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Checks -> Checking levels for Your Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Checks  
Checking levels  
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the servicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.  
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).  
Oil level  
Brake fluid level  
The check is carried out either when  
The brake fluid level should be close  
Engine oil change  
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the  
interval for this operation.  
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine  
and emission control system, the use of  
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.  
the ignition is switched on using the  
oil level indicator on the instrument  
panel, or using the dipstick.  
to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check  
the brake pad wear.  
It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level  
ground and the engine has been off for more  
than 30 minutes.  
Changing the uid  
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the  
interval for this operation.  
Oil specication  
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 kms).  
The oil must be the correct grade for your  
engine and conform to the manufacturer's  
recommendations.  
Fluid specication  
The brake fluid must conform to the  
manufacturer's recommendations and meet the  
DOT3 or DOT4 standard.  
After topping up the oil, the check when  
switching on the ignition with the oil  
level indicator in the instrument panel  
is not valid during the 30 minutes after  
topping up.  
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Checks  
Coolant level  
Screenwash fluid level  
Used products  
Top up the level when necessary.  
The coolant level should be close  
to the "MAX" mark but should never  
exceed it.  
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or  
fluids with the skin.  
Most of these fluids are harmful to  
health or indeed very corrosive.  
When the engine is warm, the temperature of  
the coolant is regulated by the fan.  
Fluid specication  
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,  
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced  
with plain water.  
The cooling fan may start after switching  
off the engine: take care with articles and  
clothing that might become caught by the  
fan blades.  
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.  
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.  
Diesel additive level  
(Diesel engine with particle  
emission filter)  
The additive reservoir low  
level is indicated by fixed  
illumination of this warning lamp,  
accompanied by an audible  
warning and a message in the  
multifunction screen.  
Changing the coolant  
The coolant does not have to be changed.  
Topping up  
Fluid specication  
The coolant must conform to the  
manufacturer's recommendations.  
This additive must be topped up by a CITROËN  
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.  
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