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)Unclip the cover, pressing on the right onlug E, to gain access to the fuses.
Th
e tweezer A
and the replacement fuses Bare fixed at the front of the box.
Your vehicle's electrical system is designed to operate with standard or optional equipment. Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your vehicle, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Some electrical accessories or the way in which they are fitted may have anadverse effect on the operation of your vehicle (audio circuits, control circuitand electrical charging circuit).
CITROËN will not accept any
responsibility for the costs incurred in repairing your vehicle or for the malfunctions resulting from theinstallation of auxiliary accessories which were not supplied or recommended by CITROËN and whichwere not installed in accordance with its instructions, in particular in the caseof any equipment the consumption of which exceeds 10 milliamps.
Engine compartment
fusebox
When you have finished, close the cover very carefully.
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Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal
(+) of the flat 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 theslave battery B.
Starting using another battery
)Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the ear th point Con your vehicle(engine mounting). )Operate the star ter, let the engine run. )Wait until the engine returns to idle anddisconnect the cables.
Battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it
is flat or for star ting the engine using another
battery.
The batter
y is located under the bonnet.To gain access to it: )open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch, )secure the bonnet stay, )remove the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal.
Access to the battery
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
)Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
)Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger. )Connect the battery star ting with thenegative terminal (-). )Check that the terminals and connectorsare clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.
The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acidand lead. They must be disposed of inaccordance with regulations and mustnot, in any circumstances, be discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if you have a electronic gearbox.
It is advisable to disconnect the batteryif the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.
Do not reverse the polarity and use onlya 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals whilethe engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries withoutdisconnecting the terminals first.
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Towing the vehicle
)
Install the towing bar. )
Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the electronic gearbox).
)Take the removable towing eye stowed in
the spare wheel, under the boot carpet.
)Unclip the plastic cover, )Fully screw in the towing eye.
General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towedvehicle.The driver must stay at the wheel of thetowed 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 approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited. When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:- vehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock thesteering, or release the parkingbrake,- towing with only two wheels on theground, - where there is no approved towingbar available...
Your vehicle can only be towed at the front.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
To w i ng with fours wheels on theroad must be carried out at very low speed over a very shor t distance (in accordance with the legislation in force).
In all other cases, your vehicle must betranspor ted on a trailer.
Failure to obser ve this instruction may lead to damage to cer tain components (braking, transmission, ...) and the absence of braking assistance when the engine is started.
)
Unlock the steering by turning the key to
the first position and release the parkingbrake. ) Switch on the hazard warning lamps onboth vehicles.
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1. Coolant header tank2.Screenwash fluid reservoir 3.Brake fluid reservoir 4.Fusebox
5.Battery6. Air filter 7.Engine oil dipstick8.
Engine oil filler cap
Engine
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Checking levels
There are two marks on thedipstick:A= maximum
If you fill past this mark, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. B= minimum
Never allow the level to fallbelow this mark.
Dipstick
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be close to the
"MA X" mark. If it is not, check the brake pad
w
ear. If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels re
gularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator on the instrument panel, or using the
dipstick.
This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two ser vices (or oil changes). CITROËN recommends that you checkthe level, and top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). After topping up the oil, the check whenswitching on the ignition with the oillevel indicator in the instrument panelis not valid during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must be the correct grade for your engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
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Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Coolant level
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet the
D
OT4 standard.
The coolant level should be close to the "MAX" 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.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before carrying out anywork.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove thecap and top up the level.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids
with the skin.
M
ost of these fluids are harmful to health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids intosewers or onto the ground.Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to an authorised waste disposal site.
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Checks
Electronic gearbox
Brake pads
Unless other wise indicated, check thesecomponents in accordance with the servicingbooklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
12 V battery
Oil filter
Manual gearbox
Only use products recommended byCITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units as impor tant as the brakingsystem, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products. To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictlyprohibited.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Brake disc wear
Parkin
g brake
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to
the "Practical information" section for details of
the precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
Re
fer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement intervals
for these components.
Dependin
g on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter mayhave an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.
Replace the oil
filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
this component.
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the
details of the level checking intervalfor this component.
The
gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for
this component.
Brake wear depends on the st
yle
of driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary to
have the condition of the brakes checked
, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn. For information on checkin
g brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
I
f excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
