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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B
attery.
5.
F
usebox.
6.
A
ir filter.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines
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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B
attery.
5.
F
usebox.
6.
A
ir filter.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P
riming
pu
mp*.
Diesel engines
* According to engine.
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at any time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the
o
il level indicator in the instrument
p
anel for vehicles so equipped, or
u
sing the dipstick.Checking using the dipstick
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section for the location of the dipstick in the
e
ngine compartment of your vehicle.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
r
emove it completely.
F
W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
n
on-fluffy cloth.
F
R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
p
ull it out again to make the visual check:
t
he correct level is between the marks A
and
B.
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 find that the level is above the A mark or
belo
w the B mark, do not star t the engine.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX
mark (risk
o
f damage to the engine), contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN
mark, you
m
ust top up the engine oil.
A = M
aX
B
= MI
nT
o
ensure
that
the
reading
is
correct,
y
our
vehicle
must
be
parked
on
a
level
s
ur face
with
the
engine
having
been
off
f
or
more
than
30
minutes.
It
is
normal
to
top
up
the
oil
level
between
t
wo
services
(or
oil
changes).
CITROËN
r
ecommends
that
you
check
the
level,
and
top
u
p
if
necessary,
every
3
000
miles
(5
000
kms).
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After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil
l
evel indicator in the instrument panel
i
s not valid during the 30 minutes after
t
opping up.Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil, check that the oil is the correct grade for your
e
ngine and conforms to the manufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" s ection for the location of the oil filler cap in the
engine
compartment of your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
s
pills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
l
evel again using the dipstick.
F
A
dd more oil if necessary.
F
A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
o
il filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
In
order to maintain the reliability of the engine
a
nd emission control system, never use
a
dditives in the engine oil.
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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X" mark but should never
e
xceed it.
In
addition, as the cooling system is
p
ressurised, wait at least one hour after
s
witching
off the engine before carrying out any
wo
rk.
To
avoid
any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
b
y
two
turns to allow the pressure to drop.
W
hen
the
pressure has dropped, remove the
c
ap
and
top up the level.Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
The brake fluid level should be close to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
t
he brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations. The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades. When the engine is warm, the temperature of
t
he coolant is regulated by the fan.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the ma
nufacturer's r ecommendations.
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12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
H owever, check that the terminals are clean a
nd correctly tightened, particularly in summer
a
nd winter.Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the
r
eplacement intervals for these
c
omponents.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the e ngine oil is changed.
Refer
to the manufacturer's
s
ervice schedule for details of
t
he replacement interval for this
c
omponent.
Oil filterThe presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a
specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
t
echnology and specification. The involvement
o
f a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
i
s essential when replacing or disconnecting
t
he battery.
Unless
other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
a
tmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(
e.g. city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
h
ave an adverse effect on the per formance
o
f the air conditioning system and generate
u
ndesirable
o
dours.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the
particle
filter is indicated by the
f
ixed illumination of this warning
l
amp accompanied by a warning
m
essage.
As
soon as the traffic conditions permit,
r
egenerate the filter by driving at a
s
peed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until
t
he
warning lamp goes off.
If
the
warning lamp stays on, this
i
ndicates a low additive level.
on a n
ew vehicle, the first particle
filter
regeneration operations may be
a
ccompanied by a "burning" smell,
w
hich is per fectly normal.
Following
prolonged operation of the
v
ehicle at very low speed or at idle,
y
ou
may, in exceptional circumstances,
n
otice the emission of water vapour at
t
he
exhaust on acceleration. This does
n
ot affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or
the environment.
When
carrying
out
work
on
the
battery,
refer
t
o
the
"12
V
battery"
section
for
details
of
the
p
recautions
to
be
taken
before
disconnecting
t
he
battery
and
following
its
reconnection.
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Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case
o
f vehicles used in town, over short
d
istances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
o
r a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wearOnly use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent
q
uality
an
d
sp
ecification.
In
order to optimise the operation of
u
nits as important as those in the
b
raking system, CITROËN selects and
o
ffers very specific products.
After
washing the vehicle, dampness,
o
r in wintry conditions, ice can form
o
n the brake discs and pads: braking
e
fficiency may be reduced. Make light
b
rake applications to dry and defrost
t
he brakes.Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for the checking interval for
t
his
c
omponent.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for details of the checking
i
nterval for this component.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system is
n
oticed, the parking brake must be
c
hecked, even between two services.
Checking
this system must be done by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. To
avoid damaging the electrical units,
n
ever use a high pressure jet wash in
t
he engine compartment.
have
the
condition
of
the
brakes
checked,
even
b
etween
v
ehicle
s
ervices.
