Get Checks Guide for Citroen Dispatch Van Second Generation (2007-2015)

Opening the bonnet

OPENING THE BONNET

From inside:

From outside: partially open the bonnet, lift

To close

the catch and raise the bonnet.

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lift the cover located at the left foot of

the passenger’s seat.

Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its

travel. Check that the bonnet is properly locked.

pull the control upwards.

"Bonnet open" warning

Bonnet strut

This warning is linked to the alarm option

only.

Secure the strut 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 light

and a diagram on the display,

accompanied by an audible

signal, warn you that the bonnet

is not properly closed.

Before closing the bonnet, replace the strut

in its housing.

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Under the bonnet

UNDER THE BONNET

DIESEL ENGINES

1 - Windscreen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2 - Fuse box.

8 - Power steering reservoir.

9 - Removable towing eye.

7.1 - Engine oil filler cap.

If your vehicle is fitted with this oil filler tube,

proceed as follows:

3 - Coolant reservoir.

4 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5 - Air filter.

10 - Repriming pump

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

A - Remove the oil filler cap.

11 - Engine oil filling funnel (2 litre HDi).

B - Remove the filler tube from its location.

C - Place the filler tube in the filler opening

6 - Dipstick.

as shown on the illustration.

7 - Engine oil filler cap.

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

then top up the oil.

To refit, proceed in the reverse order without

forgetting to retighten the cap A correctly.

Under the bonnet

PETROL ENGINE

1. Windscreen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2. Fuse box.

4. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5. Air filter.

7. Engine oil filler cap.

8. Power steering reservoir.

9. Removable towing eye.

3. Coolant reservoir.

6. Dipstick.

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Levels

LEVELS

These regular maintenance operations

will keep your vehicle in good running

order. Consult the instructions at CITROËN

dealerships or in the servicing 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.

Oil change

Check the level regularly and top up

between changes.

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. Consult the instructions

at CITROËN dealerships.

Use fluids recommended by the

manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4 standards.

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 failure which must be checked by

a CITROËN dealer 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.

Check the level after filling (never exceed

the max mark).

B = minimum

Warning lights

Never allow the level to fall

below this mark.

Screw the cap back onto the sump before

closing the bonnet.

Checking by means of the warning

lights on the instrument panel

is described in chapter 2, refer to the

"Instruments and controls" section.

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 light is switched 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.

Windscreen wash and headlamp

wash level

For best quality cleaning and for your safety,

we would advise that you use products of

the CITROËN Universal range.

During regeneration of the particle emission

filter, relay noise may be heard under the

fascia.

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 light remains on, contact a

CITROËN dealer.

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 failure which must be checked by

a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

To guarantee optimum cleaning and prevent

freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or

replaced with water.

Topping up

It is imperative that this additive is topped up

by a CITROËN dealer without delay.

Diesel additive level (Diesel

with particle emission filter)

Topping up

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.

The minimum level of this additive

is indicated by lighting of the

service warning light, accompanied by

an audible signal and a message on the

display.

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Checks

CHECKS

Battery

Oil filter

Particle emission filter (Diesel)

At the start of winter, have your battery

checked by a CITROËN dealer.

Change the filter regularly, in accordance

with the servicing schedule.

It is imperative that particle

emission filter maintenance is

carried out by a CITROËN dealer.

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 pads

Carbon filter and passenger

compartment 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.

The carbon ﬁlter permits continuous and

effective ﬁltering of dust.

If the passenger compartment ﬁlter becomes

clogged, this may reduce the performance

of the air conditioning system and generate

unpleasant odours.

Unless there is a leak on the circuit, 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).

Brake disc/drum wear status

For any information relating to checking

the brake disc/drum wear status, contact a

CITROËN dealer.

Refer to the servicing booklet to ﬁnd out the

replacement interval for these components.

Handbrake

Depending on the environment (dusty

atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle

(urban driving...), change them twice as often

if necessary.

Where the handbrake travel is too great

or there is a reduction in the performance

of the system, the handbrake should be

adjusted, even between services.

Refer to the "Under the bonnet" section

of chapter 6.

Have the system checked by a CITROËN

dealer.

Checks

Manual gearbox

Have the level checked in accordance with

the manufacturer’s servicing schedule.

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

2 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 light comes on,

bleed the filter. Otherwise bleed

regularly each time the engine is

drained.

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 filter.

Operate until all of the water in the

transparent pipe has been drained out then

tighten the bleed screw.

HDi engines use advanced technology.

All work requires a special qualification

which is guaranteed by a CITROËN dealer.

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Fuel

Filling with fuel

It is normal to hear an air intake noise when

the cap is opened as there is a vacuum

linked with the sealing of the fuel circuit.

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 3^rdcut-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 light 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 CIRCUIT DISARMED

The petrol engines are perfectly compatible

with E10 type petrol biofuels (containing

10 % 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).

In a serious collision, a mechanism

automatically prevents fuel from reaching

the engine.

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 15376.

The flashing of this warning light

is accompanied by a message on

the display.

The B30 biofuel can be used in certain

Diesel engines; however, this use is subject

to strict application of the special servicing

conditions. Consult a CITROËN dealer.

Check that there is no odour or leakage of

fuel outside the vehicle and re-establish the

fuel supply:

For Brazil only, special vehicles are

marketed to run on fuels containing up to

100 % ethanol (type E100).

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switch off the ignition (STOP position).

remove the key.

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 circuit).

put the key back in the ignition.

switch on the ignition and start.

DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP

If you should run out of fuel, it is necessary

to re-prime the circuit:

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fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

diesel,

-

squeeze and release the manual re-

priming pump, under the bonnet under

the protective cover, until fuel appears in

the transparent pipe,

DIESEL

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operate the starter until the engine

starts.

Fuel

Quality of the fuel used for petrol engines

Quality of the fuel used for Diesel

engines

FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED

The petrol engines are perfectly compatible

with E10 type petrol biofuels (containing

10 % 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).

In a serious collision, a mechanism

automatically prevents fuel from reaching

the engine.

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 15376.

The flashing of this warning light

is accompanied by a message on

the display.

The B30 biofuel can be used in certain

Diesel engines; however, this use is subject

to strict application of the special servicing

conditions. Consult a CITROËN dealer.

Check that there is no odour or leakage of

fuel outside the vehicle and re-establish the

fuel supply:

For Brazil only, special vehicles are

marketed to run on fuels containing up to

100 % ethanol (type E100).

-

switch off the ignition (STOP position).

remove the key.

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 circuit).

put the key back in the ignition.

switch on the ignition and start.

DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP

If you should run out of fuel, it is necessary

to re-prime the circuit:

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fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of

diesel,

-

squeeze and release the manual re-

priming pump, under the bonnet under

the protective cover, until fuel appears in

the transparent pipe,

DIESEL

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operate the starter until the engine

starts.

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