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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
H owever, check regularly that the terminals
a
re correctly tightened (versions without quick
r
elease terminals) and that the connections
a
re clean.Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the
r
eplacement intervals for these
c
omponents.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the e ngine oil is changed.
Refer
to the manufacturer's
s
ervice schedule for details of
t
he replacement interval for this
c
omponent.
Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
O ther wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Depending
on the environment (e.g. dusty
a
tmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
A
clogged passenger compartment filter may
h
ave an adverse effect on the per formance
o
f the air conditioning system and generate
u
ndesirable
o
dours.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the
particle filter is indicated by the
f
ixed illumination of this warning
l
amp accompanied by a warning
m
essage.
As
soon
as
the traffic conditions permit,
r
egenerate
the filter by driving at a speed of at
l
east
40
mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
g
oes
off.
If
the
warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
l
ow
additive level.
Refer
to
the "Diesel additive level" section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter
regeneration operations may be
a
ccompanied by a "burning" smell,
w
hich is per fectly normal.
Following
prolonged operation of the
v
ehicle at very low speed or at idle,
y
ou
may, in exceptional circumstances,
n
otice the emission of water vapour at
t
he
exhaust on acceleration. This does
n
ot affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or
the environment.
When
carrying
out
any
operation
on
the
12
V
b
attery,
refer
to
the
corresponding
section
for
d
etails
of
the
precautions
to
be
taken
before
s
tarting
work.
Versions
equipped
with
Stop
&
Start
are
f
itted
with
a
12
V
lead-acid
battery
of
s
pecific
t
echnology
a
nd
s
pecification.
Its
replacement
should
be
carried
out
o
nly
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
w
orkshop.
Practical information
213
12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
T o gain access to it:
F
o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
l
ever, then the exterior safety catch,
F
s
ecure the bonnet stay,
F
l
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
P rotect your eyes and face before
h
andling the battery.
All
operations on the battery must be
c
arried out in a well ventilated area and
a
way from naked flames and sources
o
f sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
e
xplosion or fire.
Wash
your hands after wards.
Versions
equipped with Stop & Start are
f
itted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
s
pecific
t
echnology
a
nd
s
pecification.
Its
replacement should be carried out
o
nly
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
w
orkshop.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They
must be disposed of in
a
ccordance with regulations and must
n
ot, in any circumstances, be discarded
w
ith household waste.
Take
used remote control batteries and
v
ehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
With
an electronic gearbox, do not try to
s
tart the engine by pushing the vehicle.The
(-) battery terminal is not accessible.
A
remote earth point is located on the right-
hand
front wing.
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In the event of a breakdown
