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MAINTENANCE INDICATOR
I t i n f o r m s y o u when the next routine service is due i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e v e h i c l e s e r v i c i n g s c h e d u l e i n t h e M a i n - t e n a n c e G u i d e . T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i s d e p e n d e n t o n t w o p a r a m e t e r s : t h e mileage covered , a n d t h e time elapsed since the last visit.
Operation
F r o m s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d f o r a f e w s e c o n d s , t h e span-ner symbolising maintenance operations lights up ; t h e i n s t r u - m e n t p a n e l t e l l s y o u t h e d i s t a n c e r e m a i n i n g t o t h e n e x t s e r v i c e .
Example: t h e r e r e m a i n u p t o t h e n e x t s e r v i c e :
A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r t h i s , t h e e n g i n e o i l l e v e l i n d i c a t o r i s d i s p l a y e d , t h e n t h e t o t a l m i l e a g 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 r o l e . T h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l g i v e s t h e t o t a l a n d t r i p m i l e a g e s .
Operation if the distance to the next service is less than 1 000 km (600 miles)
E a c h t i m e y o u s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i - t i o n a n d f o r 5 s e c o n d s , t h e s p a n - n e r a n d t h e d i s t a n c e fl a s h .
Example: t h e r e r e m a i n u p t o t h e n e x t s e r v i c e : 5 0 0 k m ( 3 0 0 m i l e s ) . O n s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d f o r 5 s e c o n d s , t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l i n d i c a t e s :
A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r t h i s , t h e e n g i n e o i l l e v e l i n d i c a t o r i s d i s p l a y e d , t h e n t h e t o t a l m i l e a g 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 r o l e a n d t h e m a i n t e - n a n c e s y m b o l r e m a i n s l i t u p .
T h i s i s a w a r n i n g t o y o u t h a t a s e r v i c e m u s t b e c a r r i e d o u t a t t h e earliest opportunity.
T h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l g i v e s t h e t o t a l a n d t r i p m i l e a g e s .
Operation if the service interval has been passed
E a c h t i m e y o u s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i - t i o n , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e s y m b o l a n d t h e d i s t a n c e c o v e r e d ( p r e c e d e d b y a m i n u s ) b e y o n d t h e r e c o m - m e n d e d i n t e r v a l fl a s h .
Example: Y o u h a v e e x c e e d e d t h e s e r v i c e i n t e r v a l b y 3 0 0 k m ( 3 0 0 m i l e s ) .
T h e r o u t i n e s e r v i c e o n y o u r v e h i - c l e n e e d s t o b e c a r r i e d a s s o o n a s possible.
A f e w s e c o n d s a f t e r s w i t c h i n g o n t h e i g n i t i o n , t h e t o t a l m i l e - a g 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 r o l e a n d t h e m a i n t e n a n c e s y m b o l r e m a i n s l i t u p .
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Maintenance intervals
I f y o u u s e y o u r v e h i c l e i n p a r - t i c u l a r l y d i f fi c u l t c o n d i t i o n s , it is essential to have recourse to the s e r v i c e s c h e d u l e f o r " s p e c i a l c o n d i - t i o n s " c o m p r i s i n g s h o r t e r i n t e r v a l s b e t w e e n s e r v i c e s . S e e " M a i n t e - n a n c e G u i d e " .
Reset to zero
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 :1. S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n .2. P r e s s o n b u t t o n A a n d k e e p i t p r e s s e d .3. S w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n .4. Keep button A p r e s s e d d o w n u n t i l t h e s c r e e n i n d i c a t e s "=0" a n d t h e m a i n t e n a n c e s y m b o l disappears.
Note: If the maximum time between two oil changes is reached before the mileage has been covered, the mainte-nance spanner lights up and the instrument panel indicates "0".
