brake fluid CITROEN C6 2005 Owners Manual

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Wheels and tyres121 - 124
Checking and adjusting the vehicle height125 - 128
Values for checking and adjusting
the axle geometries129 - 133
Front axle134 - 135
Front axle tightening torques136 - 139
Rear axle140 - 141
Rear axle tightening torques142 - 143
Active suspension with variable damping144 - 149
Suspension tightening torques150 - 154
Draining-filling-bleeding
the hydraulic steering/suspension circuit155 - 158
Power steering specifications159 - 162
Power steering tightening torques163 - 164
Checking the steering assistance
pressure (ES9A engine)165 - 168
Bleeding the hydraulic steering
assistance circuit169AIR CONDITIONING
Quantities: aircon system R134.a 203
Special features: air conditioning circuit 204 - 205
Pollen filter206
Checking the compressor oil level207 - 208
Checking the efficiency of
the air conditioning circuit209 - 215
Air conditioning circuit: ES9A216
Air conditioning circuit: DT17217
CONTENTS
BRAKES
Brake specifications170
Braking system: general specifications171 - 173
Braking system: tightening torques174 - 177
Values for checking and adjusting
the braking system178
General feataures of
the electric parking brake179 - 189
Brake fluid checks190
Drain-fill-bleed the braking system191 - 194
HYDRAULICS
Safety requirements:
active suspension with variable damping195 - 197
Suspension spheres: general specifications 198
Suspension spheres:
specification - identification199 - 200
Depressurising the hydraulic
suspension circuit201 - 202
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GENERAL
LUBRICANTS - TOTAL recommended oils
Gearbox oil
Engine coolant
All countriesCITROËN fluid
Protection: -35C°2Litres
5Litres
20 Litres
210Litres9979 70
9979 71
9979 76
9979 779979 72
9979 73
9979 74
9979 75 PacksCITROËN references
REVKOGEL 2000 GLYSANTIN G33 AM6 automatic gearbox All countriesJWS 3309 (ESSO)
Synthetic brake fluidAll countriesCITROËN fluid
1/2Litre
DOT 4 Packs
CITROËN references Power steering oil
Power-assisted steering All countriesLDS TOTAL H50126
Hydraulic circuit
All countriesColour
1Litre
TOTAL FLUIDE LDS Packs
CITROËN references Norm
Orange
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BRAKES
BRAKE FLUID CHECKS
IMPERATIVE: Respect the safety and cleanliness requirements.
WARNING: Brake fluid is toxic to health. Avoid any contact with your skin or with your eyes. If there is contact with your eyes, rinse immedia-
tely with copious amounts of water for several minutes.
WARNING: Brake fluid is highly corrosive to paintwork. If there is spillage onto the bodywork, clean the surface immediately.
Tools: Brake fluid tester (*):
Supplier Reference Type
SURETEST TLF
DOW AUTOMOTIVE BETATEST Measures the boiling point of brake fluid
FACOM OUTILLAGE DF.16
EBT 06.1 Measures the rate of hydrometry of brake fluid
(*) The list not exhaustive, refer to the catalogue "Tools and Equipment".
Checks.
Remove the filter of the brake fluid reservoir.
IMPERATIVE: Any pollution of the brake fluid is forbidden. The brake fluid should be limpid and free of suspended matter or sediments.
Check the brake fluid, following the method recommended by the supplier of the testing equipment.
Test values:
Brake fluid Minimum boiling point «Humid»
DOT 3 140°C
DOT 4 155°C
SUPER DOT 4
180°C
DOT 5
NOTE:If the tested value is lower than the minimum "humid"boiling point or within a tolerance of +10 %of this value, replace the brake fluid
(see corresponding operation).
IMPERATIVE: Use exclusively the hydraulic fluids that are approved and recommended.
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BRAKES
DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Tools.
[1]Generic bleeding apparatus: «LURO» or similar
[2] LEXIAstation: 4171-T
[3] PROXIAstation: 4165-T
NOTE:Bleeding of the secondary braking circuit is done with the help of diagnostic tools [2]or [3].
Draining the brake fluid reservoir.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the engine cover (1)and the lid (2).
Disconnect the connector «a».
Take out the filter of the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Drain the brake fluid reservoir (1)to the maximum extent (if necessary, use a clean syringe).
Remove the pin (3)and the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Clean the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Refit the brake fluid reservoir (4), the pin (3)and the filter of the brake fluid reservoir.
Reconnect the connector.
Reconnect the battery.
IMPERATIVE: Perform the operations that are necessary following a reconnection of the
battery(see corresponding operation).
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BRAKES
DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Filling the braking circuit.
WARNING: Use only the approved and recommended hydraulic fluids.
IMPERATIVE: Only use new brake fluid that has not emulsified; avoid any introduction of
impurities into the hydraulic circuit.
Fill the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Bleeding the primary braking circuit.
WARNING: During the bleed operations: take care to maintain the level of the brake fluid in
the reservoir, keep it topped up.
WARNING: The ABS system must not be in action during the bleed operation.
WARNING: Respect the sequence for the opening of the bleed screws.
Frontbrake caliper : Bleed screw (5).
Rearbrake caliper : Bleed screw (6).
Bleed each brake caliper, proceeding in the following sequence:
- Front LH wheel.
- Front RH wheel.
- Rear LH wheel.
- Rear RH wheel.
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BRAKES
DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Using the bleeding apparatus.
Connect the bleeding apparatus [1]on the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Adjust the apparatus pressure to 2 bars.
For each brake circuit:
- Connect a transparent tube onto the bleed screw.
- Submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container.
- Open the bleed screw.
- Wait until the fluid is flowing out without air bubbles.
- Close the bleed screw.
- Remove the bleeding apparatus.
- Check the brake fluid level (should be between «DANGER»level and «MAXI»level).
- Fill if necessary with the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
Without bleeding apparatus.
NOTE:Two operators are necessary.
For each brake circuit:
- Apply the brake pedal to place the circuit under pressure.
- Connect a transparent tube onto the bleed screw.
- Submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container.
- Open the bleed screw.
- Wait until the fluid is flowing out without air bubbles.
- Close the bleed screw.
NOTE:Recommence the process a second timeif that is necessary.
- Check the brake fluid level (should be between «DANGER»level and «MAXI»level).
- Fill if necessary with the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
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BRAKES
DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Bleeding the secondary braking system.
WARNING: During the bleeding operation, take care to maintain the level of brake fluid in
the reservoir and to top it up.
NOTE:Connect the bleeding apparatus [1]on the brake fluid reservoir (4).
Use the diagnostic tools [2] or [3].
Select the menu ESP VSC 440.
Bleed sequence: Menu ESP.
- Front LH wheel.
- Front RH wheel.
- Rear LH wheel.
- Rear RH wheel.
Follow the instructions given by the diagnostic tool.
At the end of the bleeding programme, check the brake fluid level and top up, if necessary.
Check the brake pedal travel (no lengthening), if not satisfactory repeat the bleeding procedure.
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