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Airbags
SAFETY
4
If this warning light comes
on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the display,
contact a CITROËN dealer to
have the system checked. The airbags may
no longer be triggered in the event of a
serious impact.
Side airbags
If fitted on your vehicle, this is a system
which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to
the chest.
Each side airbag is incorporated in the front
seat back frame, on the door side. Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
triggered.
The airbag is not triggered in the event of a
rear or front collision. Operating fault
Activation
It is triggered unilaterally in the event of a
serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone B , perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle
on a horizontal plane and directed from the
outside towards the inside of the vehicle.
The side airbag inflates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim pad.
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Levels
LEVELS
the use of additives in engine oil is
prohibited. Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use fluids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4 standards.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks on the reservoir.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a failure which must be checked by
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lights
These regular maintenance operations
will keep your vehicle in good running
order. Consult the instructions at CITROËN
dealerships or in the servicing booklet
enclosed in the handbook pack.
If you have to remove/refit the engine
style cover, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fixing clips.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick. Dipstick
There are two marks on the
dipstick:
A = maximum
If you fill past this mark,
contact a CITROËN dealer.
B = minimum
Never allow the level to fall
below this mark.
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at the
intervals specified and the viscosity grade of
the oil selected must fulfil the requirements
in accordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule. Consult the instructions
at CITROËN dealerships.
Remove the dipstick before filling.
For the 2 litre HDi engine, use the funnel
supplied when filling via the sump opening.
Check the level after filling (never exceed
the max mark).
Screw the cap back onto the sump before
closing the bonnet.
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet the
manufacturer's requirements.
Checking by means of the warning
lights on the instrument panel
is described in chapter 2, refer to the
"Instruments and controls" section.
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Changing a fuse
QUICK HELP
7
RIGHT-HAND SIDE FASCIA PANEL FUSES
- Tilt the storage compartment then pull it firmly to access the fuses.
Fuses A (amps) Allocation
1 15 Rear wiper
2 - Free
3 5 Airbag control unit
4 10 Steering wheel angle sensor, Diagnostic socket, ES
P
sensor, Manual ventilation, Clutch switch, Headlamp beam
height, Particle emission filter pump
5 30 Electric mirrors, Passenger electric window mot or
6 30 Front electric windows supply
7 5 Courtesy lights and glove box light
8 20 Multifunction display, Anti-theft alarm siren, Aud
io
equipment, Compact disc changer, Audio/telephone, T railer
fuse box (accessory), Coachbuilder/vehicle modifier unit
(platform cab)
9 10 Load space accessories socket
10 30 Rear ride height corrector, Steering wheel switchi
ng,
Instrument panel
11 15 Diagnostic socket, Ignition switch
12 15 Hands-free kit, Airbag control unit, Parking assis
tance
control unit
13 5 Engine fuse box, Trailer fuse box
14 15 Rain sensor, Automatic air conditioning, Instru ment panel
15 30 Locking/unlocking/deadlocking of the accesses
16 - Free
17 40 Heated rear screen, Heated mirrors
17 10 Heated mirrors only
