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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
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

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

R
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 .
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). 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,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes. A = MA X
B = MIN
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.
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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.
Topping-up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
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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. 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.
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.
reservoir low level is reached this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is
switched on, or every time the stalk is operated,
until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.
Screenwash/headlamp
wash level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, when the fluid
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Important: if your vehicle's AdBlue®
tank is completely empty - which is
confirmed by the alert messages and
the impossibility of starting the engine,
you must add at least 3.8 litres of fluid. Important:
when topping-up after
running out of AdBlue®, signalled
by the message "Top-up AdBlue:
Starting prevented", you must wait
for approximately 5 minutes before
switching on the ignition, without
opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle, placing the key of the
"Keyless Entr y and Star ting" system
inside the vehicle or inser ting the
electronic key in the reader.
Switch on the ignition, wait for
10

seconds, then start the engine.
If any fluid is spilt or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
F

A

fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth. F

R

efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.
F

D

epending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® bottles or
containers in the household waste.
Place them in a container provided
for this purpose or take them to your
dealer.
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1. Sealing
Repair procedure
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre.F

U
ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F
U
nscrew the cap from the white pipe.
F
C
onnect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F
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urn the selector A to the
"sealant" position. F
C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
S
tart the vehicle and leave the engine
running.Take care, this product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre
valve: the sealant product would be
expelled through the pipe.
F

C

heck that the switch B is in position "O"
.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake unless it has
been programmed to automatic mode,
switch off the ignition and engage first
gear* to block the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp in the parking
brake control lever come on.
For greater safety, place the chock 2
against the wheel opposite to the one
being changed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
supported by a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the wheel bolt cover(s) using the tool 4 (depending on equipment).
F

F
it the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace


1 to slacken the security bolt
(if
fitted).
F

S
lacken the other bolts (no more than a
1/4
turn) using the wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
* Position P for an automatic gearbox. Do not use:
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t
he jack for any purpose other than
lifting the vehicle,
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a
ny other jack than the one
supplied by the manufacturer. F

P
lace the foot of the jack 3 on the ground
and check that it is directly below the
front A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack
may slip or drop - Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only
at one of the jacking points A or B
under the vehicle, making sure that the
vehicle's contact sur face is centred on
the head of the jack. Other wise there is
a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of
the jack dropping - Risk of injury!
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Before changing a fuse:
F t he cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified,
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a
ll electrical consumers must be
switched
off,
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t
he vehicle must be immobilised with the
ignition off,
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i
dentify the failed fuse using the tables and
layout drawings in the following pages.
Changing a fuse
Good Failed
The replacement of a fuse not shown in
the tables below may cause a serious
malfunction of your vehicle. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop. Tw e e z e r
Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer is located in the
dashboard fusebox compartment.
For access to it:
F

u
nclip the cover by pulling at the top right,
then left,
F

d
isengage the cover completely, by
carefully pulling in the direction indicated
by the arrow,
F

r
emove the tweezer.
Access to the tools
To replace a fuse, you must:
F u se the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament.
F

a
lways replace the failed fuse with a fuse of
the same rating (same colour); using a fuse
of a different rating could cause faults (risk
of fire).
If the fuse fails again soon after replacement,
have the vehicle's electrical system checked by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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F Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it running for a
few
m

inutes.
F

O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I

f the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition and wait a
few
moments before trying again.
F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F

R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F

A
llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
Starting using another battery
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
F

R

aise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,
if your vehicle has one.
F

C

onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal

(+) of the
slave battery B or the booster.
F

C

onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B or the booster (or earth
point on the other vehicle).
F

C

onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle.
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting,
...

).
Ensure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts,

...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables or a battery booster.
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Never try to charge a frozen battery.
If the battery has been frozen, have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop, who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F

S

witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers,

...).
F

S

witch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F

E

nsure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F

R

aise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F
C
onnect the charger B cables as follows:
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t

he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery A ,
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t

he negative (-) black cable to the earth
point C on the vehicle.
F

A

t the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A .
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
If you envisage charging your vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries of a
nominal voltage of 12 V. Follow the instructions for use provided
by the manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
Charging the battery using a battery charger
If this label is present, it is essential
to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid
causing irreversible damage to the
electrical components related to the
Stop & Start system.
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
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f you use your vehicle essentially for short
journeys,
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f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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