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TECHNICAL DATA - M AINTENANCE
Identification markings,  
serial number, paint code,  
tyres
  168
Windscreen / headlamp   wash, levels
 
128
Changing bulbs, 
 
lighting
 
148-153 Checks
 
129-130
-
 
battery
 ,
-
 
brake pads,
-
 
brake drums, discs.
-
 
parking brake,
-
 
carbon/passenger compartment filter,- oil filter,
- particle filter ,
-
 
gearbox.
Emissions controls
 
41
Engine fuses
 
154, 157
Under the bonnet: -
 d iesel  
126
-
 
petrol
  
125
Fuel cut-of
f,  
Diesel priming
 
132
AdBlue additive
 
133-139
o
pening the bonnet, stay
 
124 Levels
 
127-128
-
  
dipstick,
-
  
brake fluid,
-
  
coolant.
-
  
power steering fluid,
-
   d iesel additive,
Bleeding water, Diesel filter  
130
W
arning lamps
 
32-39
Snow chains
 
147
Dimensions
 
162-165
Floor cab dimensions
 
166
Engines / W
eights
 
167  

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Good practice
Do not make any modifications to the 
electronic immobiliser system.
Operating the remote control, even 
when it is in your pocket, may result in 
involuntary unlocking of the doors.
The simultaneous use of other 
high frequency equipment (mobile 
telephones, domestic alarms…), may 
interfere with the operation of the 
remote control temporarily.
The remote control does not operate 
while the key is in the ignition, even if 
the ignition is off.
ELECTRONIC IMMOBILISER
All of the keys contain an electronic 
immobiliser device.
This device locks the engine supply 
system. It is activated automatically 
when the key is removed from the 
ignition.
a
fter the ignition is switched on, a 
dialogue is established between the 
key and the electronic immobiliser 
system.
The metal part of the key must be 
unfolded correctly for correct dialogue 
to take place.
If you lose your keys
Visit a CITR
o Ë n  dealer with the 
vehicle's V5 registration certificate and 
your identification document.
a CITR
o Ë n  dealer will be able 
to retrieve the key code and 
the transponder code so that a 
replacement key can be ordered.
Don't forget
When leaving the vehicle, check that 
the lighting is off and nothing of value 
is visible.
a
s a safety precaution (with children 
on board), remove the key from the 
ignition when leaving the vehicle, even 
for a short time.
When purchasing a second-hand 
vehicle, have the keys memorised by 
a CITR
o Ë n  dealer, so as to be sure 
that the keys in your possession are 
the only ones that can be used to start 
the vehicle.
ALARM
If fitted on your vehicle, this provides 
two types of protection:
-
 
exterior protection: it sounds if a 
front/rear door or the bonnet is 
opened.
-
 
interior protection: it sounds if 
the volume inside the passenger 
compartment changes (breaking of 
a window or a movement inside the 
vehicle).
If 
your vehicle is fitted with a separation 
partition, the interior protection is not 
active in the load space.
Locking the vehicle with 
complete alarm
Setting the alarm
- Switch of f the ignition and get out of 
the vehicle.
-
 
Set the alarm within five minutes of 
getting out of the vehicle, by locking 
or deadlocking using the remote 
control. 
The red LED, located in the 
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Instruments and controls
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Warning lamp isindicatesSolution - action
Coolant 
temperature 
and level on with needle 
in the red 
zone.
an abnormal increase in 
temperature.
Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool. 
Visually check the level.
flashing. a drop in the coolant level. Chapter 7, "Levels" section.
Contact a CITROËN
  dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Service on temporarily. minor faults or warnings.
Consult the alert log in the display or screen.
If your vehicle is equipped with a trip computer or 
a screen: refer to the "Steering mounted controls" 
section in Chapter 4.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
remaining on. major faults.
Seat belt not 
fastened on then 
flashing.
the driver and/or front 
passenger has not fastened 
their seat belt.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
accompanied 
by an audible 
signal then 
remains on. the vehicle is moving with 
the driver's and/or front 
passenger's seat belt not 
fastened.
Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling the 
strap.
Chapter 5, "Seat belts" section.
ECO on.
The Stop & Start
  system 
has put the engine in 
STOP mode following a 
vehicle stop (red light, traffic 
jam,
  etc...).As soon as you want to move off, the warning 
lamp goes off and the engine restarts 
automatically in START mode.
flashes for a 
few seconds, 
then goes off. STOP mode is temporarily 
unavailable.
or
START mode has been 
invoked automatically.
Chapter 3, "Stop & Start" section. 
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Instruments and controls
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Trip recorder zero reset  
button
after this operation, if you wish 
to disconnect the battery , lock 
the vehicle and wait for at least 
five
 
