Target Audience:
DIY enthusiasts, independent repair shops, and owners seeking to understand and maintain their Citroën Xsara.
Value Proposition:
Provides comprehensive, detailed repair and maintenance information typically found in professional workshop manuals, enabling cost savings and greater vehicle understanding.
Accessibility:
Instant download, accessible anytime, anywhere on compatible devices.
Powertrain:
Engine, Transmission, Fuel System, Exhaust System, Cooling System, Lubrication System
Chassis:
Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels and Tires, Chassis Frame
Electrical:
Wiring Diagrams, Electrical System Components, Lighting, Instruments, Body Electronics, Engine Management Electronics
Body:
Body Panels, Interior Trim, Bumpers, Glass, Doors, Seats, Restraint Systems (Airbags, Seatbelts)
Maintenance:
Scheduled Maintenance, Fluid Changes, Filter Replacements, Spark Plug Replacement, Belt Inspection/Replacement
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting Guides, Diagnostic Procedures for Engine, Transmission, Brakes, Electrical Systems
Repair:
Component Disassembly, Reassembly, Repair, and Replacement Procedures for all covered systems
Depth:
Comprehensive; from basic fluid checks to complex engine and transmission overhauls, including electrical diagnostics and component-level repairs.
Engine Codes:
TU series (e.g., TU3JP, TU5JP), XU series (e.g., XU7JP, XU10J2), DW series Diesel (e.g., DW8, DW10)
Displacement Range:
1.1L to 2.0L (Petrol); 1.4L to 2.0L (Diesel)
Horsepower Range:
60 hp to 138 hp (depending on engine variant)
Injection Type:
Multi-point Fuel Injection (MPI) for petrol engines, Direct Injection (DI) or Indirect Injection (IDI) for diesel engines.
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Petrol (RON 95/98), Diesel Fuel
Euro Ncap Rating:
3 stars (early models), 4 stars (later models with enhanced safety features)
Active Safety Systems:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) (optional/standard depending on trim)
Passive Safety Features:
Front Airbags, Side Airbags (optional), Pyrotechnic Seatbelt Pretensioners, Crumple Zones
Oil Change Interval:
Every 15,000 km or 1 year (whichever comes first), refer to manual for specific engine and oil type recommendations.
Timing Belt Interval:
Typically 60,000 km to 120,000 km depending on engine type. Crucial to check manual for specific engine (e.g., TU vs. XU vs. DW).
Engine Oil Viscosity:
Commonly 5W-40, 10W-40, 5W-30 (API SH/SJ or ACEA A3/B3/B4 - consult manual for exact specs).
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze/coolant (e.g., PSA approved Type D or similar).
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (check reservoir cap or manual).
Transmission Fluid Type Manual:
API GL-4 (e.g., 75W-80 or 75W-90 gear oil - consult manual).
Transmission Fluid Type Automatic:
ATF Dexron III or equivalent (e.g., AL4 specific fluid - consult manual).
Common Problem 1:
Peugeot/Citroën Gearbox Bearing Failure (often referred to as 'whining' or 'grinding' from gearbox).
Common Problem 2:
Rear Axle Torsion Bar Failure (leading to sagging rear end).
Common Problem 3:
Electrical Gremlins (e.g., intermittent lighting, instrument panel issues, central locking problems).
Common Problem 4:
Engine Management Light (EML) due to various sensors (e.g., Lambda sensor, MAP sensor).
Common Problem 5:
Catalytic Converter failure on some petrol engines.
Manufacturer:
Citroën (Part of PSA Peugeot Citroën group)
Generation:
First Generation (Phase 1 and Phase 2 updates)
Production Period:
1995 - 2000 (for this generation and manual coverage)
Manufacturing Locations:
France (Aulnay-sous-Bois, Vigo)
