197
Practical information
7After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in wintry conditions, ice can form on the
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Gently dab the brakes to dry and
defrost them.
Brake disc/drum wear
For any information on checking brake
disc/drum wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Wheels and tyres
The inflation pressure of all tyres, including the spare wheel, must be
checked on "cold” tyres.
The pressures indicated on the tyre pressure
label are valid for "cold" tyres. If you have driven
for more than 10 minutes or more than 6 miles
(10 kilometres) at over 31 mph (50
km/h), add
0.3 bar (30 kPa) to the values indicated on the
label.
Under-inflation increases energy
consumption. Non-compliant tyre
pressures cause tyres to wear prematurely
and have an adverse effect on the vehicle's
road holding - risk of accident!
Driving with worn or damaged tyres reduces the
braking and road holding performance of the
vehicle. Regularly check the condition of the
tyres (tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as
the presence of the valve caps. When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as
possible.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Always mark the direction of rotation on the tyres
that will be stored when fitting winter or summer
tyres. Store them in a cool, dry place and away
from direct exposure to the sun's rays.
Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be
identified by this symbol on their
sidewalls.
Shock absorbers
It is not easy for drivers to detect when
shock absorbers are worn. Nevertheless,
the shock absorbers have a major impact on
road holding and braking performance.
For your safety and driving comfort, it is
important to have them regularly checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Timing and accessory kits
The timing and accessory kits are used
from the time the engine is started until it
is switched off. It is normal for them to wear over
time. A
faulty timing or accessory kit can damage
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the
recommended replacement frequency, stated in
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is
reached first.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi)
To respect the environment and ensure compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without
adversely affecting the performance or fuel
consumption of its Diesel engines, CITROËN
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles with
a system that combines SCR (Selective Catalytic
Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) for
the treatment of exhaust gases.
SCR system
Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
The AdBlue® is contained in a special
tank holding about 20 litres.
Its capacity allows a driving range of
approximately 3,000
miles (5,000 km) (which
may vary considerably depending on your
driving style and the vehicle). An alert system
is automatically triggered when the remaining
range reaches 1,500 miles (2,400
km), i.e. once
the reserve level has been reached.
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Practical information
Never select the programme with hot wax
finish.
Never use high-pressure lances equipped
with brushes - risk of scratching paint!
Never apply glossy polish or preservatives to
the bodywork or alloy wheels; these products
irreversibly reveal glossy or spotted areas.
Choose high-pressure wash, or at least
high-flow water jet.
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.
Only a clean microfibre cloth
is recommended
for wiping the vehicle; pass it over the vehicle
without rubbing.
Carefully wipe off any fuel spilt on the
bodywork using a soft cloth, then allow to dry.
Clean off minor marks (for example, finger
marks), using a maintenance product
recommended by CITROËN.
Decals
(Depending on version)
Do not use a high-pressure washer to
clean the vehicle - risk of damaging or
detaching the decals!
Use a high-flow hose (temperature
between 25°C and 40°C).
Place the jet of water perpendicular to the
surface to be cleaned.
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular
care is essential for its durability.
It must be protected and nourished using a
specific leather product, to keep it supple and
preserve its original appearance.
Do not clean leather using unsuitable
cleaning agents such as solvents,
detergents, petrol or pure alcohol.
When cleaning items partly made from
leather, take care not to damage the other
materials with the specific leather product.
Before cleaning greasy stains or liquids,
quickly mop up any surplus.
Before cleaning, wipe off any residues liable
to scuff the leather, using a cloth that has
been dampened with demineralised water
and thoroughly wrung out.
Clean leather using a soft cloth moistened
with soapy water or a pH-neutral product.
Dry with a soft, dry cloth.
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Alphabetical index
Messages, quick 281
Minimum traction battery charge level
(Electric)
22
Mirror, rear view
54
Mirrors, door
53–54, 83, 171–172
Misfuel prevention
179
Mobile application
27, 86, 188
Moduwork
54–56
Motor, electric
140, 193, 231
Mountings, ISOFIX
120, 128, 130, 131, 131–132
MP3 CD
242
N
Navigation 268–270
Navigation, connected
271–273
Net, cargo
54–56
Net, high load retaining
73–74
Number plate lamps
216
O
Obstacle detection 172
Oil change
193
Oil consumption
193
OIl, engine
193
On-board tools
204
Opening the bonnet
192
Opening the boot
29–30, 45
Opening the doors 29–30, 39–40
Opening to 180°
44–45
P
Pads, brake 196–197
Paint
201, 236
Paint colour code
236
Paint, matt
201
Panoramic glass sunroof
75
Parcel shelf, rear
70
Parking brake
141, 196
Parking brake, electric
142–144, 196
Parking sensors, audible and visual
172
Parking sensors, front
173
Parking sensors, rear
172
Passenger compartment temperature
pre-conditioning (Electric)
27, 86
Pedestrian horn (Electric)
101, 137
Plates, identification
236
Player, Apple®
243, 255, 278
Player, MP3 CD
242
Player, USB
241, 254, 277
Port, USB
71, 241, 254, 256, 273, 277
Power
22
Power indicator (Electric)
9, 22
Power mode
150
Pressures, tyres
197, 205, 207, 236
Pre-tensioning seat belts
107
Priming pump
203
Priming the fuel system
203
Profiles 259, 282
Protecting children
108, 110–112, 114,
122–124, 130, 131–132, 131–133
Public fast charging station
182, 187
Puncture
205–206, 208
R
Radar (warnings) 154
Radio
239–240, 252–253, 276
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting - DAB)
240, 254, 277
Range, AdBlue®
20, 195
RDS
253, 276
Rear screen, demisting
83
Recharging the battery
221–222
Recharging the traction battery
183
Recharging the traction battery
(Electric)
180, 186–188
Recirculation, air
80–82
Recovery
223
Recovery of the vehicle
223
Reduction of electrical load
189
Regeneration of the particle filter
196
Regenerative braking (deceleration
by engine braking)
149–150
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system
153
Reinitialising the remote control
37
Reminder, key in ignition
140
Reminder, lighting on
90
