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Engine oil
pressurefixed.
There is a fault with the engine l
ubrication system.You
must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge
fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
f
ault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
c
ut alternator belt, ...).
The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
s
tarted.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed.
The temperature of the cooling
s
ystem is too high.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
u
p the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Instruments
173
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X" mark but should never
e
xceed it.
In
addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
w
ait
at
least one hour after switching off the
e
ngine
before carrying out any work.
To
avoid
any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by
t
wo
turns
to allow the pressure to drop. When the
p
ressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
u
p
the
level.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles 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.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the ma
nufacturer's r ecommendations.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
w
ith plain water.
In
w
intry
c
onditions,
i
t
i
s
r
ecommended
t
hat
y
ou
u
se an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
To p p i n g u p
The reservoir must be topped up without delay by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Diesel fuel additive
level (Diesel with particle
filter)
The additive reservoir low level is indicated by fixed illumination of
A
void prolonged contact of used oil or
f
luids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
h
ealth or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
s
ewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer or
a
qualified workshop (France) or to an
a
uthorised waste disposal site.
Used products
this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible s
ignal and a message that the particle filter
a
dditive level is too low.
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Practical information
