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Changing a wiper blade

Within one minute after switching off

the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen,

or
F

From one minute after switching off the

ignition, reposition the arms manually.

Removing

Raise the corresponding wiper arm.

Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.

Fitting

Put the corresponding new wiper blade in

place and clip it.

Fold down the wiper arm carefully.

After fitting a front wiper
blade

Switch on the ignition.

Operate the wiper stalk again to park the

wiper blades.

Replacement of the arms must be done
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Before removing a front
wiper blade

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Roof bars

For safety reasons and to avoid damaging the
roof, it is essential to use transverse roof bars
that are approved for your vehicle.

Observe the fitting instructions and the
conditions of use given in the information
provided with the roof bars.

Version with
longitudinal bars

To install the roof bars, you must secure
them only to the four anchorage points in the
roof frame. These points are masked by the
vehicle's doors when closed.
The roof bar fixings include a stud that should
be introduced into the aperture at each
anchorage point.

Version without longitudinal
bars

You must fit the transverse bars to the
longitudinal bars at the fixing points indicated
by engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.

Recommendations

Distribute the load evenly, avoiding

overloading on one side.

Arrange the heaviest part of the load as

close as possible to the roof.

Anchor the load securely and fit a warning

flag if part of it overhangs the vehicle.

Drive gently, as the vehicle will be more

liable to the effects of side winds (vehicle

stability may be affected).

Remove the roof bars as soon as they are

no longer needed.

Maximum load, distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm: 80 kg.
This value is subject to change, please
check the maximum load stated in the
instructions provided with he roof bars.
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 vehicle.
Please refer to national legislation so as
to meet the requirements on carrying
objects that are longer than the vehicle.

When carrying long objects, it is
recommended that you deactivate the
motorised operation of the tailgate.

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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 lubricants
for CITROËN, 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 the
best performance from your engine.

Optimum protection for
your engine

By having your CITROËN vehicle
serviced with TOTAL lubricants, you are
contributing towards improving the life
and performance of your engine, while
also protecting the environment.

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Bonnet

Open the left hand front door.

Lift the safety catch and raise the bonnet.

Unclip the stay from its housing and place

it in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.

Opening

Pull the release lever, located at the bottom

of the door aperture, towards you.

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
START mode.

The cooling fan may start after switching off the engine: take care with articles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan blades.

Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.

The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of the
bonnet when the left hand front door
is shut.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not
to damage the safety catch.

Because of the presence of electrical equipment under the bonnet, it is recommended that
exposure to water (rain, washing, ...) be limited.

Closing

Take the stay out of its support slot.

Clip the stay back into its housing.

Lower the bonnet and release it at the end

of its travel.

Pull on the bonnet to check that it has

latched correctly.

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Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.

Coolant reservoir.

Brake fluid reservoir.

Battery / Fuses.

Fusebox.

Air filter.

Engine oil dipstick.

Engine oil filler cap.

Remote earth point.

Petrol engines

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Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.

Coolant reservoir.

Brake fluid reservoir.

Battery / Fuses.

Fusebox.

Air filter.

Engine oil dipstick.

Engine oil filler cap.

Priming pump*.

10.

Remote earth point.

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
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.

Checking using the dipstick

The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F

Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and

remove it completely.

Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean

non-fluffy cloth.

Refit 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.

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).

Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
surface with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.

A = MAX

B = MIN

If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B

mark, do not start the engine.

If the level is above the MAX

mark (risk

of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the level is below the MIN

mark, you

must top-up the engine oil.

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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 manufacturer's service schedule
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

The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F Unscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler

aperture.

Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any

spills on engine components (risk of fire).

Wait a few minutes before checking the

level again using the dipstick.

Add more oil if necessary.

After 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.

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.

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.

reservoir low level is reached this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is
switched on, or every time the stalk is operated,
until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.

Screenwash/headlamp
wash level low

In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, when the fluid

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Coolant level

Check the coolant level regularly.

The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents a risk of serious
damage to your engine.
The coolant level should be close to the "MAX"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top-up.

When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
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 the risk of scalding in the event of
an urgent need to top-up, with a cloth around
the cap, unscrew it by two turns to allow the
pressure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top-up the level.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap
and top-up the level.

The cooling fan may start after switching
off the engine: take care with articles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades.

It is normal to top-up this fluid between
services.

Fluid specification

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

Topping-up

The reservoir must be topped-up without delay
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Diesel fuel additive level
(Diesel with particle filter)

The additive reservoir low level is
indicated by fixed illumination of this

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

warning lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message that the particle filter
additive level is too low.

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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.

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

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.

Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Otherwise, 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 performance
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 perfectly 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.

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.

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Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.

Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.

Brake disc wear

Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.

Electric parking brake

For more information, refer to the "Electric
parking brake - Operating faults

" section.

This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.

Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.

To avoid damaging the electrical units,
never use

a high pressure jet wash in

the engine compartment.

Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.

