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Limit the causes of excess consumption
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...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
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:
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b
efore a long journey,
-
a
t each change of season,
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a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
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 third 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.
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accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
air deflectors, insulated module,
sun blinds, scented air freshener, portable
ashtray, coat hanger fitted to head restraint,
reading lamp, front and rear parking sensors,
centre armrest, cigarette lighter ...
"Transport solutions":
boot carpet, boot liner,
boot net, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, boot dividers, ... "Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm,
vehicle tracking system, snow chains, wheel
non-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child
seats, first aid kit, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyzer, fire extinguisher,
pet seat belt, foglamp kit, seat belt cutter/glass
hammer, ... "Protection":
mats, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
seat covers, bumper protectors, ...
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is secured correctly,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Styling":
rear diffuser, aluminium gear knob,
alloy wheels, exterior expressive stickers,
chrome side mouldings, chrome mirror shells
chrome door handles, door sill finishers, ...
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