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CHECKS*
Beware:When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if
the engine is hot (even when switched off). The engine oil level should be checked frequently between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Air filter Follow the recommenda- tions in the maintenanceguide. Coolant The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. If the engine is hot, wait 15 minutes.Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È. Never work on the cooling sys- tem if the engine is hot. (see
Ç Levels È).
Windscreen, rear screenand headlamp washerfluid It is recommended to use
manufacturer approved products.
12 volt batterySee Ç Emergency starting with a slave battery È. Engine oil Check with the vehicle on level ground, and the
engine off for at least
10 minutes. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Take out the oil dipstick.The level must be bet- ween the MAX and MINmarks on the dipstick.
It must not exceed
the maximum mark. Brake fluid The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
If the warning lamp comes on: stop the vehicle
Power steering oilCheck the level with the
engine switched off. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
MaxMin
* According to model or country
75IV-1
B
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CHECKS*77IV-2Beware:When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if
the engine is hot (even when switched off). The engine oil level should be checked frequently between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Priming pump Refer to the section Ç Diesel injection equipment È. Coolant The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. If the engine is hot, wait 15 minutes.Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È. Never work on the cooling sys- tem if the engine is hot. (see
Ç Levels È).
Windscreen, rear screenand headlamp washerfluid It is recommended to use
manufacturer approved products.
12 volt batterySee Ç Emergency starting with a slave battery È. Engine oil Check with the vehicle on level ground, and the
engine off for at least
10 minutes. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Take out the oil dipstick.The level must be bet- ween the MAX and MINmarks on the dipstick.
It must not exceed
the maximum mark. Brake fluid The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
If the warning lamp comes on: stop the vehicle
Power steering oilCheck the level with the
engine switched off. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Air filterFollow the recommendations in the maintenance guide.
Max Min
* According to model or country
A
B
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CHECKS*79IV-2Beware:When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if
the engine is hot (even when switched off). The engine oil level should be checked frequently between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Air filter Follow the recommenda- tions in the maintenanceguide. Coolant The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. If the engine is hot, wait 15 minutes.Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È. Never work on the cooling sys- tem if the engine is hot. (see
Ç Levels È).
Windscreen, rear screenand headlamp washerfluid It is recommended to use
manufacturer approved products.
12 volt batterySee Ç Emergency starting with a slave battery È. Engine oil Check with the vehicle on level ground, and the
engine off for at least
10 minutes. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Take out the oil dipstick.The level must be bet- ween the MAX and MINmarks on the dipstick.
It must not exceed
the maximum mark. Brake fluid The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
If the warning lamp comes on: stop the vehicle
Power steering oilCheck the level with the
engine switched off. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
MaxMin
* According to model or country
B
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LEVELSIV-5
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Beware: When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if the engi-
ne is hot (even when switched off).
Windscreen, rear screen andheadlamp washer fluid
For best results and for your safety, use the products approved by the
manufacturer. Capacity:
see Ç Capacities È. Brake fluidThe synthetic fluid not only gives protection against corrosion but also ensures correct functioning of the braking system in all environmental conditions, the-refore you should only use the synthetic product recommended by the manu-
facturer. (this fluid must be replaced every two years). These important requirements are detailed in your vehicle's Maintenance Guide. Oil quality:
see Ç Lubricants and fluids È.
Brake fluid reservoirCheck and top up at regular inter- vals.
Level: The level should be between the
maximum and minimum
marks on the reservoir. If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediatelyand make contact with a dealer ofthe network.