oil level Citroen C5 2007.5 (DC/DE) / 1.G Owner's Manual

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M O N I T O R I N G
Tyre defl ation detection
This function allows you to display the log of alerts.
Press on button A. The following messages appear consecutively on the instrument panel screen:Tyre pressure check.
Maintenance indicator reminder.
Display of message alerts.Oil level check.

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Engine oil temperature gauge
Under normal operating condi-tions, the bars should be within section 1.
In severe operating conditions, the bars may extend into section 2.
In this event, slow down, and if nec-essary, stop the engine and check the levels (see chapter - Mainte-nance - “Levels”).
Fuel gauge
On horizontal ground, the lighting of the fuel low warning lamp warns you that you are using the reserve tank.
A message alert is displayed on the instrument panel.
Coolant temperature indica-tor
Under normal operating condi-tions, the bars should be within section 1.
In severe operating conditions, the bars may extend into section 2, the engine coolant temperature warn-ing lamp A and the STOP warning lamp will light up, stop immedi-ately.Switch off the ignition. The cooling fan may continue to operate for a certain time. Allow the engine to cool down while tak-ing the precautions indicated in chapter - Maintenace - “Levels”.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
If the SERVICE warning lamp lights up, check the levels (see chapter - Maintenance - “Levels”).

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Range
This is the distance that can still be travelled on the amount of fuel remain-ing in the tank.
When the range is lower than 30 km (19 miles), only four dashes are dis-played.
Instantaneous consumption
This is the result from the consumption recorded within the last 2 seconds. This function is only available when travelling at over 30 km/h (19 mph).
Instantaneous information
OPERATION
The trip computer is displayed on the instrument panel screen. I t gives you access to:2 types of instantaneous information:
Range.Instantaneous consumption.This information can be displayed in zone B of the instrument panel screen when you switch the ignition on, immediately after the display of oil level and/or maintenance information.The different information to be displayed is selected by rotating the con-trol knob A.
3 types of information for two journeys 1 and 2:
Average speed.Average consumption.The distance travelled.This information is displayed in zone C of the instrument panel by rotat-ing the control knob A.

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Engine oil level indicator
When you switch the ignition on, the engine oil check is displayed for a few seconds on the instrument panel screen.Note: to ensure that this measurement is accurate, check the oil level o n horizontal ground after the engine has been switched off for at least 15 min-utes. An incorrect engine oil level can seriously damage your engi ne.
“Oil level incorrect” indicates that the oil level is too low.
Check using the manual dipstick. See “Lev-els”.
If, after topping up, the message re-appears, contact a CITROËN dealer.If, after topping up, the message topping up, the
“Oil level invalid” indicates a malfunctioning of the indicator.
Contact a CITROËN dealer.
“Oil level correct” indicates normal operating.
Log of alerts
This function allows you to display the log of alerts.
Press on button A. The following messages appear consecutively on the instrument panel screen:Tyre pressure check.
Maintenance indicator reminder.Display of message alerts.
Oil level check.

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R E F E R T O T H E C H A P T E R : U S E R P R E C A U T I O N S
Air fi lter
Follow the requirements set out in the Maintenance Guide.
Screen wash and headlamp 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.
Poles “+” and “-” for starting with a slave battery (only on V6 HDi engine)
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 15 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.
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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 imme-diately and contact a CITROËN while you are driving, stop imme-stop imme-
dealer.
Power steering oil or power steering and suspension oil
For topping up, it is neces-sary to go to a CITROËN dealer.For topping up, it is neces-topping up, it
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.
Between routine servicing visits, check the level of engine oil frequently as well as before going on a long journey.

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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 “Maintenance Guide”.
L E V E L S
Radiator – coolant fl uid
Checking the level and topping up with fl uid must always be done with the engine cold.
Engine hot
Wait 15 minutes or for the tempera-ture to be lower than 100 and then carefully unscrew the cap so as to allow the pressure to drop, protect-ing yourself with, say, a cloth.
Topping up the coolant
The level of coolant 1 should be between the MIN. and MAX. mark-ings on the header tank.
Top up the level. If the top up requires more than 1 litre, contact a CITROËN dealer.requires more than 1 litre, requires more
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.
Remark: The cooling fan may operate for around 10 minutes after the engine has stopped.
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.