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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
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.
Checking using the dipstick
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
below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
A = MA X
B = MIN
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
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 kms). The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F

T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping up.
Topping up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

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

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil 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
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil. 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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Checking components
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals
are correctly tightened (versions without quick
release terminals) and that the connections
are clean.Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
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
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the fixed
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a warning message.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.
For more information on Checking levels and
the Diesel additive level in particular, refer to
the corresponding section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
For more information and the precautions to
take before starting work on the 12 V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Accessories ...........................................117, 157
AdBlue® ............................... ......26, 36, 215, 216
Adjusting headlamps .................................... 11
2
Adjusting head restraints

................................ 77
A

djusting seat
................................................. 76
A

djusting the air distribution
.....................8
5, 88
Adjusting the air flow

.................................8
5, 88
Adjusting the date

..................................... 4
1, 54
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel

...............................
.........82
Adjusting the temperature

........................8
5, 88
Adjusting the time

............................... 4
1, 54, 55
Advice on driving

..............................
....151, 152
Airbags
...............

............................. 29, 129, 137
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 13

2, 13 3
Airbags, front......................................... 13 0, 13 3
Airbags, lateral
...................................... 13

1, 13 3
AIRBUMP
® .................................................... 2 19
Air conditioning ............................... ............ 9, 87
Air conditioning, automatic

.......................8

4, 88
Air conditioning, manual
........................... 8

4, 86
Air intake

...............
.................................... 86, 88
Air vents
..............................

............................ 83
Alarm
............................................................... 72
A

nti-lock braking system (ABS)
....................12

3
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

............................. 12

3
Anti-theft
..............................

.........................153
Armrest, front

............................................9
6, 98
Assistance call
...............................

....... 119, 121
Assistance, emergency braking
................... 12

3
Audio system

...............................
....................41
Auxiliary socket

............................................... 98
ABChild seats, ISOFIX .......................14 3 -145, 147
C ITROËN C onnect Box ....................... 1 19, 121
C
ITROËN
L
ocalised Emergency Call... 119, 121
Closing the boot

...............................
......... 57, 69
Closing the doors

.......................... 5
7, 60, 61, 68
Coat hanger
..............................

......................99
Configuration, vehicle
......................... 4

1, 44, 46
ConnectedCAM C
ITROËN
™

.......................19

3
Control, electric windows
................................ 74
C

ontrol, emergency boot release
...................69
C

ontrol, emergency door
................................ 64
C

ontrol, heated seats
...................................... 78
C

ontrol stalk, lighting
.............. 1
6, 105, 106, 110
Control stalk, wipers

..............................11

3 -115
Courtesy lamp

...............................
..........94, 240
Cruise control
................................ 1

70, 173, 178
Cruise control by speed limit recognition

.....17

3
Cup holder

...............................
........................96
Capacity, fuel tank

..............................

.......... 19 6
Cap, fuel filler

................................................ 19

6
Central locking

.................................... 6

0, 61, 70
Changing a bulb
........................... 2

34, 238, 240
Changing a fuse
............................ 2

41, 243, 246
Changing a wheel

...............................

. 226, 227
Changing a wiper blade

........................ 11

6 , 2 0 4
Changing the remote control battery

.............. 66
C

hecking the engine oil level

.......................... 35
C

hecking the levels

............................... 2

0 9 -212
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)

........ 2

21
Checks
...............

................... 207, 208, 213, 214
Child lock

...............................

........................ 150
Children
...............................

... 141, 143 -145, 147
Children (safety)
...............................

............. 150
Child seats

............ 1

28, 134-136, 140, 141, 149
Child seats, conventional
...................... 14

0, 141
Child seats, i-Size

...............................

.......... 147 Date (setting)

...............................
.............. 41, 54
Daytime running lamps

.........1
06, 110, 234, 235
Deactivating the passenger airbag
....... 13

0, 137
Deadlocking
...............................

............... 57, 62
Demisting - defrosting

...............................9
2, 93
Dimensions
..............................

.....................257
Dipstick
................

....................................35, 209
Direction indicators
...... 1

08, 110, 234, 235, 238
Display screen, instrument panel

.................16

5
Doors
..............................................................

.68
Driving economically ......................................... 9
Driving time warning

..................................... 18

2
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

...... 2
2, 123, 125
C
D
Battery ................................... 203, 213, 248 -251
Battery, charging ............................... ............250
Battery, remote control

.............................6
3, 66
Blanking screen (snow shield)

......................2

01
Blind, panoramic roof

...................................... 95
B

lind spot monitoring system
........................18

4
Blind spot sensors
.................................. 18

, 18 4
BlueHDi
...............................

......32, 36, 215, 220
Bonnet
...............

............................................ 206
Boot
........

