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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
A
ir filter.
4.
B
rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B
attery.
6.
F
usebox.
7.
E
ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E
ngine oil filler cap.
9.
R
emote earth point.
Petrol engines
PureTech 82
VTi 68
For
access
to
the
brake
fluid
reservoir
a
nd
t
he
f
usebox,
u
nclip
t
he
p
lastic
c
over
a
t
the
base
of
the
windscreen,
pressing
o
n
the
two
tongues.
Refer
to
the
"Changing
a
fuse"
section.
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
m
ay be extremely hot (risk of burns) and
t
he cooling fan could start at any time
(
even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
The check of the oil level is carried out with the dipstick, located under
t
he bonnet. For the position of the
d
ipstick, refer to the under-bonnet
v
iew on a previous page.
Checking with dipstick
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.
To
ensure the accuracy of the reading,
y
our vehicle must be on a level
s
ur face, with the engine off for at least
3
0 minutes.
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 km). If
you find that the oil level is above the A mark
o
r below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX
mark (risk
o
f engine damage), contact a CITROËN
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
-
I
f the level is below the MIN
mark, you
m
ust top-up the engine oil.
Refer
to the under-bonnet view for the location
o
f the dipstick on your vehicle.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
p
ull it out completely.
F
W
ith the end of the dipstick with a clean
a
nd non-fluffy cloth.
F
R
efit the dipstick and push it fully down,
t
hen pull it out again for a visual check of
t
he oil level: the level must be between the
t
wo marks A and B.
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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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