2002.5 Peugeot 307 Break cooling

Low coolant level warning light
Linked to the central STOPwarning light.
This comes on for approximately 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched on.
This warning light is accompanied by an audible signal and the message "Top up
coolant " on the multifunction display.
Stop immediately. Central STOP warning light
This light comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
It is linked to the "engine oil pressure", ''oil temperature''
, ''coolant
level low'', ''brake fluid level'', "electronic brake force dist ribution
fault' and ''coolant temperature gauge'' warning lights.
The STOP warning light flashes if one of the doors or the boot is o pen. A diagram appears
on the multifunction display for a few seconds, accompanied by an audible signal.
In this case, it is not essential to stop if this is a delib erate action on the part of
the driver (e.g. transportation of long objects).
Stop immediately if it comes on permanently with the engine running.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light
Linked to the central STOPwarning light.
If it comes on with the engine running, it is accompanied b y an audible
signal and the message ''Oil pressure low''or ''Top up engine oil'' on
the multifunction display.
Stop immediately.
If there is a lack of oil in the lubrication circuit, top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
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A permanently lit warning light or one that flashes with the engine running,
indicates an operating fault in the relevant unit. Some war ning lights may
be linked to buzzers and a message on the multifunction di splay. Do not
ignore this warning: contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as p ossible.
If the Central STOP warning light comes on when you are d riving, stop
immediately where it is safe to do so. Warning:
Allow the engine to cool
before topping up.
The cooling system is pressurised.
To prevent the risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Handbrake and low brake
fluid level warning light
Linked to the central STOP
warning light.
This comes on each time the ignition is
switched on.
Illumination of this light is accompa
nied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction display
indicating the cause of the warning: ''Handbrake on'', if the handbrake
is applied or has not been released
correctly,
''Low brake fluid level'' if there is
an excessive drop in the brake fluid
(if the light remains on even with the
handbrake released),
''Brake system problem'' is dis
played simultaneously with the ABS
light, indicating a malfunction of the
electronic brake force distribution.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Passenger air bag disarming indicator light
Illumination of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal and
the message "Passenger air bag disarmed" on the multifunction dis
play.
If the passager air bag is disarmed, the indicator light comes o n when the igni
tion is switched on and remains on.
In all cases, if the warning light flashes; contact a PEUGEOT d ealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light
With the engine running, this indicator light comes on whe n the driver's
seat belt is not fastened.
Low fuel level warning light.
The warning light comes on for three seconds when the igniti on
is switched on.
When this light comes on with the engine running, it is a ccompa
nied by an audible signal and the message "Fuel level low"on the multifunc
tion display.
When the warning light comes on, you have enough fuel to drive at least 50 km.
The tank capacity is approximately 60 litres. This light flashes to indicate a
malfunction of the fuel gauge. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Air bag warning light
This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is sw
itched on.
Illumination of this warning light, with the engine run ning, is accompa
nied by an audible signal and the message "Air bag fault"on the multi
function display indicating:
a fault in the front air bags,
or
a fault in the side air bags or curtain air bags.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone
A,the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
STOP warning light flashes, accom
panied by an audible signal and the
message "Coolant temp. high" on
the multi–function display.
You must stop immediately.
Warning : wait for the engine to cool
before topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
In order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Passenger air bag disarming indicator light
Illumination of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal and
the message "Passenger air bag disarmed" on the multifunction dis
play.
If the passager air bag is disarmed, the indicator light comes o n when the igni
tion is switched on and remains on.
In all cases, if the warning light flashes; contact a PEUGEOT d ealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light
With the engine running, this indicator light comes on whe n the driver's
seat belt is not fastened.
Low fuel level warning light.
The warning light comes on for three seconds when the igniti on
is switched on.
When this light comes on with the engine running, it is a ccompa
nied by an audible signal and the message "Fuel level low"on the multifunc
tion display.
When the warning light comes on, you have enough fuel to drive at least 50 km.
The tank capacity is approximately 60 litres. This light flashes to indicate a
malfunction of the fuel gauge. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Air bag warning light
This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is sw
itched on.
