CITROEN C4 - Coolant Level

Practical information
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Screenwash / headlamp
wash fluid level
Specication of the uid
Toensureoptimumcleaningandtoavoid
freezing,thefluidshouldneverbetoppedupor
replacedbyplainwater.
In wintry conditions, the use of a fluid
withanethylalcoholormethanolbaseis
recommended.
Tocheckthelevelortopupthe
fluidonvehiclefittedwithheadlamp
washers,immobilisethevehicleand
switchoftheengine.
F Open the bonnet and secure it with the
stay.
F Openthescreenwashreservoirfillercap.
F Takeandpinchthelevelgaugetoblockits
breather.
F Removethegaugecompletelyfrom
the reservoir to read the level in the
transparentsection.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
tothe"MAX"markbutshouldnever
exceedit.
Fluid specication
Thecoolantmustconformtothe
manufacturer'srecommendations.
The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
Whentheengineiswarm,thetemperatureof
thecoolantisregulatedbythefan.
Inaddition,asthecoolingsystemis
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switchingofftheenginebeforecarryingout
anywork.
Toavoidanyriskofscalding,unscrewthecap
bytwoturnstoallowthepressuretodrop.
Whenthepressurehasdropped,removethe
capandtopupthelevel.
F Topupifnecessary.
F Refit the filler cap to the reservoir and
closethebonnet.