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Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
When using the "space-saver" spare
wheel, do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
replace it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.
List of operations
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F S crew in the bolts fully by hand.
F

P
re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security
socket
5

(if your vehicle is equipped with
security wheel bolts).
F

P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Fitting snow tyres
If you equip your vehicle with snow
tyres fitted on steel wheel rims, special
bolts available from your CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop must
be used.
If the replacement of a tyre is
necessary on 4-wheel drive versions,
it is recommended that all four tyres be
replaced at the same time, ensuring
that the same make, model and size is
used on all wheels.
This is because using tyres of different
sizes, structure or rate of wear could
damage transmission components.
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For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITRoËn dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50
km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.Use only chains designed for fitment to the type
of road wheels on your vehicle:
Original equipment tyre size Maximum link size
215/70 R16 12 mm
225/55 R18
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer and spare fuses are
fitted in the engine compartment fusebox.
To gain access to them:
F
O
pen the bonnet (refer to the "Checks"
section).
F

U
nclip the and remove the cover.
F

R
emove the tweezer.
F

C
arefully close the cover to ensure correct
sealing of the fusebox.
Access to the tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified.
F

C
heck that the switch is in the " LOCK"
position or that the vehicle mode is " OFF".
F

I
dentify the faulty fuse by checking the
condition of its filament.
F

U
se the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its location.
F

A
lways replace the faulty fuse with a fuse
of the same rating.
F

C
heck that the number etched on the box,
the rating etched on the top and the tables
below all agree.
Changing a fuse
Good Failed
CITR
oËn
will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying the malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by CITROËN and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
consumption of all of the additional
equipment connected exceeds
10
mil

liamperes.
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories in your
vehicle, contact a CITR
oËn

dealer or a
qualified workshop. The replacement of a fuse not
mentioned in the following tables may
cause a serious fault on your vehicle.
Contact a CITR
oËn
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Check the electrolyte level and top up if
necessary (see "Checking levels").
Starting using another
battery
F Connect 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 .
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on your vehicle
(engine mounting).
F

O
perate the starter, let the engine run.
F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle and
disconnect the cables.
F

R

aise the protective cover on the (+)
terminal.
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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F R emove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Changing a wiper
blade
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
F At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.
F

P
ut the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Automatic power cut-off to accessories
After the engine has stopped, when the
ignition switch is in the "ACC" position
(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode) you
can still use functions such as the audio
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for about
thirty
m

inutes.Cutting off
Once the thirty minutes have expired, the
power supply to the accessories will be
automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towing load must
be reduced by 10
% of the GTW and so on for
every 1
000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical
d
a
ta" section for details
of the weights and towing loads which apply to
your vehicle.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the 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 towing load on a long slope
depends on the gradient and the outside
temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f this message is displayed, stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
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 lighting and signalling on the t r a i l e r.
If the message flashes slowly, wait for the
engine to cool before topping up the level, if
necessary.
If the message flashes rapidly, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
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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 CITR
oËn

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For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain of
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Optimum protection for
your engine
By having your CITROËN vehicle
serviced with ToT AL lubricants, you
are contributing towards improving the
life and per formances of your engine,
while also protecting the environment.
prefers
Checks

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bonnet
F Open the left-hand front door.
F P ull the interior bonnet release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door aperture. Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).
F
U
nclip the stay C from its housing on the
back of the bonnet.
F

F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing on the back of
the bonnet.
F

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

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly. The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of the
bonnet while the front left door is closed.
Opening
F Push the exterior safety catch B to the left
and raise the bonnet. This message appears in the instrument panel
screen if the bonnet is not fully closed.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
become caught by the fan blades.
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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Access for checking the levels of the various
fluids and the replacement of certain
components.
Petrol engines
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash 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. 1.6 litre 115
2.0 litre 150
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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.
Diesel engines
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash fluid reservoir.
2.
C

oolant reservoir.
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 pump*. 1.6
HDi 110
1.8 HDi 150
* According to engine.
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