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Practical information -> Brake fluid for Your Citroen Ami SUV First Generation (2020-2024)

Practical information  
The charge level increases slowly as charging  
progresses.  
When the charge is completed, the instrument  
panel switches oꢀ.  
To nd out how often the brake ꢁuid should be  
replaced, refer to the Manufacturer's servicing  
schedule.  
Checking levels  
Check all of the following levels regularly in  
accordance with the Manufacturer's service  
schedule. Top them up if required, unless  
otherwise indicated.  
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Removing front bumper  
Disconnection  
► Disconnect the charging cable from the  
power socket.  
► Open the passenger door.  
► Store all of the charging cable inside its  
housing.  
If a particular level has dropped signiꢂcantly,  
have the corresponding circuit checked by a  
dealer or qualiꢂed workshop.  
Fluids must comply with the  
Manufacturer's recommendations.  
► Close the passenger door.  
Used products  
Electric motor  
Avoid prolonged contact of used ꢁuids  
with the skin.  
Most of these ꢁuids are harmful to health and  
very corrosive.  
► Remove the 2 lower ꢂxing screws from the  
frame.  
Do not discard used ꢁuids into sewers  
or onto the ground.  
► Remove the 2 upper access ꢁaps from the  
wings, pass an arm under the wing and lift it up.  
► Remove the 2 upper side ꢂxing screws from  
the ꢁaps.  
Drain used ꢁuids into the dedicated  
containers provided by dealers or qualiꢂed  
workshops.  
► Remove the 2 lower side ꢂxing screws from  
the wheel arches.  
► Pull the bumper horizontally for about ten  
centimetres until the attachment points come  
away.  
Brake ꢀuid  
1. Screenwash ꢁuid reservoir  
2. Fuse box  
3. 12 V battery  
4. Traction battery/48 V electrical circuit  
5. Electric motor  
6. Brake ꢁuid reservoir  
Before doing any work  
Switch oꢀ the ignition, apply the parking  
brake, check that the instrument panel is oꢀ  
and that the charging cable is not connected.  
► Disconnect the indicator wiring looms.  
Before topping up, it is necessary to  
protect the motor and its connectors in  
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Practical information  
order to avoid any risk of brake ꢁuid splashing  
onto them.  
appropriate for the temperature conditions  
must be used in order to protect the system's  
components (pump, tank, ducts, jets).  
Only use products recommended by the  
Manufacturer or products of equivalent  
quality and speciꢂcation.  
Topping up  
In order to optimise the operation of  
components as important as those in the  
braking system, the Manufacturer selects and  
oꢀers very speciꢂc products.  
Filling with pure water is prohibited in all  
circumstances (risk of freezing,  
limescale, etc.).  
Use only DOT4 brake ꢁuid from a sealed  
container.  
Top up to the required level when  
necessary.  
Tank capacity: 1 litre.  
► Clean the cap before removing it to reꢂll.  
The level of this ꢁuid should be close to  
the "MAX" mark. If not, check the brake  
pads for wear.  
12 V battery  
The battery does not require any  
maintenance.  
Reꢁtting front bumper  
Check regularly that the terminals are correctly  
tightened and that the connections are clean.  
► Bring the bumper close to the frame.  
► Connect the indicator wiring looms.  
For more information on the precautions  
to take before any work on the 12 V  
battery, refer to the corresponding section.  
► Place it in position and then push the bumper  
horizontally until the attachment points clip into  
place.  
► Screw the 2 upper side ꢂxing screws into the  
Manual parking brake  
ꢁaps.  
► Screw the 2 lower side ꢂxing screws into the  
wheel arches.  
► Screw the 2 lower ꢂxing screws into the  
frame.  
If you notice excessive brake lever travel  
or decreased eꢀectiveness, the parking  
brake must be adjusted, even between two  
services.  
► Turn both ꢂxing screws a quarter turn.  
► Unclip the access cover.  
► Clip the 2 upper access ꢁaps to the wings.  
► Remove the cap from the tank to top up.  
This system must be checked by a dealer or  
qualiꢂed workshop.  
Screenwash ꢀuid  
Access/Topping up  
Checks  
Brake pads/Discs/Drums  
Unless otherwise indicated, check these  
components in accordance with the  
Manufacturer's service schedule.  
Otherwise, have them checked by a dealer or  
qualiꢂed workshop.  
Brake wear depends on the style of  
driving, particularly in the case of vehicles  
used in town, over short distances. It may be  
necessary to have the condition of the brakes  
checked, even between vehicle services.  
The ꢁuid must be topped up with a pre-mixed  
product.  
In winter (temperatures below 0°C), a ꢁuid  
containing an anti-freeze agent which is  
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