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Checks -> Checking levels for Your Citroen Ds3 SUV Second Generation (2018-2025)

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  
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.  
may be extremely hot (risk of burns)  
and the cooling fan could start at any  
time (even with the ignition off).  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.