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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:
-
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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PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT Using the kit
The puncture repair kit is located in
t h e b o o t u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
Switch off the ignition.
A f fi x t h e s p e e d l i m i t a t i o n s t i c k e r
to the vehicle’s steering wheel
to remind you that a wheel is in
temporary use.
Check that the switch A is in po-
sition "0" .
Connect the pipe of the bottle 1
to the valve of the tyre to be re-
paired.
Connect the compressor’s elec-
tric plug to the vehicle’s 12 V
socket.
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.
Complete system consisting of a
compressor and a bottle of sealant
product which permits
temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can
drive to the nearest garage.
This repair kit is available from
CITROËN dealers.
It is designed to repair holes of a
m a x i m u m d i a m e t e r o f 6 m m , l o c a t -
e d e x c l u s i v e l y o n t h e t y r e t r e a d o r
shoulder. Avoid removing any for-
eign bodies which have penetrated
the tyre.
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Connect the compressor’s elec-
tric plug to the vehicle’s 12 V
socket again.
Start the vehicle again and leave
the engine running.
Adjust the pressure using the
c o m p r e s s o r ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h A
in position "1" ; t o d e fl a t e :
switch A in position "0" and
press button B ), in accordance
with the vehicle’s tyre pressure
label (located on the door aper-
ture on the left-hand side), then
remember to check that the leak
has been plugged correctly (no
further loss of pressure after
several miles [kilometres]).
Remove the compressor, then
store the whole kit.
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[ 8 0 k m / h ] m a x ) l i m i t i n g t h e d i s -
t a n c e t r a v e l l e d t o a p p r o x i m a t e l y
120 miles (200 km).
Visit a CITROËN dealer as soon
as possible to have the tyre re-
paired or replaced by a techni-
cian. Take care, the bottle of
p u n c t u r e r e p a i r fl u i d c o n -
tains ethylene-glycol. This
product is harmful if swallowed and
causes irritation to the eyes. Keep
it out of reach of children.
T h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e fl u i d i s i n d i -
cated on the base of the bottle.
The bottle is designed for a sin-
gle use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the bottle
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new
bottle of sealant, available from
CITROËN dealers.
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h t y r e u n d e r -
i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n , t h e t y r e u n d e r -
i n fl a t i o n w a r n i n g l a m p w i l l r e m a i n o n
after the wheel has been repaired
until the system is reinitialised by a
CITROËN dealer.
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Removing a wheel
P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m
ground that is not slippery. apply
the parking brake.
If your vehicle is equipped with
"Hydractive III+" suspension,
with the engine running at idle,
adjust the ground clearance to
i t s m a x i m u m h e i g h t .
Switch off the ignition and en-
g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r
depending on any slope (for a
v e h i c l e w i t h a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ,
select position P).
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h
"Hydractive III+" suspension,
position the chock, whichever di-
rection the gradient may be in, in
front of the front wheel diametri-
cally opposite to the one to be
replaced.
Position the jack at one of the
four jacking-points provided
on the underbody close to the
wheels, then use the wheelbrace
to unwind the jack until it reaches
the ground.
Remove the protector from each
bolt using tool 3 .
Slacken the wheel bolts.
Before positioning the
jack:
Always adjust the vehicle’s
g r o u n d c l e a r a n c e t o t h e " m a x i -
mum height" position and re-
tain this adjustment for as long
as the jack is under the vehi-
cle (do not use the hydraulic
adjustments),
Immobilise your vehicle on hori-
zontal, stable and non-slippery
ground,
Ensure that any passengers
have left the vehicle and are in
a safe place .
Never get underneath the vehicle if
it is supported only by the jack.
The jack and all of the tools are
s p e c i fi c t o y o u r v e h i c l e . D o n o t u s e
them for any other applications.
Have the original wheel repaired
a n d r e fi t t e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
C o n t i n u e t o e x t e n d t h e j a c k u n t i l
the wheel is a few centimetres
off the ground.
Undo the bolts, remove the
wheel.
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FUSEBOX C
Fuse N° Rating
Function
F1 15 A Rear screen wipe (Tourer)
F2 30 A Locking and deadlocking relay
F3 5 A Airbags
F4 10 A A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x - a d d i t i o n a l h e a t e r u n i t ( D i e s e l ) - e l e c t r o c h r o m e r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s
F5 30 A Front window - sun roof - passenger door lighting - passeng er rear view mirror adjustment
F6 30 A Rear window
F7 5 A V a n i t y m i r r o r l i g h t i n g - G l o v e b o x l i g h t i n g - i n t e r i o r l a m p s - t o r c h ( t o u r e r )
F8 20 A R a d i o - C D c h a n g e r - C o n t r o l s a t t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l - D i s p l a
y - D e fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n - E l e c t r i c
boot ECU
F9 30 A Cigar-lighter - front 12 V socket
F10 15 A Alarm - Controls on the steering wheel, signalling and scre en wipe controls
F11 15 A Low current ignition switch
F12 15 A Driver’s electric seat - instrument panel - seat belt not fasten
ed warning lamps -air
conditioning controls
F13 5 A Engine relay unit - Hydraulic suspension pump cut-off relay - a irbag ECU supply
F14 15 A Rain and brightness sensor - parking assistance - passenger’s electri
c seat - trailer relay
u n i t - H I F I a m p l i fi e r E C U - H a n d s - f r e e k i t - L a n e D e p a r t u r e W a r n i n g S y s t e m
F15 30 A Locking and deadlocking relay
F17 40 A H e a t e d r e a r s c r e e n - e x t e r i o r h e a t e d r e a r v i e w m i r r o r s
FSH SHUNT PARK SHUNT