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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most
of these fluids are harmful to
h
ealth or indeed very corrosive.
do n
ot discard used oil or fluids into
sewers
or onto the ground.
Take
used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop (France) or to an
a
uthorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g u p
The reservoir must be topped up without delay by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Diesel fuel additive level
(Diesel with particle filter)
The additive reservoir low level is
indicated by fixed illumination of
t
his warning lamp, accompanied by
a
n audible signal and a message
t
hat the particle filter additive level
is
too low.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, this 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.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Checks
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Checks
12 V battery
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 manufacturer's service schedule for details of the
replacement
intervals for these
c
omponents.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the e ngine oil is changed.
Refer
to the manufacturer's
s
ervice schedule for details of
the
replacement interval for this
c
omponent.
Oil filterThe 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.
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
a
tmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(
e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
h
ave an adverse effect on the per formance
o
f the air conditioning system and generate
u
ndesirable
o
dours.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the
particle filter is indicated by the
fixed
illumination of this warning
l
amp accompanied by a warning
m
essage.
As
soon as the traffic conditions permit,
r
egenerate the filter by driving at a
s
peed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
t
he
warning lamp goes off.
If
the
warning lamp stays on, this
i
ndicates a low 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.
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Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case
o
f vehicles used in town, over short
distances.
It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITRoËn dealer
or
a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent
q
uality
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.
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 brakes.Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for the checking interval for
t
his
c
omponent.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for details of the checking
i
nterval for this component.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
n
oticed, the parking brake must be
c
hecked, even between two services.
Checking
this system must be done by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. To
avoid damaging the electrical units,
n
ever use a high pressure jet wash in
t
he engine compartment.
have
the
condition
of
the
brakes
checked,
even
b
etween
v
ehicle
s
ervices.
Unless
there
is
a
leak
in
the
circuit,
a
drop
in
t
he
brake
fluid
level
indicates
that
the
brake
p
ads
are
worn.
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accessories ..................................................212
Accessory socket, 12V ..............................6
9 -71
a
d
blu
e
® ............................... ............ 19, 161, 165
Adjusting h eadlamps .................................... 11
5
Adjusting
head restraints
................................ 50
A
djusting the steering wheel
..........................56ad
vice on care
and
m
aintenance
........................ 12
1, 214, 2 24
Advice
on driving
..............................
..............78
Airbags
...............
......................... 15, 16, 21, 135
Airbags,
c
urtain
..................................... 1
39, 140
Airbags,
front......................................... 136, 140
Airbags,
la
teral
...................................... 1
38, 140
Airbag
w
arning
lam
p
........................... 1
5, 16, 21
aI
R
b
UM
P
® ............................................ 21 1, 214
Air
conditioning, automatic .......................5 8, 63
Air
c
onditioning,
m
anual
...........................5
8, 61
Air
d
istribution
a
djustment
..................6
0, 62, 65
ai
r filter
...............
........................................... 223
Air
flow
adjustment
............................. 5
9, 61, 65
Air
intake
...............
............................. 60, 62, 66
air
recirculation
.................................. 6
0, 62, 66
ai
r vents
..............................
............................ 57
ant
i-theft
..............................
.....................40, 42
Armrest,
front
......................................6
9, 70, 73
as
sistance call
.............................. 1
25, 231, 232
Audible
w
arning
............................................ 12
5
au
dio cable
................................................... 25
4
Audio
streaming
(Bluetooth)
..............................
............250, 253
Automatic
illumination
of
headlamps
...................................... 1
09, 112
Automatic
ope
ration
o
f
hazard
warning lamps
............................ 12
4
Automatic
rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
............................... 11
7,
11
9
Auxiliary
socket
.............................. 7
2, 250, 254
A
C
Capacity, fuel tank .............................. ..........15 6
C d ..............................
...................................250
CD
MP3
................
......................................... 250
Central
locking
..........................................4
0, 43
Changing
a bu
lb
.................................... 1
8 3 -19 0
Changing
a f
use
..................................... 19
1-197
Changing
a wheel
...............................
...176 -181
Changing
a wiper blade
........................1
20, 203
Changing
the date
........................................... 38
C
hanging the remote control battery
..............41
C
hanging
t
he
t
ime
........................................... 38
C
hecking levels
..................................... 2
19-222
Checking
the engine oil level
.................. 2
7, 219
Checking
tyre pressures
(using
the kit)
..............................
................175
Checks
...............
.................................... 217-2 24
Child
lock
...............................
........................155
Bag
hook
...............................
..........................
76
bat
tery
...............................
............ 198 -202, 223
Battery,
c
harging
...............................
............
201
Battery, remote control
.............................
41
, 42
Black screen
..............................
...................
123
bl
ue H
di
...............
.............................24, 84, 161
Bluetooth (hands-free)
......................... 2
92, 293
Bluetooth
(
telephone)
........................... 2
92, 293
bo
nnet
...............
............................................
216
bo
nnet stay
...................................................
2
16
b
oot
........
...........................................46, 75, 123
Boot lamp
..............................................1
23, 190
Brake discs
....................................................
2
24
Brake lamps
...............................
...................
188
Brake
p
ads
...............................
.....................
224
Braking system warning lamp
.........................
18
B
Children ............................... ... 134, 136, 141-155
Child seats .............................. ..............141-15 4
Child seats, conventional
.............................. 14
7
Child seats, i-Size
...............................
..........153
Child seats, IS
oF
IX
...................................... 1
51
C
ITR
oËn L
ocalised a
s
sistance Call
...........2
32
C
ITR
oËn
Localised
E
mergency
C
all........... 232
CITROËN
M
ULTICITY
C
ONNECT
............... 2
87
Cleaning
(
advice)
.......................................... 2
14
Closing
the boot
...............................