.......................................... 69, 95, 100
Brake discs

.................................................... 2

14
Brake lamps

...............................
...................238
Brakes
..................................................... 2

2, 214
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

... 234, 238
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Earth point, remote ............................... 207, 208
Eco-driving (advice) .......................................... 9
E
conomy mode
...............................
..............203
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

...12

3
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)

..........12

3
Emergency call
..................................... 1

19, 121
Emergency switching off

...............................15

8
Emergency warning lamps
................... 1

18, 220
Emissions control system, SCR

.....................2

7
Energy economy mode

.................................20

3
Engine compartment
............................ 2

07, 208
Engine, Diesel

.............................. 1
99, 208, 220
Engine, petrol

........................................1
99, 207
Engines
..............................

...................254-256
Environment
...............................

.................9, 63
Electronic stability control (ESC)

..................12

3Gauge, fuel....................................................
19 6
Gearbox, automatic

... 9
, 161, 166, 167, 214, 248
Gearbox, manual
........ 9

, 96, 160, 166, 167, 214
Gear efficiency indicator
............................... 16

5
Gear lever
..............................

........................... 9
Gear lever, manual gearbox

.........................16

0
Glove box

..................................................9
6, 97
Hazard warning lamps
.......................... 1

18, 220
Headlamps, automatic illumination
...............................

... 106, 109, 111
Headlamps, dipped beam

............ 1
05, 234, 235
Headlamps, main beam

............... 1
05, 234, 236
Head restraints, front

......................................77
H

ead restraints, rear
.......................................79
H

eating
................
..................................9, 85, 86
Hill start assist

...............................................16

6
Hooks
...............................

.............................101
Horn ............................................................... 118
G
H
I
F
Folding the rear seats .....................................79
Fu el............................................................9, 199
Fuel consumption
.............................................. 9
F

uel tank........................................................ 198
Fusebox, engine compartment
..................... 24

6
Fuses
................

............................. 241, 243, 246
E
Fatigue detection .............................. ............182
Filling the fuel tank ........................1 96, 198, 199
Filter, air
...............

......................................... 213
Filter, Diesel fuel
........................................... 20

8
Filter, oil
......................................................... 2

13
Filter, particle
........................................ 21

2, 213
Filter, passenger compartment
..................... 2

13
Fitting a wheel

...............................
................229
Fitting roof bars

............................................. 20

5
Fittings, boot

......................................... 10

0, 102
Fittings, interior
.........................................9

6, 97
Flap, fuel filler

...............................
.........19 6, 198
Flashing indicators
........................ 1

08, 110, 235
Foglamps, rear
...................................... 1

07, 238
Foglamps, front
............................. 1

07, 234, 236 Ignition
................

............................. 91, 155, 157
Immobiliser, electronic
............................6
3, 153
Indicator, AdBlue
® range ...........................2 6, 36
Indicator, coolant temperature ........................ 3
1
Indicator, engine oil level

................................ 35
I

ndicator lamps, operation
........................ 1
6, 19
Indicators, direction
..............................1

08, 235
Inflating tyres

..............................
......9, 221, 258
Instrument panel

...............................
........ 11, 13
ISOFIX
...............

................................... 143, 14 4
Key
.......

.................................. 56, 59, 61, 63, 64
Key, electronic
........................................... 5

9 - 61
Keyless Entry and Starting
.............................5

9, 61, 63, 153, 156
Key not recognised

....................................... 15

8
Key with remote control

................................ 15

3
Kit, temporary puncture repair

..............1

01, 2 21
Jack
........

.............................................. 226, 227
Jump starting

..............................
..................249
K
J
.
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Maintenance (advice) ....................................2 19
Maintenance, routine ........................................ 9
M
ap reading lamps
......................................... 94
M

arkings, identification
................................. 25

8
Mat
.......

.....................................................96, 99
Memorising a speed

..................................... 17

0
Mirror, rear view

............................................ 10

4
Mirrors, door ..........................................103, 184
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........198
Mountings, Isofix
...............................

............143
Oil change

...............................
......................209
Oil consumption

............................................ 20

9
OIl, engine
...............................

......................209
Opening the bonnet

...................................... 20

6
Opening the boot

..............................
.. 57, 59, 69
Opening the doors

.............................. 5
7, 59, 68Pads, brake ...................................................
2
14
Paint colour code
..........................................25
8
Panoramic glass sunroof

................................95
P

arcel shelf, rear
...................................10

1, 102
Parking brake

.................................. 1
7, 159, 214
Parking sensors, rear.................................... 187
Plates, identification ...................................... 258
Port, USB

..................................................9
6, 98
Pre-heater, Diesel
...............................

