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  Levels
 LEVELS 
 These regular maintenance operations  
will keep your vehicle in good running 
order. Consult the instructions at  CITROËN  
dealerships or in the servicing booklet 
enclosed in the handbook pack.   To maintain the reliability of engines and 
emission control systems, the use of 
additives in engine oil is prohibited.   
  Changing the brake fluid 
 The brake fluid must be changed at  
the intervals stated, according to the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule.  
 Use fluids recommended by the  
manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4 standards.  
 The level must be between the  
MIN  and 
 
MAX   marks on the reservoir. 
 If fluid has to be added frequently, this  
indicates a failure which must be checked by 
a  CITROËN  dealer as soon as possible.  
  If you have to remove/refit the engine 
style cover, handle it with care to avoid 
damaging the fixing clips. 
  Dipstick  
 There are two marks on  
the dipstick: 
  Oil change 
 It is imperative that this is carried out at the  
intervals specified and the viscosity grade of 
the oil selected must fulfil the requirements 
in accordance with the manufacturer's 
servicing schedule. Consult the instructions 
at  CITROËN  dealerships.  
 Remove the dipstick before filling. 
 Check the level after filling (never exceed  
the maximum mark).  
 Screw the cap back onto the sump before  
closing the bonnet.  
  Viscosity selection 
 In all cases, the oil selected must meet the  
manufacturer's requirements.  
  Warning lights 
 Checking by means of the warning  
lights on the instrument panel is 
described in chapter 2, refer to the 
"Instruments and controls" section.  
  
A   = maximum 
 If you fill past this mark, 
contact a  CITROËN  dealer.  
  
B   = minimum 
 Never allow the level to fall  
below this mark. 
  Oil level 
 Check the level regularly and top up  
between changes. The maximum 
consumption is 0.5 l per 600 miles 
(1 000 km). Check the level with the vehicle 
level, engine cold, using the dipstick.     

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7
CHECKS
  Levels
  Cooling system 
 Only use the fluid recommended by the  
manufacturer. Otherwise, you risk seriously 
damaging your engine. When the engine 
is warm, the temperature of the coolant is 
controlled by the engine fan. As this fan can 
operate with the ignition key removed and 
because the cooling system is pressurised, 
wait for at least one hour after the engine 
has stopped before carrying out any work.  
 Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to release  
the pressure to prevent any risk of scalding. 
When the pressure has dropped, remove the 
cap and top up the level with coolant.  
 If fluid has to be added frequently, this  
indicates a failure which must be checked by 
a  CITROËN  dealer as soon as possible.  
  Power steering fluid level 
 The vehicle must be parked on level ground  
with the engine cold. Unscrew the cap 
integrated with the gauge and check the 
level which must be between the  MIN  and 
 
MAX   marks.  
  Used oil 
 Avoid prolonged contact of used oil  
with the skin.  
 Brake fluid is harmful to health and very  
corrosive.  
 Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or  
coolant into drains or into the ground but 
into the containers dedicated to this use at 
 CITROËN  dealerships.  
  Topping up 
 The level must be between the   MIN  and   MAX  
marks on the expansion bottle. If more than  
 1   l i t r e   o f   fl   u i d   i s   r e q u i r e d   t o   t o p   u p   t h e   l e v e l ,  
have the system checked by a  CITROËN  
dealer.  
  Windscreen wash and headlamp wash level 
 For best quality cleaning and to prevent  
freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or 
replaced with water.  
 Capacity of the reservoir: approximately  
5.5 litres.   

