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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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Motoring & the Environment
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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 BlueHDi Diesel 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.
At 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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Instruments and controls
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WARNING  LAMPS
Warning lamp is indicatesSolution - action
STOP on, associated 
with another 
warning 
lamp and 
accompanied 
by a message 
in the screen. major faults linked with 
the "Brake fluid level", 
"Engine oil pressure and 
temperature", "Coolant 
temperature", "Electronic 
brake force distribution"and 
"Power steering" warning 
lamps.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do 
so. Park and switch off the ignition. Have it 
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Parking 
brake
  / Brake 
fluid level / 
EBFD on.
that the parking brake is applied 
or has not been released fully.Releasing the parking brake switches off the 
warning lamp.
on. low brake fluid level. Top up using a fluid recommended by CITROËN.
remaining on even 
though the level 
is correct and 
associated with the 
ABS warning lamp.
a fault with the electronic 
brake force distribution. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. 
Park and switch off the ignition.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Engine oil 
pressure and 
temperature on while 
driving.
low pressure or a high 
temperature. Park and switch off the ignition then allow to cool.
Visually check the level.
Chapter 7, "Levels" section.
remaining on, 
even though 
the level is 
correct. a major fault.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Each time the vehicle is started: a series of warning lamps comes on applying a self-test check. They go off almost 
immediately.
Engine running: the lamp becomes a warning if it remains on continuously or flashes.
This initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen.
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Instruments and controls
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SERVICE INDICATOR
This programmes service intervals 
according to the use of the vehicle.More than 1 000 miles/km before the 
next service is due
Example: 4 800 miles/km remain 
before the next service is due. When 
the ignition is switched on and for a 
few seconds, the screen shows:
a few seconds after the ignition is 
switched on, the oil level is displayed 
(depending on version), then the total 
distance recorder resumes normal 
operation showing the total and trip 
distances.
Less than 1 000 miles/km before the 
next service is due
Each time the ignition is switched on and for a few 
seconds, the spanner flashes and the number of 
miles/kilometres remaining is displayed:
a few seconds after the ignition is 
switched on, the oil level is displayed 
(depending on version), then the total 
distance recorder resumes normal 
operation and the spanner remains on. 
This indicates that a service should be 
carried out shortly
.
Service overdue
Operation
A few moments after the ignition 
has been switched on, the spanner 
indicating a service operation comes 
on; the display for the total distance 
recorder gives (in round figures) the 
distance remaining before the next 
service.
The points at which a service is due 
are calculated from the last indicator 
zero reset.
The point at which a service is due is 
determined by two parameters:
-
 
the distance travelled,
-
 
the time which has elapsed since 
the last service. The distance remaining before the 
next service may be weighted by 
the time factor
, depending on the 
type of driving. With the engine running the spanner 
remains on until the service has been 
carried out.
For BlueH
d i  d iesel versions, this 
alert is also accompanied by the fixed 
illumination of the Service warning 
lamp, on switching on the ignition. Each time the ignition is 
switched on and for a few 
seconds, the spanner 
flashes and the excess 
distance is displayed.
For BlueH
d i  d iesel versions, the 
spanner can also come on early, 
according the level of deterioration 
of the engine oil. Deterioration of the 
engine oil depends on the conditions of 
use of the vehicle. 
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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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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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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. 
Checks