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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 using

the 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).

Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "diesel engine"

section for the location of the dipstick in the

engine compartment of your vehicle.

If you find that the level is above the A mark or

below the B mark, do not start the engine.

If the level is above the MAX mark (risk

of damage to the engine), contact a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the level is below the MIN mark, you

must top up the engine oil.

Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and

remove it completely.

Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean

non-fluffy cloth.

Refit the dipstick and push fully down, then

pull it out again to make the visual check:

the correct level is between the marks A

and B.

Engine oil level

The check is carried out either when

the ignition is switched on using the

oil level indicator in the instrument

panel for vehicles so equipped, or

using the dipstick.

Oil grade

before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,

check that the oil is the correct grade for your

engine and conforms to the manufacturer's

recommendations.

To ensure that the reading is correct,

your vehicle must be parked on a level

surface with the engine having been off

for more than 30 minutes.

A = MAX

B = MIN

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).

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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 level

Engine oil change

Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "diesel engine"

section for the location of the oil filler cap in the

engine compartment of your vehicle.

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 emission control system, never use

additives in the engine oil.

Unscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler

aperture.

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.

Changing the ﬂuid

Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule

for details of the interval for this operation.

add more oil if necessary.

after checking the level, carefully refit the

oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The brake fluid must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

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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Coolant level

Screenwash fluid level

Used products

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.

The coolant level should be close

to the "MaX" mark but should never

exceed it.

Fluid speciﬁcation

When the engine is warm, the temperature of

the coolant is regulated by the fan.

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.

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.

Additive level (Diesel with

particle filter)

according to your version of instrument panel,

the additive reservoir low level is indicated by:

In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,

wait at least one hour after switching off the

engine before carrying out any work.

fixed illumination of the particle

filter warning lamp, accompanied

by an audible signal,

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.

fixed illumination of the service

warning lamp, accompanied by an

audible signal and a message that the

particle filter additive level is too low.

Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be replaced at

routine services.

Topping up

Fluid speciﬁcation

The coolant must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

The reservoir must be topped up without delay

by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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