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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
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
Checking using the dipstick
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.If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
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f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
A = MA X
B = MIN
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F

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ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

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ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

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efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping up.
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
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

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ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil 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
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil. The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the 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 recommendations.
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Warning triangle
The triangle can be stored on the rear face of
the boot, secured by straps.
Assembling the triangle
As a safety precaution, before leaving your
vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch
on the hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.Refer to the instructions provided with the
triangle.
Positioning the triangle
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel. For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel) , refer to the
corresponding section.
If the engine does not start first
time, don't keep trying, but start the
procedure again from the beginning.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

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ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F

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epeat the operation 10 times.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
F
P
lace the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by local legislation.
Other HDi engines
(except BlueHDi version)
F A dd at least five litres of Diesel fuel to the
tank.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.
F

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queeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there
may be resistance at the first press).
F

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perate the starter to start the engine
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F

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efit the styling cover and clip it in place.
F

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lose the bonnet.
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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F
r
elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior catch,
F

r
aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Wash your hands after wards.
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, do not try to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located on
the structure of the front right wing.
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Identification markings
A. Vehicle identification number (VIN),
under the bonnet.
The number is engraved on the body structure.-
t he maximum authorised vehicle weight
(the Gross Vehicle Weight or GV W),
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he maximum authorised vehicle + trailer
weight (the Gross Train Weight or GTW),
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he maximum weight on the front axle,
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he maximum weight on the rear axle.-

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he spare tyre pressure.
It also indicates the paint colour code.
B. Vehicle identification number (VIN), on
the dashboard.
The number is on a label, visible through the
windscreen. Checking tyre pressures
The tyre pressures should be checked when
cold at least monthly.
The pressures given on the label are valid for
cold tyres. If you have driven for more than
10
minutes or more than 6 miles (10 kilometres)
at more than 30 mph (50 km/h), the tyres will be
warm; in this case 0.3 bar (30 kPa) should be
added to the pressures given on the label.
Different visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.Never reduce the pressure of a warm
tyre. The original tyres fitted to the vehicle
may have a load index or speed rating
higher than those given on the label;
this has no effect on the inflation
pressures.
C. Manufacturer's label.
This self-destructing label is affixed to the right-
hand door aperture.
It bears the following information:
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he name of the manufacturer,
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he European Whole Vehicle Type Approval
number,
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he vehicle identification number (VIN), D. Tyres / paint code label.
This label is affixed to the driver's door
aperture.
It bears the following information on the tyres:
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he tyre pressures, unladen and laden,
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he reference, size, type, load index and
speed rating,
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Technical data

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Accessories .......................................... 113, 153
AdBlue® ............................... ...... 23, 33, 210, 211
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 10
8
Adjusting head restraints

................................ 74
A

djusting seats
................................................ 73
A

djusting the air distribution
..................... 8
1, 84
Adjusting the air flow

................................. 8
1, 84
Adjusting the date

..................................... 3
8, 51
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel

.................................... 78
A

djusting the temperature
........................ 8
1, 84
Adjusting the time

............................... 3
8, 51, 52
Advice on driving

..............................
....147, 148
Airbags
...............

............................. 26, 125, 133
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 12

8, 129
Airbags, front......................................... 126, 129
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 12

7, 129
AIRBUMP
® .................................................... 2 14
Air conditioning ............................... ............9, 83
Air conditioning, automatic

.......................8
0, 84
Air conditioning, manual
...........................8

0, 82
Air intake

...............
....................................82, 84
Air vents
..............................

............................ 79
Alarm
............................................................... 69
A

nti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................11

9
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

............................. 11

9
Anti-theft
..............................

.........................149
Armrest, front

............................................9
2, 94
Assistance call
...............................

........115 , 117
Assistance, emergency braking
................... 11

9
Audio system

...............................
....................38
Auxiliary socket

............................................... 98
ABChild seats, ISOFIX .......................1 3 9 -141, 143
C ITROËN C onnect Box ........................11
5 , 117
CITROËN ConnectedCAM™
....................... 18

9
C
ITROËN

Localised Emergency
Call
........

............................................... 115 , 117
Closing the boot

...............................
.........54, 66
Closing the doors

..........................5
4, 57, 58, 65
Coat hanger
..............................

......................95
Configuration, vehicle
......................... 3

8, 41, 43
Control, electric windows

................................71
C

ontrol, emergency
boot release
...............................

