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Maintenance - Technical data
Petrol weights 324-325
Diesel weights 3 28 -329
Running
out
of
fuel,
Diesel
(priming
pump)
3
21
Checking
levels
2
74-276
-
oil
-
b
rake
fluid
-
coolant
-
s
creenwash/headlamp
wash
fluid
Checking
components
2
77-278
-
a
ir filter
-
p
assenger
c
ompartment
f
ilter
-
o
il filter
-
e
lectric
parking
brake
-
b
rake
pads
/
discs
Changing
bu
lbs
3
01-309
-
front
-
rear Opening
the
bonnet
2
71
Under the bonnet, petrol
2
72
Under
the
bonnet,
Diesel
2
73
Petrol
engines
3
22-323
Diesel
engines
3
26 -327 Identification
ma
rkings
3
31
Dimensions
3
30
12V
battery
3
15 -318
Load reduction, economy mode
26
5
Engine
c
ompartment
f
uses
31
0 - 311,
31
4
Over view
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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:
-
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 manufacturer's service schedule.
With
a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
b
ecomes polluting; go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
w
ithout delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
t
he legal level.
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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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Battery charge fixed. The
battery charging circuit has a
f
ault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
c
ut alternator belt, ...).The
warning lamp should go off when the engine is
s
tarted.
If
it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
The
temperature of the cooling
s
ystem is too high.Stop
as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait
until the engine has cooled down before topping-
up
the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
qualified
w
orkshop.
Directional
headlamps
flashing.
The directional headlamps system
has
a fault.Have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
Door(s) open *fixed,
associated with
a m
essage
id
entifying
t
he door, if the speed is
below
6 mph (10 km/h).A
door or the boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed,
associated with a
m
essage
id
entifying
th
e
d
oor, and accompanied
by
an audible signal
i
f the speed is above
6
mph (10 km/h).
*
Only with the type 1 instrument panel.
Engine oil
pressure
fixed.
There
is a fault with the engine
l
ubrication system.You
must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park,
switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
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Engine oil level indicator*
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
d
isplayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds,
after the servicing information.
The level read will only be correct if
the
vehicle is on level ground and the
e
ngine has been off for more than
3
0 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message "Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen,
accompanied by the service warning
l
amp and an audible signal.
If
the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
t
he dipstick, the level must be topped up to
a
void damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer
to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil level measurement invalid" in the
instrument
pan
el.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the
oil level is no longer monitored.
If
the system is faulty, you must check the
e
ngine oil level using the manual dipstick
l
ocated under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer
to the corresponding section.
* Depending on version.
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at any time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the
o
il level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using
the dipstick.Checking using the dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
r
emove it completely.
F
W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
n
on-fluffy cloth.
F
R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
p
ull it out again to make the visual check:
t
he correct level is between the marks A
and B .
It is normal to top-up the oil level between
two
services
(or
oil
changes).
CITROËN
r
ecommends
that
you
check
the
level,
and
top-
up
if
necessary,
every
3
000
miles
(5
000
kms).
Check
all
of
these
levels
regularly,
in
line
with
the
manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If
a
level
drops
significantly,
have
the
corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To
ensure
that
the
reading
is
correct,
y
our
vehicle
must
be
parked
on
a
level
s
ur face
with
the
engine
having
been
off
f
or
more
than
30
minutes. A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A
mark or
belo
w the B mark, do not star t the engine.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX
mark (risk
o
f damage to the engine), contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN
mark, you
m
ust top-up the engine oil.
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The brake fluid level should be close to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
t
he brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
s
pills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
l
evel again using the dipstick.
F
A
dd more oil if necessary.
F
A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
o
il filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
In
order to maintain the reliability of the engine
a
nd emission control system, never use
additives
in the engine oil.
After
topping-up the oil, the check when
s
witching on the ignition with the oil
l
evel indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
t
opping up.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil, c
heck that the oil is the correct grade for your
e
ngine and conforms to the manufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
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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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Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case o
f vehicles used in town, over short
distances.
It may be necessary to have
t
he condition of the brakes checked,
e
ven between vehicle services.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or
a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality
an
d
sp
ecification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking
system, CITROËN selects and
o
ffers very specific products.
After
washing the vehicle, dampness,
o
r in wintry conditions, ice can form
on
the brake discs and pads: braking
e
fficiency may be reduced. Make light
b
rake applications to dry and defrost
t
he brakes.
Electric parking brake
For more information, refer to the " Electric
parking brake - Operating faults "
section.
This system does not require any
routine
servicing. However, in the
e
vent of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any m
aintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for the checking interval for
t
his
c
omponent.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for details of the level
checking
interval for this component.
To
avoid damaging the electrical units,
n
ever use a high pressure jet wash in
t
he engine compartment.
Unless
there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
t
he brake fluid level indicates that the brake
p
ads are worn.
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