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For access to the reser voir filler cap, remove
the protective cover by turning its three fixing
screws a quarter turn, then remove the second
cover fitted to the cap.
Engine coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up this fluid
between two services.
Check the coolant level regularly,
according to the use made of your vehicle
(every 3,000
miles (5,000 km)/3 months);
if necessary, top up using coolant
recommended by the manufacturer.
The check and top up must only be done
with the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents a
risk of
serious damage to your engine.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the electric fan. This
may operate with the ignition off; furthermore,
because the cooling system is under pressure,
wait for at least one hour after the engine has
stopped before carrying out any work. F
F
or access to the header tank filler cap,
remove the protective cover by turning its
three fixing screws a quarter turn.
F
T
o avoid the risk of scalding, place a cloth
around the cap, then loosen the cap by
a
quarter turn to release the pressure.
F
W
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap and top up the level with coolant.
To p p i n g u p
The level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion bottle.
As close as possible to the MAX mark is
recommended.
If more than 1
litre of fluid is required to top
up the level, have the system checked by
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash level
To check the level or top up the fluid
on vehicles fitted with headlamp
washers, immobilise the vehicle and
switch off the engine.
Capacity of the reservoir: approximately
5.5
litres.
F
F
or access to the reser voir filler cap, pull on
the telescopic filler pipe and unclip the cap.
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Glossary of labels
This section groups together all of the texts that
appear on labels present on the vehicle.For the Identification markings , refer to
the corresponding section.
Under the bonnet
A
Original painting
Colour
Code
Paint
B
ONLY FOR JUMP START C
DANGER
AUTOMATIC ENGINE RESTART. TAKE OUT
THE IGNITION KEY WHEN THE BONNET IS
OPENED.
D
1 - CAUTION
ORIGINAL LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
Engine oil Transmission
Radiator Braking
Windscreen washer Power steering
REFER TO MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK. WEAR EYE PROTECTION
Technical data