Unless
there
is
a
leak
in
the
circuit,
a
drop
in
t
he
brake
fluid
level
indicates
that
the
brake
p
ads
are
worn.
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accessories ..................................................212
Accessory socket, 12V ..............................6
9 -71
AdBlue
® ............................... ............ 19, 161, 165
Adjusting h eadlamps .................................... 11
5
Adjusting
head restraints
................................ 50
A
djusting the steering wheel
..........................56
A
dvice
on care
and
m
aintenance
........................ 1
21, 214, 224
Advice
on driving
..............................
..............78
Airbags
...............
......................... 15, 16, 21, 135
Airbags,
c
urtain
..................................... 1
39, 140
Airbags,
front......................................... 136, 140
Airbags,
la
teral
...................................... 1
38, 140
Airbag
w
arning
lam
p
........................... 1
5, 16, 21
aI
R
b
UM
P
® ............................................ 21 1, 21 4
Air
conditioning, automatic .......................5 8, 63
Air
c
onditioning,
m
anual
...........................5
8, 61
Air
d
istribution
a
djustment
..................6
0, 62, 65
ai
r filter
...............
........................................... 223
Air
flow
adjustment
............................. 5
9, 61, 65
Air
intake
...............
............................. 60, 62, 66
air
recirculation
.................................. 6
0, 62, 66
ai
r vents
..............................
............................ 57
Anti-theft
..............................
.....................40, 42
Armrest,
front
......................................6
9, 70, 73
as
sistance call
.............................. 1
25, 231, 232
Audible
w
arning
............................................ 12
5
Audio
cable
................................................... 25
4
Audio
streaming
(Bluetooth)
..............................
............250, 253
Automatic
illumination
of
headlamps
...................................... 1
09, 112
Automatic
ope
ration
o
f
hazard
warning lamps
............................ 12
4
Automatic
rain sensitive
windscreen
w
ipers
............................... 11
7,
11
9
Auxiliary
socket
.............................. 7
2, 250, 254
A
C
Capacity, fuel tank .............................. ..........15 6
C d ..............................
...................................250
CD
MP3
................
......................................... 250
Central
locking
..........................................4
0, 44
Changing
a bu
lb
.................................... 1
8 3 -19 0
Changing
a f
use
..................................... 19
1-197
Changing
a wheel
...............................
...176 -181
Changing
a wiper blade
........................1
20, 203
Changing
the date
........................................... 38
C
hanging the remote control
battery
........................................................... 42
C
hanging
t
he
t
ime
........................................... 38
C
hecking levels
..................................... 2
19-222
Checking
the engine oil level
.................. 2
7, 219
Checking
tyre pressures
(using
the kit)
..............................
................175
Checks
...............
.................................... 217-2 24
Bag
hook
...............................
..........................
76
bat
tery
...............................
............ 198 -202, 223
Battery,
c
harging
...............................
............
201
Battery, remote control
............................. 4
1, 42
Black screen
..............................
...................
123
b
lueH
di ...............................
..............24, 84, 161
Bluetooth (hands-free)
......................... 2
92, 293
Bluetooth
(
telephone)
........................... 2
92, 293
bo
nnet
...............
............................................
216
bo
nnet stay
...................................................
2
16
b
oot
........
........................................... 47, 75, 123
Boot lamp
..............................................1
23, 190
Brake discs
....................................................
2
24
Brake lamps
...............................
...................
188
Brake
p
ads
...............................
.....................
224
Braking system warning lamp
.........................
18
B
Children ............................... ... 134, 136, 141-155
Child seats .............................. ..............141-15 4
Child
seats, conventional
..............................14
7
Child
seats, i-Size
...............................
..........153
Child
seats, ISOFIX
...................................... 1
51
C
ITR
oËn
Localised Assistance Call
...........2
32
C
ITR
oËn
Localised
E
mergency
C
all........... 232
CITROËN
M
ULTICITY
C
ONNECT
............... 2
87
Cleaning
(
advice)
.......................................... 2
14
Closing
the boot
...............................
...............47
Closing
the doors
...............................
.............45
Coat
hook
........................................................ 73
C
old climate screen
...................................... 2
10
Colour screen
...............................
.. 29, 234, 235
Connectors,
audio
.......................... 7
2, 250, 254
Coolant level
..............................
...................221
Cornering
lam
ps
..............................
.............11 6
Cruise control
............................................9
6, 99
Cup
holder
...............................
