Practical information
The fluids must comply with the
Manufacturer's requirements and with
the vehicle's engine.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
services (or oil changes). It is recommended
that you check the level, and top up if
Oil grade
Before topping up or changing the
engine oil, check that the oil is suitable
for your engine and complies with the
recommendations in the service schedule
supplied with the vehicle (or available from
your CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop).
Use of non-recommended oil may invalidate
your warranty in the event of engine failure.
necessary, every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
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).
In order to maintain the reliability of
the engine and emissions control
system, never use additives in the engine oil.
Checking using the dipstick
For the location of the dipstick, please refer
to the illustration of the corresponding engine
compartment.
►ꢀ Grasp the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
►ꢀ Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.
Topping up the engine oil level
For the location of the engine oil filler cap,
please refer to the corresponding engine
compartment illustration.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
and very corrosive.
Never remove the oil filler cap with the
engine running. Risk of burns and
splashes inside the engine compartment.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers reserved
for this purpose at a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
►ꢀ Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills
on engine components (risk of fire).
►ꢀ Wait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
►ꢀ Top up the level if necessary.
►ꢀ Reinsert the dipstick and push fully down,
then pull it out again to visually check the oil
level: the correct level is between marks A
(max) and B (min).
Do not start the engine if the level is:
– above mark A: contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
►ꢀ After checking the level, carefully screw the
oil filler cap back on and push the dipstick back
into its tube up to the stop.
Engine oil
The level is checked, with the engine
having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, either using the
oil level indicator in the instrument panel when
the ignition is switched on (for vehicles
equipped with an electric gauge), or using the
dipstick.
The dipstick must be pushed
completely in to prevent oil from
spilling onto the engine. Risk of fire inside
the engine compartment.
– below mark B: top up the engine oil
immediately.
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