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ACCESSING THE ENGINE, LEVELS

Bonnet

Unlocking the bonnet catch

Avoid placing any pres-

sure on the engine bon-

net: risk of the bonnet

closing by accident.

Any intervention or

modification on the

vehicle's "230 V" elec-

trical system (compo-

5

nents, cables, connectors, trac-

tion battery) is strictly prohibit-

ed.

The risk of serious burns or elec-

tric shocks can lead to death.

The engine cooling fan may al-

so start at any moment. The

To unlock, push the tab 2 while

opening the bonnet.

To open, pull the handle 1 located on

the left-hand side of the dashboard.

Please note when

working close to the

engine that it may be

label in the engine com-

partment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

Before carrying out any

action in the engine

compartment, you

hot. The engine cooling

fan may also start at any mo-

must switch off the ig-

nition ꢀ 141.

ment. The

label in the en-

gine compartment reminds you

of this.

Risk of injury.

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Opening the bonnet

Closing the bonnet

In the event of even a

slight impact involving

the radiator grille or

Before closing the bonnet, make

sure that nothing has been left in the

engine compartment.

bonnet, have the bon-

net lock checked by an ap-

proved dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

To close the bonnet, refit the stay 5

into its holder 6 . Hold the middle of

the bonnet and guide it down to one

foot (30 cm) above the closed posi-

tion, then release. It will latch auto-

matically under its own weight.

Engine oil

5

Ensure that the bonnet

is properly locked.

Check that nothing is

General information

It is normal for an engine to use oil

for lubrication and cooling of moving

parts and it is normal to top up the

level between oil changes.

However, contact your approved

Dealer if more than 0.11 gal (0.5 litre)

is being consumed every 600 miles

(1,000 km) after the running in period.

Oil change frequency: check the oil

level from time to time and certainly

before any long journey to avoid the

risk of damaging your engine.

preventing the catch

from locking (gravel, cloth, etc.).

Lift the bonnet, disengage the stay 5

from its mounting 6 using the handle

4 and, for your own safety, you must

fix the stay into its retainer 3 .

After any procedure in

the engine compart-

ment, make sure that

When working in the

engine compartment,

ensure that the wind-

screen wiper stalk is in

the park position.

you do not forget any-

thing (cloth, tools, etc.).

Otherwise, this may lead to en-

gine damage or cause a fire.

Reading the oil level

Risk of injury.

The oil level should be read with the

vehicle on level ground, after the en-

gine has been switched off for some

time.

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The dipstick must be used to read

the exact oil level and make sure

that the maximum level has not

been exceeded (risk of engine dam-

age).

Depending on the vehicle, the instru-

ment panel display only alerts the

driver when the oil level is at its mini-

mum.

– read the level: it should never fall

below the "mini" level A nor rise

above the "maxi" level B .

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that

the "cap-type dipstick" is complete-

ly screwed in.

Exceeding the maxi-

mum engine oil level

Under no circum-

stances should the

maximum filling level B be ex-

ceeded: this could damage the

engine and the emission control

system. If the level exceeds the

maximum level, do not start

your vehicle and contact an au-

thorised dealer.

Adding engine oil

Use a funnel or protect

the filling neck area to

avoid engine oil escap-

ing onto a hot part of the engine

compartment or a sensitive

part (e.g. electrical compo-

nents).

5

Before carrying out any

action in the engine

compartment, you

Fire hazard.

must switch off the ig-

nition ꢀ 141.

– Remove the dipstick and wipe with

a clean, lint-free cloth;

– push the dipstick in as far as it will

go (for vehicles equipped with a

"cap-dipstick" C , screw the cap in as

far as it will go);

– remove the dipstick again;

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Topping up, filling, draining

Topping up/filling

Do not exceed the "maxi"

level and remember to re-

fit the cap 1 and the dip-

stick 2 .

– Loosen the cap 1 ;

– top up the level (as a guide, the ca-

pacity between the "mini" and

"maxi" level of the dipstick 2 is be-

tween 0.20 gal (0.9 l) and 0.44 gal (2 l),

depending on the engine);

– wait for approximately 20 minutes

to allow the oil to flow;

5

– check the level using the dipstick

2 (as described previously).

Once the operation has been com-

pleted, ensure that the dipstick is

pushed in as far as it will go or that

the cap-type dipstick is completely

screwed in.

The vehicle must be parked on level

ground and the engine should be

stopped and cold (for instance, be-

fore the engine is started up for the

first time in the day).

Before carrying out any

action in the engine

compartment, you

must switch off the ig-

nition ꢀ 141.

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ACCESSING THE ENGINE, LEVELS

Adding engine oil

Use a funnel or protect

the filling neck area to

avoid engine oil escap-

ing on to a hot part of the en-

gine compartment or a sensi-

tive part (e.g. electrical compo-

nents).

Exceeding the maxi-

mum engine oil level

Under no circum-

When working in the

engine compartment,

ensure that the wind-

screen wiper stalk is in

stances should the

maximum filling level be ex-

ceeded: this could damage the

engine and the emission control

system.

the park position.

Risk of injury.

Fire hazard.

If the oil level exceeds the maxi-

mum level, do not start your ve-

hicle and contact an approved

dealer.

