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Under the bonnet
DIESEL ENGINE
4. B r a k e a n d c l u t c h fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. D i p s t i c k .
7. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
8. P o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
9. Priming pump.
1. Windscreen wash reservoir.
2. Fuse box.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
Battery connections:
+ Positive metal point.
- N e g a t i v e m e t a l p o i n t ( e a r t h ) .
T a k e c a r e w h e n w o r k i n g u n d e r t h e b o n n e t .
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Levels
Cooling system
O n l y u s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
O t h e r w i s e , y o u r i s k s e r i o u s l y d a m a g i n g
your engine.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can
o p e r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n k e y r e m o v e d
and because the cooling system is
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
c a r r y i n g o u t a n y w o r k .
S l a c k e n t h e c a p b y 1 / 4 o f a t u r n t o
release the pressure to prevent any
r i s k o f s c a l d i n g . W h e n t h e p r e s s u r e
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level with coolant.
I f fl u i d h a s t o b e a d d e d f r e q u e n t l y ,
this indicates a failure which must be
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
soon as possible. Power steering fluid level
T h e v e h i c l e m u s t b e p a r k e d o n l e v e l
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew
the cap integrated with the gauge and
c h e c k t h e l e v e l w h i c h m u s t b e b e t w e e n
t h e M I N a n d M A X m a r k s .
I n o r d e r t o r e g e n e r a t e t h e fi l t e r , y o u
are advised to drive at a speed higher
t h a n 4 0 m p h ( 6 0 k m / h ) f o r a t l e a s t fi v e
minutes as soon as possible, when
t r a f fi c c o n d i t i o n s p e r m i t ( u n t i l t h e
message disappears and the service
w a r n i n g l i g h t i s s w i t c h e d o f f ) .
During regeneration of the particle
e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , r e l a y n o i s e m a y b e
heard under the fascia.
If the message is still displayed and if
the service warning light remains on,
consult a CITROËN dealer.
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN
a n d M A X m a r k s o n t h e e x p a n s i o n
b o t t l e . I f m o r e t h a n 1 l i t r e o f fl u i d i s
required to top up the level, have the
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 . Windscreen wash and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products of the CITROËN range.
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Capacity of the screenwash reservoir:
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 . 5 l i t r e s .
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h h e a d l a m p
washers, the capacity of the reservoir
is 7.5 litres.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel with particle
emission filter)
The minimum level of this
additive is indicated by lighting of the
service warning light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the display.
When this occurs with the engine
running it is due to the start of
s a t u r a t i o n o f t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r
( e x c e p t i o n a l l y p r o l o n g e d u r b a n t y p e
driving conditions: low speed, long
t r a f fi c j a m s , . . . ) . Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a CITROËN dealer
without delay.
Used oil
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil
w i t h t h e s k i n .
B r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive.
D o n o t d i s p o s e o f u s e d o i l , b r a k e fl u i d
or coolant into drains or into the ground
but into the containers dedicated to this
use at CITROËN dealer.
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Checks
T o c h e c k t h e m a i n l e v e l s
and certain components,
in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the Maintenance
and Warranty Guide which correspond
to your vehicle's engine.
Bleeding the water contained in
the diesel filter
Manual gearbox
H a v e t h e l e v e l c h e c k e d i n a c c o r d a n c e
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Only use products recommended
by CITROËN or products
of equivalent quality and
s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the operation
o f u n i t s a s i m p o r t a n t a s t h e b r a k i n g
system, CITROËN selects and offers
s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
If this warning light comes
o n , b l e e d t h e fi l t e r . O t h e r w i s e
bleed regularly each time the
engine is drained.
To evacuate the water,
unscrew the bleed screw located on
t h e fi l t e r .
Operate until all of the water in the
transparent pipe has been drained out
then tighten the bleed screw.
HDi engines use advanced technology.
A l l w o r k r e q u i r e s a s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n
which is guaranteed by a CITROËN
dealer.
According to country.
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Identification features
IDENTIFICATION FEATURES
A. Manufacturer's plate. C. Tyres and paint colour reference.
B. Serial number.
This is located on the engine mounting,
on the right-hand side.
1 - VF Type serial number.
2 - Gross vehicle weight (GVW).
3 - Gross train weight (GTW).
4.1 - Maximum weight on front axle.
4.2 - Maximum weight on rear axle. This is engraved on the front right
wheelarch.
The label
C , on the front door gives:
- the wheel and tyre sizes,
- the brands of tyres approved by the manufacturer,
- the tyre pressures (the tyre pressure must be checked when the tyre is
cold, at least once a month),
- the paint colour reference.
