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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-

a
t each change of season,
-

a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrogen oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
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Checking levels
Engine oil level
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
m

inutes.
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).
Checking using the dipstick
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.
F

R
efit 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 .
A = MA X
B = MIN
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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.
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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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals are
correctly tightened (versions without quick release
terminals) and that the connections are clean.
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Oil filter
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the replacement interval for this
component.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
For more information and the precautions to
take before starting work on the 12 V batter y ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for the checking interval for this component.
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for the checking interval for this component.
Particle filter system (Diesel)
Complementary to the catalytic converter,
this filter makes an active contribution to the
preservation of air quality by trapping unburnt
pollutant particles. Black exhaust fumes are
thus no longer emitted.
After prolonged idling or driving at very low
speeds, you may occasionally notice 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 message
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 filter
is approaching saturation (in conditions
of urban driving of exceptionally long
duration: low speeds, traffic jams etc.)
To regenerate the filter, it is advised to
drive as soon as possible, when traffic
conditions permit, at a speed of 40 mph
(around 60 km/h) or more for at least
five minutes (until the alert message
disappears).
If this alert persists, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Mirrors, door.................................................... 66
Misfuel prevention ............................... ..........17 7
Mountings, Isofix
...............................

............169
MP3 CD

................
......................................... 322Pads, brake ...................................................
19 4
Paint colour code ..........................................24
9
Panoramic glass sunroof

................................79
P

arking brake
....................................9
5, 96, 194
Parking brake, electric

.............................. 2
8, 96
Parking sensors, front

...................................12

7
Parking sensors, rear.................................... 127
Parking space sensor

..................................12

5
Plates, identification ...................................... 249
Player, Apple
® .............................. ......... 283, 323
Player, MP3 CD ............................... ...... 321, 322
Player, USB

........................................... 2
82, 320
Port, USB

........................................8
3, 282, 320
Pressures, tyres
.................................... 2

05, 249
Pre-tensioning seat belts

.............................. 15

3
Priming the fuel system

................................ 20

3
Protecting
children
................ 1

59 -161, 166, 169, 171, 172
Puncture
................

........................................ 204
P
R
Radio ..................................... 278, 279, 282, 318
Radio, digital (Digital Audio Broadcasting - DAB)

...........................28

0, 281
Range, AdBlue
® ............................... .....19 6, 197
RDS ................
............................................... 279
Reading lamps, rear

........................................ 76
R

echarging the battery
................................. 2

37
Navigation
...............................

......258, 260, 264
Net, high load retaining

...................................
89
N

umber plate lamps

......................................
2

26
Safety, children
.............. 1
59 -162, 166, 169, 172
Screen, cold climate

.....................................18

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Oil change

...............................

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Oil consumption

............................................
18

8
Oil, engine

...............................

......................
188
Opening the bonnet

......................................
18

5
Opening the boot

..............................

..............
44
Opening the doors

...............................

..... 44, 54
Opening the fuel filler flap

.............................
17

5
Opening the panoramic sunroof blind
............
79
N
S
O
Recirculation, air ............................... ..............72
Regeneration of the particle filter .................19
3
Reinitialising the electric windows

..................52
R

einitialising the remote control
.....................47
R

eminder, key in ignition
.................................94
R

eminder, lighting on
.................................... 13

4
Remote control

....................................4
4, 45, 48
Removing a wheel

..............................
..........214
Removing the mat

...............................
............82
Replacing bulbs
....................2

18, 222, 224, 227
Replacing fuses
..............................

..............229
Replacing the air filter

...................................19

2
Replacing the oil filter

................................... 19

2
Replacing the passenger compartment filter
...19

2
Reservoir, headlamp wash

...........................19

1
Reservoir, screenwash
................................. 19

1
Resetting the service indicator

.......................23
R

esetting the trip recorder
..............................25
R

ev counter
..................................................... 14
R

eversing camera
...............................
..........129
Reversing lamp
..................................... 2

22, 224
Risk areas (update)

....................................... 26

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Roof bars
....................................................... 18

2
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

..........................20

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