18
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 refi t 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:
- 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 serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and
observe 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 overfl ow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to a
consistent average.
READY TO GO
22
Instruments and controls
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Displays
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Screens
The information is presented on board
the vehicle in different display formats
according to the vehicle's equipment.
Dials
1.
Distance recorder in kilometres/
miles.
2.
Screen.
3.
Fuel level, coolant temperature.
4.
Rev counter.
5.
Trip distance recorder/service
indicator zero reset.
6.
Instrument panel lighting dimmer.
- Speed limiter/cruise control.
- Kilometres/Miles travelled.
- Service indicator, engine oil level
indicator, total kilometres/miles.
- Presence of water in the diesel
fi lter.
- Diesel pre-heating.
READY TO GO
22
Instruments and controls
Warning lamps
Each time the vehicle is started: a series of warning lamps comes on applying a self-test check. They go off almost
immediately. When the engine is running: the warning lamp becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or fl ashes.
This initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message which appears in the screen.
Do not ignore these warnings.
Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
STOP
on, associated
with another
warning
lamp and
accompanied
by a message
in the screen. major faults linked with
the "Brake fl uid level",
"Engine oil pressure and
temperature", "Coolant
temperature", "Electronic
brake force distribution",
"Power steering" and
"Under-infl ation detection"
warning lamps.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so, park and switch off the ignition. Have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Parking
brake/Brake
fl uid level/
EBFD
on.
that the parking brake is applied
or has not been released fully. Releasing the parking brake switches off the
warning lamp.
on. low brake fl uid level. Top up using a fl uid recommended by CITROËN.
remaining on even
though the level
is correct and
associated with the
ABS warning lamp.
a fault with the electronic
brake force distribution.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do
so, park and switch off the ignition. Have it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
Engine oil
pressure and
temperature
on while
driving. low pressure or a high
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to
cool. Visually check the level. Chapter 6, "Levels"
section.
remaining on,
even though the
level is correct. a major fault. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualifi ed workshop.
39
READY TO GO
22
Instruments and controls
SERVICE INDICATOR
This programmes service intervals
according to the use of the vehicle.
More than 1 000 miles/km before the
next service is due
Example:
4 800 miles/km remain
before the next service is due. When
the ignition is switched on and for a
few seconds, the screen shows:
A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation showing the
total and trip distances.
Less than 1 000 miles/km before the
next service is due
Each time the ignition is switched on
and for a few seconds, the spanner
fl ashes and the number of miles/
kilometres remaining is displayed: A few seconds after the ignition is
switched on, the oil level is displayed,
then the total distance recorder
resumes normal operation and the
spanner remains on. This indicates that
a service should be carried out shortly.
Service overdue
First of the two terms reached: the
spanner also comes on if the two-year
interval has elapsed.
Operation
A few moments after the ignition
has been switched on, the spanner
indicating a service operation comes
on; the display for the total distance
recorder gives (in round fi gures) the
distance remaining before the next
service.
The points at which a service is due
are calculated from the last indicator
zero reset.
The point at which a service is due is
determined by two parameters:
- the distance travelled,
- the time which has elapsed since
the last service.
The distance remaining before the
next service may be weighted by
the time factor, depending on the
type of driving. With the engine running the
spanner remains on until the
service has been carried out. Each time the ignition is
switched on and for a few
seconds, the spanner
fl ashes and the excess
distance is displayed.
40
Instruments and controls
Trip recorder zero reset button
After this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the
vehicle and wait for at least fi ve
minutes, otherwise the zero re-set will
not be registered.
Zero re-set
Your CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop carries out this operation
after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as
follows:
- switch off the ignition,
- press and hold the trip recorder
reset button,
- switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows "=0"
, release
the button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the
engine oil level is indicated for a few
seconds, after the service information.
Oil level correct
Low oil level
Flashing of "OIL"
,
linked with the
service warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicates a low oil level which
could damage the engine.
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up.
Oil level gauge fault
Flashing of "OIL--"
indicates a
malfunction of the
engine oil level
indicator. Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop.
The level read will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 30 minutes.
Dipstick
A
= maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil
may damage the engine.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualifi ed workshop
without delay.
B
= minimum, top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using the
grade of oil suited to your
engine.
Lighting dimmer
With the ignition on, press
the button until the zeros
appear.
With the lighting on,
press the button to vary
the brightness of the
instruments and controls.
When the lighting
reaches the minimum (or
maximum) setting, release
the button then press it again to
increase (or reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the
required brightness, release the button.
133
CHECK
S
6
Under the bonnet
PETROL ENGINE
1.
Screenwash reservoir.
2.
Fusebox.
3.
Engine coolant header tank.
4.
Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir.
5.
Air fi lter.
6.
Engine oil dipstick.
7.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
8.
Power steering fl uid reservoir.
Battery connections:
+ Positive terminal.
- Negative point (earth). Take care when working under the
bonnet.
134
Under the bonnet
DIESEL ENGINE
4.
Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir.
5.
Air fi lter.
6.
Engine oil dipstick.
7.
Engine oil fi ller cap.
8.
Power steering fl uid reservoir.
9.
Priming pump.
1.
Screenwash reservoir.
2.
Fusebox.
3.
Engine coolant header tank.
Battery connections:
+ Positive terminal.
- Negative point (earth). Take care when working under the bonnet.
135
CHECK
S
6
Levels
LEVELS
Oil change
This must be carried out at the
intervals specifi ed and the viscosity
grade of the oil selected must fulfi l the
requirements in the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule. Ask for advice from
a CITROËN dealer.
Remove the dipstick before fi lling.
Check the level after fi lling (never
exceed the max mark).
Refi t the oil fi ller cap before closing the
bonnet.
Changing the brake fluid
The brake fl uid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer’s servicing schedule.
Use fl uids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfi l DOT4
standards.
The level must be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the reservoir.
If fl uid has to be added frequently,
this indicates a fault which must be
checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop as soon as
possible.
Warning lamps
If you have to remove / refi t the
engine style cover, handle it with
care to avoid damaging the fi xing
clips.
Oil level
It is recommended that the oil level be
checked every 3 000 miles (5 000 km)
and topped up if necessary between oil
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 fi ll past this mark,
consult a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
B
= minimum
Never allow the level to
fall below this mark.
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer’s requirements.
These regular maintenance
operations will keep your vehicle
in good working order. Ask for
advice from a CITROËN dealer or
refer to the servicing booklet in the
handbook pack.
Checks using the warning
lamps in the instrument panel is
described in chapter 2, refer to
the "Instruments and controls"
section.