Get CHECKS Guide for Citroen Dispatch Van First Generation (1994-2006)

Opening the bonnet

OPENING THE BONNET

From inside:

From outside: partially open the bonnet, lift

To close

the safety catch and raise the bonnet.

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lift the cover located at the foot of the

front left seat.

Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its

travel. Check that the bonnet is properly latched.

pull the release lever upwards.

"Bonnet open" warning

Bonnet stay

This warning is linked to the alarm option

only.

Secure the stay in one of the two notches,

according to the height required, to hold the

bonnet open.

With the engine running or the

vehicle moving, a warning lamp

and a diagram in the screen,

accompanied by an audible

signal, warn you that the bonnet

is not properly closed.

Before closing the bonnet, replace the stay

in its housing.

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Under the bonnet

7.1 - Engine oil filler cap.

If your vehicle is fitted with this oil filler tube,

proceed as follows:

UNDER THE BONNET

DIESEL ENGINES

A - Remove the oil filler cap.

B - Remove the filler tube from its location.

C - Place the filler tube in the filler opening

as shown on the illustration.

1 - Screen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2 - Fusebox.

8 - Power steering reservoir.

9 - Removable towing eye.

D - Turn it a 1/4 of a turn to the left to lock it

then top up the oil.

3 - Coolant header tank.

4 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5 - Air filter.

10 - Priming pump

To refit, proceed in the reverse order without

forgetting to retighten the cap A correctly.

(a: 1.6 litre HDi; b: 2 litre HDi).

11 - Engine oil filling funnel

(2 litre HDi).

6 - Engine oil dipstick.

7 - Engine oil filler cap.

Under the bonnet

PETROL ENGINE

1. Screen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2. Fusebox.

4. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5. Air filter.

7. Engine oil filler cap.

8. Power steering reservoir.

9. Removable towing eye.

3. Coolant header tank.

6. Engine oil dipstick.

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Levels

LEVELS

These regular maintenance operations

will keep your vehicle in good running

order. Consult a CITROËN dealer or the

servicing and warranty booklet enclosed in

the handbook pack.

If you have to remove / refit the engine

style cover, handle it with care to avoid

damaging the fixing clips.

To maintain the reliability of engines and

emission control systems, the use of

additives in engine oil is prohibited.

Changing the brake fluid

Oil level

The brake fluid must be changed at

the intervals stated, according to the

manufacturer's servicing schedule.

Check the level regularly and top up

between changes.

Oil change

Use fluids recommended by the

manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4 standards.

It is imperative that this is carried out at the

intervals speciﬁed and the viscosity grade of

the oil selected must fulﬁl the requirements in

accordance with the manufacturer's servicing

schedule. Ask for advice from a CITROËN dealer.

Check the level with the vehicle level,

engine cold, using the dipstick.

The level must be between the MIN and

MAX marks on the reservoir.

Dipstick

There are two marks on the

dipstick:

If fluid has to be added frequently, this

indicates a fault which must be checked by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as

soon as possible.

Remove the dipstick before ﬁlling.

A = maximum

For the 2 litre HDi engine, use the funnel supplied

when ﬁlling via the sump opening.

If you fill past this mark,

contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Check the level after ﬁlling (never exceed the max

mark).

Warning lamps

Screw the cap back onto the sump before closing

the bonnet.

B = minimum

Checking by means of the warning

lamps in the instrument panel

is described in chapter 2, refer to the

"Instruments and controls" section.

Never allow the level to fall

below this mark.

Viscosity selection

In all cases, the oil selected must meet the

manufacturer's requirements.

Levels

When this occurs with the engine running it

is due to the start of saturation of the particle

emission filter (exceptionally prolonged

urban type driving conditions: low speed,

long traffic jams, ...).

Cooling system

Power steering fluid level

Only use the fluid recommended by the

manufacturer.

The vehicle must be parked on level ground

with the engine cold. Unscrew the cap

integrated with the gauge and check the

level which must be between the MIN and

MAX marks.

Otherwise, you risk seriously damaging your

engine.

In order to regenerate the filter, you are

advised to drive at a speed higher than

40 mph (60 km/h) for at least five minutes

as soon as possible, when traffic conditions

permit (until the message disappears and

the service warning lamp goes off).

When the engine is warm, the temperature

of the coolant is controlled by the engine

fan. As this fan can operate with the ignition

key removed and because the cooling

system is pressurised, wait for at least one

hour after the engine has stopped before

carrying out any work.