MILEAGE RECORDER
Display
W h e n t h e d r i v e r ' s d o o r i s o p e n e d o r t h e v e h i c l e i s u n l o c k e d w i t h t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l , f o r a r o u n d 3 0 s e c - o n d s t h e r e i s d i s p l a y o f t h e mile-age recorders a n d s o m e t i m e s t h e m a i n t e n a n c e s p a n n e r .
Trip mileage recorder reset
T h i s c a n o p e r a t e w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
With a long press o n t h e z e r o reset button A , t h e t r i p m i l e a g e d i s - p l a y e d r e s e t s t o z e r o .
FUEL GAUGE
I f t h e f u e l l o w w a r n i n g l a m p c o m e s o n p e r m a n e n t l y o n h o r i z o n t a l g r o u n d , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a s o u n d s i g n a l , t h e r e r e m a i n a r o u n d 9 l o f f u e l ( p e t r o l v e r s i o n ) o r 8 l o f f u e l ( D i e s e l v e r s i o n ) .
W h e n t h e s e c o n d - t o - l a s t b a r d i s - a p p e a r s , y o u s t i l l h a v e a p p r o x . 5 l o f f u e l .
REV COUNTER
W h e n y o u a p p r o a c h m a x i m u m e n g i n e s p e e d , c r o s s i n g i n t o t h e r e d z o n e i n d i c a t e s t h e n e e d t o e n g a g e a h i g h e r g e a r .
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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
I f y o u h a v e t o r e p l a c e t h e m , t h e w i p e r b l a d e s h a v e t o b e p a r k e d i n t h e maintenance position . F o r t h i s , s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d t h e n w i t h i n o n e m i n u t e m o v e t h e w i p e r c o n t r o l s t a l k . T h e w i p e r s s t a n d u p i n a v e r t i c a l p o s i t i o n .
A f t e r r e p l a c e m e n t , switch on the ignition a n d move the wiper control stalk s o t h a t t h e w i p e r s r e s u m e t h e i r n o r m a l position.Note: t h i s a c t i o n p l a c e s t h e P i l o t e d D e fl e c t o r i n t h e m a i n t e n a n c e p o s i t i o n . S e e " P i l o t e d D e fl e c t o r " .
WINDSCREEN WASH
T o o p e r a t e t h e w i n d s c r e e n w a s h , p u l l t h e w i p e r s t a l k t o w a r d s y o u .
T h e s c r e e n w a s h i s a c c o m p a n i e d b y a t i m e d w i p e o f t h e w i n d s c r e e n , t h e h e a d l a m p w a s h a l s o a c t i v a t e s i f t h e d i p p e d b e a m s a r e o n .
T h e d i s p l a y o f a m e s s a g e i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e r e i s o n l y a p p r o x . o n e l i t r e o f s c r e e n w a s h fl u i d r e m a i n i n g .
I n f r e e z i n g c o n d i t i o n s , a l w a y s c h e c k t h a t t h e w i p e r b l a d e s a r e f r e e t o operate.
R e m o v e a n y a c c u m u l a t i o n o f s n o w a t t h e b a s e o f t h e w i n d s c r e e n .
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AIR CONDITIONING
This system automatically adjusts the temperature, the fl o w o f a i r a n d t h e d i s t r i b u t i o n o f a i r i n s i d e t h e c a b i n , depending on your desired comfort level.
Provided you retain automatic mode (by pressing button "AUTO") and all the air vents are open, you will main-tain an optimum comfort level, also removing humidity and misting, whatever the ambient climatic conditions.
The temperature inside the cabin cannot be lower than the temperature outside if the air conditioning is not operating.
To be effective, the air conditioning should only be used with the windows closed. If after a lengthy stop in bright sunlight the interior temperature is excessive, air the passenger compartment by opening the windows for a few moments, then close them again.
To keep the air conditioning compressor well sealed, it is essential to operate the air conditioning at least once in every month.
The air conditioning operates by using power from the engine. This results in a slight increase in fuel con-sumption.
Sensors
The automatic regulation of the air conditioning inside the cabin makes use of a number of sensors, relieving you of the need to make adjustments, other than the desired cabin temperature.
