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HDi 70 engine
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
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D I E S E L I N J E C T I O N E Q U I P M E N T
Draining water from the fuel fi lter
Purge regularly (at each oil change).
To drain the water, slacken the bleed screw or the water-in-diesel-fuel sensor located at the base of the fi lter.
Operate until the water has com-pletely drained away.
Then retighten the bleed screw or the water in diesel fuel sensor.

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HDi 70 engine
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
Any intervention requires special qualifi cations which only a CITROËN dealer can guarantee.Any intervention requires special qualifi cations which only a Any intervention requires special qualifi cations which only a
D I E S E L I N J E C T I O N E Q U I P M E N T
Priming the fuel system
In the event of running out of fuel:After fi lling (5 litres minimum), operate the manual priming pump until some resistance is felt.Operate the starter motor while depressing the accelerator pedal slightly until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start at the fi rst attempt, wait 15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine fails to start after seve-ral attempts, repeat the procedure from the beginning.
When the engine is idling, accelerate slightly to complete the bleeding of the circuit.

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C A P A C I T I E S
Engine typeEngine oil capacities (in litres) (1)
1.1i engine3,2
HDi 70 engine3,8
(1) After draining with change of oil fi lter.
Screen wash fl uid (in litres)3,5
Screen and headlamp wash fl uid (in litres)6

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Starting the engine after disconnecting and reconnecting the batteryTurn the ignition key.
Wait approximately 1 minute before operating the starter in order to allow the electronic systems to re-initialise. It may be necessary to enter the radio code.

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Starting the engine with an assisting battery
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.A. Dischargedbattery (Under the bonnet).B. Assisting battery.
Check that the assisting battery has suffi cient voltage (12 V).
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact wit h each other.
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in the orderdiagram. Check that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine run for around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.
It is essential to follow the indicated sequence correctly .
Never approach with a fl ame or create sparks in the vicinity of the battery (explosive gas).
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face a nd especially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediatel y with copious amounts of fresh water.
Advice
Do not touch the leads during the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure they do not touch together.
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F U S E S
Fusebox
To access the fusebox located in the engine compartment, remove the battery cover and detach the lid.
After a repair, take care to reclose the cover.
Any action on the MAXI fuses (that give extra protection) (in grey in the diagrams), located in the fuseboxes, should be left to a CITROËN dealer.grey in the diagrams), lthe dia
Fuses under the bonnet

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T A B L E O F F U S E SF U S E S U N D E R T H E B O N N E T
Ref.RatingFunction
120 AWater-in-diesel-fuel sensor
215 AHorn
310 AScreen wash
420 AHeadlamp wash
515 AFuel pump
610 APower steering
710 ACoolant level sensor
825 AStarter
910 AECUs (ABS)
1030 AEngine control actuators (Ignition coil, Electrovalve, Oxygen sensor, Injection) – Canister purge
1140 AAir blower
1230 AWindscreen wiper
1430 AAir pump (petrol version) – Diesel fuel heater

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G E N E R A L
Saloon
Engine type1.1iBVM
Fuel tank capacityApproximately 47 litres
Fuels to be usedUnleaded petrol RON 95 - RON 98
Turning circle between walls (in metres)10.45
French fi scal rating4
Calculated maximum speed in km/h (mph)
(In the highest gear)157(98)
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight (MAV)1 010
Gross vehicle weight (MTAC)1 483
Maximum weight on rear axle (CMAE AR)820
Gross train weight (MTRA)2 133
Gross trailer weight (with brakes) (Within the Gross Train Weight limit)920
Gross trailer weight (without brakes)540
Trailer nose weight37
Dimensions of chainable tyres175/65 R14 - 185/60 R15 - 195/50 R16

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A. Chassis number plateOn the left hand door centre pillarOr,
A’. In the boot close to the catch.1. EU type approval number.2. Vehicle identifi cation No. (VIN).3. Gross vehicle weight.4. Gross train weight.5. Maximum weight on front axle.6. Maximum weight on rear axle.B. Body serial numberC. Paint colour codeTyre reference
Tyre pressures
All CITROËN original replacement parts are available exclusively within the dealer network.
For your safety and in order to remain within the terms of the guarantee, you are advised to use only CITROËN replacement parts.For your safety and in order to remain within the terms of order to remain
Fitting parts or units not supplied by CITROËN may even result in violation of the law, if it involves non-compliance with regulations concerning safety, pollution control, interference suppression and the noise leve l of the vehicle. Fitting such parts or units could also deprive the user of any re course against the maker.
This applies in particular to: parts of the braking equipmen t, lighting and signalling equipment, engine equipment, the exhaust system, steering system, structural and suspension parts.