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1 . 6 H Di E N G I N E
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s which only a CITROËN dealer can guarantee. A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s
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HDi 70 engine1.6 HDi engine
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a CITROËN dealer can guarantee. A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y 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
Draining water from the fuel fi l t e r
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 t h e fi l t e r .
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 engine1.6 HDi engine
Detach the protection cover to access the priming pump.
HDi engines are the result of advanced technology.
A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a CITROËN dealer can guarantee. A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y a A n y i n t e r v e n t i o n r e q u i r e s s p e c i a l q u a l i fi c a t i o n s w h i c h o n l y 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: A f t e r fi l l i n g ( 5 l i t r e s m i n i m u m ) , operate the manual priming pump until some resistance is felt.
Operate the starter motor while depressing the accelerator pedal slightly until the engine starts.
I f t h e e n g i n e f a i l s t o s t a r t a t t h e fi r s t a t t e m p t , w a i t 1 5 s e c o n d s b e f o r e trying again.
If the engine fails to start after sev-eral attempts, repeat the procedure from the beginning.
When the engine is idling, acceler-ate slightly to complete the bleed-ing 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
1.4i engine3.2
1.4 16V engine3.2
1.6i 16V engine3.2
HDi 70 engine3.8
1.6 HDi 92 engine3.85
1.6 HDi 110 engine3.75
(1) A f t e r d r a i n i n g w i t h c h a n g e o f o i l fi l t e r .
S c r e e n w a s h fl u i d ( i n l i t r e s )3.5
S c r e e n a n d h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d ( i n l i t r e s )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.
C h e c k t h a t t h e a s s i s t i n g b a t t e r y h a s s u f fi c i e n t v o l t a g e ( 1 2 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 dia-ordergram. 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 .
N e v e r a p p r o a c h w i t h a fl a m e o r c r e a t e s p a r k s i n t h e v i c i n i t y 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.
1 2 V B A T T E R Y
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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, ESP)
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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R E F U E L L I N G
T o o p e n t h e fl a p , p u l l a t t h e e d g e .
L o c k i n g fi l l e r c a p
Turn the key a quarter turn to lock a n d u n l o c k t h e fi l l e r c a p .
When refuelling, place the cap in the support provided on the inside o f t h e fi l l e r fl a p .
For a petrol engine with a cata-lytic converter, unleaded fuel is compulsory.
T h e fi l l e r n e c k i s n a r r o w e r t o ensure that only unleaded petrol can be put in.
W h e n y o u a r e s e e k i n g t o fi l l y o u r t a n k , d o n o t p e r s i s t a f t e r t h e t h i r d cut-off ; that could cause your vehicle to malfunction.
Fuel tank capacity (in litres): A p p r o x . 4 7 .
If you should put in fuel that is not suitable for your vehicle's engine type, it is imperative to have the tank drained be fore you start the engine again.
FUEL QUALITY
A l a b e l i n s i d e t h e fi l l e r fl a p t e l l s y o u w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l t o u s e .
UNLEADED PETROLDIESEL FUEL
T h e p e t r o l e n g i n e s a r e d e s i g n e d t o r u n o n R O N 9 5 .
H o w e v e r , f o r b e t t e r p e r f o r m a n c e ( p e t r o l e n g i n e ) , w e r e c o m m e n d R O N 9 8 .
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T O W I N G – L I F T I N G
Towing with wheels on the ground
T o w i n g e y e fi x i n g s a r e l o c a t e d a t t h e f r o n t a n d a t t h e r e a r o f t h e v e h i c l e .
To access them:Carefully lift the access cover.
Release it by pressing on the lower part.
A lug keeps the cover attached to the bumper, so that it do es not become lost.
The ignition key must be in position M to retain steering.
Use a bar with attachments to the towing eyes as above.
Vehicles with manual gearbox (diesel models)
For vehicles with a manual gearbox, the gear lever must be in "neutral", otherwise some components in the braking system could b ecome dam-aged and impair braking assistance the next time the engine is started