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MatsRemovable carpet protection.
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fixings provided in the
wallet attached.
The other mats are simply placed on the
carpet.
FittingRemovalRefitting
To avoid any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
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o
nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by
CITROËN may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
To remove the mat on the driver's side:
F

m

ove the seat as far back as possible,
F

u

nclip the fixings,
F

r

emove the mat.
To refit the mat on the driver's side:
F

p

osition the mat correctly,
F

r

efit the fixings by pressing,
F

c

heck that the mat is secured correctly.
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Roof bars
For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the
roof, it is essential to use the transverse bars
listed for your vehicle.When fitting roof bars, use only the four fixing
points located in the roof frame. The points are
masked by the vehicle doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a stud to be fitted to
the hole at each fixing point.
Observe the fitting instructions and the
conditions of use in the guide supplied with the
bars. Maximum authorised weight on the roof
bars:
75 kg .
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer
than the vehicle.
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TOTAL & CITROËN
Partners in performance and
protecting the environment
Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the TOTAL Research and
Development departments have developed for
CITROËN, lubricants to match the latest technical
innovations on CITROËN vehicles, both for competition
and for everyday motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain of the
best per formance for your engine.
Optimum protection for
your engine
By having your CITROËN vehicle
serviced with TOTAL lubricants, you are
contributing towards improving the life
and per formances of your engine, while
also protecting the environment.prefers
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bonnet
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
F

U
nclip the bonnet stay from its housing.
F
F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
do n

ot open the bonnet when there is a
very strong wind.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
Opening
F Push the exterior safety catch to the left and raise the bonnet.
F

P

ull towards you the interior release lever,
located in the lower dashboard.
Protects the components of the engine and
provides access for checking levels.
be

cause of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
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Petrol engines
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
A

ir filter.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
To avoid damaging the electrical units,
never use a high pressure jet wash in
the engine compartment.
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To avoid damaging the electrical units,
never use a high pressure jet wash in
the engine compartment.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
A

ir filter.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery.
6.
F

usebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump.
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Checking levels
Oil level
The check of the oil level is carried
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. For the position of the
dipstick, refer to the under-bonnet
view on a previous page.
Checking with dipstick
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the dipstick on your vehicle.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

W
ith the end of the dipstick with a clean
and non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push it fully down,
then pull it out again for a visual check of
the oil level: the level must be between the
two marks A and B . If you find that the oil level is above the A mark
or below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
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).
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.
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two services (or oil changes).
CITROËN recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 km).
To ensure the accuracy of the reading, your
vehicle must be on a level sur face, with the
engine off for at least 30 minutes.
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I
f the level is above
the MAX mark (risk of
engine damage), contact
a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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I
f the level is below
the
MIN mark, you must
top-up the engine oil.
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Topping-up the engine oil
Oil grade
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the oil filler cap on your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the filler cap for access to the
filler orifice.
F

P
our in the oil in small quantities, avoiding
spills onto the engine (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

T
op-up again if necessary.
F

A
fter checking and topping up, carefully
refit the oil filler cap and the dipstick to its
housing.
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
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at
routine services.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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.
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the 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 recommendations.
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Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.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 (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message in the
screen (if a display screen is fitted).
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