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.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of operations recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
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.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
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.
Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Checking levels
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at any time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator in the instrument panel for vehicles with and electric oil level gauge, or using the dipstick.
To ensure that the reading is correct, your vehicle must be parked on a level sur face and the engine having been off for more than 30 minutes.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. 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.
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.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two services (or oil changes). CITROËN recommends that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
Checking using the dipstick
Refer to the "Diesel engine" section for the location of the dipstick in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and remove it completely. Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean non-fluffy cloth. Refit the dipstick and push fully down, then pull it out again to make the visual check: the correct level is between the marks Aand B .
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A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or below the B mark, do not star t the engine . - If the level is above the MAX mark (risk of damage to the engine), contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. - If the level is below the MIN mark, you must top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil, check that the oil is the correct grade for your engine and conforms to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Diesel engine" section for the location of the oil filler cap in the engine compartment of your vehicle. Unscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler aperture. Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills on engine components (risk of fire). Wait a few minutes before checking the level again using the dipstick. Add more oil if necessary. After checking the level, carefully refit the oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil level indicator in the instrument panel is not valid during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide for details of the interval 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.
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Particle emission filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle filter is indicated by the temporary illumination of this warning lamp accompanied by a message in the multi-function screen. As soon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes off. If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first particle filter regeneration operations may be accompanied by a "burning" smell, which is per fectly normal. Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission of water vapour at the exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.
The 100% electric mode is not available during regeneration of the particle emissions filter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed. Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide for details of the replacement interval for this component.
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide for details of the replacement intervals for these components.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often if necessary . necessary . necessary A clogged passenger compartment filter may have an adverse effect on the per formance of the air conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change). Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide for details of the checking interval for this component.
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 in the circuit, a drop in the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification. In order to optimise the operation of units as important as those in the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products. After washing the vehicle, dampness, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may be reduced. Make light brake applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
For more information, refer to the "Electric parking brake - Operating faults" section.
Jack ...............................................................218JACK socket ..........................................118, 343
Key not recognised ..........................................34Key with remote control ...................................33Main beam ........................60, 160, 227-229, 231Maintenance ....................................................47Markings, identifi cation ..................................270Massage function .........................................11 0Mat.................................................................11 7Menu, main ....................................................334Mini fuel level .................................................101Mirror, rear view .............................................11 5Mirrors, door ..................................................Mirrors, door ..................................................Mirrors, door11 4Misfuel prevention .........................................102Motorway function (direction indicators) ....................................196Mountings for ISOFIX seats ..........................188MP3 CD .................................................339, 340Music media players ......................................313
Navigation..............................................283, 284Number plate lamps ......................................234
Oil change .....................................................256Oil consumption .............................................256Oil fi lter ..........................................................Oil fi lter ..........................................................Oil fi lter261Oil level ....................................................73, 256Opening the boot ..................................82-84, 93Opening the doors .....................................82, 84Operation indicator lamps..............60, 61, 63, 66
Labels, identifi cation ......................................270Lamps, warning and indicator..............59, 63, 64Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ........................................................146LED daytime running lamps ..........................163LEDs - light-emitting diodes...........................232Level, brake fl uid ...........................................258Level, headlamp wash ...................................259Level, power steering fl uid .............................258Levels and checks .................254, 256, 258, 260Light-emitting diodes - LEDs .........................232Lighting ..........................................................176Lighting bulbs (replacement) ..............................227, 232, 234Lighting control stalk ..............................160, 166Lighting dimmer ...............................................Lighting dimmer ...............................................Lighting dimmer74Lighting, guide-me home .......................164, 166Lighting, interior .....................................Lighting, interior .....................................Lighting, interior175, 176Lighting on reminder ......................................Lighting on reminder ......................................Lighting on reminder162Loading ....................................................47, 246Load reduction mode .....................................241Locating your vehicle .......................................86Locking from the inside....................................91Locking the doors ............................................91Long objects, transporting .............................11 9Luggage retaining strap .................................120Lumbar ..........................................................Lumbar ..........................................................Lumbar11 0
Keeping children safe ......................180, 181, 185, 189, 190, 205Key ..........................................82, 84, 86, 89, 90Key, electronic ..........................34, 82-84, 86, 88Keyless Entry and Starting ........................84, 90
Identifi cation plates ........................................270Ignition .............................................................33Ignition on ........................................................33Indicator lamps, status.....................................61Indicators, direction .......................................196Infl ating accessories (using the kit) ...............212Infl ating tyres ...................................................47Inputs for audio system .................................343Instrument panel lighting .................................74Instrument panels ............................................58Instruments and controls .................................16Intelligent Traction Control .............................199Interior fi ttings ................................................11 6Interior mood lighting .....................................176ISOFIX ...........................................................189ISOFIX child seats ..................................188-190ISOFIX mountings .........................................188