Screenwash and headlamp wash

level

For best quality cleaning and for your safety,

we would advise that you use products of

the CITROËN range.

During regeneration of the particle emission

filter, relay noise may be heard under the

dashboard.

Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to release

the pressure to prevent any risk of scalding.

When the pressure has dropped, remove the

cap and top up the level with coolant.

Capacity of the screenwash reservoir:

approximately 4.5 litres.

If the message is still displayed and if the

service warning lamp remains on, contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

If your vehicle is fitted with headlamp

washers, the capacity of the reservoir

is 7.5 litres.

If fluid has to be added frequently, this

indicates a fault which must be checked by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop as

soon as possible.

To ensure optimum cleaning and prevent

freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or

replaced with plain water.

Topping up

This additive must be topped up by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop

without delay.

Topping up

Diesel additive level

(Diesel with particle

emission filter)

The level must be between the MIN and

MAX marks on the expansion bottle. If

more than 1 litre of fluid is required to top

up the level, have the system checked by a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

The minimum level of this additive

is indicated by lighting of the service warning

light, accompanied by an audible signal and

a message in the screen.

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Checks

Oil filter

Particle emission filter (Diesel)

CHECKS

Battery

Change the filter regularly, in accordance

with the servicing schedule.

This filter actively contributes

to the preservation of air quality

by trapping unburnt polluting

At the start of winter, have your battery

checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop.

particles. It is controlled

Carbon filter and passenger

compartment filter

completely and automatically by the engine

management system.

Brake pads

The carbon ﬁlter permits continuous and effective

ﬁltering of dust.

This warning lamp comes on if there is a risk

of blockage of the filter.

Brake pad wear depends on the style of

driving, in particular for vehicles which are

used in town, over short distances. It may

be necessary to check the thickness of the

pads, even between services.

If the passenger compartment ﬁlter becomes

clogged, this may reduce the performance of the

air conditioning system and generate unpleasant

odours.

This alert signals the start of saturation of

the particle emissions filter (exceptionally

prolonged driving in urban conditions:

reduced speed, traffic jams…).

Unless there is a leak in the system, a drop

in the brake fluid level indicates that the

brake pads are worn.

We recommend the use of a combined passenger

compartment ﬁlter. By means of its second special

active ﬁlter, it contributes to the puriﬁcation of the

air breathed by the occupants and the cleanness

of the passenger compartment (reduction of

allergic symptoms, unpleasant odours and greasy

deposits).

If this alert persists, contact a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

On acceleration after the vehicle has been

running for a prolonged period at very low

speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional

circumstances, notice the emission of water

vapour at the exhaust. This water vapour

does not have any adverse effect on vehicle

handling or the environment.

Brake disc / drum wear

For any information on checking the brake

disc / drum wear, contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

Refer to the servicing and warranty booklet to ﬁnd

out the replacement interval for these components.

Depending on the environment (dusty

atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle (urban

driving...), change them twice as often if necessary.

To regenerate the filter, it is recommended

that as soon as driving conditions permit,

you drive at a speed of at least 36 mph

(60 km/h) for at least 5 minutes (until the

warning lamp goes off and/or the message

disappears).

Parking brake

Where the parking brake travel is too great

or there is a reduction in the performance

of the system, the parking brake should be

adjusted, even between services.

Refer to "Under the bonnet" in section 6.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Checks

During this regeneration, you may notice

that the idling speed is higher than normal

and that the cooling fan is running. As

operation of the exhaust emissions controls

may cause the exhaust gas temperature to

reach very high levels, it is recommended

that you do not stop the vehicle over easily

inflammable surfaces (dry grass and leaves,

pine needles, edge of a meadow or forest).

Manual gearbox

Have the level checked in accordance with

the manufacturer's servicing schedule.

Good practice

To check the main levels and certain

components, in accordance with the

manufacturer's servicing schedule, refer to

the pages of the maintenance and warranty

guide which correspond to your vehicle's

engine.

1.6 litre HDi

Only use products recommended by

CITROËN or products of equivalent

quality and specification.

Bleeding the water contained in the

Diesel filter

If this warning lamp comes on,

bleed the filter. Otherwise bleed

regularly each time the engine oil

is changed.

In order to optimise the operation of units as

important as the braking system, CITROËN

selects and offers specific products.

In order to avoid damaging the electrical

units, high pressure washing to clean the

engine compartment is strictly prohibited.

