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Screenwash / headlamp
wash fluid level
Specification of the fluid
To ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, the fluid should never be topped up or r
eplaced by plain water.
In
wintry conditions, the use of a fluid
w
ith an ethyl alcohol or methanol base is
re
commended.
To
check
the
level
or
top
up
the
f
luid
on
vehicle
fitted
with
headlamp
w
ashers,
immobilise
the
vehicle
and
s
witch
of
the
engine.
F
O
pen
the
bonnet
and
secure
it
with
the
s
t ay.
F
O
pen
the
screenwash
reservoir
filler
cap.
F
T
ake
and
pinch
the
level
gauge
to
block
its
b
reather.
F
R
emove
the
gauge
completely
from
t
he
reservoir
to
read
the
level
in
the
t
ransparent
s
ection.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close t o the "MA X" mark but should never
e
xceed it.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
When
the engine is warm, the temperature of
t
he coolant is regulated by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is
p
ressurised, wait at least one hour after
s
witching off the engine before carrying out
any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
b
y two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
W
hen the pressure has dropped, remove the
c
ap and top up the level. F
T
op up if necessary.
F
R
efit the filler cap to the reservoir and
c
lose the bonnet.
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