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Manual gearbox
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of gearbox mainte-
nance.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking
brake disc wear, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.
Parking brake
If the parking brake travel is
too long or if you notice a loss
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the parking brake must
be adjusted, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specifi cations.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
Transfer box and rear differential
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the service inter-
val for these components.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
1.
Wheelbrace.
Used to remove the wheel trim and
the wheel fi xing bolts.
2.
Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3.
Handle.
Used to extend the jack.
4.
Removable towing eye.
Refer to the "Towing" paragraph.
Other accessories
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, remove
the trim fi rst using the handle 3
, pulling
at the notch.
When refi tting the wheel
, refi t the trim
starting by placing its notch F
(indicated
on the back of the trim) opposite the
valve G
and press on its outer edge
with the palm of your hand.
List of tools
When changing a wheel, ensure
that the four wheels are of identi-
cal specifi cation and brand. When storing, take care to secure
the tool bag D
fi rmly using the fi xing
band C
.
Access to the tools
The tools are stored in the storage
compartment in the boot right-hand trim.
To gain access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
turn button A
to the left,
)
remove the cover B
,
)
remove the fi xing band C
and take
out the tool bag D
containing the
tools,
)
take the jack E
in your hand and re-
move it from its fi xing position.
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Changing direction indicator bulbs (1)
Coloured bulbs must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifi cation
and colour.
)
Turn the bulb holder A
to the left
and remove it.
)
Pull the bulb and change it.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Access to the bulbs on the left-hand
side
When you change a bulb on the left-
hand side, remove the relay box fi xing
nut B
and move the relay box towards
the rear.
Access to the bulbs on the right-
hand side
When you change a bulb on the right-
hand side:
)
Remove the screenwash reservoir
fi xing C
and move the reservoir to-
wards the rear.
)
Remove the coolant reservoir fi xing
nut D
.
)
Remove the clip E
and raise the res-
ervoir moving it towards the front.
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Changing integrated direction
indicator side repeaters
Changing foglamp bulbs (5)
)
Push the repeater A
towards the
rear and detach it.
)
Unclip the repeater.
)
Disconnect the repeater connector
and change the repeater.
To r efi t, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
To obtain repeaters, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
)
Turn the wheel fully out for easy
access to the fl ap A
located in the
wheelarch.
)
Using a screwdriver, remove the four
clips B
located in the wheelarch.
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151 The battery A
is located under the bon-
net on the left.
To gain access to it:
)
open the bonnet using the interior re-
lease lever, then the exterior safety
catch,
)
secure the bonnet stay.
BATTERY
Access to the battery
)
Connect the red cable to the posi-
tive terminal (+) of the fl at battery A
,
then to the positive terminal (+) of
the slave battery B
.
)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.
)
Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to an earth point C
on
the broken down vehicle, as far as
possible from the battery (for exam-
ple, right-hand engine mounting).
)
Start the engine of the assisting ve-
hicle.
)
Operate the starter, let the engine
run.
)
Wait until the engine returns to idle
and disconnect the cables.
)
Raise the front of the cover 1
to re-
lease the three clips 2
.
)
Then pull the cover 1
towards you
to release the clip 3
and remove the
cover.
Check the electrolyte level regularly.
If necessary, top up the level with dis-
tilled water.
Starting using another battery
Looking for an earth point at
the right-hand engine mounting
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CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
Removin
g a front or rear wiper blade
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Remove the wiper blade, sliding it
towards the outside.
Fitting a front or rear wiper blade
)
At the front, check the size of the
wiper blade as the shorter blade is
fi tted on the right-hand side of the
vehicle.
)
Put the corresponding new wiper
blade in place and fi x it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
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TOWING
Access to the tools
Having your vehicle towed on a flatbed
)
Below the front bumper, install the
towing system on the towing eye 1
.
The towing eye and the tools are stored
in the storage compartment in the right-
hand boot trim.
To gain access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
turn button A
to the left,
)
remove the cover B
,
)
remove the fi xing band C
and take out
the tool bag D
containing the tools,
)
take the towing eye and the tools re-
quired out of the tool bag.
Place the gear lever in neutral.
Always have the vehicle
towed on a fl atbed.
Never have the vehicle towed with
the four wheels on the ground, this
could damage the transmission.
The vehicle must not be towed with
the front or rear wheels on the ground
even if it is in front "2WD" (2 wheel
drive) mode.
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Towing another vehicle
)
On the rear bumper, remove the
cover by pulling at the bottom using
the jack handle 2
.
)
Screw in the towing eye fully using
the wheelbrace 3
.
)
Install the towbar.
)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
When being towed with the en-
gine off, there is no longer any
braking or steering assistance.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an ap-
proved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assis-
tance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering,
or release the parking brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...
