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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
A
ir filter.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines
VTi 82
VTi 68
For access to the brake fluid reservoir
and the fusebox, unclip the plastic cover
at the base of the windscreen, pressing
on the two tongues.
Refer to the "Changing a fuse" section.
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
the cooling fan could start at any time
(even with the ignition off).
Oil level
The check of the oil level is carried
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. For the position of the
dipstick, refer to the under-bonnet
view on a previous page.
Checking with dipstick
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the maintenance and warranty guide. 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 workshop.To ensure the accuracy of the reading,
your vehicle must be on a level
sur face, with the engine off for at least
30
m
inutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km). If you find that the oil level is above the A mark
or below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of engine damage), contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top-up the engine oil.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the dipstick on your vehicle.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F
W
ith the end of the dipstick with a clean
and non-fluffy cloth.
F
R
efit the dipstick and push it fully down,
then pull it out again for a visual check of
the oil level: the level must be between the
two marks A and B .
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The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil
Oil grade
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the oil filler cap on your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the filler cap for access to the
filler orifice.
F
P
our in the oil in small quantities, avoiding
spills onto the engine (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F
T
op-up again if necessary.
F
A
fter checking and topping up, carefully
refit the oil filler cap and the dipstick to its
housing.
Engine oil change
Refer to the maintenance and warranty guide
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
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