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A. Key release/storage.
B. Locking of the vehicle.C. Unlocking of the vehicle.D. Guide-me-home lighting.
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OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle:
Pull the lever A towards you.
Outside the vehicle:
Lift the lever B located under the front edge close to the centre of the bonnet then lift the bonnet.
Press on button A to the left of the d a s h b o a r d t o o p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
Opening and attaching the fuel cap B.
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This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull the con-trol located under the dashboard towards you.
Lift the lever A located under the bonnet close to the centre, then pull.
To close
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
O P E N I N G T H E B O N N E T
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A i r fi l t e r
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
Screen wash and h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See "Capacities".
Engine coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
Poles "+" and "-" for starting with a slave battery
See "Starting with a slave battery".
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
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B r a k e fl u i d
T h e l e v e l o f fl u i d s h o u l d b e between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CIT-ROËN dealer.immediately and immediately
Power steering and suspension oil
For topping up, it is neces-sary to go to a CITROËN For topping up, it is neces-neces-
dealer.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Between routine servicing visits, check the level of engine oil frequently as well as before going on a long journey.
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TOPPING UP ENGINE OIL
B e f o r e fi l l i n g , p u l l o u t t h e d i p s t i c k .
C h e c k t h e d i p s t i c k a f t e r fi l l i n g .
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
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RADIATOR – COOLANT FLUID
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Wait 15 minutes or for the tem-perature to be lower than 100 °C and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
The level of coolant 1 should be between the MIN. and MAX. mark-ings on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cooling system checked by a CITROËN dealer.cooling system checked cooling system
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: If you need to top up the fl u i d f r e q u e n t l y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a m a l f u n c t i o n w h i c h y o u s h o u l d g e t c h e c k e d a t t h e e a r l i e s t o p p o r t u - n i t y .
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
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STARTING THE ENGINE WITH AN ASSISTING BATTERY
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact with each other.
C h e c k t h a t t h e a s s i s t i n g b a t t e r y h a s s u f fi c i e n t v o l t a g e (12 V).
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in orderthe diagram.
A Pole "+" on the vehicle being assisted (under the red cover).B Assisting battery.C Pole "–" on the assisted vehicle (under the bonnet).
Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine run for around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
It is essential to follow the indicated sequence correctly.
N e v e r a p p r o a c h w i t h a fl a m e o r c r e a t e s p a r k s i n t h e v i c i n i t y o f t h e b a t t e r y ( e x p l o s i v e g a s ) .
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is hig hly corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face and es pecially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediatel y with copious amounts of fresh water.
ADVICE
Do not touch the leads during the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure they do not touch together.
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Ref.RatingFunction
F 120 A E n g i n e E C U – C o o l i n g f a n
F 215 AHorn
F 310 AScreen wash pump
F 420 AHeadlamp wash
F 515 A F u e l p u m p ( p e t r o l ) – P r e h e a t i n g – I n j e c t i o n ( D i e s e l )
F 610 ABraking system
F 710 A A u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
F 820 AStarter
F 910 A A c t i v e b o n n e t – X e n o n d u a l f u n c t i o n d i r e c t i o n a l h e a d l a m p s
F 1030 A I n j e c t o r s – I g n i t i o n c o i l – E l e c t r o v a l v e s ( p e t r o l ) – E n g i n e E C U – F u e l s u p p l y ( D i e s e l )
F 1140 AAir conditioning (Blower)
F 1230 AWindscreen wiper
F 1340 ABSI
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FUSES UNDER THE BONNET
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UPPER FRONT LENSA L a t e r a l l a m pB D i p p e d / m a i n b e a mC S i d e l a m pNote: A l i g h t m i s t i n g m a y a p p e a r o n t h e h e a d l a m p s u r f a c e i n c e r t a i n c o n d i t i o n s o f u s e .
F o r m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e f r o n t l e n s e s a n d f o r c h a n g i n g o f b u l b s , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r . T h e b u l b s f o r a n d f o r c h a n g i n g o f b u l b s , c o n t a c t a n d f o r c h a n g i n g o f b u l b s , c o n t a c t
l a m p s D a n d E h a v e a c o m m o n b u l b - h o l d e r .
C H A N G I N G B U L B S
Your headlamps have Xenon bulbs.
Because of risks of electrocution, we advise you to contact a CITROËN dealer if there is any problem.Because of risks of electrocution, we advise Because
It is recommended to change both bulbs at the same time i f there is a failure of one of them.
Your vehicle is equipped with an active bonnet. T o b e s u r e t h a t t h i s s a f e t y f e a t u r e i s f u n c t i o n i n g c o r r e c t l y , c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r Your vehicle is equipped with an active bonnet.
f o r r e p l a c e m e n t o f a n y o f t h e c o m p o n e n t s o n t h e f r o n t p a n e l .
LOWER FRONT LENSD D i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o rE D a y t i m e - r u n n i n g l a m pF F r o n t f o g l a m p
SIDE REPEATER
T o c h a n g e t h e s i d e r e p e a t e r , p u s h i t f o r w a r d s o r r e a r w a r d s t o d e t a c h i t a n d c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .