2008 Citroen C4 PICASSO Maintenance guide

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It informs you when the next routine service is due in accordance with the vehicle servicing schedule in the Maintenance Guide. This information is dependent on tw o parameters: the mileage covered, and the time elapsed since the last visit.
Operation
When the ignition is switched on a for a few seconds, the spanner symbolising maintenance opera-tions lights up ; the total mileage recorder display tells you the dis-tance remaining to the next serv-ice (in thousands and hundreds of kilometres, or miles).
Example : before the next service you can still travel :
Operation if the distance remaining to the next service is less than 1 000 km (approx. 600 miles)
Each time you switch on the igni-tion and for 5 seconds, the symbol and the distance fl ash.
Example : There remain up to the next service : 900 km (or miles).
On switching on the ignition and for 5 seconds, the instrument pan-el indicates :
Operation if the service interval has been exceeded
Each time you switch on the igni-tion, the spanner and the mileage covered (preceded by a minus) beyond the recommended interval fl ash.
Example : You have passed the service interval by 300 km (or miles).The routine service on your vehi-cle needs to be carried as soon as possible.
A few seconds after that, the total mileage recorder display appears.After a few seconds, the total mile-age indicator is displayed and the spanner remains lit.
A few seconds after switching on the ignition, the total mileage re-corder resumes its normal role and the spanner remains lit up.
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Air fi lter
Follow the instructions given in the Maintenance Guide.
If intervening under the bonnet when the engine is hot, even when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition switched off, be aware that the cooling fan could operate at any time.
Check the engine oil level frequently between each routine service visit, as well as before starting long journeys.
Engine coolant
The coolant level should be between the MIN. and MAX. marks on the expan-sion chamber.
If the engine is hot, wait 15 minutes for it to cool down.
Quality : See the Maintenance Guide.
Never intervene on the cooling system of an engine that is hot(See "Levels").
12V battery
See “Emergency starting with a slave battery”.
Engine oil
Check the oil level with the vehicle parked on horizon-tal ground, with the engine having been switched off for at least 15 minutes.
Quality : See the Maintenance Guide. Brake fl uid
The brake fl uid level should be between the MIN. and MAX. marks on the reservoir.
Should the warning lamp come on while you are driving, stop imme-diately and contact a CITROËN while you are driving, stop imme-while you are driving, stop imme-
dealer.
Quality : See the Maintenance Guide.
This fl uid should be changed peri-odically. If the fl uid is too old it can lead to a loss of effi ciency.
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be be-tween the MIN. and MAX. marks on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
Wash fl uid for windscreen, rear screen and headlamps
Use only those products that are approved by CITROËN. Use only those products that are Use only those products that are
Capacity : see "Capacities"
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Radiator - coolant fl uid
Checking the level and topping-up with coolant should always be done with the engine cold.
Engine hot
Wait fi fteen minutes or for the engine temperature to fall below 100°C, then slowly undo the cap to allow the pressure to drop, pro-tecting yourself with a cloth for example.
Topping up the engine oil
Take out the dipstick before fi lling. Check the level after fi lling.
The maximum mark must never be exceeded.
Do up the cap before closing the bonnet.
Quality : See the Maintenance Guide.
Note : for vehicles with a particle fi lter, the cooling fan can operate as long as ten minutes after the engine has stopped.
If intervening under the bonnet when the engine is hot, even when the vehicle is stationary and the ignition switched off, be aware that the cooling fan could operate at any time.
The coolant level should be be-tween the MIN. and MAX. marks on the expansion chamber.
Top up the level. If you have to add more than 1 litre, have the cooling system checked by a CITROËN more than 1 litre, have the cooling more than 1 litre, have the cooling
dealer.
Ensure that the cap is securely on.
Note : The need to top up frequently indicates a malfunction which should be checked out as soon as possible.
L E V E L S
Screen wash fl uid
It is essential to have suffi cient wash fl uid, particularly if your ve-hicle has Xenon dual-function di-rectional headlamps.
Capacity : See "Capacities».