MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

Mechanical and Electrical

Periodic Maintenance Operations These are indicated in the "Maintenance Guide", which accompanied the car when first delivered. We would recommend you to adhere to the frequencies indicated and would remind you that we recommend "TOTAL" lubricants. All mixtures and experiments are forbidden, and, in particular, the use of oil additives of any kind, as these may lead to serious trouble. Never grease or lubricate the rubber mounted link situated under the bonnet, above the gear change lever. Never grease or lubricate the gear change lever.

TYRES: "MICHELIN" (Do not use tyres other than those we recommend.) Series fitted: 125-15 X Authorized series: 135-15 X, 125-15 X (M+S), 135-15 X (M+S), 135-15 ZX Pressures: 20 psi (1,4 bar) at front, 26 psi (1,8 bar) at rear, 29 psi (2 bars) on spare wheel. These pressures apply to laden or empty vehicles, on an ordinary road or on a motorway, whatever the speed. On authorized series 135-15 ZX, the pressures should be modified in certain cases: on pebble road surfaces, 23 psi (1,6 bar) in front; in sandy area, 15 psi (1 bar) at front and rear. Do not forget to correct the pressure of the spare wheel as soon as possible after fitting. Tyre pressures must be checked at least once a month and before any long journeys since safety depends on correct pressures; these also have appreciable influence on the life of the tyres. The check should be carried out when the tyres are cold, before they have been heated by running: the pressure may in fact be increased by up to 7 psi (0,5 bar) on a loaded vehicle running at high speed. Keep a check on wheel balancing, especially after a puncture. Changing the wheels around, which evens out the wear on the five tyres, should be frequent enough to prevent any appreciable difference of wear between the two tyres on one axle. Follow the plan opposite which shows the use of the spare wheel. Then rest the pressures.Changing a wheel is described here.

Fig. 33 Tyre change-around

Tire Wear Indicators These are located at regular intervals across the tread and show up according to localised wear of the engraving when the rubber reaches a certain degree of wear (see Fig. 34). The tyre concerned should then be replaced as soon as possible. Snow Tyres 125-15 X (M+S) and 135-15 X (M+S) tyres can be fitted with studs. In which case, it is necessary to increase the pressures by 3 psi (0,2 bar). In some countries there are legal requirements on the use of studded tyres; local Citroën dealers will supply you with information on this point. Battery Maintenance Check the terminals and the leads for cleanliness. If they are sulphated, unscrew them, clean them, and soak the felt insulating washers in castor oil or in neutral vaseline oil. If the vehicle is not in use, recharge the battery every month. In Winter, a correct charge protects against frost. The battery charged normally (a density of 1.25 to 1.27) resists to -50C (-58F), whilst a discharged battery (density 1.07 to 1.09) may burst at -5C (23F). Do not disconnect the leads from the terminals when the engine is running. Never recharge the battery without first having disconnecting the leads from the two terminals. Air Filter Maintenance (Fig. 35) Cleaning instructions are to be found on the filter cover (1).

Fig. 34 Tyre wear indicators 1 - Position of indicators

Fig. 35 Air filter 1 - Cover

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