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Fuel
FILLING WITH FUEL
Low fuel level Filling
T h e f u e l t a n k m u s t b e fi l l e d
with the
engine off .
- O p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
- I n s e r t t h e k e y , t h e n t u r n i t a q u a r t e r turn.
- R e m o v e t h e c a p a n d h o o k i t o n t o t h e c l i p l o c a t e d o n t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fl a p .
W h e n fi l l i n g w i t h f u e l , a
mechanical system prevents
o p e n i n g o f t h e l e f t - h a n d s i d e d o o r .
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 , e n s u r e
that no one tries to slide this door.
O n c e t h e fl a p h a s b e e n c l o s e d , t h e
s l i d i n g s i d e d o o r m a y j a m , p u s h t h e
door to close it then open it.
W h e n t h e m i n i m u m f u e l t a n k
level is reached, this warning
light comes on.
You then have
approximately 8 litres of
fuel remaining. Fill up without delay to
avoid running out of fuel.
N e v e r r i s k d r i v i n g u n t i l y o u r u n o u t
of fuel as this may damage the
a n t i p o l l u t i o n a n d i n j e c t i o n s y s t e m s . A l a b e l a f fi x e d t o t h e i n s i d e o f t h e fl a p
reminds you of the type of fuel to be
used.
Y o u m u s t fi l l w i t h a t l e a s t 5 l i t r e s o f f u e l
for it to be registered by the fuel gauge.
W h e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r c a p i s o p e n e d ,
there may be a slight air suction noise.
This vacuum is entirely normal and is
due to the sealing of the fuel circuit.
W h e n fi l l i n g t h e f u e l t a n k , d o n o t
c o n t i n u e a f t e r t h e 3 r d c u t - o f f o f t h e
nozzle. This could cause malfunctions.
T h e c a p a c i t y o f t h e f u e l t a n k i s
approximately 60 litres.
- A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e f u e l 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
b i o f u e l s ( c o n t a i n i n g 1 0 % e t h a n o l ) ,
conforming to European standards
E N 2 2 8 a n d E N 1 5 3 7 6 .
E 8 5 t y p e f u e l s ( c o n t a i n i n g u p t o 8 5 %
e t h a n o l ) a r e r e s e r v e d e x c l u s i v e l y f o r
v e h i c l e s m a r k e t e d f o r t h e u s e o f t h i s
t y p e o f f u e l ( B i o F l e x v e h i c l e s ) . T h e
quality of the ethanol must comply with
E u r o p e a n s t a n d a r d E N 1 5 2 9 3 .
For Brazil only, special vehicles are
m a r k e t e d t o r u n o n f u e l s c o n t a i n i n g u p
t o 1 0 0 % e t h a n o l ( E 1 0 0 t y p e ) .
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FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
C h e c k t h a t t h e r e i s n o o d o u r o r
l e a k a g e o f f u e l o u t s i d e t h e v e h i c l e a n d
r e - e s t a b l i s h t h e f u e l s u p p l y :
- s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n ( S T O P p o s i t i o n ) .
- r e m o v e t h e k e y .
- p u t t h e k e y b a c k i n t h e i g n i t i o n .
- s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d s t a r t .
DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
n e c e s s a r y t o r e - p r i m e t h e c i r c u i t :
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- s q u e e z e a n d r e l e a s e t h e m a n u a l r e - p r i m i n g p u m p , u n d e r t h e b o n n e t
under the protective cover,
- o p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r u n t i l t h e e n g i n e starts.
Refer to the "Under the bonnet"
section of chapter 6.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which conform
to current and future European
s t a n d a r d s ( D i e s e l f u e l w h i c h c o m p l i e s
w i t h s t a n d a r d E N 5 9 0 m i x e d w i t h a
biofuel which complies with standard
E N 1 4 2 1 4 ) a v a i l a b l e a t t h e p u m p s
( c o n t a i n i n g u p t o 7 % F a t t y A c i d M e t h y l
E s t e r ) .
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
i s s u b j e c t t o s t r i c t a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e u s e o f a n y o t h e r t y p e o f ( b i o ) f u e l
( v e g e t a b l e o r a n i m a l o i l s , p u r e o r
d i l u t e d , d o m e s t i c f u e l . . . ) i s s t r i c t l y
p r o h i b i t e d ( r i s k o f d a m a g e t o t h e
e n g i n e a n d f u e l s y s t e m ) .
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FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine. T h e fl a s h i n g o f t h i s w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by a
message on the display.
C h e c k t h a t t h e r e i s n o o d o u r o r
l e a k a g e o f f u e l o u t s i d e t h e v e h i c l e a n d
r e - e s t a b l i s h t h e f u e l s u p p l y :
- s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n ( S T O P p o s i t i o n ) .
- r e m o v e t h e k e y .
- p u t t h e k e y b a c k i n t h e i g n i t i o n .
- s w i t c h o n t h e i g n i t i o n a n d s t a r t .
DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
n e c e s s a r y t o r e - p r i m e t h e c i r c u i t :
- fi l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t fi v e litres of diesel,
- s q u e e z e a n d r e l e a s e t h e m a n u a l r e - p r i m i n g p u m p , u n d e r t h e b o n n e t
under the protective cover,
- o p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r u n t i l t h e e n g i n e starts.
