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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, etc.). Preferably, use a
roof box.
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.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan. Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and
obser ve the schedule of operations in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
When filling the tank, do not continue after the
3
rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1,900
miles (3,000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a
consistent average.
With a
BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. As soon as possible, visit
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop to
make your vehicle's level of nitrogen oxides
emissions compliant to the standard.
Eco-driving
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Warning/indicator lampStateCause Actions/Comments
Red warning/indicator lamps Coolant
temperature On H in the red zone. The coolant temperature is too
high
and/or
an abnormal increase. Park and switch off the ignition.
Allow the system to cool sufficiently.
Check the level visually.
For more information on Checking levels
, refer to the
corresponding section.
If the level is low, top it up.
If the level is correct, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Fixed, with the needle
in the red zone.
Engine oil pressure Flashing for a
few
seconds, with
a
message in the
screen. A high level of deterioration of the
engine oil.
Have the engine oil changed as soon as possible.
After the second level of alert, engine per formance will
be limited.
Lit temporarily or
fixed, with the engine
running. Low oil level
or
a major fault. Park and switch off the ignition.
Check the level manually.
For more information on Checking levels
, refer to the
corresponding section.
If the level is low, top it up.
If the level is correct, contact a
CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
Battery charge Fixed. A fault with the charging system
or the battery. Check the battery terminals.
For more information on the Battery
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Fixed or flashing,
despite the checks. A fault with the ignition or
injection system. Have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Opening detection Fixed. One of the vehicle access
openings is not properly closed. Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors and
the bonnet are closed.
Dashboard instruments
