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Berlingo2VP_en_Chap03_Pret-a-partir_ed02-2016
Instruments and controls
Berlingo2VP_en_Chap03_Pret-a-partir_ed02-2016
FUEL GAUGEC OOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned before the
red zone:
normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot
climatic conditions, the needle may
move
close to the red graduations.What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone:
Reduce your speed or let the engine
run
at idle.
What you should do if the warning
lamp comes on:
-
stop immediately
, switch off the
ignition.
The
fan may continue to
operate for a certain time, up to
approximately 10 minutes,
-
wait for the engine to cool down in
order
to check the coolant level and
top
it up if necessary.
As the cooling system is pressurised,
follow the procedure below to avoid the
risk of scalding:
-
wait at least one hour after
switching of
f the engine before
carrying out any work,
-
unscrew
the cap by 1/4 turn to
allow the pressure to drop,
-
when the pressure has dropped,
check
the level in the header tank,
- if necessary , remove the cap to
top up.
If the needle remains in the red
zone,
have the system checked by
a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.Refer
to chapter 7, "Levels"
section.
Refer
to
chapter
7,
"Fuel"
section.
The fuel level is tested each time the
key
is
turned
to
the
"running"
position.
The
gauge
is
positioned
on:
-
1:
the
fuel
tank
is
full,
approximately
60
litres.
-
0:
the reserve is now being used,
the warning lamp comes on
continuously.
The
reserve
when
the
warning
first
comes
on
is
approximately
8
litres.
