oil dipstick Citroen DS5 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

41Monitoring
Engine oil level indicator
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a checkusing the dipstick, the level must be topped up
to avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by a message in
the instrument panel screen. Contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are
2 marks on the dipstick:
System which informs the driver whether
the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on, after theservice information.

The level read will only be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.


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A= max; never exceed this
level,

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B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by a message in
the instrument panel screen.

The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.3.
Coolant reservoir. 4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick. 9.
Engine oil filler cap.THP 155 6- SPEED AUTOTHP 200 6- SPEED MANUAL

221Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.

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According to engine.















Diesel engines
1.
Power steering reservoir.2.Screenwash and headlamp wash reser voir.3.Coolant reservoir.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery/Fuses.
6.Fusebox.
7. Air filter.8.Engine oil dipstick.9.
Engine oil filler cap.10.Priming pump * . 11.
Bleed screw * .
e- HDi 110 6- SPEED ELECTRONIC
HDi 160 PEF 6- SPEED MANUAL/HDi 160 PEF 6- SPEED AUTO

223Checks






Checking levels


Take care when working under thebonnet, as certain areas of the enginemay be extremely hot (risk of burns).
Oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using theoil level indicator on the instrument panel, or using the dipstick.
This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been off for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices
(or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).

Engine oil change

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliabilit
y of the engine
and emission control system, the use of
additives in the engine oil is prohibited.

Oil specifi cation

The oil must be the correct grade for your engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
After topping up the oil, the check whenswitching on the ignition with the oillevel indicator in the instrument panelis not valid during the 30 minutes after topping up.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITRO
ËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.

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Alphabetical index
Demisting......................................................90Diesel............................................................31Diesel additive level....................................225Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp ...........31Dimensions.................................................238Dipped beam .........................30, 132,193, 194Dipstick.................................................. 41, 223Directional lighting..............................141,142Direction indicators..................138,164,193, 196,198Doors emergency control.............................55Driving positions (memorising) .....................70Dynamic emergency braking........97, 100,102Dynamic stability control(DSC)....................................33, 36, 167,169
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)........ 167EBFD...........................................................167Eco-driving...................................................24Eco-driving (advice)......................................24Economical driving .......................................24Economy mode ...........................................207Electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) ...................................167Electronic engine immobiliser.................r54, 95Emergency boot release ...............................56Emergency call...................................165,243Emergency warning lamps...................83, 164eMyWay................................................43,245Energy economy mode...............................207Engine, Diesel ......................65, 221, 222, 235
Engine, petrol...............................65,220, 232Engine compartment...........................220,221Engine compartment fusebox .....................201Engine oil level indicator.......................r41,223Engines ...............................................232,235Environment............................................24, 53
Filling with fuel ........................................63-65Fitting a wheel .............................................189Fitting roof bars ...........................................212Fittings, boot.................................................82Flashing indicators..............................138,164Foglamps....................................................193Foglamps, rear............................................r134Folding/unfolding the door mirrors................76Front foglamps ............134, 142, 193,197,199Front seats..............................................68-70Fuel..........................................................24,65Fuel consumption..........................................24Fuel filler cap.................................................63Fuel filler flap...........................................63, 64Fuel gauge....................................................63Fuel tank..................................................63, 64Fusebox, dashboard ...................................201Fuses ...........................................................201
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G.P.S...........................................................254Gearbox, automatic............................108,228Gearbox, electronic..................... 112, 116,228Gearbox, manual................106,107, 116,228Gear efficiency indicator.............................r107Gear lever......................................................24Gear lever, automatic gearbox...................108Gear lever, electronic gearbox system.......112Gear lever, manual gearbox.......................106Guidance .............................................252,259Guide-me-home.......................................... 136
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Halogen headlamps....................................193Hands-free kit......................................268,313Hazard warning lamps ..........................83, 164Head-up display..........................120, 123, 125Headlamp adjustment .................................140Headlamps, directional.......................141, 193Headlamp wash..................................144,225Head restraints, front..............................68,71Head restraints, rear.....................................r75Heated seats.................................................72Heating ..........................................................24Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel ............................................77Hill start assist.............................................105
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