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Practical information
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Only use products recommended by
CITROËN or products of equivalent
quality and specication.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, CITROËN selects and o󰀨ers
very specic products.
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.
For more information on the precautions
to take before any work on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
tted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of
specic technology and specication.
Its replacement should be carried out only by
a CITROËN dealer or a qualied workshop.
Passenger compartment
lter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment lter
can adversely a󰀨ect air conditioning
system performance and generate
undesirable odours.
Air lter
Depending on the environment and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere,
city driving), change it twice as often, if
necessary.
Oil lter
Change the oil lter each time the engine
oil is changed.
Particle lter (Diesel)
When the particle lter is approaching
saturation, this warning lamp comes on
temporarily, accompanied by a message warning
of the risk of lter clogging.
As soon as the tra󰀩c conditions permit,
regenerate the lter by driving at a speed of at
least 37 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes o󰀨.
If the warning lamp stays on, this
indicates a low Diesel additive level.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
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 while
accelerating. This has no impact on the
vehicle’s behaviour or the environment.
New vehicle
During the rst few particle lter
regeneration operations, you may notice a
"burning" smell. This is perfectly normal.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Brake pads
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.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the
brake uid level indicates that the brake pads
are worn.
After washing the vehicle, moisture, or in
wintry conditions, ice can form on the