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"Multimedia":
hands-free system, audio systems, semi-
i ntegral satellite navigation system, portable
n
avigation systems, mapping update CD,
d
riving assistant system, DVD player, reversing
c
amera, USB Box, speakers, Hi-Fi module,
2
30V socket, WiFi on Board, telephone/
smartphone
carrier, rear multimedia carrier...By
visiting a CITROËN dealer, you can also o
btain cleaning and maintenance products (
interior and exterior) - including ecological
p
roducts from the "TECHNATURE" range,
p
roducts for topping up (screenwash fluid...),
t
ouch-up pens and paint aerosols for the exact
c
olour of your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the
t
emporary puncture repair kit...), ...
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you can
c
ontact a CITR
oË
N dealer for the
specification
of transmitters which can
b
e fitted (frequency, maximum power,
a
erial position, specific installation
requirements),
in line with the Vehicle
E
lectromagnetic
C
ompatibility
D
irective
(
2004/104/EC). The
fitting of electrical equipment
o
r accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may result i
n a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
c
onsumption.
Contact a CITR
oË
N dealer
for
information on the range of
r
ecommended equipment and
a
ccessories.
Depending
on the legislation in force in
t
he country, certain safety equipment
m
ay be compulsory: high visibility s
afety vests, warning triangles, b
reathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare
fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
m
ud flaps at the rear of the vehicle.
Practical information

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Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
I f a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Engine oil level
It is normal to top up the oil level between two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
r
ecommends that you check the level, and top
u
p if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
The
check is carried out either when
t
he ignition is switched on using the
o
il level indicator in the instrument
p
anel for vehicles with an electric oil
level gauge, or using the dipstick.
To ensure that the reading is correct,
y
our vehicle must be parked on a level
s
ur face with the engine having been off
f
or more than 30 minutes.
Take care when working under the
b
onnet, as certain areas of the engine
m
ay be extremely hot (risk of burns)
a
nd the cooling fan could start at any
t
ime (even with the ignition off).
checking using the dipstick
A = MA X
B = MIN If you find that the level is above the A
mark or
belo
w the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX
mark (risk
o
f damage to the engine), contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN
mark, you
m
ust top up the engine oil.
Refer
to
the
"Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine"
s
ection
for
the location of the dipstick in the
e
ngine
compartment of your vehicle.
F
T
ake
the
dipstick by its coloured grip and
r
emove
it completely.
F
W
ipe
the
end of the dipstick using a clean
n
on-fluffy cloth.
F
R
efit
the
dipstick and push fully down, then
p
ull
it
out again to make the visual check:
t
he
correct level is between the marks A
and B .
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil, c
heck that the oil is the correct grade for your
e
ngine and conforms to the manufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
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Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
The
brake fluid level should be close
t
o the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
t
he brake pad wear.
After
topping
up
the
oil,
the
check
when
s
witching
on
the
ignition
with
the
oil
level
i
ndicator
in
the
instrument
panel
is
not
valid
d
uring
the
30
minutes
after
topping
up.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" s ection for the location of the oil filler cap in the
engine
compartment of your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
s
pills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
l
evel again using the dipstick.
F
A
dd more oil if necessary.
F
A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
o
il filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
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
a
nd emission control system, never use
a
dditives in the engine oil.

