Target Audience:
DIY vehicle owners, independent repair shops, and enthusiasts seeking dealership-level repair information.
Value Proposition:
Provides vehicle-specific, comprehensive repair data that replaces generic information, enabling accurate and efficient maintenance and repair.
Advantage:
Offers the exact same information used by dealership technicians, ensuring accuracy and completeness compared to aftermarket guides.
Key Benefits:
Step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, specifications, downloadable and printable format, saves time and money on repairs.
Powertrain:
Engine (all variants), Fuel System, Cooling System, Lubrication System, Exhaust System, Emission Control System, Starting and Charging System, Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case (if applicable), Drive Shafts, Differentials, Axles.
Chassis:
Suspension (front and rear), Steering System (including Power Steering), Brake System (front and rear, including parking brake), Wheels and Tires.
Body And Electrical:
Body Construction, Exterior and Interior Trim, Doors, Windows, Mirrors, Seats, Instrument Panel, Air Conditioning System, Supplemental Restraint System (Airbags), Seat Belts, Cruise Control, Wipers and Washers, Door Locks, Horn, Windshield, Glass, Audio/Visual Systems, Multiplex/CAN Communication, Engine Immobilizer.
Maintenance:
Routine maintenance, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid level checks and top-offs, inspection schedules.
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic fault codes, system testing procedures, component testing.
Repair:
Component removal and installation, overhaul procedures, adjustments, replacement of parts.
Technical Specifications:
Detailed specifications for all systems and components, including torque values, clearances, fluid capacities, electrical values.
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering basic maintenance to advanced diagnostics and complete vehicle repairs. Suitable for dealership technicians.
Software Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader, Winzip (or similar decompression utility)
Operating System Compatibility:
Windows (Vista 32/64, XP, ME, 98, NT, 2000), Mac OS
Printability:
All pages printable, with ability to enlarge images for clarity.
Binding:
N/A (Digital PDF format)
Paper Quality:
N/A (Digital PDF format)
Engine Variants Covered:
Likely includes all factory-offered gasoline and potentially diesel engines for the 1998 model year (e.g., EW/DW series petrol, XUD/DW series diesel).
Engine Management System:
Details on ECU operation, sensors, actuators, and diagnostic procedures for applicable engine control systems.
Power And Torque:
Specific horsepower and torque figures for each engine variant, along with performance curves if available in the original documentation.
Fuel Delivery:
Information on fuel injection systems (e.g., multi-point injection), fuel pumps, injectors, fuel pressure regulators, and diagnostics.
Fuel Type And Octane:
Recommended fuel types and octane ratings for each engine.
Transmission Types:
Covers factory-fitted manual and automatic transmissions. For 1998, common options would include 5-speed manual and potentially 4-speed automatic transmissions.
Transmission Variants:
Details on specific gear ratios, clutch specifications (for manual), torque converter details (for automatic).
Transmission Fluid Specifications:
Exact specifications for transmission fluid types (e.g., ATF type, manual gearbox oil grade), capacities, and change intervals.
Crash Test Results:
Information related to the vehicle's structural integrity and crashworthiness based on contemporary Euro NCAP or other regional testing, if available.
Braking System:
Details on ABS operation, brake disc/drum sizes, hydraulic system components.
Stability Control:
If fitted, details on traction control or electronic stability control systems.
Airbags:
Specifications and diagnostic procedures for front airbags, and potentially side airbags if optioned.
Seat Belts:
Information on seat belt pretensioners and adjustment mechanisms.
Audio System:
Details on factory radio units, speaker configurations, and potential upgrade paths.
Cruise Control:
Operation and troubleshooting for the factory-fitted cruise control system.
Multiplex System:
Information on the multiplex wiring system (if applicable), which simplifies wiring harnesses and enables communication between electronic modules.
OBD Ii Compatibility:
Details on OBD-II diagnostic port location and available data parameters for emissions and general diagnostics.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 10,000-15,000 km or 12 months, depending on driving conditions and engine type.
Timing Belt Replacement:
Crucial interval for interference engines, typically 80,000-120,000 km or 5-7 years. Specific to engine variant covered.
Engine Oil Grade:
Likely API SJ or SL, viscosity grade such as 5W-40 or 10W-40, depending on engine and ambient temperature. Specific grade will be detailed in the manual.
Coolant Type:
Likely a G11 or G12 type antifreeze/coolant, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 4 brake fluid is standard.
Common Wear Items:
Front suspension components (bushings, ball joints), exhaust system, air conditioning system components, ignition coil packs (on some petrol engines).
Electrical Gremlins:
As with many vehicles of this era, potential for minor electrical issues in switches, sensors, or wiring harnesses.
Citroen Philosophy:
Citroën's long history of innovative design, comfort-focused suspension, and practical vehicle solutions.
Project Origins:
Developed as part of the Eurovan project, a collaboration between PSA Peugeot Citroën and Fiat.
Platform Sharing:
Shares its platform with the Fiat Ulysse, Lancia Zeta, and Peugeot 806.
Manufacturing Location:
Produced at the Sevel Sud plant in Italy.
Production Years:
The Évasion was produced from 1994 to 2002.
