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The brake fluid level should be close to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
t
he brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's r ecommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil
Oil grade
The oil must be the correct grade for your
e
ngine and conform to the manufacturer's
r
ecommendations.
Refer
to the under-bonnet view for the location
o
f 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
s
pills onto the engine (risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the
l
evel again using the dipstick.
F
T
op-up again if necessary.
F
A
fter checking and topping up, carefully
r
efit the oil filler cap and the dipstick to its
h
ousing.
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 emissions control system, never use
a
dditives in the engine oil.
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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
H owever, check regularly that the terminals a
re correctly tightened (versions without quick
r
elease terminals) and that the connections
a
re clean.Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the
r
eplacement intervals for these
c
omponents.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the e ngine oil is changed.
Refer
to the manufacturer's
s
ervice schedule for details of
t
he replacement interval for this
c
omponent.
Oil filter
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
O ther wise, have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Depending
on the environment (e.g. dusty
a
tmosphere) and the use of the vehicle
(e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often
if necessary .
A
clogged passenger compartment filter may
h
ave an adverse effect on the per formance
o
f the air conditioning system and generate
u
ndesirable
o
dours.
When
carrying out any operation on the
12
V battery, refer to the corresponding section
f
or details of the precautions to be taken before
s
tarting work.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer
to the manufacturer's service
s
chedule for the checking interval for
t
his
c
omponent.
Clutch
The clutch is operated mechanically and requires r egular a djustment.
Refer
to the manufacturer's service schedule
f
or information on when the adjustment should
be c
hecked.In
the event of an operating fault
(
difficulty moving off, for example),
c
ontact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Versions
equipped
with
Stop
&
Start
are
f
itted
with
a
12
V
lead-acid
battery
of
s
pecific
t
echnology
a
nd
s
pecification.
Its
replacement
should
be
carried
out
o
nly
by
a
CITROËN
dealer
or
a
qualified
w
orkshop.
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