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L E V E L S
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on hori-
zontal ground with the engine hav-
ing been switched off for at least
10 minutes.
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the
marks
MIN.
and
MAX.
on the
gauge.
Topping up engine oil
Before fi lling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after fi lling.
It must never exceed the maxi-
mum.
Screw the cap back on and close
the bonnet.
Quality:
See the Maintenance
Guide.
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is
stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the
cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Radiator – coolant fl uid
Checking the level and topping up
with fl uid must always be done with
the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
Wait 15 minutes or for the temper-
ature to be lower than 100°C and
then carefully unscrew the cap so
as to allow the pressure to drop,
protecting yourself with, say, a
cloth.
Topping up the coolant
The fl uid level should be between
the marks
MIN.
and
MAX.
on the
header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put
in more than 1 litre, have the cool-
ing system checked by a CITROËN
in more than 1 litre, have the cool-
dealer.
Make sure that the cap is
back on properly.
Note:
If you need to top up the fl uid
frequently, this indicates a malfunc-
tion which you should get checked
at the earliest opportunity.
Quality:
See the Maintenance
Guide.
Remark:
The cooling fan may
operate for around 10 minutes
after the engine has stopped.