Refer to the "Under the bonnet"
section of chapter 6.
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are perfectly
compatible with biofuels which conform
to current and future European
s t a n d a r d s ( D i e s e l f u e l w h i c h c o m p l i e s
w i t h s t a n d a r d E N 5 9 0 m i x e d w i t h a
biofuel which complies with standard
E N 1 4 2 1 4 ) a v a i l a b l e a t t h e p u m p s
( c o n t a i n i n g u p t o 7 % F a t t y A c i d M e t h y l
E s t e r ) .
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
Diesel engines; however, this use
i s s u b j e c t t o s t r i c t a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e
special servicing conditions. Consult a
CITROËN dealer.
T h e u s e o f a n y o t h e r t y p e o f ( b i o ) f u e l
( v e g e t a b l e o r a n i m a l o i l s , p u r e o r
d i l u t e d , d o m e s t i c f u e l . . . ) i s s t r i c t l y
p r o h i b i t e d ( r i s k o f d a m a g e t o t h e
e n g i n e a n d f u e l s y s t e m ) .
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Battery
QUICK HELP
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BATTERY
Before disconnecting the battery, you
must wait for 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition.
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.
After every reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to allow the electronic
systems to be initialised. If slight
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 t e r t h i s ,
p l e a s e c o n t a c t a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
After changing bulbs, wait
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 3 m i n u t e s b e f o r e
reconnecting the battery. It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is not to be used
f o r a p e r i o d o f m o r e t h a n o n e m o n t h .
To charge the battery using a
battery charger
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,
- R e c o n n e c t s t a r t i n g w i t h t h e negative (-) terminal,
- C h e c k t h a t t h e t e r m i n a l s a n d connectors are clean. If they are
c o v e r e d w i t h s u l p h a t e ( w h i t e o r
g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) , d i s c o n n e c t t h e m
and clean them.
To start the vehicle from
another battery
- C o n n e c t t h e r e d c a b l e t o t h e p o s i t i v e ( + ) t e r m i n a l s o f t h e t w o
batteries,
- C o n n e c t o n e e n d o f t h e g r e e n o r b l a c k c a b l e t o t h e n e g a t i v e ( - )
terminal of the slave battery,
- C o n n e c t t h e o t h e r e n d o f t h e g r e e n o r b l a c k c a b l e t o a n e a r t h p o i n t o n
t h e b r o k e n d o w n v e h i c l e a s f a r a s
p o s s i b l e f r o m t h e b a t t e r y ,
- O p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r , l e t t h e e n g i n e r u n ,
- Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , w i t h
t h e k e y i n t h e i g n i t i o n p o s i t i o n , c e r t a i n
f u n c t i o n s ( w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r , e l e c t r i c
windows, courtesy lights, audio
e q u i p m e n t , e t c . ) c a n o n l y b e u s e d f o r a
cumulative duration of thirty minutes, to
p r e v e n t d i s c h a r g i n g o f t h e b a t t e r y .
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , t h e
a c t i v e f u n c t i o n s a r e p u t o n s t a n d b y
a n d t h e b a t t e r y w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e o n t h e
d i s p l a y .
T o r e s u m e t h e u s e o f t h e s e f u n c t i o n s
immediately, start the engine and let it
run for a few minutes.
T h e t i m e a v a i l a b l e w i l l t h e n b e d o u b l e
the time for which the engine was left
running. However, this time will always
b e b e t w e e n fi v e a n d t h i r t y m i n u t e s .
A fl a t b a t t e r y w i l l p r e v e n t t h e e n g i n e
from starting.
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Changing a wheel
I t i s a c o m p l e t e s y s t e m c o n s i s t i n g o f
a c o m p r e s s o r a n d a n i n c o r p o r a t e d
sealant. Using the kit
1. T i c k t h e d e fl a t e d w h e e l o n 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 h e n a f fi x
t h e s t i c k e r t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s s t e e r i n g
wheel to remind you that a wheel is
i n t e m p o r a r y u s e .
2. C l i p t h e b o t t l e 1 o n t h e c o m p r e s s o r 2 .
3. C o n n e c t t h e b o t t l e 1 to the valve of
t h e t y r e t o b e r e p a i r e d .
4. T a k e c a r e t o u n w i n d t h e
c o m p r e s s o r p i p e b e f o r e c o n n e c t i n g
it to the bottle.
5. C o n n e c t t h e p o w e r l e a d t o o n e o f
t h e v e h i c l e ' s 1 2 V s o c k e t s .
6. S w i t c h o n t h e c o m p r e s s o r b y
p r e s s i n g b u t t o n A until the tyre
p r e s s u r e r e a c h e s 2 . 0 b a r s . I f t h i s
p r e s s u r e c a n n o t b e r e a c h e d , t h e
t y r e c a n n o t b e r e p a i r e d .
7. R e m o v e a n d s t o r e t h e c o m p r e s s o r .
8. Drive immediately, for a few miles
( k i l o m e t r e s ) , a t r e d u c e d s p e e d , t o
fi l l t h e p u n c t u r e .
