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LIVING WITH YOUR CITROEN ZX
Introduction
Safety First!
General dimensions and weights
MOT Test Checks
Checks carried out from the driver's seat
Checks carried out with the vehicle on the ground
Checks carried out with the vehicle raised
Checks carried out on your vehicle's exhaust emission system
Roadside Repairs
Buying spare parts and vehicle identification numbers
Jacking, towing and wheel changing
Booster battery (jump) starting
Identifying leaks
Radio/cassette unit anti-theft system - precaution
Conversion factors
Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance and servicing
Lubricants, fluids and capacities
Maintenance schedule
Weekly checks
Every 6000 miles or 6 months
Every 12 000 miles or 12 months
Every 18 000 miles or 18 months
Every 24 000 miles or 2 years
Every 40 000 miles or 2 years
Every 48 000 miles
Every 72 000 miles
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Summarization of Contents
Introduction to the Citroen ZX
Acknowledgements
Acknowledges contributions to the manual's production.
Project vehicles
Details vehicles used during the manual's preparation.
Safety First!
General hazards
Outlines common risks like scalding, burning, crushing, fire, and electric shock.
Special hazards
Details specific risks such as hydrofluoric acid, battery, air bags, and diesel injection.
General Dimensions & Weights
Dimensions
Provides overall length, width, height, wheelbase, and turning circle specifications.
Weights
Lists kerb weights, gross vehicle weight, roof rack load, and towing weights.
MOT Test Checks
Checks carried out FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT
Details checks performed by the driver inside the vehicle, including handbrake and footbrake.
Checks carried out WITH THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND
Covers checks done with the vehicle on the ground, like vehicle identification and lights.
Checks carried out WITH THE VEHICLE RAISED AND THE WHEELS FREE TO TURN
Outlines checks performed on a raised vehicle, focusing on suspension and braking systems.
Checks carried out on YOUR VEHICLE'S EXHAUST EMISSION SYSTEM
Details exhaust emission checks for petrol and diesel models, including CO and HC levels.
Wheels and tyres
Covers inspection of tyre condition, tread depth, and wheel seating.
Body corrosion
Focuses on identifying structural corrosion in load-bearing areas of the vehicle.
Buying spare parts and vehicle identification numbers
Buying spare parts
Guides on sourcing and purchasing vehicle spare parts from various suppliers.
Vehicle identification numbers
Explains the importance and location of VIN, chassis, engine, and paint code numbers.
Jacking, towing and wheel changing
Jacking
Provides instructions and safety precautions for safely jacking the vehicle.
Towing
Details procedures and safety considerations for towing the vehicle.
Wheel changing
Step-by-step guide for changing a vehicle wheel.
Identifying leaks
Sump oil
Describes potential engine oil leak sources.
Oil from filter
Identifies leaks originating from the oil filter base.
Gearbox oil
Pinpoints potential gearbox oil leak locations.
Antifreeze
Describes how to identify antifreeze leaks.
Brake fluid
Indicates common brake fluid leak points.
Power steering fluid
Shows potential power steering fluid leak points.
Conversion Factors
Length (distance)
Provides conversion factors for length measurements.
Volume (capacity)
Lists conversion factors for various volume units.
Mass (weight)
Offers conversion factors for mass and weight units.
Force
Provides conversion factors for force measurements.
Pressure
Lists conversion factors for pressure units.
Torque (moment of force)
Provides conversion factors for torque measurements.
Power
Lists conversion factors for power units.
Velocity (speed)
Offers conversion factors for speed measurements.
Fuel consumption
Provides conversion factors for fuel consumption.
Temperature
Lists conversion factors for temperature units.
Chapter 1 Routine maintenance and servicing
Degrees of difficulty
Categorizes maintenance tasks by required skill level.
Lubricants, Fluids & Capacities
Lubricants and fluids
Details recommended lubricant types and specifications for various components.
Capacities
Lists fluid capacities for engine, cooling system, transmission, and power steering.
Maintenance schedule
Every 250 miles (400 km) or weekly
Lists basic weekly or 250-mile checks including fluid levels and tyre pressure.
Every 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
Details 6000-mile service items such as oil and filter renewal, and fluid leak checks.
Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months
Includes 12000-mile service items like spark plug renewal and brake pad checks.
Every 18 000 miles (30 000 km) or 18 months
Specifies 18000-mile service items including air filter renewal and lubrication.
Every 24 000 miles (40 000 km) or 2 years
Outlines 24000-mile service items like transmission oil and brake fluid checks.
Every 40 000 miles (60 000 km) or 2 years
Details 40000-mile service items including coolant and fuel filter renewal.
Every 48 000 miles (80 000 km)
Specifies the 48000-mile service, including timing belt renewal.
Every 72 000 miles (116 000 km)
Details the 72000-mile service, including manual transmission oil renewal.
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