Take care not to obstruct sensor A.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the bot-tom of the windscreen, is clean and free of dead leaves, snow, etc.
If washing the vehicle with a high pressure jet, avoid targeting the air inlet zone.
Air circulation
For your comfort we advise you to maintain a proper distribution of air within the cabin, both at the front and at the rear.
The air vents to the face have thumbwheels so that you can a d j u s t t h e fl o w o f a i r , a n d g r i l l e s t o o r i e n t t h e d i r e c t i o n .
T h e r e a r e a i r v e n t s o n t h e fl o o r u n d e r n e a t h t h e f r o n t seats and on the rear control panel, for enhanced heat-ing of the rear seat positions.
Do not obstruct the air outlets located in the boot area.
D u s t / p o l l e n fi l t e r
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 p o l l e n a n d d u s t .
T h i s fi l t e r h a s t o b e c h a n g e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e v e h i c l e maintenance schedule. See "Maintenance Guide".
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Remarks:When starting from cold, in order to prevent u n w a n t e d c o l d a i r , t h e a i r fl o w w i l l i n c r e a s e o n l y gradually to its optimum level.
If you enter the vehicle after a fairly prolonged stop and the temperature inside the vehicle is far from comfortable, it serves no purpose to modify the temperature that is displayed as an attempt to go immediately to the desired comfort level. The system automatically uses all of its power to compensate the temperature gap as quickly as possible.
Remarks:Water arising from the condensation in the air conditioning drains out through a hole provided for this purpose ; a pool of water may thus form underneath the vehicle when stationary.
Whatever the time of year, even in cool weather the air conditioning is useful in removing humidity and misting.You are advised to have the air conditioning system checked on a regular basis. See "Maintenance Guide".
If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside temperatures are high, the air conditioning may be temporarily paused if the engine cooling requires this.
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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".
L E V E L S
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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It is recommended that you have your towbar installed and removed by a CITROËN dealer.It is recommended that you have recommended that
If you are towing another vehicle, the latter must be free-wheeling (gearbox in neutral).
Dimensions ( i n m e t r e s ) :
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TOWBAR
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It is recommended that you have your towbar installed and removed by a CITROËN dealer.have your towbar installed and towbar installed
I f y o u a r e c l i m b i n g a s t e e p g r a d i e n t a n d t h e e n g i n e g e t s e x c e s s i v e l y h o t , c e r t a i n f u n c t i o n s b e c o m e u n a - v a i l a b l e ( e . g . s e q u e n t i a l c o n t r o l o f t h e a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x , t h e a i r c o n - d i t i o n i n g ) .
I f y o u a r e t o w i n g , i t i s n e c e s a a r y t o d e a c t i v a t e t h e p a r k i n g a s s i s t - a n c e b y p r e s s i n g t h e c o n t r o l o n t h e d a s h b o a r d . S e e " P a r k i n g a s s i s t - a n c e " .
I t i s r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t y o u r e m o v e t h e t o w i n g b a l l , s o t h a t i t d o e s n o t i n t e r f e r e w i t h t h e f u n c t i o n i n g o f t h e p r o x i m i t y s e n s o r s , w h e n y o u a r e n o t u s i n g a t r a i l e r .
MAINTENANCE
i f c l e a n i n g t h e v e h i c l e w i t h a h i g h p r e s s u r e s y s t e m Y o u r P i l o t e d D e fl e c t o r h a s t o b e c l o s e d .
I t i s n o t a d v i s a b l e t o c l e a n t h e u n d e r s i d e o f t h e v e h i c l e , f o r f e a r o f d a m a g i n g t h e e l e c t r i c p a r k i n g b r a k e . A s w a t e r m a y p e n e t r a t e i n t o t h e v e h i c l e i n t e r i o r v i a t h e d o o r a p e r t u r e s , d o n o t t a r g e t t h e s e a r e a s .