2016 Citroen BERLINGO oil additives

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Environment
With you, CITRoËn acts to protect
the environment.
We invite you to visit the
www.citroen.co.uk website.a s the driver, you also can contribute
to protecting the environment in the
following way:
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drive smoothly
, without frequent
and harsh acceleration,
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observe the service intervals;
we recommend that services are
carried out by a CITR

o Ë n dealer,
authorised to collect used batteries
and fluids,
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in order to preserve the reliability
of the engine and emission control
systems, do not use engine oil
additives.
Refer to information on eco-driving at
the end of this section.
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LEVELS
Oil change
This must be carried out at
the intervals specified in the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Ask
for
advice from a CITROËN dealer.
Remove the dipstick before filling.
Check the level after filling (never
exceed the max mark).
Refit the oil filler cap before closing the
bonnet.
Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use fluids recommended by the
manufacturer, which meet the
DOT4
standard.
The level must be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the reservoir.
If fluid has to be added frequently,
this indicates a fault which must be
checked by a CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Warning lamps
If you have to remove /
refit the engine style cover, handle
it with care to avoid damaging the
fixing clips.
Oil level
It is recommended that the oil level be
checked every 3 000 miles (5 000 km)
and topped up if necessary between oil
changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.
Dipstick
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must
meet the requirements specified in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
These regular maintenance
operations will keep your vehicle
in good working order. Ask for
advice from a CITROËN dealer or refer
to the maintenance and warranty guide
in the handbook pack.
Checks using the warning lamps in
the instrument panel is described
in chapter 3, "Instruments and
controls" section.
There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A = maximum
If you fill past this mark,
contact a CITR
o Ë n
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
B = minimum
n

ever allow the level to
fall below this mark.
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
CHECKS
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Levels

DIESEL
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FUEL CUT- OFF
The flashing of this warning
lamp is accompanied by a
message in the screen.
Check that there is no odour or
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and
re-establish the fuel supply:
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switch of
f the ignition (STOP
position),
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remove the key
,
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put the key back in the ignition,
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switch on the ignition and start.
DIESEL PRIMING PUMPFuel used for Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with
biofuels available at the pumps which
meet current and future European
standards:
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Diesel fuel that meets standard
EN590 mixed with a biofuel that
meets standard EN14214,
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Diesel fuel that meets standard
EN16734 mixed with a biofuel that
meets standard EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 10 % Fatty

Acid
Methyl Ester),
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Paraffinic Diesel fuel that meets
standard EN15940 mixed with
a biofuel that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly containing up
to

7 % Fatty Acid Methyl Ester).
The use of B20 or B30 fuel meeting
standard EN16709 is possible in
your Diesel engines. However, this
use, even occasional, requires strict
application of the special servicing
conditions referred to as "
a rduous
conditions". For more information,
contact a CITR
o Ë n dealer or a
qualified workshop. In a serious collision, a mechanism
automatically prevents fuel from
reaching the engine.
If you run out of fuel, it is necessary to
prime the fuel circuit.
Other HDi engines
- Fill the fuel tank with at least five
litres of Diesel.
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Squeeze and release the manual
priming pump, under the bonnet,
under the protective cover

.
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o perate the starter until the engine
starts.
BlueHDi engine
- Fill the fuel tank with at least five
litres of Diesel.
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Switch on the ignition (without
starting the engine).
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W
ait around 6 seconds and switch
off the ignition.
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Repeat the operation 10 times.
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o perate the starter to run
the
engine.
The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure
or diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly
prohibited (risk of damage to the
engine and fuel system).
o

nly the use of
d
iesel fuel additives
that meet the standard B715000 is
authorised.
Fuel