check engine Citroen C3 PLURIEL 2007.5 1.G User Guide

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Air fi lter
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
REFER TO THE CHAPTER: USER PRECAUTIONS.
Screen wash and head-lamp wash fl uid
Use CITROËN-approved products wherever possible.
Capacity: See “Capacities”.
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.
12V 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 min-utes.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Pull out the manual dip-stick.
The level should be between the marks MIN. and MAX.on the gauge.
It must never exceed the maximum.
MAX.
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 imme-diately and contact a CITROËN while you are driving, stop imme-stop imme-
dealer.
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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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 maximum.
Screw the cap back on and close the bonnet.
Quality: 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.

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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.Top up the level. If you have to put in more than 1 litre, in more than
Make sure that the cap is back on properly.Note: If you need to top up the fl uid frequently, this indicates a malfunction which you should get checked at the earliest opportunity.
Quality: See “Maintenance Guide”.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.
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.
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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 temper-ature 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.

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Starting the engine with an assisting battery
If the battery is discharged, it is possible to use either a separate emergency battery or a battery on another vehicle.A. Dischargedbattery (Under the bonnet)B. Assisting batteryC. Earth point on broken down vehicle
Check that the assisting battery has suffi cient voltage (12 V).
If you use the battery on another vehicle, stop the engine on the latter. The two vehicles must not come into direct contact with each other.
Connect the cables according to the order indicated in the diagram. orderCheck that the leads are well secured (risk of sparks).
Start the engine of the assisting vehicle. Let the engine run for around 1 minute at a slightly accelerated idle.
Operate the starter on the vehicle being assisted.Note: For any operation necessitating a disconnection of the bat-tery, you must wait 3 minutes after switching the ignition off, taking no action which will prevent the vehicle's electrical system from going to sleep (such as operating the doors and tailg ate, pressing the buttons on the remote control, etc.).
Never approach with a fl ame or create sparks in the vicinity of the battery (explosive gas).
The battery contains dilute sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive.
When handling batteries, always protect your face a nd especially your eyes.
In the event of any contact with the skin, rinse immediatel y with copious amounts of fresh water.
Advice
Do not touch the leads during the operation.
Do not lean over the batteries.
Disconnect the cables in reverse order, making sure they do not touch together.

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