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41Monitoring
Warning lampis onCauseAction/Obser vations
Batter y charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault (dir ty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...).
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is star ted. If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Braking
fixed, associated with the STOP warning lamp.
The braking system fluid level has dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN. If the problem persists, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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fixed, associated with the electric parking brake fault warning lamp, if the parking brake is released.
The braking system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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fixed, associated with the STOP and ABS warning lamps.
The electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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227Checks
Petrol engines
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing cer tain components.
1. Power steering reser voir. 2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir. 3. Coolant reser voir. 4. Brake fluid reser voir. 5. Battery/Fuses. 6. Fusebox. 7. Air filter. 8. Engine oil dipstick. 9. Engine oil filler cap.
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Diesel engines
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for priming the fuel system.
1. Power steering reser voir. 2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir. 3. Coolant reser voir. 4. Brake fluid reser voir. 5. Battery/Fuses. 6. Fusebox. 7. Air filter. 8. Engine oil dipstick. 9. Engine oil filler cap. 10. Priming pump * . 11. Bleed screw * .
* According to engine.
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229Checks
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated. If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified wo rkshop.
Oil level
Engine oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide for the inter val for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control system, the use of additives in the engine oil is prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine and conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
Brake fluid level
C h a n g i n g t h e fl u i d
Refer to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide for the inter val for this operation.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations and meet the DOT4 standard.
The brake fluid level should be close to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check the brake pad wear.
The reading will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than30 minutes. The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the oil level indicator in the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
When working under the bonnet, take care, as cer tain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns).
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Electric parking brake
This system does not require any routine ser vicing. However, in the event of a problem, have the system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop. For more information, see "Driving - Electric parking brake - § Operating faults".
Only use products recommended by CITROËN or products of equivalent quality and specification. In order to optimise the operation of units as impor tant as the braking system, CITROËN selects and offers very specific products. To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited . Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake disc wear, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Manual parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this system is noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices. Checking this system must be done by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style of driving, par ticularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over shor t distances. It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle ser vices. Unless there is a leak in the system, a drop in the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
