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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:
Travelling abroad
Cer tain fuels could damage the engine of
your vehicle. In cer tain countries, the use of
a par ticular fuel may be required (specific
octane rating, specific sales name…) to
ensure correct operation of the engine.
For any additional information, contact your
dealer.-
Pe
trol 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: 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".
-
D
iesel fuel that meets
standard EN590 mixed
with a biofuel that meets
standard
EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 7 % Fatty
Acid Methyl Ester),
-
D
iesel fuel that meets
standard EN16734 mixed
with a biofuel that meets
standard
EN14214 (possibly
containing up to 10 % Fatty
Acid Methyl Ester),
-
P
araffinic Diesel fuel that
meets standard EN15940
mixed with a biofuel that
meets standard EN14214
(possibly containing up to 7 %
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester). For more information, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The use of any other type of (bio)
fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or
diluted, domestic fuel, etc.) 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.
* Except MMCD150 -M6MMC-STTd engine.
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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).
Oil level
The check of the level is done with
the dipstick, located under the
bonnet. Refer to the description of
your engine compartment for the
position of the dipstick.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.
Oil specification
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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.
Dipstick
There are two marks on the dipstick:
A = maximum
If the level is above this
mark, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
B = minimum
Top up the level through the
oil filler orifice, using the
correct grade of oil for your
engine. The level must never
be below this mark.
This check will only be correct if the vehicle is
on level ground and the engine has 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 km).
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.
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