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12 V battery
The presence of this label indicatesthe use of a 12 V lead-acid battery withspecial technology and specification, for which the involvement of a CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop is requiredwhen replacing or disconnecting thebattery.
Failure to observe this recommendation may cause premature wear of thebattery. The battery is located under the bonnet.
To
gain access to it: )
open the bonnet using the interior releaselever, then the exterior safety catch, )
remove the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,
)
if necessary, unclip the fusebox to remove
the battery.
Access to the battery
)Raise the locking tab Dfully to release the cable terminal clamp E
.
Reconnecting the (+) cable
)Position the open clamp Eof the cable on
the positive post (+) of the battery. )Press ver tically on the clamp E
to position
it correctly on the battery. )Lock the clamp by spreading the positioning lug and then lowering the tab D.
Do not apply excessive force on thetab as locking will not be possible if the clamp is not positioned correctly; star tthe procedure again.
Before doing any work on your vehicle,
switch off the ignition ( Ready
lamp off)to avoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of the engine. Y
our vehicle is fitted with a conventional 12 V
battery, located under the bonnet, in addition
to the hi
gh voltage battery used by the hybrid system.
In cer tain conditions, if the 12 V battery is
too discharged to activate the hybrid system, recharging from another conventional 12 V battery is possible.
Do not carry out this recharge if the Readylamp is on. Procedure
for star ting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Disconnecting the (+) cable
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Checks
Opening the bonnet
Opening
)
From inside
: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards you.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
switch off the ignition (Ready lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting fromautomatic operation of the engine.
Closing
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the endof its travel. )
Check that it is latched correctly.
)From the outside: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds itopen.
Never touch, handle or remove the orange "high voltage" cables.
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Checks
On vehicle fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel;
refer to the corresponding engine compar tment
view.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
If the tank on your vehicle is fitted witha misfuel prevention device, refer to the"Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.
)
Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel. )
Open the bonnet. )
If necessary, unclip the style cover for
access to the priming pump.
) Slacken the bleed screw. )
Squeeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe.
) Tighten the bleed screw. )
Operate the star ter until the engine star ts (if the engine fails to star t at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again). ) If the engine fails to star t after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again,
th
en the starter. ) Put the style cover back in position and clip it in place, ensuring that it has clippedcorrectly. )
Close the bonnet.
2 litre HDi engine
If the engine does not star t first time, don't keep trying. Star t the procedure
again from the beginning.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, switch off the ignition ( Readylamp off)to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.
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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.
When working under the bonnet, take care, as cer tain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
The reading will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and theengine has been off for more than30 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the ignition
is switched on using the oil level indicator in the
instrument panel, or usin
g the dipstick.
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 engineand conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two ser vices. CITROËNrecommends that you check the oil level, and top up if necessary,every 3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).
Before doing anything under the bonnet,switch off the ignition (Readylamp off) to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.
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Screenwash / headlamp
wash level
To check the level or top up the fluid on vehicle
fitted with headlamp washers, immobilise the
vehicle and switch of the en
gine. )Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the
engine has completely stopped. )Open the screenwash reser voir filler cap.
To p p i ng up
This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is
indicated by illumination of
the ser vice warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
warning and a message in the instrument panelscreen.
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.
)
Take and pinch the level gauge to block itsbreather. )
Remove the gauge completely from
the reservoir to read the level in thetransparent section. ) To p u p i f n e c e s s a ry. )
Refit the filler cap to the reser voir and close the bonnet.
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Checks
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 anauthorised waste disposal site.
Used products
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the servicing
booklet and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Before doing anything under the bonnet, switch off the ignition ( Readylamp off)to avoid any risk of injury resulting from automatic operation of the engine.The presence o
f this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop is essential when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance. However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened,
particularly in summer and winter.
When carr
ying out work on the battery, refer
to the "Practical information" section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
disconnectin
g the battery and following its reconnection.
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Identifi cation markings
A.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) under the bonnet.This number is engraved on the bodyworknear the damper support.
The tyre pressures must be checked when the tyres are cold, at least oncea month.
The rear quarter light cannot be etchedas it is made of polycarbonate material.
If the tyre pressures are too low, thisincreases fuel consumption.
B.Vehicle identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower cross member.This number is indicated on a self-adhesive label which is visible through the windscreen.
C.Manufacturer's label. The VIN is indicated on a self-destroyinglabel affixed to the door aper ture, on the
passenger's side.
D.Tyre/paint label. This label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the driver's side. It bears the followin
g information:
- the tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,
- the tyre sizes,
- the brands of tyre recommended by the manufacturer,
- the inflation pressure of the spare wheel,
- the paint colour code.
The use of snow chains is onlyauthorised on the front wheels. The selector must be in 4WD mode.
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Instruments and controls
Courtesy lamps................................... 163
Seat belt / passenger's front airbag
warning lamps display ............. 187, 190
Rear view mirror ................................. 105
Cockpit glass roof ............................ 89-90
Head-up display controls ............. 136-137
Emergency or assistance call ..... 181, 254
Door mirrors ........................................ 104
Heating, ventilation .......................112-113
Digital air conditioning ..................114-117
Demisting / defrosting ......................... 118
USB Player /
Auxiliary socket .............. 108, 298, 323
Dashboard fuses ......................... 217-218
Electronic gearbox system .......... 131-134
Hill start assist .................................... 130
eMyWay ....................................... 257-310
Setting the date/time............................. 71
Audio system ............................... 311-339
Setting the date/time............................. 70
Opening the bonnet ............................ 235
Rear electric windows...................... 87-88
Accessory socket........................ 106, 107
Electric windows, deactivating ......... 87-88
Hybrid4 mode selector..................... 35-37
