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Opening the bonnet
On the inside
This operation must only be carried out with
the vehicle stationary and the driver's door
open.
Pull the lever on the side of the fascia panel
towards you. On the outside
Push the lever located above the grille to the
right and raise the bonnet.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel. Check that the bonnet is locked.
OPENING THE BONNET
Bonnet strut
Unclip the strut and tilt it to insert it in the
first notch, then the second.
Before closing the bonnet, put the strut back
in its housing. If the bonnet is not closed
correctly, this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel.
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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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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.
T h e f u e l t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d
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 under the glove
box.
- the second button, located in the battery compartment under the driver's floor.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
8
Changing a fuse
DRIVER'S SIDE FASCIA PANEL FUSES
- Remove the bolts and tilt the box to access the fuses.
Fuses A (amps)
Allocation
12 7.5 Right-hand dipped headlamp
13 7.5 Left-hand dipped headlamp - Headlamp height adj uster
31 7.5 Relay supply
32 10 Minibus interior lighting - Hazard warning ligh ts
33 15 Rear 12 V socket
34 - Not used
35 7.5 Reversing lights - Water in diesel sensor
36 20 Door locking/unlocking unit
37 10 Brake lights switch - Third brake light - Instr ument panel
38 10 Interior relays
39 10 Audio equipment - Diagnostics socket - Alarm siren
- Programmable additional heating controls -
Air conditioning controls - Chronotachograph
40 15 De-icing: rear screen (left-hand side), mirror (driver's side)
41 15 De-icing: rear screen (right-hand side), mirror (passenger side)
42 7.5 ABS control unit and sensor - ESP sensor - Brak e lights switch
43 30 Windscreen wiper motor
44 20
45 7.5 Electric window and mirror switches (driver's s ide) - Passenger electric window
46 - Not used
47 20 Driver's electric window motor
48 20 Passenger electric window motor
49 7.5 Rain/brightness sensor - Audio equipment - Driver'
s electric window motor - Alarm -
Instrument panel controls
50 7.5 Air bags and pre-tensioners unit
51 7.5 Chronotachograph - Cruise control - Air conditi oning controls
52 7.5 Passenger compartment relays
53 7.5 Instrument panel - Rear fog lamps