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23
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 par ticular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and obser ve the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after the 3 rd
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.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the level of light does not require their
use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm
up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music, video
game...), you will contribute towards limiting
the consumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
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35Monitoring
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, the illumination of one of the
following warning lamps indicates a fault which
requires action on the par t of the driver. Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated fur ther by
reading the associated message in the multifunction screen.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
STOP
fixed, alone or
associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and
a message on the
screen. Illumination of the warning lamp is
associated with a serious braking
system or engine coolant temperature
problem. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so as the engine may
cut out when driving.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Service
temporarily. Minor problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown in
the screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
- the remote control battery,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on Diesel
vehicles (see "Checks - § par ticle emissions
filter").
For any other faults, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. Major problems have occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the problem by reading the message shown
in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Vent ilat ion
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compar tment
is filtered and originates either from the outside
via the grille located at the base of the windscreen
or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by
the driver:
- direct arrival in the passenger compartment
(air int ake),
- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
The temperature control enables you to obtain
the level of comfor t required by mixing the air of
the various circuits.
The air distribution control enables you to
diffuse the air in the passenger compar tment
combining several air vents.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation blower.
Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel A
on the centre
console. Depending on the model, the functions
offered are:
- the level of comfor t required,
- air flow,
- air distribution,
- demisting-defrosting,
- manual or digital air conditioning controls.
Air distribution
1.
Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.
2.
Front side window demisting-defrosting
vents.
3.
Side adjustable air vents.
4.
Central adjustable air vents.
5.
Air outlets to the front footwells.
6.
Air outlets to the rear footwells.
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65Comfort
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer. In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
)
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
)
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.
)
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
)
Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
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181Checks
Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2.
Coolant header tank.
3.
Air filter.
4.
Brake fluid reser voir.
5.
Battery.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Engine oil dipstick.
8.
Engine oil filler cap.
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Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2.
Coolant header tank.
3.
Air filter.
4.
Brake fluid reser voir.
5.
Battery.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Engine oil dipstick.
8.
Engine oil filler cap.
9.
Priming pump (on fuel filter).
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Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Screenwash fluid level
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped 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).
Coolant level
Top up the level when necessary.
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" 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.
On vehicles which are fitted with a par ticle
emission filter, the fan may operate after
the vehicle has been switched off, even if
the engine is 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 pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
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185Checks
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site. A additive reser voir low level is
indicated by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the multifunction
screen.