...................66
Control, emergency door
................................ 61
C

ontrol stalk, lighting
.............. 1
4, 101, 102, 106
Control stalk, wipers

..............................1

0 9 -111
Courtesy lamp

...............................
..........90, 235
Cruise control
................................ 1

66, 169, 174
Cruise control by speed limit recognition
.................................................. 16

9
Cup holder

...............................
........................92
Capacity, fuel tank

..............................

.......... 192
Cap, fuel filler

................................................ 19

2
Central locking

.................................... 5

7, 58, 67
Changing a bulb
........................... 2

29, 233, 235
Changing a fuse
............................2

36, 238, 241
Changing a wheel

...............................

.. 221, 222
Changing a wiper blade

........................ 1

12, 199
Changing the remote control battery

.............. 63
C

hecking the engine oil level

.......................... 32
C

hecking the levels

............................... 20

4-207
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)

..............................

................ 216
Checks
...............

.................. 202, 203, 208, 209
Child lock

...............................

........................ 146
Children
...............................

... 137, 139 -141, 143
Child seats

............ 1

24, 130 -132, 136, 137, 145
Child seats, i-Size

...............................

.......... 143 Date (setting)

...............................
.............. 38, 51
Daytime running lamps

........ 1
02, 106, 229, 230
Deactivating the passenger
airbag
.................................................. 1

26, 133
Deadlocking
...............................

...............54, 59
Demisting - defrosting

..................................... 89
D

imensions
..............................
.....................252
Dipstick
................

....................................32, 204
Direction indicators
...... 1

04, 106, 229, 230, 233
Display screen, instrument panel

.................16

1
C
D
Battery ................................... 198, 208, 243 -246
Battery, charging ............................... ............245
Battery, remote control

.............................6
0, 63
Blind, panoramic roof

...................................... 91
B

lind spot monitoring system
........................18

0
Blind spot sensors

.................................. 1
6, 180
BlueHDi
...............................

...... 29, 33, 210, 215
Bonnet
...............

............................................ 201
Boot
........

.............................................66, 91, 96
Brake discs

.................................................... 20

9
Brake lamps

...............................
...................233
Brakes
.....................................................2

0, 209
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

... 229, 233
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Maintenance (advice) ....................................2 14
Maintenance, routine ........................................ 9
M
ap reading lamps
......................................... 90
M

arkings, identification
................................. 25

3
Mat
.......

.....................................................92, 95
Memorising a speed

..................................... 16

6
Mirror, rear view

............................................ 10

0
Mirrors, door............................................99, 180
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........19 4
Mountings, Isofix
...............................

............13 9 Pads, brake
...................................................
20
9
Paint colour code
..........................................
25
3
Panoramic glass sunroof
................................
91
P
arcel shelf, rear ....................................... 9 7, 98
Parking brake ..................................1 5, 155, 209
Parking sensors, rear.................................... 183
Plates, identification ...................................... 253
Port, USB

..................................................
92, 94
Pre-heater, Diesel
...............................

............15
Pressures, tyres
....................................2

20, 253
Pre-tensioning seat belts

..............................12

4
Priming the fuel system

................................2

15
Protecting children

........................ 1
26, 130 -132,
137, 139 -141, 143
Protectors
...................................................... 2

14
Puncture
................

........................................216
Number plate lamps

...................................... 23

4
M
P
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Lighting, interior ..............................................90
L ighting, welcome ......................................... 10
7
Loading
..............................

............................... 9
Load reduction mode

.................................... 19

8
Localised Assistance Call

......................11

5 , 117
Locating your vehicle

...................................... 55
Lo

cking
......................................................5
4, 60
Locking from the inside

..............................
........................67
Low fuel level

..............................
..................192Oil change
............................... ......................204
Oil consumption
............................................20
4
Oil, engine

...............................
......................204
Opening the bonnet

......................................2

01
Opening the boot

..............................
. 54, 56, 66
Opening the doors

............................. 5
4, 56, 65
O
Labels, identification .....................................25 3
Lamp, boot ............................... ............... 91, 235
Lamps, parking
............................................. 10

6
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

...17

9
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

........................10

6
Level, AdBlue

................................................ 2

07
Level, brake fluid

........................................... 20

5
Level, Diesel additive

.................................... 2

07
Level, engine coolant

..............................2
8, 206
Level, engine oil

...............................
.......32, 204
Levels and checks

..............................
..202-207
Level, screenwash fluid

................................20

6
Lighting
................

............................................ 14
Lighting, guide-me home

..............................10

7
L
Key ......................................... 53, 56, 58, 60, 61
Key, electronic ...........................................56
-58
Keyless Entry and Starting

