headlamp Citroen C CROSSER 2009.5 1.G User Guide
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CHECKING LEVELS   Brake fluid level  To  avoid  any  risk  of  scalding,  unscrew  
the  cap  by  two  turns  to  allow  the  pres-
sure  to  drop.  When  the  pressure  has 
dropped,  remove  the  cap  and  top  up 
the level. 
  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.     T h e   b r a k e   fl   u i d   l e v e l   s h o u l d   b e  
between  the  "MAX"  and  "MIN" 
marks.  
 If it is not, check the brake pad  
wear. 
  Draining the circuit  
 Refer to the servicing booklet for details  
of the interval for this operation.  
  Coolant level 
 The  coolant  level  must  be  
measured  when  the  engine  is 
cold  and  should  be  between 
the "LOW" and "FULL" marks. 
 When  the  engine  is  warm,  the  tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan. 
This can operate with the ignition off.  
   O n    v e h i c l e s    w h i c h    a r e    fi   t t e d    w i t h    a   
 p a r t i c l e    e m i s s i o n    fi   l t e r ,    t h e    f a n    m a y  
operate  after  the  vehicle  has  been 
 s w i t c h e d    o f f ,    e v e n    i f    t h e    e n g i n e    i s  
cold.  
 In  addition,  as  the  cooling  system  is  
pressurised, wait at least one hour after 
switching off the engine before carrying 
out any work. 
  Wash-wipe and headlamp wash *  fluid 
   C h e c k    t h e    fl   u i d    l e v e l    r e g u l a r l y ,   
using the gauge. 
  *   According to country.  
  Draining the engine  
 Refer to the servicing booklet for details  
of the interval for this operation.  
 In order to maintain the reliability of the  
engine  and  emission  control  system, 
the  use  of  additives  in  the  engine  oil  is 
prohibited.   
     O i l   s p e c i fi   c a t i o n   
 The  oil  must  correspond  to  your  en- 
gine and conform to the manufacturer's 
recommendations.         F l u i d   s p e c i fi   c a t i o n   
   T h e    b r a k e    fl   u i d    m u s t    c o n f o r m    t o    t h e   
manufacturer's  recommendations  and 
 f u l fi   l   t h e   D O T 4   s t a n d a r d s .      
  Draining the circuit  
 Refer to the servicing booklet for details  
of the interval for this operation.   
     F l u i d   s p e c i fi   c a t i o n   
 The coolant must conform to the manu- 
facturer's recommendations.    
     F l u i d   s p e c i fi   c a t i o n   
   T h i s   fl   u i d   m u s t   c o n f o r m   t o   t h e   m a n u f a c - 
turer's  recommendations  for  optimum 
cleaning.   
  Power steering fluid level 
   C h e c k   t h e   fl   u i d   l e v e l   w i t h   t h e   e n g i n e   a t   
idle.  
   C h e c k    t h a t    t h e    p o w e r    s t e e r i n g    fl   u i d   
level is always between the "MAX" and 
"MIN" marks and top up if necessary.  
     F l u i d   s p e c i fi   c a t i o n   
   T h i s   fl   u i d   m u s t   c o n f o r m   t o   t h e   m a n u f a c - 
turer's recommendations.   
 Check  all  of  these  levels  regularly  and 
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.  
   I f    a    l e v e l    d r o p s    s i g n i fi   c a n t l y ,    h a v e    t h e   
corresponding  circuit  checked  by  a 
CITROËN dealer.  
 When  working  under  the  bonnet,  take  
care as certain areas of the engine may 
be extremely hot (risk of burns).