To evacuate the water, unscrew the bleed

screw located on the end of the transparent

pipe.

After washing the vehicle dampness, or in

winter, ice may form on the brake discs and

pads: braking efficiency may be reduced.

Make some light brake applications to dry

and de-ice the brakes.

Operate until all of the water in the

transparent pipe has been drained out then

tighten the bleed screw.

2 litre HDi

HDi engines use advanced technology.

Contact a CITROËN or a qualified workshop

for all work on the system.

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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 CITROËN vehicles, both

for competition and for everyday motoring.

For you, this is an assurance that you will obtain

of the best performance for your engine.

Optimum protection for your

engine

By having your CITROËN vehicle

serviced with TOTAL lubricants, you

are contributing towards improving

the life and performances of your

engine, while also protecting the

environment.

prefers

Fuel

It is normal to hear the noise of an inrush

Filling with fuel

of air when the cap is opened as there is a

vacuum caused by the sealing of the fuel

system.

The fuel tank must be ﬁlled with the engine off.

A label affixed to the inside of the flap

reminds you of the type of fuel to be used.

When filling with fuel, do not open the

left-hand side door, if fitted on your

vehicle, as there is a risk of damage to the

fuel filler flap.

More than 8 litres of fuel must be added in

order to be registered by the fuel gauge.

When filling the fuel tank, do not continue

after the 3rd cut-off of the nozzle. This could

cause malfunctions.

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Open the fuel filler flap.

Insert the key, then turn it a quarter turn.

Remove the cap and hook it onto the

clip located on the inside of the flap.

The capacity of the fuel tank is

approximately 80 litres.

FILLING WITH FUEL

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After filling the fuel tank, lock the cap

and close the flap.

Low fuel level

When this warning lamp ﬁrst comes

on and when the needle is at the

start of the red zone, the minimum

fuel tank level has been reached.

At this moment, you have approximately

8 litres of fuel remaining.

Fill up without delay to avoid running out of fuel.

Never continue to drive until you run

out of fuel as this may damage the

emission control and injection systems.

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Fuel

Quality of the fuel used for petrol

engines

Quality of the fuel used for Diesel

engines

FUEL CUT-OFF

In a serious collision, a mechanism

automatically prevents fuel from reaching

the engine.

DIESEL

The flashing of this warning lamp

is accompanied by a message in

the screen.

The petrol engines are perfectly compatible

with E10 or E24 type petrol biofuels

(containing 10 % or 24 % ethanol),

conforming to European standards EN 228

and EN 15376.

The Diesel engines are perfectly compatible

with biofuels which conform to current

and future European standards (Diesel

fuel which complies with standard EN 590

mixed with a biofuel which complies with

standard EN 14214) available at the pumps

(containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl

Ester).

Check that there is no odour or leakage of

fuel outside the vehicle and re-establish the

fuel supply:

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switch off the ignition (STOP position),

remove the key,

E85 type fuels (containing up to 85 %

ethanol) are reserved exclusively for

vehicles marketed for the use of this type

of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The quality of

the ethanol must comply with European

standard EN 15293.

put the key back in the ignition,

switch on the ignition and start.

The B30 biofuel can be used in certain

Diesel engines; however, this use is subject

to strict application of the special servicing

conditions. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a

qualified workshop.

DIESEL PRIMING PUMP

If you should run out of fuel, it is necessary

to prime the circuit:

For Brazil only, special vehicles are

marketed to run on fuels containing up to

100 % ethanol (E100 type).

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fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

diesel,

The use of any other type of (bio)fuel

(vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,

domestic fuel...) is strictly prohibited (risk of

damage to the engine and fuel system).

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squeeze and release the manual priming

pump, under the bonnet under the

protective cover, until fuel appears in the

transparent pipe,

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operate the starter until the engine

starts.

Fuel

-

place the two slots in the lugs behind the

engine to allow the protective cover to

be refitted,

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unclip the protective cover for access to

the priming push button,

DIESEL PRIMING BUTTON

If you should run out of fuel, it is necessary

to prime the system using the priming

button:

place the cover to the right of the engine,

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fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

Diesel fuel,

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open the bonnet,

If the engine does not start first time,

do not keep trying.

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firmly squeeze and release the manual

priming pump until fuel stiffens the pipe,

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clip the protective cover in place,

close the bonnet.

Operate the priming push button again,

then start the engine.

operate the starter until the engine starts,

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CHECKS for Your Citroen Dispatch Van First Generation (1994-2006)

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