LEVELS
Brake fluid
This should be checked frequently, and immediately if you notice even the slightest loss in braking efficiency.
The level should be read with the engine switched off and on level ground.
Level 1
It is normal for the level to drop as the brake shoes become worn, but it must never drop lower than the “MINI” warning line.
If you wish to check the disc and drum wear yourself, you should obtain the document explaining the checking procedure from our network or from the manufacturer’s website.
Filling
After any operation on the hydraulic circuit, a specialist must replace the fluid.
Only use fluids approved by our Technical Department (and taken from a sealed container).
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for your vehicle.
Consult your approved dealer at once if you notice an abnormal or repeated drop in any of the fluid levels.
Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. In addition, the engine cooling fan may start at any moment. The warning light in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Coolant
With the engine switched off and on level ground, the level when cold must be between the “MINI” and “MAXI” marks on the coolant reservoir 2.
Top this level up when cold before it reaches the “MINI” mark.
Frequency of checking coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly (very severe damage is likely to be caused to the engine if it runs out of coolant).
If the level needs to be topped up, only use products approved by our Technical Department which ensure:
- protection against freezing;
- anticorrosion protection of the cooling system.
Replacement intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Document for your vehicle.
Consult your approved dealer at once if you notice an abnormal or repeated drop in any of the fluid levels.
No operations should be carried out on the cooling circuit when the engine is hot.
Risk of burns.
Windscreen washer reservoir 4
Filling
With the engine switched off, open cap 3, fill until you can see the fluid, then refit the cap.
Fluid
Special windscreen washer fluid (product with antifreeze in winter).
Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).
Power-assisted steering pump
Level: the correct level when cold, with the engine switched off and on level ground, should be visible between the “MINI” and “MAXI” levels on the reservoir 5.
For topping up or refilling with oil, use products approved by our Technical Department.
Special feature on vehicles fitted with a tank 6
Access to the filler cap is not accessible. Contact an approved dealer for topping up or filling.
Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. In addition, the engine cooling fan may start at any moment. The warning light in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.