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coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.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
pressure to drop. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades.
Specification of the fluid
To ensure optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, the fluid should never be topped up or
replaced by plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol
or methanol base fluid is recommended.
Screenwash / headlamp
wash level
To check the level or top up the fluid on vehicle
fitted with headlamp washers, immobilise the
vehicle and switch of the engine.
F
B
efore opening the bonnet, ensure that the
engine has completely stopped.
F
O
pen the screenwash reservoir filler cap. F
Take and pinch the level gauge to block its
breather.
F Remove the gauge completely from the reservoir to read the level in the transparent section.
F Top up if necessary.F Refit the filler cap to the reservoir and close the bonnet.
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Identification markingsVarious visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A.
ve
hicle Identification Number (
vI
N)
under the bonnet.
T
his number is engraved on the bodywork
near the damper support. The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
If the tyre pressures are too low, this
increases fuel consumption.
B.
ve
hicle identification Number (
vI
N) on
the windscreen lower cross member.
T
his number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.
c
.
M
anufacturer's label.
T
he VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affixed to the door aperture, on the
passenger's side.
d
.
T
yre/paint label.
T
his label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the driver's side. It bears the following information:
-
t
he tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,
-
t
he tyre sizes,
-
t
he inflation pressure of the spare wheel,
-
t
he paint colour code.
The rear quarter light cannot be etched
as it is made of polycarbonate material.
