oil dipstick CITROEN C-ELYSÉE 2023 Owners Manual

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Practical information
or in certain moving components - risk of
strangulation and serious injury!
The location of the interior bonnet release lever prevents the bonnet being
opened when the left-hand front door is
closed.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet stay
with care (risk of burns), using the protected
area.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
Cooling of the engine when stopped
The engine cooling fan may start after
the engine has been switched off.
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the fan!
Opening
► Open the left-hand front door .

► Pull the interior release lever, located at the
bottom of the dashboard, towards you.
►

T
ilt the exterior safety catch to the left and
raise the bonnet.


► Unclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
► Hold the bonnet and pull out the stay from the
support slot.
►

Clip the stay in its housing.
► Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel.
►

Pull on the bonnet to check that it is locked
correctly

.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.
Engine compartment
The engine shown here is an example for
illustrative purposes only.
The locations of the following components may
vary:
–

Engine oil dipstick.
–


Engine oil filler cap.
–


Priming pump.
Petrol engine

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7Diesel engine

1.Screenwash fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery
5. Remote earth point (-)
6. Fusebox
7. Air filter
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Priming pump*
Diesel fuel system
This system is under very high pressure.
All work must be carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer's service
* Depending on engine.
schedule. Top them up if required, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluids must comply with the manufacturer's requirements and with
the vehicle's engine.
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine
may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even with
the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health and
very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Empty used oil into the containers reserved
for this purpose at a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Engine oil
The level is checked, with the engine having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
services (or oil changes). It is recommended
that you check the level, and top up if necessary,
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emissions control system,
never use additives in the engine oil.
Checking using the dipstick
For the location of the dipstick, please refer
to the illustration of the corresponding engine
compartment.
►

Grasp the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely

.
►

Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.


► Reinsert the dipstick and push fully down,
then pull it out again to visually check the oil

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level: the correct level is between marks A (max)
and B (min).
Do not start the engine if the level is:
–

above mark
A: contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
–

below mark

B
: top up the engine oil
immediately.
Oil grade
Before topping up or changing the
engine oil, check that the oil is suitable
for your engine and complies with the
recommendations in the service schedule
supplied with the vehicle (or available from
your CITROËN dealer or qualified workshop).
Use of non-recommended oil may invalidate
your warranty in the event of engine failure.
Topping up the engine oil level
For the location of the engine oil filler cap, please
refer to the corresponding engine compartment
illustration.
►

Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills
on engine components (risk of fire).
►


W
ait a few minutes before checking the level
again using the dipstick.
►

T
op up the level if necessary.
►

After checking the level, carefully screw the
oil filler cap back on

and replace the dipstick in
its tube.
Brake fluid
The level of this fluid should be close to
the "MAX" mark. If not, check the brake
pads for wear.
To know how often the brake fluid should be
replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Clean the cap before removing it to refill.
Use only DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
Engine coolant
It is normal to top up this fluid between
two services.
The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A level of coolant that is too low risks causing
major damage to the engine; the coolant level
must be close to the "MAX" mark without ever
going above it.
If the level is close to or below the " MIN" mark, it
is essential to top it up.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
As the cooling system is pressurised, wait at
least one hour after switching off the engine
before carrying out any work.
In order to avoid the risk of scalding if you need
to top up in an emergency, wrap a cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap
and top up to the required level.
Screenwash fluid
Top up to the required level when necessary.
Fluid specification
The fluid must be topped up with a pre-mixed
product.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a fluid
containing an anti-freeze agent which is
appropriate for the temperature conditions
must be used in order to protect the system's
components (pump, tank, ducts, jets).
Filling with pure water is prohibited in all
circumstances (risk of freezing,
limescale, etc.).
Diesel fuel additive (Diesel
with particle filter)
On reaching the minimum level in the
particle filter additive tank, this warning
lamp comes on fixed, accompanied by an
audible signal and a warning message.
Topping up
The topping up of this additive must be carried
out quickly.
Visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Alphabetical index
Control stalk, lighting 33
Control stalk, wipers
35
Courtesy lamps

32
Cruise control

64–66
D
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio
117, 138–139
Date (setting)

14, 123, 145
Daytime running lamps

34, 88
Deactivating the passenger airbag

42, 45
Defrosting

26–27, 29
Defrosting, front

29
Defrosting, lower windscreen

29
Defrosting, rear screen

29–30
Demisting

26–27
Demisting, front

29
Demisting, rear

30
Dimensions

100
Dipstick

77
Direction indicators (turn signals)

34, 88, 90
Doors

20
Driving

51–52
Driving aids (recommendations)

62
Driving economically

6
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

38–39
E
EBFD 38
Eco-driving (advice)
6
Electric windows

22
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

38
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)

38
Emergency warning lamps

37, 83
Emissions control system, SCR

70
Energy economy (mode)

73
Energy economy mode

73
Engine compartment

76–77
Engine, Diesel

69, 77, 83, 99
Engine, petrol

76, 98
Engines

97–99
Environment

6, 19
ESC (electronic stability control)

38
F
Filling the AdBlue® tank 72, 79
Filling the fuel tank
69–70
Filter, air

79
Filter, oil

79
Filter, particle

78–79
Filter, passenger compartment

26, 79
Fitting a wheel

85–86
Fitting roof bars

75
Fittings, interior

30
Flap, fuel filler

69–70
Flashing indicators

34, 88
Fluid, brake 78
Fluid, engine coolant
78
Foglamp, rear

33, 90
Foglamps, front

33, 90
Folding the rear seats

24
Frequency (radio)

138
Fuel

6, 69
Fuel consumption

6
Fuel level, low

69
Fuel (tank)

69–70
Fuses

91
G
Gauge, fuel 69
Gearbox, automatic
55–57, 80, 92
Gearbox, manual

55, 80
Gear lever, automatic gearbox

57
Gear lever, manual gearbox

55
Gear shift indicator

58
Glove box

30
G.P.S.

132
H
Hazard warning lamps 37, 83
Headlamps (adjustment)
35
Headlamps, dipped beam

88–89
Headlamps, halogen

88
Headlamps, main beam

88–89