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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 bars, 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:
-
before a long journey
,
-
at each change of season,
-
after a long period out of use.
d
on't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger
compartment filter...) and observe the
schedule of operations recommended
in the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueH
d i d iesel engine, if the
SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting ; go to a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay to have the emissions of nitrous
oxides brought back to the legal level. When refuelling, do not continue after
the third cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overflow.
a
t 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.
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Audio equipment, hands-free kit, speakers,
CD changer, satellite navigation system,
USB Box, video kit, ...
Regardless of the audio and telematic
equipment offered on the market, the
technical constraints associated with the
fitting of equipment of these families of
products mean that the special features of
the equipment and its compatibility with the
capacities of the your vehicle's standard
equipment must be taken into account.
Please contact a CITROËN dealer for more
information before fitting such equipment.
To prevent the mat from becoming
caught under the pedals:
-
ensure that the mat and its fixings
are positioned correctly
,
-
never fit one mat on top of another
.
Maximum weights on bars
-
Roof rack: 120 kg.
-
T
ransverse bars on roof: 100 kg.
-
T
ransverse bars on longitudinal
bars: 75 kg. Installation of radiocommunication
transmitters
Before installing accessory
radiocommunication transmitters with
an external aerial on your vehicle, you
are advised to contact a CITR
o Ë n
dealer.
A CITROËN dealer can inform you of
the specifications (frequency band,
maximum output power, aerial position,
specific installation conditions) of the
transmitters which can be fitted, in
accordance with the Motor Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive
(2004/104/CE).
Front mud flaps, rear mud flaps,
15/17
inch alloy wheels, wheelarch
trim, leather steering wheel, ...
Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning and maintenance products,
replacement bulbs, ...
Anti-theft alarm, window etching, first
aid kit, high visibility vest, front and
rear parking sensors, warning triangle,
security bolts for alloy wheels, ... Front seat covers compatible with
airbags, bench, rubber mats, carpet
mats, snow chains, blind, tailgate
bicycle carrier.
Other accessories
These accessories and parts, having been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety, are all adapted to your vehicle. A
wide range of recommended accessories
and genuine parts is available.
Range of trade equipment
The parts department publishes an
accessory catalogue offering various
equipment and fittings, such as:
Load retainers (all models).
Loading roller.
Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar
which should preferably be fitted by a
CITROËN dealer.
Separation partitions and grilles,
smooth, planed wood protective liner
with non-slip floor.
Protective grilles.
a
nother range is also available,
structured around comfort, leisure and
maintenance:
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