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Instruments and controls
Warning lamp
is indicates Solution - action
Water in diesel filter on, accompanied by
a message on the
display. that there is water in the
diesel fuel filter.
Have the filter bled by a CITROËN dealer. Refer
to the "Checks" section of chapter 7.
Low fuel level on with the gauge
needle in zone E. that the fuel reserve is
being used. Fill up with fuel without delay. The evaluation
of the fuel reserve is a parameter which is
sensitive to the style of driving, the profile of t
he
road, the time elapsed and the distance travelled
since the warning lamp first came on.
Diesel pre-heating on. that the weather
conditions impose
pre-heating. Wait for the warning lamp to switch off before
operating the starter.
Side lamps on. manual selection. Turn the ring on the lights stalk to the first
position.
Dipped headlamps on. manual selection.
Turn the ring on the lights stalk to the second
position.
Main beam headlamps pulling of the stalk towards
you. Pull the lights stalk to return to dipped
headlamps.
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Checks
CHECKS
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 it checked by a
CITROËN dealer .
Air filter and passenger compartment
filter
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 m a y
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.
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, consult a
CITROËN dealer .
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 it checked by a CITROËN dealer .
Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accordance
with the servicing schedule.
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.
