** According to compatibility of Bluetooth telephone and service contract.
TELEPHONE
FM BAND PREFERENCES
alternative frequencies (RDS)
activate/deactivate
regional mode (REG)
activate/deactivate
radio-text information (RDTXT)
activate/deactivate
AUDIO CD PREFERENCES
track random play (RDM)
activate/deactivate
DEFINE THE VEHICLE PARAMETERS *
CHOICE OF LANGUAGE
DISPLAY CONFIGURATION
video brightness adjustment
normal video
inverse video
brightness (- +) adjustment
date and time adjustment
day/month/year adjustment
hour/minute adjustment
choice of 12 h/24 h mode
choice of units
l/100 km - mpg - km/l
°Celsius/°Fahrenheit
CONSULTING DIRECTORIES **
telephone directory
call log
services directory
customer contact centre
breakdown call
emergency call
MANAGEMENT OF A COMMUNICATION
switch **
terminate the current call
secret mode
activate/deactivate
CONFIGURATION
deletion of a match
list of matches
consulting matches
list of matches
choice of a mobile to connect
list of mobiles
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NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE
SEARCHING FOR POINTS OF INTEREST
Press the NAV button.
Press the NAV button again or select the NAVIGATION MENU function and p r e s s O K t o c o n fi r m .
Select the POI NEARBY function to search for POIs around the vehicle.
Select the SEARCH POINTS OF INTEREST function and press OK to c o n fi r m .
NAVIGATION MENU
SEARCH POINTS OF INTEREST
POI NEARBY
Select the POI IN CITY function to search for POIs in the city required. Select the country then enter the name of the city using the virtual keypad.
Select the POI NEAR ROUTE function to search for POIs near the route.
Select the POI IN COUNTRY function to search for POIs in the country required.
Select the POI NEAR DESTINATION function to search for POIs near the point of arrival of the route.
POI NEAR DESTINATION
POI IN COUNTRY
POI NEAR ROUTE
A list of cities present in the country selected can be accbe accessed via the LIST button on the virtual keypad.
POI IN CITY
The points of interest (POIs) indicate all of the service locations in the vicinity (hotels, various businesses, airports...).
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Download the HAZARDOUS LOCATION POIs update fi l e o n t o a n S D c a r d o r U S B s t i c k f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t . This service will be available on www.citroen.fr, www.citroen.co.uk then gradually deployed to all of the other countries.
Insert the medium (SD card or USB stick) containin g the POI database into the system's SD card reader o r USB reader.
S u c c e s s f u l d o w n l o a d i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y a m e s s a g e .
UPDATING THE HAZARDOUS LOCATION
POIs
Select the medium (USB or SD card) used and press OK.
Press NAV, select NAVIGATION MENU, then IMPORT POI.
IMPORT POI
NAVIGATION MENU
NAVIGATION - GUIDANCE