... 5
6, 58, 60, 149, 152
Key not recognised

....................................... 15

4
Key with remote control

................................14

9
Kit, temporary puncture repair

................ 9
7, 216K
Jack .................................................94, 221, 222
Jump starting .............................. ..................244
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Safety, children ......... 1 26, 130 -132, 137, 139 -141, 143
Screen, monochrome
..................................... 38 U

nder floor storage
.........................................
97
U
nder-inflation (detection)
............................
18
6
Unlocking
..............................
....................54, 56
Unlocking from the inside
...............................
67
U
pdating the date
............................................
51
U
pdating the time ...................................... 5 1, 52
S
U
Tables of fuses ..............................2
36, 238, 241
Tank, fuel ............................... ................192, 19 4
Temperature, coolant
...................................... 28
T

hird brake lamp
........................................... 23

4
Three flashes (direction indicators)

..............10

4
Time (setting)

..............................
........ 38, 51, 52
To o l s
................

...................................... 221, 222
Total distance recorder

...................................36
T

ouch screen ............................................. 41, 43
To w b a r
................

................................... 148, 197
Towing another vehicle

.................................2

47
Towing eye

...................................................... 97
T

raction control (ASR)
.................... 2
0, 119, 121
Tr a i l e r
...............

..................................... 148, 197
Triangle, warning ..................................... 97, 215
Trip computer

............................................. 4

7- 4 9
Trip distance recorder

..................................... 36
T

y r e s
..........................................................9
, 253
Tyre under-inflation detection
...............

................ 27, 186, 188, 220
Range, AdBlue
...............................
...........23, 33
Rear screen, demisting ................................... 89
R
echarging the battery

................................. 24

5
Recirculation, air
...............................

........82, 84
Reduction of electrical load

.......................... 19

8
Regeneration of the particle filter

................. 20

8
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation detection system

................................. 1

87, 188
Reinitialising the remote control

..................... 64
R

eminder, key in ignition

............................... 1

51
Reminder, lighting on

.................................... 10

4
Remote control

........................5

3, 54, 56 -58, 60
Removing a wheel

..............................

.......... 224
Removing the mat

...............................

............ 95
Replacing bulbs
..............................

..... 229, 233
Replacing fuses
..............................

..... 236, 238
Replacing the air filter

................................... 20

8
Replacing the oil filter

................................... 20

8
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter

...................................... 20

8
Reservoir, screenwash
................................. 20

6
Resetting the service indicator

....................... 31
R

esetting the trip recorder

.............................. 36
R

eversing camera
...............................

.......... 185
Reversing lamp
............................................. 23

3
Roof bars
....................................................... 20

0
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

.......................... 2

15RTScreenwash, front ......................................... 11 0
Screenwash, rear ............................... ...........11 0
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
............................................ 2

4, 210
Seat belts
....................................... 12

2-124, 13 6
Seats, front
...............................

.......................73
Seats, rear
....................................................... 75
Sel

ector, gear
................................................ 15

7
Serial number, vehicle

..................................25

3
Service indicator
....................................... 2

9, 31
Servicing
...............................

............................ 9
Settings, equipment
...................... 3

7, 38, 41, 43
Sidelamps
.................... 1

01, 106, 229, 230, 233
Side repeater
..............................

..................232
Snow chains
..........................................1

86, 196
Socket, 12 V accessory

............................9
2, 93
Socket, auxiliary

...............................
...............94
Sockets, audio

................................................ 94
Spe

ed limiter
...............................
.. 166, 169, 171
Speed limit recognition
................................. 16

7
Stability control (ESC) ...................................11 9
Starting the engine

....................... 1
49, 152, 157
Starting using another battery

..............1
54, 244
Stay, bonnet
...............................

...................201
Steering wheel, adjustment

............................78
St

op
...............
.................................................. 18
Stopping the vehicle

..................... 1
49, 152, 157
Stop & Start
..................................1

6, 49, 80, 88,
163, 192, 201, 208, 246
Stop (warning lamp)

........................................ 18
St

orage
................
............................................ 93
Sun visor
...................................................9

2, 93
Switching off the engine

...............................14

9
Synchronising the remote control

...................64
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