CITROEN C3 Picasso 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual page 35

Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver wheth-
er the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a
few seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.
The level shown will only be
correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been
off for more than 30 minutes.
M O N I T O R I N G
Oil level correct
Oil level low
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL" , linked with the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message in the multifunction
screen.
If the low oil level is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, the level must
be topped up to prevent damage to the
engine.
Oil level indicator fault
This is indicated by the fl ashing of
"OIL--" . Contact a CITROËN dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
the dipstick and the oil fi ller cap on your
engine.
There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A = max; never exceed
this level (risk of damage
to the engine),
- B = min; top up the level
via the oil fi ller cap, using
the grade of oil suited to
your engine.
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