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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.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, sun blind, insulated module,
coat  hanger   fixed   to   head   restraint,   mobile  
r

eading   lamp,   mirror   for   caravan,   front   and   rear  
par

king
 s
ensors,
 p
rogrammable
 a
dditional
 h

eating,   smoker's   kit,   solar   film   for   rear   door  
w

indows,   portable   scented   air   freshener...
"Transport systems"
Boot carpet, boot liner, boot net, boot
spacers,  transverse   roof   bars,   ski   carrier,   roof  
b

oxes,   towbars,   towbar   wiring   harnesses,  
b

icycle carriers for towbar and roof bars,
towbars
  with   fixed   and   detachable   towball,  
s

eparation   net,   sliding   carrier,   boot   organiser  
(

Grand C4 Picasso)...
If
  a   towbar   and   wiring   harness   are   fitted  
o

utside   the   CITROËN   dealer   network,   the  
i

nstallation must be done strictly in line with the
manufacturer's
 r

ecommendations.
If your vehicle has a detachable towball, it is
recommended that the ball be removed when
not
  towing.
"Styling"
Gear lever knobs, aluminium foot rest, alloy wheels, door sill finishers, interior mirror
shells...
"Security and safety"
Anti-intrusion alarm, vehicle tracking system, c hild seats and booster cushions, breathalyser,
first
  aid   kit,   fire   extinguisher,   warning   triangle,  
h

igh   visibility   vest,   wheel   security   bolts,   snow  
c

hains,   non-slip   covers,   winter   tyres,   foglamp  
k

it,   security   film   for   front   door   windows,   dog  
g

uard,   pet   seat   belt...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags,  mud   flaps,   door   protective   mouldings,  
b

umper protection strips, vehicle cover, boot
sill protector, door sill protectors, seat and boot
protective
  covers   for   pets...
The
  rear   bodywork   has   been   designed   to   avoid  
s

p r ay.
*
 
T
o   avoid   any   risk   of   jamming   the   pedals:
-

e
nsure that mats are correctly positioned
and secured,
-
 
n
ever   fit   one   mat   on   top   of   another.
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The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not
recommended by CITROËN may result
in
  a   failure   of   your   vehicle's   electronic  
s

ystem   and   excessive   electrical  
c

onsumption.
Contact a CITROËN dealer
for
  information   on   the   range   of  
r

ecommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio c ommunication transmitter, you can
contact a CITROËN dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be
  fitted   (frequency,   maximum   power,  
a

erial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic
 C

ompatibility
 D

irective (2004/104/EC). Depending
  on   the   legislation   in   force   in  
t

he country, certain safety equipment
may   be   compulsory:   high   visibility  s
afety   vests,   warning   triangles,  b
reathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire
  extinguisher,   first   aid   kit,   mud   flaps  
a

t   the   rear   of   the   vehicle.
"Multimedia"
Portable satellite navigation system, driving assistance   systems,   reversing   camera,  
p

ortable video screen, portable video carrier,
smartphone carrier, Bluetooth
® hands-free kit, t
wo-screen
 
video
 
pack,
 
portable   video   player,  
C

D
 
player,
 
230
 
V/50
 
Hz
 
socket,   230   V/12   V  
a

daptor,
 
iPhone/iPad
 
charger...
By
 
visiting
 
a
 
CITROËN
 
dealer
 
you   can   also  
o

btain
 
cleaning
 
and
 
maintenance   products  
(

interior
 
and
 
exterior)
 
-
 
including   ecological  
p

roducts
 
in
 
the
 
"TECHNATURE"   range,  
p

roducts
 
for
 
topping-up
 
(screenwash...),   paint  
t

ouch-up
 
pens
 
and
 
aerosols
 
for   the   exact  
c

olour
 
of
 
your
 
vehicle,
 
refills
 
(sealant   cartridge  
f

or
 
the
 
temporary
 
puncture
 
repair   kit...), ...
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Roof bars
For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use transverse roof bars
that
  are   approved   for   your   vehicle.
Observe
  the   fitting   instructions   and   the  
c

onditions   of   use   given   in   the   information  
p

rovided   with   the   roof   bars.Version with
longitudinal bars
To install the roof bars, you must secure
them  only   to   the   four   anchorage   points   in   the  
r

oof   frame.   These   points   are   masked   by   the  
v

ehicle's   doors   when   closed.
The
  roof   bar   fixings   include   a   stud   that   should  
b

e introduced into the aperture at each
anchorage
 p

oint.
Version without longitudinal
bars
You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal  bars   at   the   fixing   points   indicated  
b

y   engraved   markings   on   the   longitudinal   bars.
Recommendations
F Distribute  the   load   evenly,   avoiding  ov
erloading   on   one   side.
F
 
