LEVELS
Coolant
Depending on the vehicle, the location of the coolant reservoirs may vary:
- the 1 reservoir is used for engine cooling;
or
- the 1 reservoir is used for engine cooling and the 2 reservoir is used for cooling the traction battery;
or
- the 2 reservoir is used to cool the engine and the traction battery.
The level should be read with the engine switched off and on level ground. For each reservoir, the level when cold must be between the “MINI” and “MAXI” marks on the coolant reservoirs 1 and 2.
Top this level up when cold before the “MINI” mark is reached.
Note: for a new vehicle in the running in phase: the fluid level may be higher than the “MAXI” mark on the tank, then drop between the level “MINI” and “MAXI”. This does not present a risk.
If there is an abnormal or repeated drop in the fluid level, please consult an authorised dealer.
No operations should be carried out on the cooling circuit when the engine is hot.
Risk of burns.
The vehicle drive system in an electric vehicle uses a direct voltage of approximately 400 volts.
This system can get hot during and after switching off the ignition.
Respect warning messages given on the labels in the vehicle.
Any intervention or modification on the vehicle’s 400 V electrical system (components, cables, connectors, traction battery) is strictly prohibited.
The risk of serious burns or electric shocks can lead to death.
The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
Checking intervals
Check the coolant levels regularly (very severe damage is likely to be caused to the engine and battery if there is insufficient 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.
Do not do any work under the bonnet when the vehicle is charging or when the ignition is switched on.
When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
Brake fluid
The level should be read with the engine switched off and on level ground. This should be checked frequently, and immediately if you notice even the slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Replacement intervals
Refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle.
Topping up
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).
Level 2
It is normal for the level to drop as the brake shoes become worn, but it must never drop lower than the warning line “MINI”.
If you wish to check the disc wear yourself, you should obtain the document explaining the checking procedure from our Network or from the manufacturer’s website.
If there is an abnormal or repeated drop in the fluid level, please consult an authorised dealer.
Windscreen washer reservoir
Topping up
Open cap 3, fill until you can see the fluid, then refit the cap.
Liquid
Screen wash product (product with antifreeze in winter).
