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Bleeding water from the diesel
filter Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Only use products recommended by CITRo Ë n or products
of
equivalent quality and
specification.
In
order to optimise the operation
of
units as important as the braking
system,
CITROËN selects and offers
specific
products.
In
order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, high pressure washing
to
clean the engine compartment is
strictly
prohibited.
After
washing the vehicle dampness,
or
in
winter, ice may form on the brake
discs
and pads: braking efficiency may
be
reduced. Make some light brake
applications to dry and de-ice the
brakes.
If
this
warning
lamp
comes
on,
bleed
the
filter.
Otherwise
bleed
regularly
each
time
the
engine
oil
is
changed.
H
d
i engines use advanced
technology.
All
work
requires
special training, which is assured
by
a
CITROËN
dealer.
Depending
on
country
of
sale.
To drain the water, unscrew the bleed
screw
located
on
the
filter.
o
perate until all of the water no longer
flows
in
the
transparent
pipe,
then
tighten
the
bleed
screw.
checks
DIESEL
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FuEL cut-OFF
In a serious collision, a mechanism automatically prevents fuel from
reaching
the engine.
The
flashing of this warning
lamp
is accompanied by a
message
in the screen.
Check
that there is no odour or
leakage
of fuel outside the vehicle and
re-establish
the fuel supply:
-
switch of
f the ignition (ST
o
P position),
-
remove
the key,
-
put
the key back in the ignition,
-
switch
on the ignition and start.
dIESEL PrIMInG PuMP
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to prime the fuel circuit:
-
fill
the fuel tank with at least five
litres of
d iesel,
-
squeeze
and release the manual
priming
pump, under the bonnet
under the protective cover
,
-
operate the starter until the engine
starts. Refer
to chapter 7: "Under the
bonnet"
section.
Fuel used for diesel
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with biofuels
which conform to current and
future European standards (
d iesel fuel
which
complies with standard EN 590
mixed
with a biofuel which complies
with standard E
n 14214) available at
the
pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty
Acid
Methyl Ester).
The B30 biofuel can be used in certain
d
iesel engines; however, this use
is
subject to strict application of the
special servicing conditions indicated
in
the maintenance and warranty
guide.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel
(vegetable or animal oils, pure
or
diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited
(risk of damage to the
engine
and fuel system).
Fuel
