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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.
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Indicators
Service information
For a few seconds after the ignition is
s witched on, the spanner symbolising ser vice
information comes on: the screen informs you
when the next ser vice is due, in accordance
with the ser vicing schedule indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
Engine oil level
Depending on the engine, the engine oil level
then appears, graduated from 1 (Min.) to
5
( M a x .) .
If no graduation is displayed, the oil level is
too low; it is essential that you top up to avoid
damaging the engine.
For the oil level reading to be accurate, the
vehicle must be parked on level ground, with
the engine off for more than 30
minutes.
This information is determined in relation to the
distance travelled since the previous service. If in doubt, check the level with the
dipstick.
For more information on Checking levels
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Engine oil condition
This warning lamp flashes and,
if your vehicle has this function,
a message is displayed at every
engine start: the system has
detected deterioration of the engine
oil. Have the oil changed as soon as
possible.
This 2nd warning lamp, coupled with the
1st, comes on in the instrument panel
when the oil has not been changed and
the deterioration of the oil has gone
beyond a
new threshold. If this warning
comes on at regular inter vals, have the
oil changed as soon as possible.
For 3.0 litre HDi engines, the engine
s peed is restricted to 3,000 rpm, then
1,500
rpm until the oil is changed. Have
the engine oil changed to avoid any risk of
damage.
After a
few seconds, the display returns to its
usual functions.
Resetting the servicing
information
Refer to the list of checks in the
manufacturer's service schedule which
was given to you on handover of the
vehicle.
Continuous flashing of the indicator is stopped
by a
qualified workshop using a diagnostic tool,
after each service.
If you have ser viced your vehicle personally,
you must reset the ser vice indicator as follows:
F
i
nsert the ignition key into the switch,
F
t
urn it to the MAR position,
F
s
imultaneously press the brake and
accelerator pedals for more than
15
seconds.
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Retrieving the service
information
To access the ser vice indicators at any time,
press the MODE button briefly.
Use the up/down arrows to see the scheduling
information and engine oil usage.
Press the MODE button again to return to the
various display menus.
Hold it down to return to the home page.Menu…
Choose…Allows you to…
Service Ser vice (Miles/Km before
service)Display the distance remaining
before the next ser vice.
Oil change (Miles/Km before
oil change) Display the distance remaining
before the next oil change.
For more information on Vehicle configuration , refer to the corresponding section.
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Menu…Press…Sub-menu… Press…Choose… Confirm
and quitAllows you to…
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Service Service (Miles/
Km before
service)Display the miles/kilometres remaining
before the next ser vice.
Oil change
(Miles/Km before
oil change)Display the miles/kilometres before the
next oil change.
13
Daytime
running lamps ON
Activate/Deactivate daytime running lamps.
OFF
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Automatic
headlamp
dipping ON
Activate/Deactivate automatic headlamp
dipping.
OFF
15
Passenger
airbag (BAG
P) ON
Ye sActivate the passenger airbag.
No
OFF Ye sDeactivate the passenger airbag.
No
16
Quit menu Quit the menu.
Press the arrow at the bottom to go to the
first menu.
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Diesel engines
1.Windscreen/headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
2. Power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Coolant tank.
4. Brake and clutch fluid reser voir.
5. Diesel fuel filter.
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r f i l t e r.
8. Dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.
Battery connections:
+ Positive terminal.
- Negative terminal (earth). The Diesel circuit is under very high
pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Checking levels
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 have to remove/refit the engine
cover, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fixing clips.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
or indeed very corrosive. Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a
CITROËN dealer or
a qualified workshop and dispose of it in
the containers reser ved for this purpose.
Engine oil level
Check this regularly and top up as
necessary between two oil changes
(the maximum consumption is
0.5
litres for 620 miles (1,000 km)).
Make the check with the vehicle
standing level, engine cold, using
the dipstick.
Checking using the dipstick
2 marks on the dipstick:
A = MA X
B = MIN
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If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk of
damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you must
top up the engine oil.
To maintain the reliability of engines and
emission control systems, the use of additives
in engine oil is prohibited.
Topping up the engine oil level Oil change
This must be done at the inter vals specified in
the manufacturer's service schedule. Ask for
advice from a
CITROËN dealer.
Refill with engine oil using the procedure
described for topping up.
Check the level after filling (never exceed the
maximum mark). F
T
ake the oil filler funnel.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap.
F
P
lace the funnel in the filler hole.
F
T
op up the oil.
F
R
emove the funnel from the filler hole.
F
R
efit the oil filler cap.
F
R
efit the dipstick.
F
R
emove the dipstick before topping up.
Engine oil grade
When topping up, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid must be changed at
the inter vals stated, according to the
manufacturer's service schedule.
Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark.
The vehicle must be parked on level ground
with the engine cold. Unscrew the cap and
gauge assembly and check the level.
Use brake fluid recommended by the
manufacturer, meeting 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
failure which must be checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
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Checks
These operations allow your vehicle to be
kept in good working order. Ask for advice
from a CITROËN dealer or refer to the
manufacturer's service schedule included
in the handbook pack.
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the
terminals are correctly tightened
(models without quick release
terminals) and that the connections
are clean. Models equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a
12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Filter, air
At the start of winter, have your battery checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
For best quality cleaning and to prevent
freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or
replaced with plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of an alcohol or
methanol based fluid is recommended.
Refer to the manufacturer's
ser vice schedule for details of
the replacement inter val for this
component.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace it twice as often if
necessary .
Filter, passenger
compartment
Refer to the manufacturer's
ser vice schedule for details of
the replacement inter val for this
component. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace it twice as often if
necessary
.
Oil filter
Change the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
ser vice schedule for details of
the replacement inter val for this
component.
Particle filter (Diesel)
A clogged passenger compartment
filter may have an adverse effect on
the per formance of the air conditioning
system and generate undesirable odours.
As an addition to the catalytic converter,
this filter makes an active contribution to the
preser vation of air quality by retaining unburnt
pollutant particles. Black exhaust fumes are
also eliminated.
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