..................69, 70
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) ........248, 249
Date (setting) ............................... ....................38
Daytime
running lamps
................. 1
09, 113, 184
Deactivating
ESP
.......................................... 13
1
Deactivating
t
he
p
assenger
a
irbag
...............13
6
Deadlocking
...............................
............... 41, 44
Demisting/Defrosting,
f
ront
.............................67
D
emisting/Defrosting,
r
ear.............................. 68
Diesel
additive level
...................................... 2
22
Diesel
engine pre-heat warning lamp
............14
D
igital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
........2
48, 249
Dimensions
..............................
.....................229
Dipped
be
am
...............................
..........108, 184
Dipstick
................
.......................................... 219
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Reversing lamp ............................................. 18 8
Risk areas (update) ....................................... 26
5
Roof bars
....................................................... 20
8
Routine
checks
.....................................2
23, 224
Running
out of fuel (Diesel)
..........................16
0
U
V
Safety for children .................. 134, 136, 141-155
Screen menu ............... 2 38, 240, 242, 256, 258,
260, 276, 288, 290
Screenwash
fluid level
..................................2
22
Screenwash, front
......................................... 11
8
Screenwash reservoir
................................... 2
22
SCR
(Selective Catalytic
Reduction)
.................................................. 16
1
Seat
adjustment
...............................
...............50
Seat belts
....................................... 13
2-13 4,
1
47
Seat
belts warning lamp
...............................13
3
Seat, rear bench
..............................
...............52
Selector,
el
ectronic
ge
arbox
.......................... 85
S
erial number, vehicle
..................................23
0
Service
i
ndicator
............................................. 24
S
ervice warning lamp
..................................... 17
S
ervicing
...............................
............................ 9
Setting
the clock
............................................. 38
S
idelamps
............. 1
08, 113, 114, 183, 184, 188
Side
r
epeater
..............................
..................187
Snow chains
.................................................. 18
2
Spare wheel
...............................
...........176 ,
17
7
Speed
l
imiter
...............................
..............93, 99
Starting
the engine
...................................7
9, 86
Starting
using another battery
......................20
0
Steering
mounted controls............................ 237
Stop & Start
..........................3
6, 67, 90, 92, 103,
156,
198, 216, 223Table
of weights
................................... 2
26, 228
Tables
of engines
...............................
...225, 227
Tables of fuses
.......................................19
1-197
Tank,
AdBlue
® additive .........................16 1, 16 6
Tank,
fuel
............................... ........................ 15 8
Technical
da
ta
....................................... 2
25-228
Telephone
..................................................... 28
8
Temperature
adj
ustment
...........................5
9, 63
Temporary
puncture repair kit
................7
6, 169
Three flashes function (direction
i
ndicators)
................................... 12
4
Third
brake
lamp
........................................... 18
9
TMC
(Traffic
info)
.......................................... 2
70
To o l s
................
.............................. 169, 176, 177
Total
distance
recorder
................................... 37
T
ouch screen tablet
................................
28, 233
To w b a r
................
........................................... 206
Towed
loads
......................................... 2
26, 228
Towing
another vehicle
........................ 2
04, 205
Towing
eye
..............................................7
6, 204
Traction control (ASR)
...............
............................... 16, 18, 131
Traffic
information
( TA)
...............................
.............................. 271
Traffic
information
( TM C)
...............................
................... 270, 271
S
T
Tr a i l e r ............................................................ 206
Trip computer ............................................3 5, 36
Trip
distance recorder
..................................... 37
T
yre pressures
..............................
................230
Ty r e s
..............................................................
.... 9
Tyre
under-inflation
detection
...............
........................ 23, 126, 175
Storage ................
...................................... 71,
73
Storing
a
speed
............................................... 99
S
un visor
.................................................... 6
9 -71
Switching
off
the
engine
................................. 79
S
ynchronising
the
remote
control
........................................................... 42
S
ynthesiser, voice
......................................... 2
75
System
se
ttings
............................................. 28
4 Under
floor storage
......................................... 76
U
nder-inflation
(
detection)
...............................
....................126
Unlocking
from the inside
...............................44
U
nlocking the boot
.......................................... 39
U
nlocking the doors
........................... 3
9, 44, 46
Update
risk areas
.......................................... 26
5
Updating
the date
............................................ 38
U
pdating the time
............................................ 38
U
REA
...............
..................................... 161,
16
2
US
b
player
.................................................... 25
0
Vehicle
c
onfiguration
......................... 2
8, 30, 33
Vehicle
id
entification
..................................... 23
0
Ventilation
..............................
. 57, 58, 59, 61, 65
Visibility
...............................
............................67
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