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Practical information -> Checking levels for Your Citroen C1 4 Door Second Generation (2014-2022)

Practical information  
Checking levels  
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.  
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Checking with dipstick  
Take care when working under the  
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine  
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and  
the cooling fan could start at any time  
(even with the ignition off).  
If you find that the oil level is above the A mark  
or below the B mark, do not start the engine.  
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location  
of the dipstick on your vehicle.  
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If the level is above the MAX mark (risk  
of engine damage), contact a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
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Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and  
pull it out completely.  
With the end of the dipstick with a clean  
and non-fluffy cloth.  
Refit the dipstick and push it fully down,  
then pull it out again for a visual check of  
the oil level: the level must be between the  
two marks A and B.  
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If the level is below the MIN mark, you  
must top-up the engine oil.  
Engine oil level  
The check of the oil level is carried  
out with the dipstick, located under  
the bonnet. For the position of the  
dipstick, refer to the under-bonnet  
view on a previous page.  
To ensure the accuracy of the reading,  
your vehicle must be on a level  
surface, with the engine off for at least  
30 minutes.  
It is normal to top up the oil level between  
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN  
recommends that you check the level, and top  
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km).  
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Brake fluid level  
The brake fluid level should be close  
to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check  
the brake pad wear.  
Topping-up the engine oil  
Oil grade  
The oil must be the correct grade for your  
engine and conform to the manufacturer's  
recommendations.  
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location  
of the oil filler cap on your vehicle.  
Engine oil change  
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule  
for details of the interval for this operation.  
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine  
and emissions control system, never use  
additives in the engine oil.  
Changing the fluid  
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule  
for details of the interval for this operation.  
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Unscrew the filler cap for access to the  
filler orifice.  
Pour in the oil in small quantities, avoiding  
spills onto the engine (risk of fire).  
Wait a few minutes before checking the  
level again using the dipstick.  
Top-up again if necessary.  
After checking and topping up, carefully  
refit the oil filler cap and the dipstick to its  
housing.  
Fluid specification  
The brake fluid must conform to the  
manufacturer's recommendations.  
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Coolant level  
Screenwash fluid level  
Used products  
The coolant level must be:  
Top up the level when necessary.  
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or  
fluids with the skin.  
Most of these fluids are harmful to  
health or indeed very corrosive.  
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between the "FULL" or "F" and  
"LOW" or "L" marks for VTi 68  
and VTi 68 S&S engines,  
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between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks for  
the PureTech 82 engine.  
Fluid specification  
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,  
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced  
with plain water.  
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you  
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.  
When the engine is warm, the temperature of  
the coolant is regulated by the fan.  
Do not discard used oil or fluids into  
sewers or onto the ground.  
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or  
a qualified workshop (France) or to an  
authorised waste disposal site.  
The cooling fan may start after switching  
off the engine: take care with articles and  
clothing that might be caught by the fan  
blades.  
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,  
wait at least one hour after switching off the  
engine before carrying out any work.  
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap  
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When  
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and  
top up the level.  
Fluid specification  
The coolant must conform to the  
manufacturer's recommendations.  
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