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Check the electrolyte level and top up if
necessary (see "Checking levels").
Starting using another
battery
)
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A
, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B
.
)
Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B
.
)
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C
on your vehicle
(engine mounting).
)
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
)
Wait until the engine returns to idle and
disconnect the cables.
)
Raise the protective cover on the (+)
terminal.
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The batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Do not push the vehicle to start the engine if it is fitted with a CVT gearbox.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
Before disconnecting
the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the
ignition before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection
of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to permit initialisation of the
electronic systems. However, if problems
remain following this operation, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
)
Disconnect the battery from the vehicle,
if necessary.
)
Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
)
Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-).
)
Check that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
Some functions are not available if the battery is not sufficiently charged.
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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
)
Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
)
Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Changing a wiper
blade
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
)
At the front, check the size of the wiper
blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
)
Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it.
)
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.
Automatic power cut-off to accessories
After the engine has stopped, when the
ignition switch is in the "ACC" position
(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode)
you
can still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for about
thirty minutes.
Cutting off
Once the thirty minutes have expired, the
power supply to the accessories will be
automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
)
Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10 % of the GTW and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for details
of the weights and towing loads which apply to
your vehicle.
Side wind
)
Take into account the increased sensitivity
to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
)
To lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towing load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the outside
temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
)
If this message is displayed, stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
Ty r e s
)
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, obser ving the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
)
Check the lighting and signalling on the
trailer.
If the message flashes slowly, wait for the
engine to cool before topping up the level, if
necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
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TOTAL & CITROËN
Partners in performance and
protecting the environment
Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and
Development departments have developed for
CITROËN, lubricants to match the latest technical
innovations on CITROËN vehicles, both for competition
and for everyday motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain of the
best per formance for your engine.
Optimum protection for your engine
By having your CITROËN vehicle
serviced with TOTAL lubricants, you are
contributing towards improving the life
and per formances of your engine, while
also protecting the environment.
prefers
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Bonnet
)
Open the right hand front door.
)
Pull the interior bonnet release lever A
,
located at the bottom of the door aperture.
Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).
)
Unclip the stay C
from its housing on the
back of the bonnet.
)
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
Closing
)
Take the stay out of the support notch.
)
Clip the stay in its housing on the back of
the bonnet.
)
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
)
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
The location of the interior bonnet release
lever prevents opening of the bonnet
while the right hand front door is closed.
Opening
)
Push the exterior safety catch B
to the left
and raise the bonnet.
This message appears in the instrument panel
screen if the bonnet is not fully closed.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with ar ticles and clothing that might
become caught by the fan blades.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
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Access for checking the levels of the various
fluids and the replacement of certain
components.
Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
2.
Coolant header tank.
3.
Brake fluid reser voir.
4.
Battery.
5.
Fusebox.
6.
Air filter.
7.
Engine oil dipstick.
8.
Engine oil filler cap.
1.6 litre 115
2.0 litre 150
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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.
Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
2.
Coolant reservoir.
3.
Brake fluid reser voir.
4.
Battery.
5.
Fusebox.
6.
Air filter.
7.
Engine oil dipstick.
8.
Engine oil filler cap.
9.
Priming pump * .
1.6
HDi 110
1.8 HDi 150
*
According to engine.