...............46
Closing
the doors
...............................
.............44
Coat
hook
........................................................ 73
C
old climate screen
...................................... 2
10
Colour screen
...............................
.. 29, 234, 235
Connectors, audio
.......................... 7
2, 250, 254
Coolant level
..............................
...................221
Cornering
lam
ps
..............................
.............11 6
Cruise control
............................................9
6, 99
Cup holder
...............................
..................69, 70
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) ........248, 249
Date (setting) ............................... ....................38
Daytime
running lamps
................. 1
09, 113, 184
Deactivating
ESP
.......................................... 13
1
Deactivating
t
he
p
assenger
a
irbag
...............13
6
Demisting/Defrosting,
f
ront
.............................67
D
emisting/Defrosting,
r
ear.............................. 68
di
esel additive level
...................................... 2
22
Diesel
engine pre-heat warning lamp
............14
D
igital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
........2
48, 249
Dimensions
..............................
.....................229
Dipped
be
am
...............................
..........108, 184
Dipstick
................
.......................................... 219
di
rection indicators
....... 1
14, 124, 183, 185, 188
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M
N
O
L
Labels, identification .....................................23 0
Lamps, front .......................................... 1 83, 214
Lamps,
re
ar
...............................
............ 188, 214
Lamps,
warning and indicator
..................13
-23
Leather
(
care)
...............................
.................214
LED
daytime running lamps
.... 1
09, 113, 183, 184
Level,
a d
blu
e
® additive ................................. 16 1
Level,
brake
fluid ........................................... 2
21
Levels
and
checks
..............................
...217-2 24
Light-emitting
diodes - LEDs
................ 1
13, 190
Lighting
bulbs
(replacement)
................1
8 3 -19 0
Lighting
control stalk
..................... 1
08, 109, 114
Lighting
dimmer
..............................
..............123
Lighting,
guide-me home
.............................. 11
4
Lighting,
i
nterior
............................................ 12
2
Loading
..............................
............................... 9
Load
reduction mode
.................................... 2
02
Locating
your
vehicle
...................................... 40
L
ocking
from
the inside
................................... 43
L
ocking
the
doors
.............................. 4
0, 43, 45
Low fuel level
..............................
............ 21, 156
Main
beam
..............................
......108, 183, 185
Maintenance
(
advice)
........................ 9
, 211, 214
Map
reading
lamps
....................................... 12
2
Markings,
id
entification
................................. 23
0
Mat
.......
............................................... 69, 70, 74
Menus
(audio)
......................
238, 240, 242, 256,
258,
260, 276, 288, 290
Menus
(Touch
screen tablet)
........... 2
8, 29, 234
Mirror, rear view
.............................................. 55
M
irrors, door .................................................... 54
Misfuel prevention
...............................
..........15 8
Mountings
for
ISOFIX seats
......................... 15
0Navigation
...............................
......................255
N
umber plate lamps
......................................
18
9
P
Oil change ...............................
......................219
Oil consumption ............................................ 2
19
oil
filter
...............
........................................... 223
oi
l level .................................................... 27,
219
Opening
the bonnet
...................................... 2
16
Opening
the boot
..............................
..............46
Opening
the doors
...............................
...........44
Operation
indicator lamps
........................ 1
3, 16
R
Paint colour code ..........................................23 0
Panoramic glass sunroof ..............................12
1
Parcel shelf, rear
............................................. 76
P
ark Assist
...............................
.....................103
Parking
brake
..........................................8
2, 224
Parking
lam
ps
............................................... 11
4
Parking
sensors, front
...................................10
1
Parking
sensors, rear.................................... 10 0
Particle filter
......................................... 2
22,
2
23
Passenger
c
ompartment
f
ilter
......................2
23
Plip
..............................
.............................. 39 - 43
P
ort, US
b
........................... 6
9, 70, 72, 250, 254
Preheater,
d
i
esel
..............................
..............14
Priming
the fuel system
................................16
0
Protecting
children
................. 1
34, 136, 141-155
Protectors
...................................................... 2
11
Puncture
................
........................................ 169
S
Safety for children .................. 1 34, 136, 141-155
Screen menu ........................ 238, 240, 242, 256,
258,
260, 276, 288, 290
Screenwash fluid level
..................................2
22
Screenwash, front
......................................... 11
8
Radio
...............
..............................................
244
R
dS ................
...............................................
247
Rear door windows
................................. 4
8, 214
Rear
fo
glamp
......................................... 110, 188
Rear
s
creen
(
demisting)
..................................
68
R
echarging the battery
.................................
2
01
Reduction of electrical load
.......................... 2
02
Regeneration of the particle filter
.................
2
23
Reinitialising the remote control
.....................
41
R
emote control
..........................................
3
9-43
Removable screen (snow shield)..................
210
Removing a wheel
..............................
..........
178
Removing the mat
...............................
............
74
Repair kit, puncture
.......................................
16
9
Replacing
bu
lbs
..............................
......
18 3 -19 0
Replacing
f
uses
..............................
.......
191-197
Replacing the air filter
...................................
2
23
Replacing the oil filter
...................................
2
23
Replacing the p
assenger c ompartment f ilter ........223
Replacing
wiper
blades.........................120, 203
Resetting
the
service
indicator
....................... 26
R
esetting
the
trip
recorder
.............................. 37
R
eversing
c
amera
...............................
.......... 102
Reversing
lam
p
............................................. 18
8
Risk
areas
(update)
....................................... 26
5
Roof bars
....................................................... 20
8
Routine
checks
.....................................2
23, 224
Running
out
of
fuel
(Diesel)
.......................... 16
0
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