A
rrange   the   heaviest   part   of   the   load   as  
c

lose   as   possible   to   the   roof.
F
 
A
nchor   the   load   securely   and   fit   a   warning  
f

lag   if   part   of   it   overhangs   the   vehicle.
F
 
D
rive   gently,   as   the   vehicle   will   be   more  
l

iable to the effects of side winds (vehicle
stability
  may   be   affected).
F

R
emove the roof bars as soon as they are
no
 lon

ger
 n
eeded. Maximum
  load,   distributed   over   the   roof  
b

ars,   for   a   loading   height   not   exceeding  
4

0   cm:   80 kg
.
This   value   is   subject   to   change,   please  
c

heck   the   maximum   load   stated   in   the  
i

nstructions   provided   with   he   roof   bars.
If   the   height   exceeds   40   cm,   adapt   the  
s

peed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road   to   avoid   damaging   the   roof   bars  
a

nd   the   fixings   on   the   vehicle.
Please   refer   to   national   legislation   so   as  
t

o   meet   the   requirements   on   carrying  
o

bjects   that   are   longer   than   the   vehicle.
When   carrying   long   objects,   it   is  r
ecommended that you deactivate the
motorised
  operation   of   the   tailgate.
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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to  the   "MA X"   mark   but   should   never  
e

xceed   it.
In
 
addition,   as   the   cooling   system   is   pressurised,
 w

ait
 
at
 
least   one   hour   after   switching   off   the
 e

ngine
 
before   carrying   out   any   work.
To
 
avoid
 
any   risk   of   scalding,   unscrew   the   cap  
b

y
 
two
 
turns   to   allow   the   pressure   to   drop.  
W

hen the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap
 
and
 
top-up   the   level.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's r ecommendations.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades. When   the   engine   is   warm,   the   temperature   of  
t

he   coolant   is   regulated   by   the   fan.To p p i n g - u p
The reservoir must be topped-up without delay
by
  a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified   workshop.
Diesel fuel additive level
(Diesel with particle filter)
The additive reservoir low level is
indicated  by   fixed   illumination   of   this  
w

arning   lamp,   accompanied   by   an  
a

udible   signal   and   a   message   that  
t

he particle filter additive level is
too low.
The
 
warning   lamp   comes   on   when   the   ignition  
i

s
 
switched   on,   or   every   time   the   stalk   is  
o

perated,
  until   the   reservoir   is   refilled.
Next
 
time
  you   stop,   refill   the   screenwash   /  
h

eadlamp
  wash   reservoir.
Screenwash/headlamp
wash level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, when the fluid
reservoir low level is reached this
warning
  lamp   comes   on   in   the
 in

strument panel, accompanied by an
audible
  signal   and   a   message. Avoid
  prolonged   contact   of   used   oil   or  
f

luids   with   the   skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health
  or   indeed   very   corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers
  or   onto   the   ground.
Take
  used   oil   to   a   CITROËN   dealer   or  
a

  qualified   workshop   (France)   or   to   an  
a

uthorised   waste   disposal   site.
Used products
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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However,  check   that   the   terminals  
a

re   clean   and   correctly   tightened,  
p

articularly   in   summer   and   winter.Refer
  to   the   manufacturer's  s
ervice schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine   oil   is   changed.
Refer
  to   the   manufacturer's  
s

ervice schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filterThe presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid
battery
  with   special   technology   and
 s

pecification.
 T

he involvement of a CITROËN dealer
or
  a   qualified   workshop   is   essential   when
 r

eplacing   or   disconnecting   the   battery.
Unless
  other wise   indicated,   check   these   components   in   accordance   with   the   manufacturer's   service   schedule   and   according   to   your   engine.
Other 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
of   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   fixed  
i

llumination   of   this   warning   lamp  
a

ccompanied   by   a   warning   message.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate
  the   filter   by   driving   at   a  
s

peed   of   at   least   40   mph   (60   km/h)   until  
t

he
 
warning   lamp   goes   off.
If
 
the   warning   lamp   stays   on,   this  
i

ndicates   a   low   additive   level.
For more information on Checking
levels and the Diesel additive level in
particular,
  refer   to   the   corresponding  
s

ection.
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,
you
  may,   in   exceptional   circumstances,  
n

