oil dipstick Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO RHD 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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Engine oil level indicator*
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing 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
m

inutes.Oil level correct
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
This is signalled by the display of the message "Oil
level measurement invalid" in the instrument panel.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels,
refer to the corresponding section.
* Depending on version.
Oil level incorrect Oil level indicator fault
Instruments

272
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.
F

usebox.
6.
A

ir filter.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
R

emote earth point.
Petrol engines
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1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.
F

usebox.
6.
A

ir filter.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump*.
10.
R

emote earth point.
Diesel engines
* According to engine.
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Checking levels
Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at
any time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles so equipped, or
using the dipstick.Checking using the dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
It is normal to top-up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). CITROËN
recommends that you check the level,
and top-up if necessary, every 3 000 miles
(5 000 kms). Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
To ensure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face with the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes. A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine .
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top-up the engine oil.
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The 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 fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil. After topping-up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil
level indicator in the instrument panel
is not valid during the 30 minutes after
topping-up.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
reservoir low level is reached this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition is
switched on, or every time the stalk is operated,
until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.
Screenwash/headlamp
wash level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, when the fluid
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Date (setting) ...................................................52
Daytime running lamps .................2 16, 301, 305
Deactivating the passenger airbag
............... 23

9
Deadlocking
...............................

........ 54, 56, 58
Defrosting
...............................

.......................104
Defrosting, front
............................................ 10

4
Demisting
...............................

.......................104
Demisting, front
............................................. 10

4
Demisting, rear
......................................1

04, 205
Demisting, rear screen
.........................1

04, 205
Dimensions
..............................

.....................330
Dipstick
................

.................................... 42, 274
Direction indicators
........2

12, 217, 301, 304-308
Display screen, instrument panel

.................14

4
Doors
..............................................................

.62
Driver’s attention warning

.............................18

8
Driving economically ......................................... 9
Driving positions (storing)

...............................79
D

riving time warning
..................................... 18

7
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

..... 3
2, 230, 232
Eco-driving
...............................

........................ 9
Eco-driving (advice)
.......................................... 9
E

conomy mode
...............................
..............267
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

...23

0
Emergency Braking Assistance (EBA)

.........23

0
Emergency call
............................................. 2

28
Emergency warning lamps
................... 2

27, 283
F
Fatigue detection .................................. 187, 188
Filling the fuel tank ................................ 2
59 -261
Filter, air
...............

......................................... 277
Filter, oil
......................................................... 2

77
Filter, particle
........................................2

76, 277
Filter, passenger compartment
..................... 2

77
Fitting a wheel

...............................
................297
Fitting roof bars

............................................. 26

9
Fittings, boot

................................................. 11

6
Fittings, interior
..................................... 10

7, 108
Fittings, rear
...............................

...................112
Flap, fuel filler

...............................
.........259, 260
Flashing indicators
................................ 21

2, 217
Floor, concertina
............................................. 89
F

oglamps
..............................
........................301
Foglamps, front
.............2

10, 218, 301, 304, 309
Foglamps, rear
.............. 2

08, 210, 211, 307, 309
Folding the rear seats

.................. 8
4, 86, 88, 89
Fuel ............................................................ 9, 261
Fuel consumption
........................................ 9

, 51
E
D
Emissions control system, SCR .....................37
E nergy economy mode .................................2
67
Engine compartment
............................2

72, 273
Engine, Diesel

.........2
5, 261, 273, 321, 326, 327
Engine, petrol

................................2
61, 272, 322
Engines
..............................

.......... 322, 326, 327
Environment
...............................

.................9, 59
ESC/ASR
...............................

........................230Fuel tank........................................................
260
Fusebox, dashboard ..................................... 3
10
Fusebox, engine compartment
..................... 3

10
Fuses
................

.............................................310
Gauge, fuel.................................................... 259
Gearbox, automatic

.......... 9
, 139, 145, 278, 315
Gearbox, manual
......................9

, 138, 145, 278
Gear efficiency indicator

...............................14

4
Gear lever
..............................

........................... 9
Gear lever, manual gearbox

.........................13

8
Glove box

..............................................10

7, 108
Hands-free access

..........................................69
H

ands-free tailgate
................................... 6
7, 69
Hazard warning lamps
.......................... 2

27, 283
Hazard warning lamps, automatic operation
.................................... 2

27
G
H
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