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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...). 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:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-
a
t each change of season,
-
a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't
forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have
your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
p
assenger compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
o
perations recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
When
refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
a
void any over flow.
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.
Eco-driving
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the CITROËN dealer network.
T hese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from CITROËN's recommendation and warranty.
"Transport solutions":
boot carpet, boot liner,
transverse
roof bars, bicycle carrier, ski carrier,
r
oof boxes, boot dividers, ...
"Styling":
rear diffuser, aluminium gear knob,
a
lloy wheels, exterior expressive stickers,
c
hrome mirror shells, door sill finishers, ...
"Comfort":
door deflectors, insulated module,
s
un blinds, scented air freshener, portable
a
shtray, coat hanger fitted to head restraint,
r
eading lamp, front and rear parking sensors,
c
entre armrest, cigarette lighter, ..."Security and safety":
anti-theft alarm,
v
ehicle tracking system, snow chains, wheel
n
on-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child
s
eats, first aid kit, warning triangle, high
v
isibility vest, breathalyzer, fire extinguisher,
p
et seat belt, foglamp kit, seat belt cutter/glass
h
ammer,
...
"
Protection":
mats, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
s
eat covers, side protective mouldings, bumper
p
rotectors,
...
T
o prevent the mat from becoming caught
u
nder the pedals:
-
e
nsure that the mat is secured correctly,
-
n
ever fit one mat on top of another."Multimedia":
audio
system, speaker, semi-
integral
navigation systems, hands-free kit,
d
riving assistance systems, 230 V socket, rear
m
ulti-media support, DVD players, portable
s
atellite navigation system, smartphone
s
upport, digital radio, ...
Practical information
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Never try to charge a frozen battery.
I f the battery has been frozen, have
it
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified workshop, who will check that
t
he internal components have not been
d
amaged and the casing is not cracked,
w
hich could cause a leak of toxic and
c
orrosive acid.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F F ollow the instructions for use provided by
t
he manufacturer of the charger.
F
C
onnect the battery starting with the
p
ositive terminal (+).
F
C
heck that the terminals and connectors
a
re clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(
whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
a
nd clean them.
Some
functions, including Stop & Start,
a
re not available if the battery is not
sufficiently
c
harged.Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.
Close
the windows, the fabric roof and the
d
oors before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the
battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
p
ermit initialisation of the electronic systems.
H
owever, if problems remain following this
o
peration, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
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In the event of a breakdown
