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Towing the vehicle
F Take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F
U
nclip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F
F
ully screw in the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off,
there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call
on a professional recovery service:
- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed from the front
.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
W
ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
F
W
ith an ETG gearbox: place the selector at
position N .
Failure to follow this advice may result in
damage to certain components (braking,
transmission, ...) and the absence of braking
assistance when the engine is restarted.
F
U
nlock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
If your vehicle has "Active City Brake",
it should be deactivated when being
towed.
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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 lubricants
for CITROËN, 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 the
best per formance from 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 formance of your engine, while
also protecting the environment.
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Bonnet
Do not open the bonnet when there is a
very strong wind.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
F
P
ush the exterior safety catch to the left
and raise the bonnet. F
U
nclip the bonnet stay from its housing.
F
F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
Opening
F Pull towards you the interior release lever, located in the lower dashboard.
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.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F
L
ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
F
P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
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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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
A
ir filter.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines
PureTech 82
VTi 68
For access to the brake fluid reservoir,
unclip the plastic cover at the base of
the windscreen, pressing on the two
tongues.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
Oil level
The check of the oil level is carried
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. For the position of the
dipstick, refer to the under-bonnet
view on a previous page.
Checking with dipstick
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.To ensure the accuracy of the reading,
your vehicle must be on a level
sur face, with the engine off for at least
30
m
inutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km). If you find that the oil level is above the A mark
or below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of engine damage), contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top-up the engine oil.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the dipstick on your vehicle.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F
W
ith the end of the dipstick with a clean
and non-fluffy cloth.
F
R
efit the dipstick and push it fully down,
then pull it out again for a visual check of
the oil level: the level must be between the
two marks A and B .
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Topping-up the engine oil
Oil grade
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the oil filler cap on your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the filler cap for access to the
filler orifice.
F
P
our in the oil in small quantities, avoiding
spills onto the engine (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F
T
op-up again if necessary.
F
A
fter checking and topping up, carefully
refit the oil filler cap and the dipstick to its
housing.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Coolant level
The coolant level must be:
- b etween the " FULL" or "F" and
" LOW " or "L" marks for VTi 68
and VTi 68 S&S engines,
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades. -
b
etween the "
MIN" and " MAX" marks for
the PureTech 82 engine.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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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 manufacturer's
service schedule 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 manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule 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 manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Clutch
The clutch is operated mechanically and
requires regular adjustment.
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
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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Petrol engineVTi 68VTi 68 S&SPureTech 82
Gearbox Manual
(5 - speed) ETG electronic
(5 - speed) Manual
(5 - speed) Manual
(5 - speed)
Model code:
P... SCFBB
SCFBC ...B1A
...H1A ...P1A
...W1A SCFBB
SCFBC ...B1C
...H1C ...P1C
...W1C SCFB2
SCFB3 ...B1B
...H1B ...P1B
...W1B AHMTB
AHMTC ...B1A
...H1A ...P1A
...W1A
Cubic capacity (cc) 9989989981 199
Bore x stroke (mm) 71 x 8471 x 8471 x 8475 x 90.5
EU standard maximum power (kW)* 51515160
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0006 0006 000 5 750
EU standard max torque (Nm) 959595118
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 3004 3004 300 2 750
Fuel Unleaded petrol
Catalytic converter Ye s
Engine oil capacity in litres
(with filter replacement) 3.2
3.23.23.25
* The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under conditions defined in European legislation (Directive 1999/99/EC).
Engines
...B1 : 3 -door version.
...H1 : 5 -door version. ...P1
: 3 -door convertible version.
...W1 : 5 -door convertible version.
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Technical data