Dip stick Citroen NEMO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Under the bonnet
Diesel engine
UNDER THE BONNET

4. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5. Air filter.
6. Dipstick.

7. Engine oil filler cap.

8. Power steering fluid reservoir.

1. Windscreen wash reservoir.

2. Fuse box.

3. Engine coolant reservoir.

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Under the bonnet
Petrol engine
UNDER THE BONNET

4. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5. Air filter.

6. Dipstick.
7. Engine oil filler cap.

8. Power steering fluid reservoir.

1. Windscreen wash reservoir.

2. Fuse box.

3. Engine coolant reservoir.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Levels
These regular maintenance operations
will keep your vehicle in good
running order. Consult the instructions at a
CITROËN dealer or in the servicing booklet
enclosed in the handbook pack.
LEVELS

Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 l per 600 miles
(1 000 km). Check the level with the vehicle
level, engine cold, using the dipstick.

Dipstick
There are two marks on the
dipstick:
A = maximum
If you fill past this mark,
consult a CITROËN dealer .
B = minimum
Never allow the level to fall
below this mark.
To maintain the reliability of engines and
emission control systems, the use of
additives in engine oil is prohibited.
Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at the
intervals specified and the viscosity grade of
the oil selected must fulfil the requirements
in accordance with the manufacturer ’s
servicing schedule. Consult the instructions
at a CITROËN dealer .
Remove the dipstick before filling.
Check the level after filling (never exceed
the maximum mark).
Screw the cap back onto the sump before
closing the bonnet.
Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer ’s servicing schedule.
Use fluids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4 standards.
The level must be between the MIN and

MAX marks on the reservoir.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a failure which must be checked by
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.

Warning lights
Checking by means of the warning
lights on the instrument panel is
described in chapter 1, refer to the
"Instruments and controls" section.