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AdBlue

additive and SCR system

for BlueHDi Diesel engines

To assure respect for the environment and
conformity with the new Euro 6 emissions
standard, without adversely affecting the
performance or fuel consumption of Diesel
engines, CITROËN has taken the decision to
equip its vehicles with an effective system that
associates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
with a particle filter (FAP) for the treatment of
exhaust gases.

SCR system

Using a fluid called AdBlue

containing urea, a

catalytic converter turns up to 85% of nitrogen
oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and water, which are
harmless to health and the environment.

The AdBlue

is held in a special tank with a

capacity of about 17 litres: this provides a driving
range of about 12 500 miles (20 000 km). An
alert is triggered automatically to warn you when
the reserve level is reached: you can then drive
about 1 500 miles (2 400 km) before the tank is
empty.

During each scheduled service of your vehicle
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop,
the AdBlue

tank is refilled in order to allow

normal operation of the SCR system.

If the estimated mileage of your vehicle
between two services is greater than
12 500 miles (20 000 km), it will be necessary
to top-up the AdBlue

Once the AdBlue

tank is empty, a

system required by regulations prevents
starting of the engine.
If the SCR system is faulty, the level
of emissions from your vehicle will no
longer meet the Euro 6 standard: your
vehicle becomes polluting.
In the event of a confirmed fault
with the SCR system, you must go
to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible: after
a running distance of 650 miles
(1 100 km), a system will be triggered
automatically to prevent engine starting.
In either case, a range indicator gives
you the distance you can travel before
the vehicle is immobilised.

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Freezing of the AdBlue

AdBlue

freezes at temperatures below

around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater
for the AdBlue

tank, allowing you

to continue driving in all weather
conditions.

Topping-up the AdBlue

Filling the AdBlue

tank is an operation

included in every routine service on your
vehicle by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Nevertheless, given the capacity of the tank, it
may be necessary to top-up the fluid between
services, more particularly if an alert (warning
lamps and a message) signals the requirement.
You can go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If you envisage topping-up yourself, please
read the following warnings carefully.

Precautions in use

Use only AdBlue

fluid that meets the

ISO 22241 standard.

AdBlue

is a urea-based solution. This liquid is

non-flammable, colourless and odourless (kept
in a cool area).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash
the affected area with soap and water. In the
event of contact with the eyes, wash (irrigate)
the eyes with large amounts of water or with
an eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes.
If a burning sensation or irritation persists, get
medical attention.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for
example), the risk of release of ammonia
cannot be excluded: do not inhale the fluid.
Ammonia vapour has an irritant effect on
mucous membranes (eyes, nose and throat).

The supply in a non-drip container or bottle
simplifies topping-up. You can obtain 1.89 litre
(half a US gallon) bottles or 5 litre containers
from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Never dilute AdBlue

with water.

Never pour AdBlue

into the Diesel fuel

tank.

Never top-up from an AdBlue

dispenser reserved for heavy goods
vehicles.

Keep AdBlue

out of the reach of

children, in its original container or
bottle.
Never transfer AdBlue

to another

container: it would lose its purity.

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Recommendations on storage

AdBlue

freezes at about -11°C and

deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
that bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept
for at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has completely thawed out.

Procedure

Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is
parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the
temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C.
Otherwise, by freezing, the AdBlue

cannot

be poured into its tank. Park your vehicle in a
warmer area for a few hours to allow the top-up
to be carried out.

Press the START/STOP button to switch

off the engine.

For access to the AdBlue

tank, raise the

boot floor, or on 7-seat versions, unfold the
right hand seat in the third row.

Never store bottles of AdBlue

in your

vehicle.

Without pressing, turn the black cap a

quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.

Turn the blue cap a 6

of a turn anti-

clockwise.

Lift off the cap.

Obtain a bottle of AdBlue

. After first

checking the use-by date, read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's AdBlue

tank.

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Important

: if your vehicle's AdBlue

tank is completely empty - which is
confirmed by the alert messages and
the impossibility of starting the engine,
you must add at least 3.8 litres of fluid.

Important: when topping-up after
running out of AdBlue

, signalled

by the message "Top-up AdBlue:
Starting prevented", you must wait
for approximately 5 minutes before
switching on the ignition, without
opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle, placing the key of the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system
inside the vehicle or inserting the
electronic key in the reader.
Switch on the ignition, wait for
10 seconds, then start the engine.

If any fluid is spilt or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.

After emptying the bottle, wipe away any

spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.

Refit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a

of a turn clockwise, to its stop.

Refit the black cap and turn it a quarter of

a turn clockwise without pressing. Ensure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.

Depending on equipment, return the spare

wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.

Refit the boot carpet and close the tailgate.

Do not dispose of AdBlue

bottles or

containers in the household waste.
Place them in a container provided
for this purpose or take them to your
dealer.

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Warning triangle

This safety device should be used in addition to the hazard
warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory in some countries.

A location for stowing the warning triangle is
provided in the tailgate interior trim.

Placing the triangle in
the road

Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as

required by the legislation in force in your
country.

Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.

Refer to the instructions provided by the
supplier on folding and unfolding the
triangle.

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