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B O N N E T R E L E A S E
Check that the bonnet is properly secured.
Avoid opening the bonnet in high winds.
Bonnet
This operation should only be performed while the vehicle is stationary.
To release the bonnet, pull the control located under the dash-board towards you.
Operate the lever A, located above the grille, to the right of the chevrons, then lift.Note: The panel may be hot after the vehicle has been in use.
Bonnet stay: Unclip and swivel the strut, to insert it in notch 1, then in notch 2.
Warning: Do not pull the strut towards the front.
To close
Lower the bonnet carefully, then let it drop shut.
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L E V E L S
R a d i a t o r – c o o l a n t fl u i d
Checking the level and topping up w i t h fl u i d m u s t a l w a y s b e d o n e w i t h the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
Wait 15 minutes or for the tempe-rature to be lower than 100 °C and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
T h e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e b e t w e e n t h e m a r k s MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cooling system checked by a CITROËN dealer.Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, more than
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: I f y o u n e e d t o t o p u p t h e fl u i d f r e q u e n t l y , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
