Checking Levels - CITROEN GRAND C4 PICASSO 2009-2010 Manual

CHECKING LEVELS

Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Take care when working under the
bonnet, as some parts of the engine
can be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys.
Oil change
Refer to the Maintenance
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.
C H E C K S
Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your en-
gine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Brake fluid level
The brake fl uid level should
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
Fluid change
Refer to the
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
This fl uid must be changed regu-
larly. Fluid which has been used for
too long may cause a loss of braking
effi ciency.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's
and fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
and
system,
Coolant level
the temperature of the coolant is regu-
lated by the fan. This can operate with
the ignition off.
On vehicles which are fi tted with
a particle emission fi lter, the fan
may operate after the vehicle has
been switched off, even if the en-
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
Maintenance and
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, un-
screw the cap by two turns to allow
the pressure to drop. When the pres-
sure has dropped, remove the cap
and top up the level.
recommendations
Coolant change
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm,
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