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Instruments and controls
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Warning light is indicates Solution - action
Low fuel level lit.
t h a t t h e f u e l r e s e r v e i s b e i n g
used (approximately 5 litres
remain).
Capacity approximately
80 litres.
You have enough fuel left to drive approximately
30 miles (50 km).
Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation of
the fuel
reserve is a parameter which is sensitive to the st yle
o f d r i v i n g , t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d , t h e t i m e e l a p s e d a n d
the distance travelled since the warning light came on.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, this
c o u l d d a m a g e t h e e m i s s i o n c o n t r o l a n d i n j e c t i o n
systems.
fl a s h i n g . a malfunction of the gauge
or cutting off of the supply
following a serious impact. Restore the supply. Chapter 6, "Fuel" section.
EOBD
emission
control
system fl a s h i n g o r
remaining on. f a i l u r e o f t h e i n j e c t i o n ,
ignition (risk of destruction
of the catalytic converter in
the case of a petrol engine)
or emission control system. H a v e t h e s y s t e m c h e c k e d b y a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r
a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Battery
charge lit. fault in the charging circuit.
C h e c k t h e b a t t e r y t e r m i n a l s , … C h a p t e r 7 ,
"Battery" section.
fl a s h i n g . placing of the active
f u n c t i o n s o n s t a n d b y
(economy mode). Chapter 7, "Battery" section.
remaining on,
in spite of the
checks. f a u l t y c i r c u i t , i n j e c t i o n o r
ignition malfunction.
Call a CITROËN dealer.
ABS remaining on
or coming on
a b o v e 7 m p h
(12 km/h). failure of the anti-lock
b r a k i n g s y s t e m .
T h e v e h i c l e r e t a i n s c o n v e n t i o n a l b r a k i n g w i t h o u t
a s s i s t a n c e b u t y o u a r e a d v i s e d t o s t o p . C a l l a
CITROËN dealer.
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Fuel
LOW FUEL LEVEL
Filling with fuel
T h e t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d w i t h f u e l w i t h
the engine off .
- O p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
- Insert the key then turn it to the left.
- Remove the cap and attach it to the clip located on the inside of the
fl a p .
It is usual to hear an air intake noise
when opening the cap as there is a
vacuum linked with the sealing of the
fuel circuit.
A l a b e l o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fl a p
indicates which type of fuel to use.
More than 5 litres of fuel must be
added in order to be registered by the
fuel gauge.
I f y o u fi l l y o u r t a n k , d o n o t c o n t i n u e
after the third cut-off of the pump
nozzle. This could result in vehicle
malfunctions.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s , t h i s
indicates a fuel gauge malfunction.
Consult a CITROËN dealer.
When the tank's minimum
level is reached, this warning
light comes on, accompanied
by the message "Fuel level
low" on the display. When
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t fi r s t c o m e s o n , y o u
have approximately 8 litres left,
depending on driving conditions and
the engine.
Fill up with fuel as soon as possible to
avoid running out.
Never continue to drive until you run
out of fuel as this could damage the
emission control and injection systems. The capacity of the tank is
approximately 18 gallons (
80 litres).
- A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e t a n k , l o c k t h e c a p a n d c l o s e t h e fl a p . Quality of the fuel used for petrol
engines
The petrol engines are perfectly
compatible with E10 type petrol
biofuels (containing 10 % ethanol),
conforming to European standards
EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 %
ethanol) are reserved exclusively for
vehicles marketed for the use of this
type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The
quality of the ethanol must comply with
European standard EN 15376.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
marketed to run on fuels containing up
to 100 % ethanol (type E100). W h e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p i s o p e n , a
system limits the opening of the
rear left sliding side door.
The key cannot be removed from the
c a p ' s l o c k u n t i l t h e c a p i s r e fi t t e d o n t h e
tank.
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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
8
PETROL CONSUMPTION
As per EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended) in MPG (li tres/100 km)
Model codes Engines Gearbox Urban driving
Extra-urban
driving
Mixed driving
Emission
of CO2 by
mass (g/km)
E_RFJ__ 2.0 PETROL Manual 12.0 7.3 9.0 213
The consumption values, presented here, are the values communica ted at the time of printing. These consumption
values were established in accordance with EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended). They may vary depending on the style
o f d r i v i n g , t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s , w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , t h e l o a d i n t h e v e h i c l e , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e a n d t h e u s e o f t h e
accessories.
PETROL ENGINE
Model codes
E_RFJ__
Engines
2.0 PETROL
Manual (5-speed)
Power (bhp) 140
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 103
Capacity (cm
3 ) 1 997
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88
Number of valves 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 200
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000
Fuel RON 95 - RON 98
Catalytic converter Yes
Electronic injection Yes
Oil capacities (in litres)
E n g i n e s ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t ) 5.0
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Petrol and Diesel technical data
142 DIESEL ENGINES
Model codes E_RHKH E_RHRH
E_4H TH/PH E_4H RJ/SJ
Engines
2.0 HDi 2.0 HDi PEF 2.2 HDi PEF
Manual Manual Manual Automatic
(6-speed) (6-speed)
(6-speed)
Power (bhp) 120 136 163 170
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 88 100 125/120 120/ 125
Capacity (cm
3 ) 1 997 1 997 2 179
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88 85 x 88 85 x 96
Number of valves 16 16 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 4 000 4 000 4 000
Max. torque: EU standard (Nm) 300 320 370 400
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 2 000 2 000 1 500 1 750
Fuel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Catalytic converter Yes Yes Yes
P a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( P E F ) No Yes Yes
Electronic injection Yes Yes Yes
Oil capacities (in litres)
E n g i n e s ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t ) 5 5 5
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Petrol and Diesel technical data
TECHNICAL DATA
8
PETROL CONSUMPTION
As per EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended) in MPG (li tres/100 km)
Model codes Engines Gearbox Urban driving
Extra-urban
driving
Mixed driving
Emission
of CO2 by
mass (g/km)
E_RFJ__ 2.0 PETROL Manual 12.0 7.3 9.0 213
The consumption values, presented here, are the values communica ted at the time of printing. These consumption
values were established in accordance with EC Directive 80/1268 (as amended). They may vary depending on the style
o f d r i v i n g , t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s , w e a t h e r c o n d i t i o n s , t h e l o a d i n t h e v e h i c l e , t h e m a i n t e n a n c e o f t h e v e h i c l e a n d t h e u s e o f t h e
accessories.
PETROL ENGINE
Model codes
E_RFJ__
Engines
2.0 PETROL
Manual (5-speed)
Power (bhp) 140
Max. power: EU standard (KW) 103
Capacity (cm
3 ) 1 997
Bore x stroke (mm) 85 x 88
Number of valves 16
Max. power engine speed (rpm) 6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm) 200
Max. torque engine speed (rpm) 4 000
Fuel RON 95 - RON 98
Catalytic converter Yes
Electronic injection Yes
Oil capacities (in litres)
E n g i n e s ( w i t h fi l t e r r e p l a c e m e n t ) 5.0