otice the emission of water vapour at
the
 
exhaust   on   acceleration.   This   does  
n

ot affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or
 
the   environment.
When
 
carrying
 
out
 
work
 
on
 
the
 
battery,
 
refer
 
t

o the " 12 V batter y " section for details of the
precautions
 
to
 
be
 
taken
 
before
 
disconnecting
 
t

he
 
battery
 
and
 
following
 
its
 
reconnection.
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Freezing of the AdBlue® additive
The AdBlue
® additive freezes at
temperatures   below   around   -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater
for the AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to c
ontinue
 
driving   in   very   cold   conditions.
Topping-up the AdBlue®
Filling the AdBlue® tank is an operation i
ncluded in every routine service on your
vehicle by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Nevertheless,
 
given   the   capacity   of   the   tank,   it  
m

ay be necessary to top-up the fluid between
services,
 
more
 
particularly   if   an   alert   (warning  
l

amps
 
and
 
a
 
message)   signals   the   requirement.
You
 
can
 
go
 
to
 
a
 
CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified  
w

orkshop.
If
 
you
 
envisage
 
topping-up   yourself,   please  
r

ead
 
the
 
following
 
warnings   carefully.Precautions in use
Use only AdBlue® fluid that meets the
ISO 22241
 
standard.
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This liquid is n
on-flammable,   colourless   and   odourless   (kept  
i

n
 
a
 
cool   area).
In
 
the
 
event   of   contact   with   the   skin,   wash  
t

he
 
affected   area   with   soap   and   water.   In   the  
e

vent
 
of
  contact   with   the   eyes,   wash   (irrigate)  
t

he
 
eyes   with   large   amounts   of   water   or   with  
a

n
 
eye
 
wash   solution   for   at   least   15   minutes.  
I

f
 
a
 
burning   sensation   or   irritation   persists,   get  
m

edical
  attention.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with
 
clean   water   and   then   drink   plenty   of   water.
In
 
certain   conditions   (high   ambient  
t

emperature,   for   example),   the   risk   of   release   of  
a

mmonia   cannot   be   excluded:   do   not   inhale   the  
f

luid.
 
Ammonia   vapour   has   an   irritant   effect   on  
m

ucous
  membranes   (eyes,   nose   and   throat).The supply in a non-drip bottle simplifies
topping-up.
  You   can   obtain   1.89   litre   (half   a   US  
g

allon)   bottles   from   a   CITROËN dealer   or   a  
q

ualified
 w
orkshop.
Never dilute AdBlue
® with water.
N
ever pour AdBlue® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
Never top-up from an AdBlue
®
dispenser
 
reserved
 
for
 
heavy
 
goods  
v

ehicles.
Keep AdBlue
® out of the reach of
children,
 
in
 
its
  original   bottle.
Never transfer AdBlue
® to another
container:
 
it
 
would
 
lose
  its   purity.
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Warning triangle
This safety device should be used in addition to
the  hazard   warning   lamps.
Its
  presence   in   the   vehicle   is   mandatory.
A
  location   for   stowing   the   warning   triangle   is  
p

rovided   in   the   tailgate   interior   trim.
Placing the triangle in the road
F Place  the   triangle   behind   the   vehicle,   as  r
equired   by   the   legislation   in   force   in   your  
c

o unt r y.Before
  leaving   your   vehicle   to   set   up  
a

nd   install   the   triangle,   switch   on   the  
h

azard   warning   lamps   and   put   on   your  
h

igh   visibility   vest.
Refer to the instructions provided by the
supplier   on   folding   and   unfolding   the  
t

riangle.
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F Switch  on   the   compressor   by   moving  t
he switch B to position "I" until the tyre
pressure
  reaches   2.0   bars.
 T

he   sealant   is   injected   into   the   tyre   under  
p

ressure;   do   not   disconnect   the   pipe   from  
t

he   valve   during   this   operation   (risk   of  
sp

lashing).
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that
  the   tyre   is   not   repairable;   contact  
a C

ITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop
  for   assistance. F
 R emove   the   kit   and   screw   the   cap   back   on  t
he   white   pipe.
 T

ake   care   to   avoid   staining   your   vehicle  
w

ith   traces   of   fluid.   Keep   the   kit   to   hand.
F
 
D
rive   immediately   for   approximately  
t

hree   miles   (five   kilometres),   at   reduced  
s

peed   (between   15   and   35   mph  
(

20 and 60 km/h)),   to   plug   the   puncture.
F
 
S
top   to   check   the   repair   and   the   tyre  
p

ressure   using   the   kit.
Tyre under-inflation detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on Under-
inflation detection , refer to the
corresponding
 s

ection.
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