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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
b
ars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). 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:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-
a
t each change of season,
-
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,
p
assenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
o
perations recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
With
a Blue HDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
b
ecomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
w
ithout delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
t
he legal level.
When
refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
a
void 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.
Eco-driving
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F Lower the vehicle fully.
F F old the jack 2 and detach it.F
T ighten the security bolt (if your vehicle is f
itted with them) using the wheelbrace 1
fitted
with the socket 4.
F
T
ighten the other bolts using the
w
heelbrace 1
o
n l y.
F
R
efit the chromed bolt covers on each of
t
he bolts (with alloy wheels only).
F
S
tore the tools in the box.
RaCING tyres
driving in winter conditions
The 215/40 R18 89W tyres fitted as standard are not suitable for severe winter conditions.
C
ITROËN recommends that you use suitable
w
inter tyres during periods of very cold
w
eather.
If you want to fit snow chains or anti-
slip covers to your vehicle, contact
a CITR
oË
N dealer for advice on the
tyres
recommended for your vehicle.
Practical information
