LEVELS
Topping up the coolant
The fluid level should be between
the marks MIN. and MAX. on the
header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to
put in more than 1 litre, have the
cooling system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Engine oil
Radiator – coolant fluid
Check the engine oil level on
horizontal ground with the engine
having been switched off for at
least 10 minutes.
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the
marks MIN. and MAX. on the
Checking the level and topping up
with fluid must always be done with
the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
Wait 15 minutes or for the temꢀ
perature to be lower than 100 °C
and then carefully unscrew the
cap so as to allow the pressure to
drop, protecting yourself with, say,
a cloth.
Make sure that the cap is
back on properly.
Note: If you need to top up the fluid
frequently, this indicates a malfunc-
tion which you should get checked
at the earliest opportunity.
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Topping up engine oil
Before filling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after filling.
It must never exceed the maxiꢀ
Quality: See the Maintenance
Guide.
Remark: The cooling fan may
operate for around 10 minutes
after the engine has stopped.
Screw the cap back on and close
the bonnet.
Quality: See the Maintenance
Guide.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is
stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the
cooling fan may operate at any moment.
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