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CHECKS
DIESEL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow
access for checking fl uid levels, for
replacing certain components and
for priming the fuel system.
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
2.
Power steering fl uid reservoir or
power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir, depending on
equipment.
3.
Engine coolant header tank.
4.
Engine oil dipstick.
5.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
6.
Air fi lter.
7.
Brake fl uid reservoir.
8.
Battery.
As the Diesel fuel system
operates under high pressure,
any work on the fuel system is
prohibited.
Vehicles fi tted with the HDi 140
engine may be fi tted with metal
spring suspension. In this case, a
different power steering fl uid reser-
voir is fi tted.
HDi 110
/ e-HDi 110
HDi 140
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HDi 160 - HDi 200 engines
(with particle emissions filter)
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
2.
Power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir.
3.
Engine coolant header tank.
4.
Engine oil dipstick.
5.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
6.
Air fi lter.
7.
Brake fl uid reservoir.
8.
Battery.
As the Diesel fuel system ope-
rates under high pressure:
- All work on the fuel system is
prohibited.
- HDi engines make use of ad-
vanced technology.
All maintenance and repairs require
special qualifi cations which only a
CITROËN dealer can guarantee.
HDi 160
HDi 200
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CHECKS
V6 HDi 240 engine (with
particle emissions filter)
V6 HDi 240
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
2.
Power steering and suspension
fl uid reservoir.
3.
Engine coolant header tank.
4.
Engine oil dipstick.
5.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
6.
Air fi lter.
7.
Brake fl uid reservoir.
8.
"+" and "-" terminals for emergency
starting with a slave battery.
As the Diesel fuel system ope-
rates under high pressure:
- All work on the fuel system is
prohibited.
- HDi engines make use of ad-
vanced technology.
All maintenance and repairs require
special qualifi cations which only a
CITROËN dealer can guarantee.
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CHECKS
Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and according to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Battery
The battery does not re-
quire any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, particu-
larly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be
taken before disconnecting the battery
and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the servicing
booklet for details of the
replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environ-
ment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driv-
ing), replace them twice as often
if necessary
(refer to the "Engines"
section).
A clogged passenger compartment
fi lter may have an adverse effect on
the performance of the air condition-
ing system and generate undesirable
odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil fi lter each
time the engine oil is
changed.
Particle filter system (Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic con-
verter, this fi lter makes an active
contribution to the preservation of air
quality by the retaining of the unburnt
pollutant particles. Black exhaust
fumes are thus no longer emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very
low speeds, you may occasionally no-
tice water vapour being emitted from
the exhaust when accelerating. This is
of no consequence to the running of
the vehicle or to the environment.
If there is risk of blockage, a mes-
sage appears in the instrument
panel screen, accompanied by an
audible signal and illumination of
the service warning lamp.
This alert tells you that the particle
fi lter is starting to fi ll up (in condi-
tions of urban driving of exception-
ally long duration: low speeds, traffi c
jams etc.)
To regenerate the fi lter, it is advised
to drive as soon as possible, when
traffi c conditions permit, at a speed
of 40 mph (around 60 km/h) or
more for at least fi ve minutes (until
the alert message disappears).
If this alert persists, consult a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop. Refer to the servicing booklet for de-
tails of the replacement interval for
this component.
The presence of this label, in par-
ticular with the Stop & Start system,
indicates the use of a specifi c 12 V
lead-acid battery with special tech-
nology and specifi cation, for which
the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop is
required when replacing or discon-
necting the battery.
Failure to observe this recommenda-
tion may shorten the life of the battery.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
BATTERY
Procedure for charging your battery
when it is fl at or for starting the en-
gine using another battery.
Access to the battery
V6 HDi engine
The battery is located under the
bonnet.
For access to it:
)
open the bonnet using the interi-
or release lever, then the exterior
safety catch,
)
secure the bonnet stay,
)
remove the plastic cover to gain
access to the two terminals,
)
unclip the fusebox to remove the
battery, if necessary.
The battery is located in the boot under
the left-hand wing trim.
For access to it:
)
open the boot,
)
open the fl ap and remove the
battery.
The presence of this label, in
particular with the Stop & Start
system, indicates the use of a
12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specifi cation; the
involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
Failure to observe this recommen-
dation may cause premature wear
of the battery.
After refi tting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after
a continuous period of immobilisa-
tion of the vehicle, a period which
depends on the climatic conditions
and the state of charge of the bat-
tery (up to about 8 hours).