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Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has d
ropped s ignificantly.Top
up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
The
braking system has a fault. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park,
switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning
/ indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/ Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed,
associated with
t
he STOP warning
lam
p.The
engine oil pressure is too low. Stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park,
switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Coolant
temperature flashing
(
VTi 68 engine only).The
temperature of the engine
c
oolant
i
s
inc
reasing.Drive
gently.
fixed. The
temperature of the engine
c
oolant is too high.Stop
as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait
until the engine has cooled down before
c
hecking up the level; top up if necessary.
If
the problem persists, contact a CITROËN dealer or
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
The
anti-lock braking system has a
f
ault.The
vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive
carefully at reduced speed and contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop without
d
e l ay.
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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids 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
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.
Coolant level
The coolant level must be:
- b etween the "FULL " or "F"
and
"LO
W" or " L"
marks for VTi 68
a
nd VTi 68 S&S engines,
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
b
y
two
turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
t
he
pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
t
op
up
the
level.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the ma nufacturer's r ecommendations.
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. -
b
etween the "
MIN " and "
MAX " marks for
t
he PureTech 82 engine.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
t
he coolant is regulated by the fan.
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