oil level Citroen C4 2009 1.G Owner's Manual
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INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH TRANSLUCENT SCREEN
The instrument panel groups all the driving and comfort information at the centre of the dashboard.
Central display
1. Rev counter
2. Cruise control or speed limiter
setting
3. Speedometer
4. Maintenance indicator when the
ignition is switched on, then total
mileage recorder
5. Trip mileage recorder
6. Fuel gauge
7. Engine oil level check
8. Coolant temperature Control buttons
A. Trip mileage recorder reset
B. Lighting rheostat
C. Display of alerts and Status of
functions
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Maintenance indicator zero reset Engine oil level indicator
After each service, the maintenance
indicator must be reset to zero.
The procedure for resetting to zero
is as follows:
switch off the ignition,
press and hold the trip distance
recorder zero reset button,
switch on the ignition; the dis-
tance recorder display begins a
countdown,
when the display indicates "=0" ,
release the button; the spanner
disappears. System which informs the driver
whether the engine oil level is correct
or not.
This information is displayed for a
few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, after the service infor-
mation.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 15 minutes.
Oil level correct
Oil level low
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" , accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-
function screen.
I f t h e l o w o i l l e v e l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a
check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up to prevent
damage to the engine. Oil level gauge fault
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL --" . Contact a CITROËN dealer.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to
l o c a t e t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap on your engine. There are 2 marks on
the dipstick:
- A = max; never ex-
ceed this level,
- B = min; top up the
l e v e l v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r
cap, using the type
of oil suited to your
engine.
Following this operation, if you wish
to disconnect the battery, lock the
v e h i c l e a n d w a i t a t l e a s t fi v e m i n u t e s
for the zero reset to be taken into ac-
count.
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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding system checked by a
CITROËN dealer.
Oil level
Oil change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation. O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Brake fluid level
Fluid change
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the in-
terval for this operation.
T h i s fl u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d r e g u -
larly. Fluid which has been used for
too long may cause a loss of braking
e f fi c i e n c y .
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer's recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Coolant level
Draining the system
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
The reading will only be
correct if the vehicle is on
level ground and the engine
has been off for more than
15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator on the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the con-
sumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (approx. 1 000 km).
Check this level also between each
scheduled service and before long
journeys. T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d
be close to the "MAX" mark.
If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the
ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h
a p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n
may operate after the vehicle has
b e e n s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n -
gine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour
after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
In order to maintain the re-
liability of the engine and
emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine
oil is prohibited.
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Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with plain water.
Reservoir capacities:
-
screenwash: approximately 3 litres,
- screenwash and headlamp wash: approximately 6 litres. Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle emission
filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
lighting of the service warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by
a CITROËN dealer without delay.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of
u s e d o i l o r fl u i d s w i t h t h e
skin.
M o s t o f t h e s e fl u i d s a r e h a r m f u l t o
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or
fl u i d s i n t o s e w e r s o r o n t o
the ground.
Take used oil to a CITROËN dealer
(France) or an authorised waste
disposal site.
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
Top up the level when you next stop
the vehicle.
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Brake pads Brake wear depends on
the style of driving, par-
ticularly in the case of ve-
hicles used in town, over
short distances. It may be
necessary to have the condition of
the brakes checked, even between
vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x
system The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change).
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no
oil change). Brake disc wear
For information relating to
checking the brake disc
wear, contact a CITROËN
dealer.
Parking brake If a loss of effectiveness
of this system is noticed,
the parking brake must be
checked, even between
two services.
This system must be checked by a
CITROËN dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by CITROËN or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, CITROËN selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for the details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
checking interval for this component.
Refer to the Maintenance and
Warranty Guide for details of the
level checking interval for this com-
ponent.