minutes, otherwise the zero re-set 
will not be registered.
Zero reset
Your CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop carries out this operation 
after each service.
However, if you carry out the service 
yourself, the re-set procedure is as 
follows:
-
 
switch of
 f the ignition,
-
 
press and hold the trip recorder 
reset button,
-
 
switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows 
"=0", release 
the button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
depending on your vehicle's engine, 
when the ignition is switched on, 
the engine oil level is indicated for 
a few
  seconds, after the service 
information. Oil level correct
Low oil level
Flashing of "OIL", 
linked with the 
service warning lamp, 
accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the 
screen, indicates a low oil level which 
could damage the engine.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a 
check using the dipstick, it is essential 
that the level is topped up.
Oil level gauge  
fault
Flashing of "OIL--"  
indicates a malfunction 
of the engine oil level 
indicator. Contact a CITROËN dealer or 
a qualified workshop.
The level read will only be correct 
if the vehicle is on level ground 
and the engine has been off for 
more than 30 minutes. Dipstick
A = maximum, never exceed 
this level as a surplus of oil 
may damage the engine.
Contact a CITR
o Ë n  dealer 
or a qualified workshop 
without delay.
B = minimum, top up the level 
via the oil filler cap, using the 
grade of oil suited to your 
engine.
With the lighting on, 
press the button to vary 
the brightness of the 
instruments and controls. 
When the lighting 
reaches the minimum 
(or maximum) setting, release the 
button then press it again to increase 
(or
  reduce) the brightness.
a
s soon as the lighting is of the 
required brightness, release the button. With the ignition on, press 
the button until the zeros 
appear.
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Starting and switching off
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A FEW DRIVING 
RECOMMENDA
TIONS
observe the driving regulations at all 
times and remain vigilant whatever the 
traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and 
keep your hands on the wheel so that 
you are ready to react at any time to 
any eventuality
.
On a long journey, a break every two 
hours is strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, 
anticipate the need to brake and 
increase the distance from other 
vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving 
on flooded roads, as this could cause 
serious damage to the engine or 
gearbox, as well as to the electrical 
systems of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through 
water:
-
 
check that the depth of water does 
not exceed 15 cm, taking account 
of waves that might be generated 
by other users,
-
  
deactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
  
drive as slowly as possible without 
stallin
g. In all cases, do not exceed 
6 mph (10 km/h),
-  do not stop and do not switch of f 
the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon 
as circumstances allow, make several 
light brake applications to dry the brake 
discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, 
contact a CITR
o Ë n  dealer or a 
qualified workshop. Never drive with the parking brake 
applied - Risk of overheating and 
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when 
stationary in areas where inflammable 
substances and materials (dry grass, 
dead leaves...) might come into contact 
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of 
fire!
n
 ever leave a vehicle 
unsupervised with the engine 
running. If you have to leave 
your vehicle with the engine running, 
apply the parking brake and put the 
gearbox into neutral or position N or P, 
depending on the type of gearbox.
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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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REFUELLING
Low fuel level
Filling
The fuel tank must be filled with the 
engine off.
- 
Open the fuel filler flap.
-
 
Insert the key
 , then turn it a quarter 
turn.
-
 
Remove the cap and hook it onto 
the clip located on the inside of the 
flap.
When fillin
g with fuel, with the fuel 
filler flap open, ensure that no one 
attempts to open the sliding side 
door.
When the low fuel level is 
reached, this warning lamp 
comes on.
You then have approximately 8 litres 
of fuel remaining.
Fill up without delay to avoid running 
out of fuel.
Never risk driving until you run out of 
fuel as this may damage the emissions 
control and injection systems.Fuel used for petrol  
engines
A label affixed to the inside of the flap 
reminds you of the type of fuel to be 
used.
You must fill with at least 5 litres of fuel 
for it to be registered by the fuel gauge.
When the fuel filler cap is opened, 
there may be a slight inrush of air. This 
vacuum is entirely normal and is due to 
the sealing of the fuel system.
When filling the fuel tank, do not 
continue after the 3
rd cut-off of the 
nozzle. This could cause malfunctions.
The capacity of the fuel tank is 
approximately 60 litres.
-
 
After fillin
g the fuel tank, lock the 
cap and close the flap. The petrol engines are compatible 
with E10 bio-petrol (containing 10 % 
ethanol), conforming to European 
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 % 
ethanol) are reserved exclusively for 
vehicles marketed for the use of this 
type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The 
quality of the ethanol must comply with 
European standard EN 15293. 
CHECKS
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Fuel