Checking Levels; Oil Level; Dipstick; Brake Fluid Level - CITROËN C5 2013 Owner's 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 circuit checked by a
CITROËN dealer.

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.
Between two oil changes, the con-
sumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (1,000 km).
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys.
C H E C K S

Dipstick

There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, us-
ing the type of oil suited
to your engine.
Draining the engine
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 system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engine
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.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
This fl uid must be changed regularly.
Fluid which has been used exces-
sively may cause a loss of braking
effi ciency.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
and
Power steering fluid or power
steering and suspension
fluid level
This fl uid must be topped up
by a CITROËN dealer.
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