............17
Pressures, tyres
....................................2

25, 258
Pre-tensioning seat belts

..............................12

8
Priming the fuel system

................................2

20
Protecting children

........................13

0, 13 4 -13 6,
141, 143 -145, 147
Protectors
...................................................... 2

19
Puncture
................

........................................221
M
O
P
Number plate lamps ......................................23 9
N
L
Range, AdBlue ..........................................26, 36
Rear screen, demisting ................................... 93
R
echarging the battery
.................................25

0
Recirculation, air
...............................

........86, 88
Reduction of electrical load
.......................... 20

3
Regeneration of the particle filter

.................2

13
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation detection system

................................. 19

1, 192
Reinitialising the remote control

.....................67
R

eminder, key in ignition
...............................15

5
Reminder, lighting on

.................................... 10

8
Remote control

........................ 5
6, 57, 59 - 61, 63
Removing a wheel

..............................
..........229
R
Labels, identification ..................................... 25 8
Lamp, boot ............................... ...............95, 240
Lamps, parking
............................................. 11

0
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

...18

3
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

........................11

0
Level, AdBlue
................................................ 2

12
Level, brake fluid

........................................... 2

10
Level, Diesel additive
.................................... 2

12
Level, engine coolant

.............................. 3
1, 211
Level, engine oil

...............................
.......35, 209
Levels and checks

..............................
...2 07-212
Level, screenwash fluid

................................2

11
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

................11

0 , 2 4 0
Lighting
................

............................................ 16
Lighting, guide-me home

..............................111
L

ighting, interior
.............................................. 94
L

ighting, welcome
......................................... 111
Lo

ading
..............................
............................... 9
Load reduction mode

.................................... 20

3
Localised Assistance Call
..................... 1

19, 121
Locating your vehicle

...................................... 58
Lo

cking
...................................................... 5
7, 63
Locking from the inside

...................................70
L

ow fuel level
..............................
..................19 6
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Safety, children .............................13 0, 13 4 -13 6,
141, 143 -145, 147
Screen, cold climate

..................................... 2

01
Screen, monochrome
..................................... 41
S

creenwash, front
......................................... 11

4
Screenwash, rear
...............................

...........114
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system

................
................................... 27, 215
Seat belts
....................................... 12

6 -128, 14 0
Seats, front
...............................

.......................76
Seats, heated
...............................

...................78
Seats, rear
....................................................... 79
Sel

ector, gear
................................................ 16

1
Serial number, vehicle

..................................25

8
Service indicator
.......................................3

2, 34
Servicing
...............................

............................ 9Tables of fuses

.............................. 2
41, 243, 246
Tank, fuel

...............................
................19 6, 198
Temperature, coolant
...................................... 31
T

hird brake lamp
...........................................23

9
Three flashes (direction indicators)
.............. 10

8
Time (setting)

..............................
........ 41, 54, 55
S
T
Settings, equipment ......................4 0, 41, 44, 46
Sidelamps .................... 1 05, 110, 234, 235, 238
Side repeater
..............................

..................237
Snow chains
..........................................1

90, 200
Socket, 12 V accessory

............................9
6, 97
Socket, auxiliary

...............................
...............98
Sockets, audio

................................................ 98
Spe

ed limiter
...............................
.. 170, 173, 175
Speed limit recognition
................................. 17

1
Stability control (ESC) ...................................123
Starting the engine

....................... 1
53, 156, 161
Starting using another battery

..............1
58, 249
Stay, bonnet
...............................

...................206
Steering wheel, adjustment

............................8

2
Stop
...............

.................................................. 20
Stopping the vehicle

..................... 1
53, 156, 161
Stop & Start
.......................... 1

8, 52, 84, 92, 167,
196, 206, 213, 251
Stop (warning lamp)

........................................ 20
St

orage
................
............................................ 97
Sun visor
...................................................9

6, 97
Switching off the engine

...............................15

3
Synchronising the remote control

...................67
R

emoving the mat
...............................
............ 99
Replacing bulbs ..............................
..... 234, 238
Replacing fuses
..............................

...... 241, 243
Replacing the air filter

................................... 2

13
Replacing the oil filter

................................... 2

13
Replacing the passenger
compartment filter

...................................... 2

13
Reservoir, screenwash
................................. 2

11
Resetting the service indicator

....................... 34
R

esetting the trip recorder

.............................. 39
R

eversing camera
...............................

.......... 189
Reversing lamp
............................................. 23

8
Roof bars
....................................................... 20

5
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

.......................... 2

20 To o l s ................
..................................... 226, 227
Total distance recorder ................................... 39
T
ouch screen.............................................44, 46
To w b a r
................

...................................152, 202
Towing another vehicle

.................................2

52
Towing eye

....................................................10

1
Traction control (ASR)
.................... 2

2, 123, 125
Tr a i l e r
...............

.....................................152, 202
Triangle, warning ................................... 101, 2 20
Trip computer

............................................5

0-52
Trip distance recorder
..................................... 39
T

y r e s
..........................................................9
, 258
Tyre under-inflation detection
...............

............... 30, 190, 192, 225
U
Under floor storage .......................................10 1
Under-inflation (detection) ............................ 19
0
Unlocking
..............................

.................... 57, 59
Unlocking from the inside

...............................70
U

pdating the date
............................................ 54
U

pdating the time
......................................5
4, 55
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