Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
I f a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Engine oil level
It is normal to top up the oil level between two 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).
The
check is carried out either when
t
he ignition is switched on using the
o
il level indicator in the instrument
p
anel for vehicles so equipped, or
u
sing the dipstick.
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.
Take care when working under the
b
onnet, as certain areas of the engine
m
ay be extremely hot (risk of burns)
a
nd the cooling fan could start at any
t
ime (even with the ignition off).
Checking using the dipstick
A = MA X
B = MIN If
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
o
f damage to the engine), contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MI n
mark, you
m
ust top up the engine oil.
F
L
ocate
the dipstick in the engine
c
ompartment of your vehicle.
For
more
information on the petrol or Diesel
e
ngine,
refer
to the corresponding section.
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
.
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.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
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
p
ressurised, wait at least one hour after
s
witching
off the engine before carrying out any
wo
rk.
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.
When
the
engine is warm, the temperature of
t
he
coolant is regulated by the fan.
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.
Screenwash fluid level
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, t his 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.
Top
up the level when necessary.
