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9CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Brake fluid level
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or
using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per
600 miles (1,000 km). T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Power steering fluid level T h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d l e v e l
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the
engine cold, to check the level. Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
function display.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.
Draining the engine
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer’s recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan.
This can operate with the ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi 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 fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
cold. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
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Risk of electrocution
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35 W) must be
r e p l a c e d b y a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
CHANGING A BULB
Procedure for replacing a faulty bulb with
a n e w b u l b w i t h o u t t h e u s e o f t o o l s .
Front lights
Model with halogen lights
1. Direction indicators
(PY 21 W amber).
2. Dipped headlamps (H7 - 55 W).
3. Main beam headlamps (H1 - 55 W).
4. Daytime/side lights (P21/5 W).
5. Fog lamps (H8 - 35 W).
1. Direction indicators
(PY 21 W SV silver).
2. Dipped/main beam headlamps
(D1S-35 W).
3. Additional main beam
headlamps (H1-55 W).
4. Daytime/side lights (P 21/5 W).
5. Fog lamps (H8-35 W).
Model with xenon lights and
directional headlamps
I n c e r t a i n c l i m a t i c c o n d i t i o n s ( l o w
temperature, humidity), the pre-
sence of condensation on the
inside of the headlamp and light
glass is normal ; it disappears
a few minutes after the lights are
s w i t c h e d o n .
Handle the bulbs using a dry
c l o t h .
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h p o l y -
carbonate lenses, coated with a
p r o t e c t i v e v a r n i s h :
do not clean them with a dry
or abrasive cloth or using a
detergent or solvent product,
use a sponge and soapy water,
when using a high pressure
washer on stubborn dirt, do not
spend too long on the head-
lamps, lights and their surrounds
t o a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e i r v a r n i s h
a n d t h e i r s e a l s .
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Changing main beam headlamp bulbs
R e m o v e t h e p r o t e c t i v e p l a s t i c c o v e r
b y p u l l i n g o n t h e t a b .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b u l b c o n n e c t o r .
Compress the springs to release the
b u l b .
R e m o v e t h e b u l b a n d c h a n g e i t
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
v e r s e o r d e r .
Changing daytime/side light bulbs
R e m o v e t h e p r o t e c t i v e p l a s t i c c o v e r
b y p u l l i n g o n t h e t a b .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b u l b c o n n e c t o r .
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
t u r n a n d e x t r a c t i t .
P u l l t h e b u l b a n d c h a n g e i t .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n
r e v e r s e o r d e r .
Changing direction indicator bulbs
A m b e r o r s i l v e r c o l o u r e d b u l b s ,
such as the direction indicators,
must be replaced with bulbs of
i d e n t i c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n s a n d c o l o u r .
Turn the bulb holder a quarter of a
t u r n a n d e x t r a c t i t .
P u l l t h e b u l b a n d c h a n g e i t .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n
r e v e r s e o r d e r .
W h e n r e fi t t i n g , c l o s e t h e p l a s t i c
c o v e r c a r e f u l l y t o g u a r a n t e e t h e
s e a l i n g o f t h e h e a d l a m p . Changing dipped headlamp bulbs
R e m o v e t h e p r o t e c t i v e p l a s t i c c o v e r
b y p u l l i n g o n t h e t a b .
D i s c o n n e c t t h e b u l b c o n n e c t o r .
Compress the springs to release the
b u l b .
E x t r a c t t h e b u l b a n d c h a n g e i t .
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
v e r s e o r d e r .
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Changing the third brake light
(diodes)
For the replacement of this type of diodes
l i g h t , c o n t a c t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r . Changing the number plate light
bulbs (W 5 W)
I n s e r t a t h i n s c r e w d r i v e r i n o n e o f
t h e e x t e r i o r h o l e s o f t h e l e n s .
Push it towards the outside to unclip
i t .
R e m o v e t h e l e n s .
P u l l t h e b u l b a n d c h a n g e i t .
High pressure washing
When using this type of washing
on stubborn dirt, do not persist on
the headlamps, the lights and their
s u r r o u n d s t o a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e i r
v a r n i s h a n d t h e i r s e a l .
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Engine compartment fuses
The fuse box is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand
s i d e ) .
Access to the fuses
U n c l i p t h e c o v e r .
Change the fuse (see corresponding
p a r a g r a p h ) .
W h e n y o u h a v e fi n i s h e d , c l o s e t h e
c o v e r c a r e f u l l y t o g u a r a n t e e t h e
s e a l i n g o f t h e f u s e b o x . Fuse table
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 20 A E n g i n e c o n t r o l u n i t s u p p l y , i n j e c t i o n p u m p a n d E G R
s o l e n o i d v a l v e s ( 2 l H D I 1 6 V ) , i n j e c t o r s ( 2 l H D I 1 6 V ) .
F2 15 A H o r n .
F3 10 A F r o n t w a s h - w i p e .
F4 20 A H e a d l a m p w a s h .
F5 15 A Purge canister, turbine discharge and Turbo pressu
re
r e g u l a t i o n s o l e n o i d v a l v e s ( 1 . 6 l T H P 1 6 V ) , o i l v a p o u r
h e a t e r ( 1 . 6 l T H P 1 6 V ) .
F6 10 A V e h i c l e s p e e d s e n s o r , A B S / E S P c o n t r o l u n i t .
F7 10 A Power steering control unit, automatic gearbox,
e n g i n e c o o l a n t l e v e l d e t e c t o r .
F8 25 A S t a r t e r c o n t r o l .
F9 10 A Diagnostic socket, directional headlamps, air
fl o w s e n s o r ( D i e s e l ) , p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r p u m p
( D i e s e l ) , e x t e r i o r m i r r o r c o n t r o l s .
F10 30 A E n g i n e c o n t r o l u n i t a c t u a t o r s ( p e t r o l : i g n i t i o n c o i l s ,
s o l e n o i d v a l v e s , o x y g e n s e n s o r s , i n j e c t o r s , h e a t e r s ,
f u e l p u m p , c o n t r o l l e d t h e r m o s t a t ) ( D i e s e l : s o l e n o i d
v a l v e s , h e a t e r s ) .
F11 40 A A i r c o n d i t i o n i n g b l o w e r .