   Checks   
 CHECKS 
  Air filter and passenger compartment filter 
 A clogged passenger compartment filter  
may reduce the performance of the 
air conditioning system and generate 
undesirable odours. The replacement 
intervals for these components are indicated 
in the servicing booklet.  
 Depending on the environment (dusty  
atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle 
(urban driving...), change them twice as 
often if necessary, refer to the "Under the 
bonnet" section of chapter 7.  
  Manual gearbox 
 Have the level checked in accordance with  
the manufacturer ’s servicing schedule.   To check the main levels and certain 
components, in accordance with the 
manufacturer ’s servicing schedule, 
refer to the pages of the servicing booklet 
which correspond to your vehicle’s engine.  
 Only use products recommended by  
 CITROËN  or products of equivalent quality 
and characteristics.  
 In order to optimise the operation of units as  
important as the braking circuit,  CITROËN  
selects and offers specific products.  
 In order to avoid damaging the electrical  
units, high pressure washing to clean the 
engine compartment is strictly prohibited. 
  Handbrake 
 Where the handbrake travel is too great  
or there is a reduction in the performance 
of the system, the handbrake should be 
adjusted, even between services.  
 Have the system checked by a  CITROËN   
dealer.  
  Bleeding the water contained in the diesel filter 
 If this warning light comes on,  
bleed the filter, otherwise bleed 
regularly each time the engine is 
drained.   
 To evacuate the water, unscrew the bleed 
screw or the water in diesel sensor, located 
at the base of the filter. Operate until all 
of the water has been drained out. Then 
tighten the bleed screw or the water sensor.   
 HDi engines use advanced technology. All  
work requires a special qualification which is 
guaranteed by a  CITROËN  dealer.  
  Battery 
 At the start of winter, have your battery  
checked by a  CITROËN  dealer.  
  Brake pads 
 Brake pad wear depends on the style of  
driving, in particular for vehicles which are 
used in town, over short distances. It may 
be necessary to check the thickness of the 
pads, even between services.  
 Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a drop  
in the brake fluid level indicates that the 
brake pads are worn.  
  Brake disc/drum wear status 
 For any information relating to checking  
the brake disc/drum wear status, contact a 
 CITROËN  dealer.  
  Oil filter 
 Change the filter regularly, in accordance  
with the servicing schedule.    

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   Fuel   
  Low fuel level 
 When the fuel tank level  E  
(Empty) is reached, this warning  
light comes on. At this moment, 
you have   enough fuel left to 
drive approximately 30 miles (50 km)  , 
depending on the driving conditions, 
the engine and the profile of the road. Fill up 
without delay to avoid running out of fuel.   The fuel tank must be filled  
with the engine 
off .  
   -   Open the fuel filler flap.  
  -   Support the cap with one hand. 
  -   With the other hand, insert the key, then  turn it anticlockwise. 
  -   Remove the cap and hook it onto the  clip located on the inside of the flap.  
 A label affixed to the inside of the flap  
reminds you of the type of fuel to be used.  
 When filling the fuel tank, do not continue  
after the 3rd cut-off of the nozzle. This could 
cause malfunctions.  
 The capacity of the fuel tank is  
approximately   90  litres. 
   -   After filling the fuel tank, lock the cap  and close the flap.  
 FUEL CIRCUIT DEACTIVATED 
 In the event of a serious collision, a device  
automatically cuts off the fuel supply to the 
engine and the vehicle’s electrical supply. 
 FILLING WITH FUEL 
 Fuel tanks of different capacities,  
60 and 125 litres, are sold.    Check that there is no smell or leak of fuel 
outside the vehicle. 
Restore the supply by pressing:
-   the first button, 
located below the steering wheel.
-   the second button,  ocated in the 
battery l compartment under the front 
passenger ’s floor.     

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Battery
TROUBLESHOOTING
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A.   Positive metal point on your vehicle 
  
B.   Slave battery 
  
C.   Earth on your vehicle    CHARGING THE BATTERY USING  
A CHARGER  
   -   disconnect the battery, 
  -   follow the instructions for use given by 
the battery charger manufacturer, 
  -   reconnect starting with the negative (-)  terminal, 
  -   check that the terminals and connectors  are clean. If they are covered with  
sulphate (white or greenish deposit), 
disconnect them and clean them.    The charging operation must be carried 
out in a ventilated area away from naked 
flames or any possible sources of sparks to 
eliminate the risk of explosion and fire.  
 Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery: it  
must first be thawed to eliminate the risks of 
explosion. If the battery has frozen, before 
charging it have it checked by a specialist 
who will check that the internal components 
have not been damaged and that the 
container is not cracked, which could mean 
that there is a risk of a leak of toxic and 
corrosive acid.  
  BATTERY 
  STARTING FROM ANOTHER BATTERY  
   -   connect the red cable to the metal 
point   A  then to the positive (+) terminal 
of the slave battery   B , 
  -   connect one end of the green or black  cable to the negative (-) terminal of the  
slave battery   B , 
  -   connect the other end of the green or  black cable to the earth point   C  on your 
vehicle, 
  -   operate the starter, let the engine run,  
  -   wait for the engine to return to idle, then  disconnect the cables.    