Filling and/or checking

the oil level: when top-

ping up or checking the

oil level, ensure that no

oil leaks onto the engine com-

ponents.

Do not forget to properly close

the cap and refit the dipstick to

prevent any oil spatter on hot

engine components.

5

Oil change

Service interval: refer to the mainte-

nance document for your vehicle.

Oil change capacity

Please refer to the maintenance

document for your vehicle, or con-

tact an authorised dealer. Always

check the engine oil level using the

dipstick, as explained previously (it

should never fall below the minimum

level, or be over the maximum level

on the dipstick).

Engine oil change: if

you are changing the

oil when the engine is

hot, be careful not to

scald yourself as the oil drains.

Fire hazard.

If there is an abnormal or

repeated drop in the fluid

level, consult an approved

dealer.

Engine oil grade

Refer to the maintenance document

for your vehicle.

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Technical Department which en-

sure:

– antifreeze protection;

– anti-corrosion protection of the

cooling system.

Coolant level

Please note when

working close to the

engine that it may be

Combustion engine coolant

hot. The engine cooling

fan may also start at any mo-

Before carrying out any

action in the engine

compartment, you

ment. The

gine compartment reminds you

of this.

Risk of injury.

label in the en-

must switch off the ig-

nition ꢀ 141.

5

Replacement intervals

Refer to the maintenance document

for your vehicle.

Never run the engine in

an enclosed space as

exhaust gases are poi-

sonous.

With the ignition off and the vehicle

on level ground, the level when cold

must be between the "MINI" and

"MAXI" markers indicated on the

coolant reservoir 1 .

If there is an abnormal or

repeated drop in the fluid

level, consult an approved

dealer.

Top this level up when cold before it

reaches the "MINI" marker.

Frequency of checking coolant level

When working in the

engine compartment,

ensure that the wind-

screen wiper stalk is in

the park position.

Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the combustion engine if

it runs out of coolant).

If the level needs to be topped up,

only use products approved by our

Risk of injury.

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ACCESSING THE ENGINE, LEVELS

When cold , the level should be locat-

ed between the "MIN" 3 and "MAX"

4 marks shown on the inside of the

funnel.

No operations should

be carried out on the

cooling circuit when

the combustion engine

When working in the

engine compartment,

ensure that the wind-

screen wiper stalk is in

Frequency of checking coolant level

is hot.

Risk of burns.

the park position.

Risk of injury.

Check the coolant level regularly

(very severe damage is likely to be

caused to the electrical circuit if it

runs out of coolant).

Electric traction system coolant

If a top-up is required, you must con-

tact an approved dealer to perform

the top-up.

No operations should

be carried out on the

cooling circuit when

the combustion engine

5

Before carrying out any

action in the engine

compartment, you

is hot.

Risk of burns.

must switch off the ig-

nition ꢀ 141.

Replacement intervals

Refer to the maintenance document

for your vehicle.

This system is different to that of the

combustion engine. It is used for

cooling the electric motor.

If there is an abnormal or

repeated drop in the fluid

level, consult an approved

dealer.

Reading the level

With the ignition off and the vehicle

parked on level ground, unscrew the

coolant reservoir cap 2 .

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ACCESSING THE ENGINE, LEVELS

checking procedure from the

manufacturer's network or website.

Windscreen washer reservoir

Levels, filters

Brake fluid level

Topping up

After any operation on the hydraulic

circuit, a specialist must replace the

fluid.

Only use fluids approved by our

Technical Department (and taken

from a sealed container).

Replacement intervals

Refer to the maintenance document

for your vehicle.

5

If there is an abnormal or

repeated drop in the fluid

level, consult an approved

dealer.

Topping up

With the engine off, open the cap 6 .

Fill until you can see the fluid, then

replace the cap.

Note: check the reservoir level regu-

larly and top up the fluid before go-

ing on a trip.

This should be checked frequently,

and immediately if you notice even

the slightest loss in braking efficien-

cy.

The level should be read with the en-

gine switched off and on level

ground.

Please note when

working close to the

engine that it may be

Fluid

hot. The engine cooling

fan may also start at any mo-

Windscreen washer fluid. In winter,

use anti-freeze product. Use prod-

ucts recommended by an autho-

rised dealer.

Note: do not use hard water (risk of

damage to the priming pump,

limescale building up on the pump

and the jets).

Level 5

It is normal for the level to fall as the

trims become worn, but it must nev-

er fall below the "MINI" warning line.

If you wish to check the disc and

drum wear yourself, you should ob-

tain the document explaining the

ment. The

label in the en-

gine compartment reminds you

of this.

Risk of injury.

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Jets

Please note when

working close to the

engine that it may be

To adjust the height of the wind-

screen washer jets, please consult

an authorised dealer.

hot. The engine cooling

fan may also start at any mo-

Before carrying out any

action in the engine

compartment, you

ment. The

label in the en-

gine compartment reminds you

must switch off the ig-

nition ꢀ 141.

of this.

Risk of injury.

5

Filters

The filter elements (air filter, cabin

filter etc.) should be replaced during

the maintenance operations carried

out on your vehicle.

Replacement intervals for filter

components: refer to the mainte-

nance document for your vehicle.

When working in the

engine compartment,

ensure that the wind-

screen wiper stalk is in

the park position.

Risk of injury.

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