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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. 
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Cooling system
Only use the fluid recommended by the 
manufacturer.
Otherwise, you risk seriously damaging 
your engine.
When the engine is warm, the 
temperature of the coolant is controlled 
by the engine fan. As this fan can 
operate with the ignition key removed 
and because the cooling system is 
pressurised, wait for at least one hour 
after the engine has stopped before 
carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to 
release the pressure to prevent any 
risk of scalding. When the pressure 
has dropped, remove the cap and top 
up the level with coolant.
If fluid has to be added frequently, 
this indicates a fault which must be 
checked by a CITROËN dealer as 
soon as possible.
Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level 
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew 
the cap integrated with the gauge and 
check the level which must be between 
the MIN and MAX marks.In order to regenerate the filter, you 
are advised to drive at a speed higher 
than 40 mph (60 km/h) for at least five 
minutes as soon as possible, when 
traffic conditions permit (until the 
message disappears and the service 
warning lamp goes off).
d
uring regeneration of the particle 
emission filter, the noise of a relay 
operating may be heard under the 
dashboard.
If the message is still displayed and 
if the service warning lamp remains 
on, contact a CITR
o Ë n  dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Topping up
The level must be between the MIN 
and MAX marks on the expansion 
bottle. If more than 1 litre of fluid is 
required to top up the level, have the 
system checked by a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
Screenwash and headlamp 
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your 
safety, we would advise that you use 
products of the CITROËN range.
For optimum cleaning and to avoid 
freezing, this fluid must not be topped 
up or replaced with plain water.
Capacity of the screenwash reservoir: 
approximately 3 litres.
If your vehicle is fitted with headlamp 
washers, the capacity of the reservoir 
is 6 litres.
Diesel additive level 
(Diesel with particle 
filter)
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by 
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop without delay.
Waste products
avoid prolonged contact of used oil 
with the skin.
Brake fluid is harmful to health and 
very corrosive.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid 
or coolant into drains or into the ground 
but into the containers dedicated to this 
use at a CITR
o Ë n  dealer (France) or 
an authorised waste disposal site.
The minimum level of this additive 
is indicated by lighting of the service 
warning lamp, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the 
screen.
When this occurs with the engine 
running it is due to the start of 
saturation of the particle filter 
(exceptionally prolonged urban type 
driving conditions: low speed, long 
traffic jams, ...). 
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Good practice
Only use products recommended by 
CITRo Ë n  or products of equivalent 
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation 
of units as important as the braking 
system, CITROËN selects and offers 
specific products.
Bleeding water from the Diesel 
filter Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance with 
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
In order to avoid damaging the 
electrical units, high pressure 
washing to clean the engine 
compartment is strictly  
prohibited.
After washing the vehicle dampness, 
or in winter, ice may form on the brake 
discs and pads: braking efficiency may 
be reduced. Make some light brake 
applications to dry and de-ice the 
brakes.
If this warning lamp comes 
on, bleed the filter. Otherwise 
bleed regularly each time the 
engine oil is changed.
To drain the water, unscrew the bleed 
screw located on the filter.
o
perate until all of the water no longer 
flows in the transparent pipe, then 
tighten the bleed screw.
Particle filter (Diesel)
Maintenance of the particle filter must 
be carried out by a CITROËN dealer.
o
n acceleration after the vehicle has 
been running for a prolonged period 
at very low speed or at idle, you may, 
in exceptional circumstances, notice 
the emission of water vapour at the 
exhaust. This water vapour does not 
have any adverse effect on vehicle 
handling or the environment.
Oil filter
Change the filter regularly in 
accordance with the manufacturer's 
servicing schedule.
H
d i engines use advanced 
technology. All work requires 
special training, so should be 
entrusted to a CITROËN dealer.
Depending on country of sale. 
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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:
-
 
switch of
 f the ignition (ST
o
 P 
position),
-
 
remove the key
 ,
-
 
put the key back in the ignition,
-
 
switch on the ignition and start.
DIESEL  PRIMING   PUMPFuel used for Diesel 
 
engines
The Diesel engines are compatible with 
biofuels which conform to current and 
future European standards (
d iesel fuel 
which complies with standard EN 590 
mixed with a biofuel which complies 
with standard E
n  14214) available at 
the pumps (containing up to 7 % Fatty 
Acid Methyl Ester).
B30 biofuel can be used in certain 
Diesel engines. However, this use, 
even occasional, requires strict 
application of the special servicing 
conditions. Contact a CITROËN dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
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). 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.
-
 
Squeeze and release the manual 
priming pump, under the bonnet, 
under the protective cover
.
-
  o perate the starter until the engine 
starts.
BlueHDi engine
- Fill the fuel tank with at least five 
litres of Diesel.
-
 
Switch on the ignition (without 
starting the engine).
-
 
W
 ait around 6 seconds and switch 
off the ignition.
-
 
Repeat the operation 10 times.
-
  o perate the starter to run 
the
  engine. 
Fuel