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Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Engine oil level
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns)
and the cooling fan could start at any
time (even with the ignition off).
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F
W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
A = MA X
B = MIN If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX
mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN
mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Checking using the dipstick
F Refit the dipstick and push fully down, then pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
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Power steering fluid
level
The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Topping up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F

U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
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Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your
vehicle.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
that bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected from direct sunlight .
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept
for at least a year .
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has completely thawed out. Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure
that the vehicle is parked on a flat and level
sur face.
Procedure
F Switch off the ignition and remove the
key, or if your vehicle has one, press the
START/STOP button to switch off the
engine.
F

R
aise the boot floor for access to the
AdBlue
® tank. S
ecure the boot floor by attaching its cord
to the hook on the parcel shelf support.
F

U

nclip the black plastic blanking plug using
its tab.
F

I

nsert your fingers into the aperture and
turn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

C

arefully lift off the cap, without dropping it.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® bottles or
containers in the household waste.
Place them in a container provided
for this purpose or take them to your
dealer.
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Never dispose of AdBlue® additive
bottles in the household waste. Place
them in a special container provided
this purpose or take them to your
dealer.
Important: if your vehicle's AdBlue
®
tank is completely empty - which
is confirmed by the alert displays
and the impossibility of starting the
engine

- you must add at least 3.8 litres
(so

two

1.89

litre bottles). If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe
with a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.
Important:
in the event of a top-
up after a breakdown because of
a lack of additive , you must wait
around 5 minutes before switching
on the ignition, without opening the
driver's door, locking the vehicle,
introducing the key into the ignition
switch, or introducing the key of the
"Keyless Entr y and Star ting" system
into the passenger compartment .
Switch on the ignition, then, after
10 seconds, start the engine.
F

O

btain a bottle of AdBlue
®. After first
checking the use-by date, read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's AdBlue
® tank. F
A
fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
F R efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black plastic blanking plug,
clipping it in on the flap
F

D

etach the cord from the parcel shelf
support and lower the boot floor.
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Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
1. Sealing
F Uncoil the white pipe G fully.
F U nscrew the cap from the white pipe.
F

C
onnect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.
Repair procedure
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre. F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
S
tart the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
Take care, this product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
F Turn the selector A to the
"sealant" position.
F

C

heck that the switch B is in position "O" .
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Ty p e 2
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure gauge.
2.
S

ealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3.
S

peed limit sticker.
Composition of the kit
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the
driver's field of vision, to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Repair procedure
F Switch off the ignition.
F S ecure the speed limit sticker inside the
vehicle.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the sealant cartridge.
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F Turn the sealant cartridge and secure it in the cut-out provided on the compressor. F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at
the "
O " position.
F
U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F
R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
C
onnect the hose from the sealant
cartridge to the valve of the tyre to be
repaired and tighten firmly. F

C
onnect the compressor's plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
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Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting sealant, to check and if necessary
adjust the tyre pressures
F
R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor. F
C heck that the compressor switch is at
the
"O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and adjust the pressure
to the value shown on the vehicle's tyre
pressure label.
T

o deflate: press the black button on the
compressor pipe, at the valve connector.
F

O
nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
F

C
onnect the compressor's plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
F

S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
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