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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 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.
Familiarisation
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45Monitoring
Service
temporarily,
accompanied by a
message. A minor malfunction has occurred
for which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the message
displayed in the screen, such as, for example:
- the opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,
- the engine oil level,
- the remote control battery,
- the tyre pressures,
- saturation of the par ticle emission filter on
Diesel vehicles (see "Checks - § Checks/Particle
emissions filter").
For any other malfunctions, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
fixed, accompanied
by a message and an
audible signal. A major malfunction has occurred
for which there is no specific warning
lamp. Identify the malfunction by reading the message
displayed in the screen and contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action/Observations
Particle
emissions filter
(Diesel)
fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
message on the risk of
blockage of the particle
emissions filter. This indicates that the par ticle
emissions filter is star ting to become
saturated. As soon as driving conditions allow, regenerate the
filter by driving at a speed of at least 35 mph (60 km/h)
until the warning lamp goes off.
fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
and a message that the
particle emissions filter
additive level is too low.
This indicates the low level of the
additive reservoir. Have the reser voir topped up as soon as possible by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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This information is displayed for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, at the same
time as the ser vice information.
Engine oil level indicator
The vehicle must be on level ground
and the engine must have been off
for more than 30 minutes for this level
check to be accurate.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL"
or the display of a specific message in
the instrument panel, coupled with the service
warning lamp and accompanied by an audible
signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check
using the dipstick, the level must be topped up
to avoid damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator error
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL--"
or the display of a specific message in the
instrument panel. Contact a CITROËN or a
qualified workshop.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A
= max; never exceed
this level (risk of damage to
the engine),
- B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the
correct grade of oil for your
engine.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
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55Monitoring
Manual test in the central colour screen associated with the satellite navigation system
This function allows you to check the status of the vehicle systems (reminder of the "activated"/"deactivated" status of the configurable functions) and
to display the alerts log.
)
With the engine running, to star t a manual
test, briefly press the ".../000"
button on
the instrument panel. The following information appears successively
in the instrument panel central colour screen:
- engine oil level indicator
(see corresponding section),
- ser vice indicator (see corresponding
section),
- under-inflation detection (if your vehicle
is fitted with this system; see the "Safety"
section),
- current warnings and aler t messages, if
any (see corresponding section for the
warning lamp or system concerned),
- status of configurable functions
(see "Multifunction screens"). This information also appears every
time the ignition is switched on
(automatic test).
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233Checks
Petrol engines
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.
1.
Power steering reservoir.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.
3.
Coolant reser voir.
4.
Brake fluid reser voir.
5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air filter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil filler cap.
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Diesel engines
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for priming
the fuel system.
1.
Power steering reservoir.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.
3.
Coolant reser voir.
4.
Brake fluid reser voir.
5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.
Fusebox.
7.
Air filter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil filler cap.
10.
Priming pump * .
11.
Bleed screw * .
*
According to engine.
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235Checks
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly and 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.
Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the inter val for
this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
for the inter val for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meet
the DOT4 standard.
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
The reading will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the ignition
is switched on using the oil level indicator in the
instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
When working under the bonnet, take
care, as cer tain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns).
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two ser vices. CITROËN
recommends that you check the oil
level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).
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237Checks
Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter)
Topping up
The reser voir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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.
)
Open the bonnet and secure it with
the stay.
)
Open the screenwash reser voir filler cap.
)
Take and pinch the level gauge to block its
breather.
)
Remove the gauge completely from
the reser voir to read the level in the
transparent section.
)
Top up if necessary.
)
Refit the filler cap to the reservoir and
close the bonnet.
Specifi cation of the fl uid
To ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, the fluid should never be topped up or
replaced by plain water.
According to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reser voir low level is indicated by:
-
fixed illumination of the par ticle
emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and
a message that the particle emissions
filter additive level is too low,
or
- fixed illumination of the ser vice
warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message
that the par ticle emissions filter
additive level is too low.
