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CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either
when the ignition is switched on using
the oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Engine oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil grade
The oil must be suitable for your en-
gine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Brake fluid level
T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty
Guide for details of the interval for this
operation.
Fluid specification
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
meet the DOT4 standard.
Coolant level The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Fluid specification
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.
Take care when carrying out
checks under the bonnet as
some parts of the engine can be
very hot (risk of burns).
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Manual gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details
of the level checking interval
for this component.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of
the level checking interval for
this component. Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
Parking brake If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
This system must be checked
by a CITROËN dealer. Only use products recommend-
ed by CITROËN or products of
e q u i v a l e n t q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a -
tions.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the brak-
ing system, CITROËN selects
a n d o f f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly
prohibited .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Removing the cartridge
C o n n e c t t h e c o m p r e s s o r ' s e l e c t r i -
c a l c o n n e c t o r t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s 1 2 V
s o c k e t .
S t a r t t h e v e h i c l e a n d l e t t h e e n g i n e
r u n .
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 ( t o i n fl a t e : s w i t c h B i n p o -
s i t i o n "I" ; t o d e fl a t e : s w i t c h B i n
p o s i t i o n "O" a n d p r e s s b u t t o n C ) ,
a c c o r d i n g t o t h e v e h i c l e ' s t y r e p r e s -
s u r e l a b e l o r t h e a c c e s s o r y ' s p r e s -
s u r e l a b e l .
R e m o v e t h e k i t t h e n s t o w i t .
S t o w t h e b l a c k p i p e .
D e t a c h t h e a n g l e d b a s e f r o m t h e
w h i t e p i p e .
S u p p o r t t h e c o m p r e s s o r v e r t i c a l l y .
U n s c r e w t h e c a r t r i d g e f r o m t h e b o t t o m .
B e w a r e o f d i s c h a r g e s o f fl u i d .
T h e e x p i r y d a t e o f t h e fl u i d i s i n -
d i c a t e d o n t h e c a r t r i d g e
T h e s e a l a n t c a r t r i d g e i s d e s i g n e d
f o r s i n g l e u s e ; e v e n i f o n l y p a r t l y
u s e d , i t m u s t b e r e p l a c e d .
A f t e r u s e , d o n o t d i s c a r d t h e c a r -
t r i d g e i n t o t h e e n v i r o n m e n t , t a k e
i t t o a n a u t h o r i s e d w a s t e d i s p o s a l
s i t e o r a C I T R O Ë N d e a l e r .
D o n o t f o r g e t t o o b t a i n a n e w
s e a l a n t c a r t r i d g 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 . Checking tyre pressures/
inflating accessories
Y o u c a n a l s o u s e t h e c o m p r e s s o r , w i t h o u t
i n j e c t i n g a n y p r o d u c t , t o :
- c h e c k o r a d j u s t t h e p r e s s u r e o f y o u r
t y r e s ,
- i n fl a t e o t h e r a c c e s s o r i e s .
T u r n t h e s e l e c t o r A t o t h e
" A i r " p o s i t i o n .
U n c o i l t h e b l a c k p i p e H f u l l y .
C o n n e c t t h e b l a c k p i p e t o
t h e v a l v e o f t h e w h e e l o r a c c e s s o r y .
I f n e c e s s a r y , fi t o n e o f t h e a d a p t o r s s u p p l i e d w i t h t h e k i t fi r s t .
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TECHNICAL DATA
T h e i n fl a t i o n p r e s s u r e s m u s t b e
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month. I f t h e i n fl a t i o n p r e s s u r e s a r e
too low, this increases fuel con-
sumption.
IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
V a r i o u s v i s i b l e m a r k i n g s f o r t h e i d e n t i fi -
cation of your vehicle.
A . V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n n u m b e r ( V I N )
under the bonnet.
This number is engraved on the body-
work near the damper mounting.
B . V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a t i o n n u m b e r o n
the dashboard.
This number is indicated on a self-ad-
hesive label which is visible through the
windscreen.
C. Manufacturer's label.
The VIN is indicated on a self-destroy-
i n g l a b e l a f fi x e d t o t h e d r i v e r ' s c e n t r e
pillar.
D. Tyre/paint label.
T h i s l a b e l i s a f fi x e d t o t h e d r i v e r ' s c e n t r e
pillar.
It bears the following information:
- the tyre pressures, for unladen and laden conditions,
- the wheel rim and tyre sizes,
- the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,
- t h e s p a r e t y r e i n fl a t i o n p r e s s u r e ,
- the paint colour code.
W h e e l s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
2 0 5 / 4 5 R 1 7 t y r e s c a n n o t b e fi t -
ted with snow chains. For further
information, contact a CITROËN
dealer.