power steering fluid Citroen DS5 HYBRID4 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

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.














Diesel engine
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.
HDi 160 PEF 6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX

239Checks
Coolant level
The coolant level should be closeto the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it.


Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.


Coolant specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.

Power steering fluid
level
The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. Unscrew
the cap, with the engine cold,
to check the level. Th
e brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.

Brake fluid level


Changing the fl uid

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for the inter val for
this operation.

Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT4 standard.
In addition, as the cooling system ispressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any work. To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrewthe cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and topup the level. When the en
gine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan. This can
operate with the ignition off.
On vehicles which are fitted with a particle
emission filter, the fan may operate after
the vehicle has been switched off, even if
the engine is cold
.

351Visual search
Maintenance - Technical data


Dimensions ......................................... 249
Identifi cation markings ........................ 250
High voltage cables ......................... 49-50

Running out of fuel, Diesel ......... 236, 237
12 V battery ................................. 220-222
Load reduction, economy mode ..... 222-223
Engine compartment fuses ......... 217, 219

Opening the bonnet ............................ 235
Diesel weights .................................... 248

Checking levels ........................... 238-241
- oil - brake fluid - power steering fluid - coolant- screenwash/headlamp wash fluid
Checking components ................. 241-243
- 12 V battery - air filter - passenger compartment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter - brake pads / discs - electric parking brake
Under the bonnet, Diesel .................... 236
Diesel engine ...................................... 247
Electric motor...................................... 246

Changing bulbs............................ 209-216



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