113
CHECKS
CHECKING THE LEVELS
T h e r e a r e t w o m a r k s o n
t h e d i p s t i c k :
A = m a x i m u m
N e v e r i l l p a s t t h i s m a r k .
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability of
engines and emission control
systems, the use of additives
i n e n g i n e o i l i s p r o h i b i t e d .
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must
m e e t t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s r e q u i r e -
ments.
Note: the coolant does not need to
be changed.
Dipstick
Cooling system
U s e t h e l u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s w a r m , t h e t e m -
p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t i s c o n t r o l l e d
b y t h e e n g i n e f a n . T h i s f a n c a n o p e r -
a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f .
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s i t t e d w i t h
a p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n i l t e r , t h e f a n
can operate after the vehicle has
stopped, even when the engine is
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
p r e s s u r i s e d , w a i t f o r a t l e a s t o n e h o u r
a f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d b e f o r e
c a r r y i n g o u t a n y w o r k .
S l a c k e n t h e c a p b y t w o t u r n s t o r e -
l e a s e t h e p r e s s u r e t o p r e v e n t a n y
r i s k o f s c a l d i n g . W h e n t h e p r e s s u r e
h a s d r o p p e d , r e m o v e t h e c a p a n d
t o p u p t h e l e v e l .
Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
Diesel additive level (Diesel
with particle emission filter)
I f t h e s e r v i c e w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n ,
a c c o m p a n i e d b y a m e s s a g e a n d a n
a u d i b l e s i g n a l , t h i s i n d i c a t e s a l o w
diesel additive level.
T h i s a d d i t i v e m u s t b e t o p p e d u p .
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
a s p o s s i b l e .
Brake fluid level
Oil level
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet. T h e l e v e l s h o u l d a l w a y s b e
above the MIN mark and
close to the MAX mark.
Power steering reservoir
Remove the style trim * (see §
" C h a n g i n g a b u l b - F r o n t l i g h t s " ) .
O p e n t h e r e s e r v o i r , w i t h t h e e n g i n e
a t a m b i e n t t e m p e r a t u r e . T h e l e v e l
s h o u l d a l w a y s b e a b o v e t h e M I N .
mark and close to the MAX. mark.
F o r b e s t q u a l i t y c l e a n i n g a n d
f o r y o u r s a f e t y , w e w o u l d
a d v i s e t h a t y o u u s e p r o d u c t s
recommended by PEUGEOT.
R e p l a c e m e n t m u s t b e c a r -
ried out according to the
manufacturer’s servicing
schedule.
U s e l u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y
t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l i l D O T 4
standards.
Check the level regularly
a n d t o p u p b e t w e e n c h a n g -
e s . T h e m a x i m u m c o n s u m p -
t i o n i s 0 . 5 l p e r 6 0 0 m i l e s
(1 000 km).
C h e c k t h e l e v e l w i t h t h e v e h i c l e l e v e l ,
engine cold, using the oil level gauge
o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l o r t h e d i p -
stick.
* According to engine.