9. A d j u s t t h e p r e s s u r e u s i n g t h e
c o m p r e s s o r i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
recommendation for the vehicle and
c h e c k t h a t t h e l e a k i s fi l l e d c o r r e c t l y
( n o f u r t h e r l o s s o f p r e s s u r e ) .
10. D r i v e a t r e d u c e d s p e e d ( 5 0 m p h
[ 8 0 k m / h ] ) . T h e t y r e m u s t b e
e x a m i n e d a n d r e p a i r e d b y a
p r o f e s s i o n a l a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e . After use, the bottle can be stored in
a p l a s t i c b a g , s u p p l i e d i n t h e k i t , t o
avoid staining your vehicle with traces
o f fl u i d .
Warning: the bottle of gel contains
e t h y l e n e - g l y c o l , a p r o d u c t w h i c h
is harmful if swallowed and which
causes irritation to the eyes.
K e e p i t o u t o f r e a c h o f c h i l d r e n .
After use, do not discard the bottle into
t h e e n v i r o n m e n t , t a k e i t t o a C I T R O Ë N
d e a l e r o r t o a n s p e c i a l i s e d w a s t e
d i s p o s a l s i t e .
R e p l a c e m e n t b o t t l e s o f s e a l a n t a r e
a v a i l a b l e f r o m C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r s .
T h e k i t i s l o c a t e d i n o n e o f t h e t w o
s t o r a g e c o m p a r t m e n t s l o c a t e d u n d e r
the front seats.
V e h i c l e s s u p p l i e d w i t h a t e m p o r a r y
p u n c t u r e r e p a i r k i t d o n o t h a v e a s p a r e
w h e e l o r t o o l i n g ( j a c k , w h e e l b r a c e , . . . ) .
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Changing a wheel
1. PARKING THE VEHICLE
- I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t y o u e n s u r e t h a t t h e o c c u p a n t s g e t o u t o f t h e v e h i c l e
and wait in a safe location.
- I f p o s s i b l e , p a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n l e v e l , s t a b l e a n d n o n - s l i p p e r y
ground.
- A p p l y t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e , s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t o r
reverse gear. - I f a v a i l a b l e , p l a c e a c h o c k u n d e r
t h e w h e e l d i a g o n a l l y o p p o s i t e t h e
one to be changed.
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r ,
it is sometimes necessary to raise
t h e v e h i c l e s l i g h t l y t o m a k e i t e a s i e r
t o r e m o v e t h e s p a r e w h e e l f r o m i t s
carrier.
O n c e r t a i n t y p e s o f g r o u n d a n d / o r
if considerable loads are being
t r a n s p o r t e d , c a l l a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
CHANGING A WHEEL
2. TOOLS
- T h e t o o l s a r e s t o w e d i n a s t o r a g e c o m p a r t m e n t l o c a t e d u n d e r t h e
front seat. If necessary, move the
seat forward to access the storage
c o m p a r t m e n t f r o m t h e r e a r .
- U n s c r e w t h e n u t t h e n t a k e o u t t h e j a c k a n d t h e w h e e l b r a c e .
1. Wheelbrace.
2. J a c k .
3. Alloy wheel embellisher remover.
4. C h o c k .
T h e j a c k a n d t h e t o o l k i t a r e s p e c i fi c t o
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
p u r p o s e s .
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3. SPARE WHEEL - Unscrew the bolt using the wheelbrace until the carrier is
lowered fully.
- O p e n t h e r e a r d o o r s t o g a i n a c c e s s
t o t h e s p a r e w h e e l . - D e t a c h t h e c a r r i e r f r o m t h e h o o k
a n d p l a c e t h e s p a r e w h e e l n e a r t h e
wheel to be changed.
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Changing a wheel
4. OPERATING PROCEDURE - P l a c e t h e j a c k i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e l o c a t i n g p o i n t p r o v i d e d , t h e o n e
which is closest to the wheel to be
c h a n g e d . E n s u r e t h a t t h e j a c k i s
s t r a i g h t a n d t h a t t h e b a s e o f t h e j a c k
is fully in contact with the ground.
- E x t e n d t h e j a c k t o l i f t t h e w h e e l clear of the ground.
- R e s u m e a n d c o m p l e t e t h e unscrewing of the wheel bolts.
- R e m o v e t h e b o l t s a n d r e m o v e t h e wheel.
D o n o t e x t e n d t h e j a c k u n t i l y o u h a v e
started unscrewing the bolts on the
w h e e l t o b e c h a n g e d a n d h a v e p l a c e d
t h e c h o c k u n d e r t h e w h e e l d i a g o n a l l y
o p p o s i t e .
- R e m o v e t h e t r i m p u l l i n g i t u s i n g t h e
embellisher remover.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and start unscrewing them. Security bolts
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels:
- Each wheel has a security bolt.
- T h e s e b o l t s c a n b e l o o s e n e d u s i n g
y o u r s e c u r i t y s o c k e t ( g i v e n t o y o u
on handover of your vehicle) and
the wheelbrace.
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