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CHECKS
Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r -
dance with the servicing schedule. O n l y u s e p r o d u c t s r e c o m -
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
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.
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.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your
battery checked by a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d
regularly.
If you drive in dusty
conditions, change them twice as
often.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances. Disc and drum wear
For information on disc and drum
surface wear, contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
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 w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s s e r v i c -
ing schedule.
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services. Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is
too great or there is a reduction in
the performance of the system, the
parking brake should be adjusted,
even between services.
Have the system checked by a
C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d
workshop.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Do not push the vehicle to
start the engine if you have a
"SensoDrive" gearbox.
Before disconnecting the
battery, you must wait for
2 minutes after switching off
the ignition.
Starting the vehicle from
another battery
- Connect the red cable to the positive
(+) terminals of the two batteries,
- connect the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminals of the two
batteries,
- operate the starter, let the engine run,
- wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.
It is advisable to disconnect
the battery if the vehicle is
not to be used for a period of
more than one month.
The batteries contain harm-
ful substances such as sul-
phuric acid and lead. They
must be discarded in accor-
dance with the provisions of the law
and must not, in any circumstances,
be discarded with household waste.
Take used batteries to an authorised
waste disposal site.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
- Disconnect the battery,
- follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,
- check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect
them and clean them.
A. Failed battery
B. Slave battery Never disconnect a terminal when
the engine is running.
N e v e r c h a r g e a b a t t e r y w i t h o u t fi r s t
disconnecting the terminals.
Close the windows and doors before
disconnecting the battery.
After every reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait
1 minute before starting to allow the
electronic systems to be initialised. If
s o m e d i f fi c u l t i e s a r e e x p e r i e n c e d a f -
ter this, please contact a CITROËN
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
