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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.Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment 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.
Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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 .
A clogged passenger compartment filter may have
an adverse effect on the per formance of the air
conditioning system and generate undesirable odours.When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for the checking
interval for this component.
Clutch
The clutch is operated mechanically and
requires regular adjustment.
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for information on when the adjustment should
be checked.
In the event of an operating fault
(difficulty moving off, for example),
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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ETG electronic gearbox
The ETG gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for information on
when this unit should be checked.
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
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly 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.
Parking brake
If 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.
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.
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Petrol engineVTi 68
e-VTi 68VTi 82
Manual gearbox
(5 - speed) ETG electronic
gearbox
(5 - speed) Manual gearbox
(5 - speed) Manual gearbox
(5 - speed)
Model codes PM, PN PSCFBB - B1A000
PSCFBB-H1A000
PSCFBB-P1A000
PSCFBB-W1A000 PSCFBB-B1C000
PSCFBB-H1C000 PSCFBB-P1C000
PSCFBB-W1C000 PSCFB2-B1B000
PSCFB2-H1B000 PSCFB2-P1B000
PSCFB2-W1B000 PAHMTB - B1A000
PAHMTB-H1A000 PAHMTB-P1A000
PAHMTB-W1A000
Cubic capacity (cc) 9989989981 199
Bore x stroke (mm) 71 x 8471 x 8471 x 8477 x 85.8
EU standard maximum power (kW)* 50505060
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0006 0006 000 5 750
EU standard max torque (Nm) 95.595.595.5 11 6
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 8004 8004 800 2 750
Fuel Unleaded petrolUnleaded petrol Unleaded petrol
Catalytic converter Ye sYe sYe s
Engine oil capacity (with filter replacement) 3.23.23.23.25
* The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
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