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The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MaX" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "di esel engine"
section 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
d
d 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
d
d more oil if necessary.
F
a
f
ter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
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.
Engine oil change
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
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.
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141
Additive level (Diesel with
particle emissions filter)
according to your version of instrument panel,
the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:
To p p i n g u p
The reservoir must be topped up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Used products
- fixed illumination of the particle emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
or
-

fixed illumination of the service
warning lamp, accompanied by
do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITR
oËn
dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
av
oid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MaX " mark but should never
exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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. Top up the level when necessary.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
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.
Screenwash fluid level
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.
an
audible signal and a message that the
particle emissions filter additive level is too low.
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according to your version of instrument panel, the start of
saturation of the particle emissions filter is indicated by:
- fixed illumination of the particle emissions filter warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal,
or
-

t
emporary illumination of
the
service warning lamp,
as s

oon 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, refer to the
"
ad

ditive level" section.
Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer
and winter.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery. When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the maintenance and warranty guide and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
On a new vehicle, the first operations of
regeneration of the particle emissions
filter may be accompanied by the smell
of "burning", 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.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message that there is a risk of blockage of the
particle emissions filter.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city
driving), replace them twice as often if necessar y .
a c

logged passenger compartment filter may have
an adverse effect on the per formance of the air
conditioning system and generate undesirable
odours.
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the maintenance and
warranty guide for details of the
replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
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Starting using another
batteryCharging the battery using
a battery charger
When the battery on your vehicle is discharged,
the engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump leads. F
F ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
First check that the slave battery has a nominal
voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to
that of the discharged battery.
do n

ot try to start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the
engine is running.
F

C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the other
vehicle).
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or
black cable to the negative terminal C (or
the engine mounting) of the broken-down
vehicle.
F

S
tart the engine of the other vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes.
do n

ot disconnect the battery to charge it.
F

O
perate the starter of the broken-down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I

f the engine does not start immediately,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle, then
disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
ba

tteries contain harmful substances such
as sulphuric acid and lead. They must be
disposed of in accordance with regulations
and must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
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Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
al
l operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion and fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
do n

ot reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.do n ot push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an electronic
gearbox or automatic gearbox.
Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
as t
he fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
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Running out of diesel 1 36
Technical data - Maintenance
Checking levels 139 -141
- oil- brake fluid- coolant- screenwash fluid- additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)
Changing bulbs 1 57-163
- front
-
rear
-


interior Checking components

1
42-143
-


battery
-
a

ir filter / passenger compartment filter
-

o
il filter
-

p
article filter (
di
esel)
-
b

rake pads/discs
Engine compartment
fuses
1
64, 167-170
B at te r y
17
1-173
Energy economy mode
1
74
Bonnet
1
35
Under-bonnet layout, petrol

1
37
Under-bonnet layout,
d
i
esel
1
38
Petrol engines

1
84-186
LPG engines
1
87-188
Diesel engines
1
89 -192
di

mensions

193
Identification markings
1
94
.
Visual search

276
abS and EbFd systems .............................105ac
cessories ................................................ 182
Accessory socket, 12V
.................................82
ad

justing headlamps

.................................... 73
a

djusting head restraints

..............................49
Adjusting the steering wheel
........................52
air

bags

........................................................ 109
ai

rbags, curtain
.................................... 111

, 112
air

bags, front ....................................... 109, 112
air

bags, lateral

..................................... 111, 112
air

conditioning

............................................... 8
ai

r conditioning, automatic

.....................40, 44
air

conditioning, manual

.........................4 0 , 41
ai

r filter ........................................................ 142
Air flow

..............................
..............................8
air

intake

....................................................... 44
air

recirculation

............................................. 44
ai

r vents

........................................................ 39
alar

m

............................................................. 58
ambi

ent temperature (display) ......................10
an

ti-lock braking system (
a
b
S
) ..................105
an

ti-pinch

...................................................... 60
ant

i-theft

....................................................... 55
ar

mrest, front ................................................ 81
as

sistance call

............................ 100, 195, 196
Audible warning


.......................................... 10 0
au

dio streaming (
bl
uetooth)
...............2

36, 263
au

dio system ............................... 251, 264, 266
a

utomatic illumination
of headlamps


........................................ 69, 72
au

tomatic operation
of hazard warning lamps
............................99 Changing a bulb
..........................157, 161, 162
Changing a fuse
..........................................16 4
Changing a wheel
.......................................149
Changing a wiper blade
........................76, 175
Changing the date


.............................30, 33, 37
Changing the remote control battery ............................................. 56
Changing the time


.......................25, 30, 33, 37
Checking levels
.................................... 1

3 9 -141
Checking the engine oil level


........................24
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
..............................

..............14 4
Checks
...............

.................137, 138, 142, 143
Child lock
...............................

........................98
Children
...............................

....................93-96
Child seats

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

6 - 88, 92, 93, 97
Child seats, conventional


..............................92
C
ITR
oËn L

ocalised a
s
sistance Call

.........19 6
C
ITR
oËn L

ocalised Emergency Call.........19 6
Clock


.............................................................25
Closing the boot
......................................53, 65
Closing the doors


....................................53, 62
Connectors, audio
........................ 8

2, 258, 260
Coolant level


...............................................141
Courtesy mirror
.............................................81
Cruise control
.............................................. 12

9
Cup holder

...............................
......................79
A
B
battery ................................................. 142, 171ba
ttery, charging ......................................... 171
bat

tery, remote control
........................... 5

6, 57
bla

ck panel .................................................... 26
bli

nd
.............................................................. 80blu

etooth (hands-free)
........................ 2

20, 261
bl

uetooth (telephone)

..................................220
bo

nnet

......................................................... 13 5
b

oot

............................................................... 65
bo

ot lamp

.............................................. 78, 163
br

ake discs
.................................................. 14

3
br

ake lamps

................................................ 161
br

ake pads

.................................................. 143
br

akes

......................................................... 143
br

aking assistance system
.........................10

5
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers
...............
....................................
74, 76
a
uxiliary socket

...................................
237, 260
a
uxiliary sockets
...............................
..........
258
C
Capacity, fuel tank .............................. ..........66
Cd MP3 ....................................................... 257
Central locking


........................................ 53, 63
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