
43
Engine oil level indicator*
On versions fitted with an electric oil level indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
d
isplayed in the instrument panel for a few
s
econds, after the servicing information.
The
level read will only be correct if
t
he vehicle is on level ground and the
e
ngine has been off for more than
3
0 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message "Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
s
creen, accompanied by the service warning
l
amp and an audible signal.
If
the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
t
he dipstick, the level must be topped up to
a
void damage to the engine.
Refer
to the "Checking levels" section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil level measurement invalid" in the instrument panel.
Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
w
orkshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator, the oil level is no longer monitored.
If
the system is faulty, you must check the
e
ngine oil level using the manual dipstick
l
ocated under the bonnet.
Refer
to the "Checking levels" section.
* Depending on version.
1
Monitoring

302
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for
r
eplacing certain components.
Petrol engines
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. C oolant r eservoir.
3.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B
attery / Fuses.
5.
F
usebox.
6.
A
ir filter.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
Checks

303
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for
r
eplacing certain components and for priming
t
he fuel system.
Diesel engines
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. C oolant r eservoir.
3.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B
attery / Fuses.
5.
F
usebox.
6.
A
ir filter.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P
riming
pu
mp*.
*
According to engine.
8
Checks

308
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).
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched on using the
o
il level indicator in the instrument
p
anel for vehicles so equipped, or
u
sing the dipstick.Checking using the dipstick
F Locate the dipstick in the engine c
ompartment of your vehicle.
R
efer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel
eng
ine"
se
ction.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
r
emove it completely.
F
W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
n
on-fluffy cloth.
F
R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
p
ull it out again to make the visual check:
t
he correct level is between the marks A
and
B.
It
is
normal
to
top
up
the
oil
level
between
t
wo
services
(or
oil
changes).
CITROËN
r
ecommends
that
you
check
the
level,
and
top
u
p
if
necessary,
every
3
000
miles
(5
000
kms).
Check
all
of
these
levels
regularly,
in
line
with
the
manufacturer's service schedule. 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
that
the
reading
is
correct,
y
our
vehicle
must
be
parked
on
a
level
s
ur face
with
the
engine
having
been
off
f
or
more
than
30
minutes. A = M
aX
B
= MI
n
I
f you find that the level is above the A mark or
belo
w the B mark, do not star t the engine.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX
mark
(risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN
mark, you
m
ust top up the engine oil.
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309
Topping up the engine oil level
F Locate the oil filler cap in the engine c
ompartment of your vehicle.
R
efer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel
eng
ine"
se
ction.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
s
pills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
l
evel again using the dipstick.
F
A
dd more oil if necessary.
F
A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
o
il filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
In
order to maintain the reliability of the engine
a
nd emission control system, never use
a
dditives in the engine oil.
After
topping up the oil, the check when
s
witching on the ignition with the oil
l
evel indicator in the instrument panel
i
s not valid during the 30 minutes after
t
opping up.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil, c
heck that the oil is the correct grade for your
e
ngine and conforms to the manufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
8
Checks

401
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
D igital r adio ........................................ 3 52, 353
Date
(setting)
...............................
....................47
Daytime
running lamps
................. 1
97, 268, 270
Deactivating
t
he
p
assenger
ai
rbag
.......................................................... 2
24
Deadlocking
...............................
........ 53, 56, 58
Defrosting/demisting,
f
ront
...........................10
2
Defrosting/demisting,
r
ear
............................10
3
Diesel
p
re-heater
....................................2
8, 122
Dimensions
..............................
............. 331, 332
Dipstick
................
................................... 43, 308
Direction
i
ndicators
....... 1
93, 209, 268, 271-275
Display
of inter-vehicle time
..........................15
0
di
splay screen,
instrument
pan
el
...............................
....22, 146
di
stance alert
...............................
. 150, 169, 170
do
ors
..............................................................
.62
Driving
e
conomically ......................................... 9
Driving
positions (storing)
...............................76
D
ynamic stability control
(DSC)
..............................................3
0, 34, 216
Eco-driving
...............................
........................ 9
Economy
mode
...............................
.............. 287
Electronic
stability control (ESC)
..................2
14
Emergency
c
all
.....................................2
10, 334Emergency w
arning lam ps ...........................
20 9
Emissions control system,
SCR
..............................
........................ 39, 314
Energy
economy mode
................................. 2
87
Engine
c
ompartment
........................... 3
02, 303
Engine,
Diesel
............... 3
03, 306, 307, 325 -327
Engine,
petrol
............................... 3
02, 306, 321
Environment
..........9
, 59, 93, 103, 255, 311, 320
ESC/ASR
...............................
........................214
Gauge,
fuel........................................20, 21, 304
Gearbox,
automatic
...............1
41, 147, 286, 313
Gearbox,
e
lectronic
...............1
37, 147, 286, 313
Gearbox,
m
anual
.......................... 1
36, 147, 313
Gear
efficiency indicator
...............................14
6
Gear
lever, automatic gearbox
.....................1
41
Gear
lever, electronic gearbox
.....................12
8
Gear
lever, manual gearbox
.........................13
6
Glove
box
..............................................10
6,
10
7
Filling
the fuel tank
................................3
04-306
Filter, air
...............
.........................................312
Filter, oil
......................................................... 3
12
Filter, particle
........................................ 3
11,
3
12
Filter,
p
assenger
c
ompartment
.....................3
12
Fitting
a wheel
...............................
................265
Fitting
roof bars
.............................................29
5
Fittings,
boot
.................................................11
7
Fittings,
in
terior
.....................................10
6,
10
7
Fittings,
r
ear
...............................
...................113
Flap, fuel filler
...............................
........ 304, 305
Flashing
in
dicators
........................................20
9
Floor, concertina
............................................. 85
F
oglamps,
f
ront
..................... 1
91, 199, 268, 271
Foglamps,
re
ar
.............................. 1
91, 272, 274
Folding
the rear seats
.................. 8
0, 82, 84, 85
Frequency
(radio)
..................................3
50, 351Fuel
............................................................9, 306
Fuel c onsumption .............................................. 9
F
uel tank........................................................305
Fusebox,
das
hboard
.....................................2
79
Fusebox,
e
ngine
c
ompartment
.....................28
2
Fuses
................
.............................................277
G
F
D
E
.
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