2017 Citroen BERLINGO RHD oil additives

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Environment
With you, CITROËN acts to protect
the environment.
We invite you to visit the
www.citroen.co.uk website. As the driver, you also can contribute
to protecting the environment in the
following way:
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drive smoothly
, without frequent
and harsh acceleration,
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observe the service intervals;
we recommend that services are
carried out by a CITROËN dealer

,
authorised to collect used batteries
and fluids,
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in order to preserve the reliability
of the engine and emission control
systems, do not use engine oil
additives.
Refer to information on eco-driving at
the end of this section.
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ECO-DRIVING
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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 CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
B = minimum
Never 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.
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Travelling abroad
Certain fuels could damage the
engine of your vehicle. In certain
countries, the use of a particular
fuel may be required (specific
octane rating, specific sales
name…) to ensure correct operation
of the engine.
For any additional information, contact
your dealer.
Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible with
bio-fuels that conform to current and
future European standards and can be
obtained from filling stations:
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Petrol that meets the EN228
standard, mixed with a bio-fuel
meeting the EN15376 standard.
The only petrol additives
authorised for use are
those that meet the
B715001

standard.
Fuel used for Diesel engines
The Diesel engines are compatible
with biofuels that conform to current
and future European standards and
can be obtained from filling stations:-

Diesel fuel that meets
standard EN590 mixed
with a biofuel that meets
standard EN14214
(possibly containing up
to 7 % Fatty

Acid Methyl
Ester), The use of B20 or B30 fuel
meeting standard EN16709
is possible in your Diesel
engine. However, this use,
even occasional, requires
strict application of the
special servicing conditions
referred to as "Arduous
conditions".
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Diesel fuel that meets
standard EN16734
mixed with a biofuel
that meets standard
EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 10 %
Fatty

Acid Methyl Ester),
For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
- Paraffinic Diesel fuel
that meets standard
EN15940 mixed with
a biofuel that meets
standard EN14214
(possibly containing up
to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl
Ester). The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel (vegetable or animal oils,
pure or diluted, domestic fuel...)
is strictly prohibited (risk of damage to
the engine and fuel system).
The only Diesel additives
authorised for use are those that
meet the B715000 standard.
CHECKS
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Fuel