2020-2024 DS 9 4 Door Practical information -> Checking levels User Manual
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Opening  
Closing  
4. Battery/Fuses  
5. Remote earth point (-)  
6. Fusebox  
►ꢀ Lower the bonnet and release it near the end  
of its travel.  
►ꢀ Check the locking.  
7. Air filter  
8. Engine oil filler cap  
9. Engine oil dipstick  
Because of the presence of electrical  
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly  
recommended that exposure to water (rain,  
washing, etc.) be limited.  
Checking levels  
Check all of the following levels regularly in  
accordance with the manufacturer's service  
schedule. Top them up if required, unless  
otherwise indicated.  
Engine compartment  
►ꢀ From the inside: pull the control lever, located  
on the left below the dashboard, towards you.  
The engine shown here is an example for  
illustrative purposes only.  
The locations of the following components may  
vary:  
If a level drops significantly, have the  
corresponding system checked by a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
– Air filter.  
The fluids must comply with the  
manufacturer's requirements and with  
the vehicle's engine.  
– Engine oil dipstick.  
– Engine oil filler cap.  
Depending on version, the battery may be  
protected by a cover.  
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).  
Petrol engine  
►ꢀ From the outside: lift the safety catch and  
raise the bonnet.  
Two bonnet struts open the bonnet and hold it  
open.  
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir  
2. Engine coolant reservoir  
3. Brake fluid reservoir  
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Used products  
Checking using the dipstick  
Use of non-recommended oil may invalidate  
your warranty in the event of engine failure.  
For the location of the dipstick, please refer  
to the illustration of the corresponding engine  
compartment.  
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or  
fluids with the skin.  
Topping up the engine oil level  
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and  
very corrosive.  
►ꢀ Grasp the dipstick by its coloured grip and pull  
it out completely.  
For the location of the engine oil filler cap, please  
refer to the corresponding engine compartment  
illustration.  
►ꢀ Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean, lint-  
free cloth.  
Do not discard used oil or fluids into  
sewers or onto the ground.  
►ꢀ 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.  
Empty used oil into the containers reserved  
for this purpose at a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
►ꢀ Top up the level if necessary.  
►ꢀ After checking the level, carefully screw the  
oil filler cap back on and replace the dipstick in  
its tube.  
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.  
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 necessary, every  
3,000 miles (5,000 km).  
►ꢀ 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).  
The oil level indication displayed on the  
instrument panel when the ignition is  
switched on is not valid for 30 minutes  
following an addition of oil.  
Do not start the engine if the level is:  
– above mark A: contact a dealer or a qualified  
workshop.  
– below mark B: top up the engine oil  
immediately.  
Brake fluid  
The level of this fluid should be close to the  
"MAX" mark. If not, check the brake pads  
for wear.  
Oil grade  
In order to maintain the reliability of the  
engine and emissions control system,  
never use additives in the engine oil.  
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 dealer or qualified  
workshop).  
To know how often the brake fluid should be  
replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing  
schedule.  
Clean the cap before removing it to refill.  
Use only DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed  
container.  
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appropriate for the temperature conditions  
must be used in order to protect the system's  
components (pump, tank, ducts, jets).  
For more information on the precautions  
to take before any work on the 12 V  
Engine coolant  
It is normal to top up this fluid between  
battery, refer to the corresponding section.  
two services.  
The check and top-up must only be done with the  
engine cold.  
Filling with pure water is prohibited in all  
circumstances (risk of freezing, limescale,  
etc.).  
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are  
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery with  
special technology and specifications.  
Its replacement should be carried out only by a  
dealer or a qualified workshop.  
A level of coolant that is too low risks causing  
major damage to the engine; the coolant level  
must be close to the "MAX" mark without ever  
going above it.  
Checks  
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark, it  
is essential to top it up.  
Unless otherwise indicated, check these  
components in accordance with the  
manufacturer's service schedule and according to  
your engine.  
Air filter  
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the  
coolant is regulated by the fan.  
Depending on the environment and the use  
of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere, city  
As the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least  
one hour after switching off the engine before  
carrying out any work.  
driving), change it twice as often, if necessary.  
Otherwise, have them checked by a dealer or a  
qualified workshop.  
Passenger compartment filter  
In order to avoid the risk of scalding if you need to  
top up in an emergency, wrap a cloth around the  
cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the  
pressure to drop.  
Only use products recommended by the  
Manufacturer or products of equivalent  
quality and specification.  
Depending on the environment and the use  
of the vehicle (e.g. dusty atmosphere, city  
driving), change it twice as often, if necessary.  
In order to optimise the operation of  
components as important as those in the  
braking system, the Manufacturer selects and  
offers very specific products.  
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap  
and top up to the required level.  
A clogged passenger compartment filter  
can adversely affect air conditioning  
system performance and generate undesirable  
odours.  
Screenwash fluid  
Top up to the required level when  
12 V battery  
necessary.  
Oil filter  
The battery does not require any  
Fluid specification  
maintenance.  
Change the oil filter each time the engine  
Check regularly that the terminals are correctly  
tightened (versions without quick-release  
terminals) and that the connections are clean.  
oil is changed.  
The fluid must be topped up with a pre-mixed  
product.  
In winter (temperatures below zero), a fluid  
containing an anti-freeze agent which is  

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