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Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
e
xceed it.
In
addition, as the cooling system is
p
ressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching
off the engine before carrying out any
wo
rk.
To
avoid
any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
b
y
two
turns to allow the pressure to drop.
W
hen
the
pressure has dropped, remove the
c
ap
and
top up the level.
When
the
engine is warm, the temperature of
t
he
coolant is regulated by the fan.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
Screenwash fluid level
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, t his fluid must not be topped up or replaced
w
ith plain water.
In
w
intry
c
onditions,
i
t
i
s
r
ecommended
t
hat
y
ou
u
se an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Top
up the level when necessary.
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Checks
12 V batteryAir filter and passenger compartment filter
Oil filterParticle filter (
di
esel)
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
O ther wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The battery does not require any maintenance.
H owever, check that the terminals are clean a
nd correctly tightened, particularly in summer
a
nd winter.Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide for details of the
r
eplacement intervals for these
c
omponents.
Replace
the oil filter each time the
e
ngine oil is changed.
Refer
to the maintenance and
w
arranty guide for details of the
r
eplacement interval for this
c
omponent.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the
Stop
&
Start
system,
indicates
the
use
of
a s
pecific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology
and
specification.
The
involvement
o
f
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop
i
s
essential
when
replacing
or
disconnecting
t
he
battery. The start of saturation of the
particle filter is indicated by the
temporary
illumination of this warning lamp
a
ccompanied by a message in the multifunction
sc
reen.
As
soon as the traffic conditions permit,
r
egenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
l
east 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
g
oes off.
If
the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
l
ow additive level.
on a n
ew vehicle, the first particle
filter
regeneration operations may be
a
ccompanied by a "burning" smell,
w
hich is per fectly normal.
Following
prolonged operation of the
v
ehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you
may, in exceptional circumstances,
n
otice the emission of water vapour at
t
he exhaust on acceleration. This does
n
ot affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or
the environment.
When
carrying
out
work
on
the
battery,
refer
t
o the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions
to
be
taken
before
disconnecting
t
he
battery
and
following
its
reconnection.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty a tmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city d
riving),
r
eplace them twice as often if necessar y .
A
clogged passenger compartment filter may have
a
n adverse effect on the per formance of the air
c
onditioning system and generate undesirable
o
dours.
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Manual gearbox
Automatic gearboxBrake pads
Brake wear depends on the style o
f driving, particularly in the case o
f vehicles used in town, over short
distances.
It may be necessary to have
t
he condition of the brakes checked,
e
ven between vehicle services.
The
gearbox
does
not
require
any
m
aintenance
(no
oil
change).
Refer
to
the
maintenance
and
w
arranty
guide
for
the
checking
i
nterval
for
this
component.
Only
use products recommended by
C
ITR
oË
N or products of equivalent
quality
an
d
sp
ecification.
In
order to optimise the operation of
u
nits as important as those in the
b
raking system, CITROËN selects and
o
ffers very specific products.
The
gearbox
does
not
require
any
m
aintenance
(no
oil
change).
Refer
to
the
maintenance
and
w
arranty
guide
for
details
of
the
level
c
hecking
interval
for
this
component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any m aintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the maintenance and
w
arranty guide for details of the
c
hecking interval for this component. For
information on checking brake
d
isc wear, contact a CITR
oË
N dealer
or
a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearParking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of e
ffectiveness of this system is
n
oticed, the parking brake must be
c
hecked, even between two services.
Unless
there
is
a
leak
in
the
circuit,
a
drop
in
t
he
brake
fluid
level
indicates
that
the
brake
p
ads
are
worn. Checking
this system must be done by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
After
washing
the
vehicle,
dampness,
o
r
in
wintry
conditions,
ice
can
form
o
n
the
brake
discs
and
pads:
braking
e
fficiency
may
be
reduced.
Make
light
b
rake
applications
to
dry
and
defrost
t
he
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* The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
P etrol engine
Gearbox Manual
(6-speed)
Model code: SA... 5FF85F
d8
C
ubic capacity (cc)
1 598
Bore x stroke (mm)
77 x 85.8
Max power: EU standard (kW)*
149 152
Max power engine speed (rpm)
6 000
Max torque: EU standard (Nm)
275
Max torque engine speed (rpm)
2 000
Fuel Unleaded**
Catalytic converter Ye s
Engine oil capacity (in litres) (with filter
r
eplacement)
4.25
Engines - RACING
** CITROËN
strongly recommends the use of 98 RON unleaded petrol to ensure optimum operation of the engine (refer to the label inside the f
uel filler flap).

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* The weight of the braked trailer can be increased, within the GTW limit, if the GV W of the towing vehicle is reduced by an equal amount. Warning: t
owing using a lightly loaded towing vehicle may have an adverse effect on its road holding.
The
GTW and towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
e
ach additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
The
speed of a towing vehicle must not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High
ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
l
imit the towed load.
Petrol engine
VTi 82e-VTi 82 V Ti 120
Gearbox ManualElectronic ManualAutomatic
Model code:
SA... HMZ0
HMZ0/PS 5FS05FS9
-
U
nladen weight
9759801 075 1 089
-
K
erb weight
1 0501 055 1 1501 16 4
-
G
ross vehicle weight (GV W)
1 496
1 523 1 554 1 587
-
G
ross train weight (GTW)
o
n a 12 % gradient
2 296
2 022 2 454 2 487
-
B
raked trailer (within the GTW limit)
o
n a 12 % gradient
800
500900 900
-
B
raked trailer* (with load transfer within the
G
TW limit)
1 10 0
8001 150 1 150
-
U
nbraked trailer
520500 570570
-
R
ecommended nose weight
46464646
Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
Technical data