Illumination of this warning light, with the engine run ning, is accompa
nied by an audible signal and the message "Air bag fault"on the multi
function display indicating:
a fault in the front air bags,
or
a fault in the side air bags or curtain air bags.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone
A,the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
STOP warning light flashes, accom
panied by an audible signal and the
message "Coolant temp. high" on
the multi–function display.
You must stop immediately.
Warning : wait for the engine to cool
before topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.
In order to avoid any risk of scalding,
unscrew the cap two turns to allow
the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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YOUR 307 IN DETAIL87
4. Air flow adjustment Turn the control from posi
tion 1to position 4to obtain
an air flow sufficient to
ensure your comfort.
5. Air intake Pressing button 5permits
recirculation of the interior
air. Recirculation, indicated
by illumination of the indica
tor light, prevents exterior odours
and smoke from entering the pas
senger compartment.
Used simultaneously with the air
conditioning, recirculation enables
heating and cooling performance to
be improved.
Used in a humid climate, recircula
tion may result in misting of the win
dows.
As soon as possible, switch button 5
to the outside air position, to prevent
deterioration of the air quality. The
indicator light switches off.
3. Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side win
dows (deicing/demisting).
To quickly deice or demist the wind
screen and side windows:
– Place the temperature and air flow controls to maximum,
– Close the centre vents,
– Switch air intake button 5to the
"Outside Air" position (button 5
released, indicator light off),
– Start the air conditioning by press ing the AC button.
Windscreen, side windows
and footwells.
Footwells.
Centre and side vents. 6. Demisting the rear screen and
the mirrors
With the engine running,
pressing the button once
demists the rear screen
and the mirrors.
This switches off automati
cally after approximately twelve min
utes. Pressing again activates
demisting for a further twelve min
utes.
It is possible to stop demisting by
pressing the button again before the
end of the twelve minutes.
Important precaution
Operate the air conditioning system
for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month, to keep it in perfect working
order.
If the system does not produce cold
air, do not use it and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Note: to optimise the operation of
the air conditioning, leave the vents
open.

CHECKING THE LEVELS
Oil level Check the level regularly and top
up between changes. The maxi
mum consumption is 0.5 l per
600 miles.
Check the level with the vehicle
level, engine cold, using the oil
level gauge on the instrument
panel or the dipstick.
Dipstick
There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A= maximum
Never fill past this mark.
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
Oil change
According to the information given in
"PEUGEOT SERVICING".
WARNING: avoid used oil from com
ing into prolonged contact with the
skin.Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must
meet the manufacturer's require
ments.
Brake fluid level:
The level must always be between the DANGER and MAXIMUM
marks in the reservoir.
If the level drops substantially, con tact a PEUGEOT dealer immedi
ately.
Fluid change:
must be carried out according to the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
use fluids approved by the manu facturer, which fulfil DOT4 stan
dards.
WARNING: brake fluid is harmful to
health and very corrosive. Avoid all
contact with the skin.
Cooling system
Use the fluid approved by the manu
facturer.
When the engine is warm, the tem
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can
operate with the ignition key
removed and because the cooling
system is pressurised, wait for at
least one hour after the engine has
stopped before carrying out any
work. Slacken the cap to the first notch to
release the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Note:
the coolant does not need to
be changed.
Used oil
Do not dispose of used oil, brake
fluid or coolant into drains or into the
ground
Power steering reservoir Open the reservoir, with the
engine at ambient temperature.
The level should always be
above the MIN. mark and close to
the MAX. mark.
Windscreen wash reservoir
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you use
products approved by PEUGEOT
(reservoir capacity 3.5 litres).
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT etc.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow
bars that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle. The tow bar must be fit
ted by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is basically designed for
transporting people and luggage but it
may also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer subjects the
towing vehicle to more significant
stress and its driver must be particu
larly careful.
Air density decreases with altitude,
thus reducing engine performance.
Above 1000 metres, the maximum
towing load must be reduced by 10%
and so on for every 1000 metres of
altitude.Driving advice
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to
lower the engine speed, and reduce
your speed.
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and
the outside temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the
coolant temperature.
If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the tow
ing vehicle and of the trailer, observ
ing the recommended pressures.
Braking
Towing increases the braking distance.
Lights
Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer.
Side wind
Take into acount the increased sen
sitivity to side wind.
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