coolant level CITROEN C2 2006 Owners Manual

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W A R N I N G L A M P S
These warning lamps may be accompanied by a message and/or a sound signal
Engine oil pressure
It comes on for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the oil pressure is low.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Coolant temperature warning lamp
It comes on for a few seconds each time you switch on the ignition.
If this warning lamp comes on, engine running, it tells you that the coolant temperature is rising abnormally.
It is essential to stop the vehicle.
Check the coolant level.
See "Levels".
If the level is satisfactory, consult a CITROËN dealer.If the level is satisfactorythe level
Battery charge
This warning lamp should go out when the engine is running.
If it remains permanently on, contact a CITROËN dealer.If it remains permanently remains permanently
Warning lamp for parking brake, brake fl uid level and braking distribution malfunction
With the engine running, the light-ing of this warning lamp indicates that the parking brake is on or not properly released, that the brake fl uid level is low or that the braking system is malfunctioning.
If the warning lamp remains on even after you have released the parking brake, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.parking brake, stop immediately stop immediately
Driver's seat belt not fastened
This lamp comes on if the LH seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched on and while the vehicle is moving at up to approx. 20 km/h (12 mph). Above this speed, the warning lamp fl ashes, accompanied by a sound signal for around 120 seconds. Then it remains on.
SERVICE
This warning lamp remains on for a serious fault. Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
This warning lamp remains on only for a short time for faults that are minor. Contact a CITROËN dealer if necessary.
To fi nd out the nature of the corre-sponding warning, consult the Log of Alerts (See section "Displays Aand C" in "Multifunction display").
Fuel low
It comes on for a few sec-onds each time you switch on the ignition.
If the fuel low warning lamp comes on, there remain approx. 4 to 6 litres of fuel in the tank.
Depollution system
It remains on until you start the engine.
If this warning lamp fl ashes or lights up while you are driving, this indicates a problem with the depollution system.
Consult a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

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L E V E L SREFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS
Air fi lter
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
Windscreen/rear screen wash and headlamp wash fl uid
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See "Capacities".
Characteristics of fl uidIn order to ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, you must never top up or replace this fl uid with water.
Engine coolant
The fl uid level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Engine hot, wait at least 15 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Never do anything relating to the cooling system of an engine that is hot.
12 V battery
See "Starting with a slave battery".
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
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MIN.
Brake fl uid
The level of fl uid should be between the marks MIN.and MAX. on the reservoir.
Quality: See "Maintenance Guide".
If the warning lamp comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and contact a CITROËN dealer.immediately and immediately
Cabin particle fi lter/Odour fi lter
See "Maintenance Guide".
If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Consult "User Precautions" at the end of this handbook.

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L E V E L S
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level on horizontal ground with the engine having been switched off for at least 10 minutes.
Pull out the manual dipstick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the gauge.
Topping up engine oil
Before fi lling, pull out the dipstick.
Check the dipstick after fi lling.
It must never exceed the maxi-mum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: See the Maintenance Guide.If opening the bonnet when the engine is hot, even if it is stopped and the ignition is switched off, remember that the cooling fan may operate at any moment.
Radiator – coolant fl uid
Checking the level and topping up with fl uid must always be done with the engine cold.
Engine hot
Release the protection cover.
Wait 15 minutes or for the tem-perature to be lower than 100 °C and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protecting yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
The fl uid level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX. on the header tank.
Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, have the cooling system checked by a CITROËN dealer.cooling system checked cooling system
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: If you need to top up the fl uid frequently, this indicates a malfunc-tion which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See the Maintenance Guide.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.

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T A B L E O F F U S E SF U S E S U N D E R T H E B O N N E T
Ref.RatingFunction
120 AWater-in-diesel-fuel sensor
215 AHorn
310 AScreen wash
420 AHeadlamp wash
515 AFuel pump
610 APower steering
710 ACoolant level sensor
825 AStarter
910 AECUs (ABS, ESP)
1030 AEngine control actuators (Ignition coil, Electrovalve, Oxygen sensor, Injection) – Canister purge
1140 AAir blower
1230 AWindscreen wiper
1430 AAir pump (petrol version) – Diesel fuel heater