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CHECKS
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
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.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer
(France) or an authorised waste
disposal site.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Used products
CHECKS
B a t t e r y
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
H o w e v e r , c h e c k t h a t t h e t e r -
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion 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 Warranty and
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the replacement inter-
vals for these components.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
t h e m t w i c e a s o f t e n i f n e c e s s a r y (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a CITROËN dealer.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the replacement inter-
val for this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Warranty and Maintenance Record
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e s k i n .
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.
D o n o t d i s c a r d u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s
into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer
(France) or an authorised waste
disposal site.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by light-
ing of the service warning lamp, accom-
panied by an audible warning and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Used products
CHECKS
B a t t e r y
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
H o w e v e r , c h e c k t h a t t h e t e r -
minals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion 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 Warranty and
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the replacement inter-
vals for these components.
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of
the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace
t h e m t w i c e a s o f t e n i f n e c e s s a r y (refer
to the "Engines" paragraph).
A c l o g g e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system
and generate undesirable odours. Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r i s c a r r i e d o u t
by a CITROËN dealer.
Oil filter
R e p l a c e t h e o i l fi l t e r e a c h t i m e
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the replacement inter-
val for this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, in exceptional cir-
cumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on
acceleration. This does not affect
the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the Warranty and Maintenance Record
and according to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
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CHECKS Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products of equiva-
l e n t 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 .
Brake disc wear
Brake pads Parking brake Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles 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. For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
This system must be checked
by a CITROËN dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for the
details of the level checking
interval for this component.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
It is designed to repair most punc-
tures which could affect the tyre, lo-
cated on the tyre tread or shoulder.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated the tyre.
TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT
Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and an incorporated sealant
cartridge which permits temporary re-
pair of the tyre so that you can drive to
the nearest garage. Using the kit
This procedure, comprising several
steps, must be carried out in full.
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the selector A to the "SEALANT"
position.
Check that the switch B is in posi-
tion "0" .
Connect the white pipe C to the
valve of the tyre to be repaired.
Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
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 t o
the vehicle's steering wheel to re-
mind you that a wheel is in temporary
use.
Start the vehicle and leave the
engine running.
Access to the kit
This repair kit is available from CITROËN
dealers.
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Connect the compressor's electric
plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
Start the vehicle again and leave the
engine running.
Adjust the pressure using the compres-
s o r ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h B in position "1" ;
t o d e fl a t e : s w i t c h B in position "0" and
press button E ) , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
the vehicle's tyre pressure label (lo-
c a t e d o n t h e l e f t h a n d d o o r a p e r t u r e ) .
A loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully plugged;
contact a CITROËN dealer for as-
sistance.
Remove and stow the 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 1 2 0 m i l e s
( 2 0 0 k m ) .
Visit a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible to have the
tyre repaired or replaced by a
technician. Take care, this product is harmful
(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony,
e t h a n e d i o l . . . ) i f s w a l l o w e d a n d
c a u s e s i r r i t a t i o n t o t h e e y e s . K e e p
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 cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed
for single use; even if only partly
used, it must be replaced.
To remove the cartridge, unscrew it
completely at its cap and pull off.
After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take
it to an authorised waste disposal
site or a CITROËN dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new
sealant cartridge, available from
CITROËN dealers.
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Fuse N° Rating Functions
F8 20 A Multifunction screen, audio system, navigation radio.
F9 30 A A u d i o s y s t e m ( fi t t e d a s a n o p t i o n ) , 1 2 V s o c k e t .
F10 15 A Steering mounted controls.
F11 15 A Ignition, diagnostic socket.
F12 15 A Rain/brightness sensor, trailer relay unit.
F13 5 A Main stop switch, engine relay unit.
F14 15 A Parking sensor control unit, seat belt unfastened
warning lamp, airbag control unit, instrument panel,
a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g , U S B B o x .
F15 30 A Locking.
F16 - Not used.
F17 40 A R e a r s c r e e n a n d e x t e r i o r m i r r o r s d e m i s t / d e f r o s t .
SH - PARC shunt.
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Engine compartment fuses
T h e f u s e b o x i s p l a c e d i n t h e e n g i n e
compartment near the battery (left-hand
s i d e ) .
Access to the fuses
Unclip the cover.
Change the fuse (see corresponding
p a r a g r a p h ) .
W h e n y o u h a v e fi n i s h e d , c l o s e t h e
cover carefully to guarantee the
s e a l i n g o f t h e f u s e b o x . Fuse table
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 20 A Engine control unit supply, cooling fan unit control,
multifunction engine control main relay.
F2 15 A Horn.
F3 10 A Front/rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 A Daytime running lamps.
F5 15 A D i e s e l h e a t e r ( d i e s e l e n g i n e ) , f u e l p u m p ( p e t r o l
e n g i n e )
F6 10 A ABS/ESP control unit, ABS/ESP cut-off relay,
secondary stop switch.
F7 10 A Electrical power steering.
F8 25 A Starter control.
F9 10 A Switching and protection unit.
F10 30 A Diesel engine injection pump valve, injectors and
i g n i t i o n c o i l s ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) .
F11 40 A Air conditioning blower.
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BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
w h e n i t i s fl a t o r f o r s t a r t i n g t h e e n g i n e
using another battery.
Access to the battery Starting using another battery
Connect the red cable to the posi-
t i v e t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y A ,
t h e n t o t h e p o s i t i v e t e r m i n a l ( + ) o f
the slave battery B .
Connect one end of the green or black
c a b l e t o t h e n e g a t i v e t e r m i n a l ( - ) o f
the slave battery B .
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to the negative termi-
n a l ( - ) o f t h e fl a t b a t t e r y A .
Start the slave vehicle.
Operate the starter of the broken
down vehicle and let the engine run.
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
open the bonnet using the interior
r e l e a s e l e v e r , t h e n t h e e x t e r i o r s a f e t y
catch,
secure the bonnet stay,
remove the plastic cover by pulling
on its grip for access to the two ter-
minals,
u n c l i p t h e f u s e b o x t o r e m o v e t h e
battery, if necessary.