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    Battery      
 The batteries contain harmful  
substances such as sulphuric acid and 
lead. They must be discarded in accordance 
with the provisions of the law and must not, 
in any circumstances, be discarded with 
household waste.  
 Take used batteries to a special collection  
point.    It is advisable to disconnect the 
negative (-) terminal of the battery if the 
vehicle is not to be used for a period of 
more than one month.   
 Before disconnecting the battery, you must 
wait for 2 minutes after switching off the 
ignition.  
 Never disconnect a terminal when the  
engine is running.  
 Never charge a battery without first  
disconnecting the terminals.  
 Close the windows and doors before  
disconnecting the battery.    
 After every reconnection of the battery,  
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute 
before starting to allow the electronic 
systems to be initialised. If slight difficulties 
are experienced after this, please contact a 
 CITROËN  dealer.   If the battery has been disconnected 
for some time, it may be necessary to 
reinitialise the following functions:  
   -   the display parameters (date, time, 
language, distance unit and  
temperature unit), 
  -   the radio stations,  
  -   the central locking.  
 Some settings are cleared and must be  
reprogrammed, consult a  CITROËN .  
 If your vehicle is fitted with a  
chronotachograph or an alarm, 
disconnection of the negative (-) terminal of 
the battery (located under the floor on the 
left-hand side, in the cab) is recommended if 
the vehicle is not to be used for a period of 
more than 5 days.    

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      Changing  a  fuse      
 The three fuse boxes are placed on the  
fascia panel on the passenger's side, in the 
driver's pillar and in the engine.  
 The pliers are secured to the fuse box on  
the driver's side. 
  Removing and fitting a fuse 
 Before changing a fuse, the cause of the  
fault must be found and rectified. The fuse 
numbers are indicated on the fuse box.  
   -   Use the pliers.     
Always replace a faulty fuse with a fuse  
of the same rating.    
 CITROËN will not accept responsibility for 
the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle 
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from 
the installation of accessories not supplied 
and not recommended by CITROËN and not 
installed in accordance with its instructions, 
in particular in the case of equipment 
the consumption of which exceeds 
10 milliamperes. 
 CHANGING A FUSE     

TROUBLESHOOTING
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      Changing  a  fuse      
  FUSES IN THE ENGINE 
   -   Remove the nuts and tilt the box to access the fuses.      
Fuses         A (amps)        Allocation  
   
1         40     ABS/ESP pump supply 
   
2         50     Diesel pre-heat unit 
   
3         30     Ignition switch 
   
4         20     Programmable additional heating burner 
   
5         20     Programmable additional heating controls relay 
   
6         40/60     Fan assembly (high speed) 
   
7         40/50     Fan assembly (low speed) 
   
8         40     Air conditioning 
   
9         20     Windscreen wash pump 
   
10         15     Horn 
   
11         7.5     Diesel pre-heat unit and relay 
   
14         7.5     Right-hand main beam headlamp 
   
15         7.5     Left-hand main beam headlamp 
   
16         7.5     Engine control unit 
   
17         10     Engine control unit 
   
18         7.5     Engine control unit 
   
19         7.5     Air conditioning compressor 
   
20         30     Headlamp wash pump 
   
21         15     Fuel pump supply 
   
22         20     Engine control unit 
   
23         30     ABS/ESP solenoid valves supply 
   
24         -     Not used 
   
30         15     Front fog lamps