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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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1. S e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d w a r n i n g
light
2. Passenger air bag disarmed
w a r n i n g l i g h t
3. A i r b a g s w a r n i n g l i g h t
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
w a r n i n g l i g h t
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. D i e s e l p r e - h e a t w a r n i n g l i g h t
8. Left hand direction indicator 9.
T o t a l d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r , s e r v i c e ,
engine oil level and speed
limiter/cruise control indicator
10. Right hand direction indicator
11.
E m i s s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m w a r n i n g l i g h t
12. Main beam headlamps indicator
light
13. H a n d b r a k e , l o w b r a k e l u i d
level and electronic brake force
d i s t r i b u t i o n w a r n i n g l i g h t
14. Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light
15. B a t t e r y c h a r g e w a r n i n g l i g h t
16. Engine oil pressure and
t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l i g h t
17. Engine oil temperature indicator 18.
Total distance recorder button
19. C e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
20. Speedometer
21. Coolant temperature indicator
22. Rev counter
23. Lighting rheostat button
24. Fuel level indicator
25. L o w f u e l l e v e l w a r n i n g l i g h t
26. Dynamic stability control
( E S P / A S R ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
27. Speed limiter/cruise control
indicator light
INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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1. S e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d w a r n i n g
light
2. Passenger air bag disarmed
w a r n i n g l i g h t
3. A i r b a g s w a r n i n g l i g h t
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
w a r n i n g l i g h t
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. Left hand direction indicator
8. T o t a l d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r , s e r v i c e ,
engine oil level and speed
limiter/cruise control indicator 9.
Right hand direction indicator
10.
E m i s s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m w a r n i n g l i g h t
11. Main beam headlamps indicator
light
12. H a n d b r a k e , l o w b r a k e l u i d
level and electronic brake force
d i s t r i b u t i o n w a r n i n g l i g h t
13. Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light
14. B a t t e r y c h a r g e w a r n i n g l i g h t
15. Engine oil pressure and
t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l i g h t
16. Operating programmes
17. Gear indicator
18. Total distance recorder button 19.
C e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
20. Speedometer
21. Coolant temperature indicator
22. Rev counter
23. Lighting rheostat button
24. Fuel level indicator
25. L o w f u e l l e v e l w a r n i n g l i g h t
26. Dynamic stability control
( E S P / A S R ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
27. Speed limiter/cruise control
indicator light
INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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WARNING LIGHTS
A p e r m a n e n t l y l i t w a r n i n g l i g h t o r o n e l a s h i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , i n d i c a t e s a n o p e r a t i n g f a u l t o f t h e u n i t
concerned.
The illumination of certain warning lights may be accom panied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-
function display. Do not ignore this warning: consult a P EUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
If the central STOP warning light comes on when you are driving, stop your vehicle immediately, where it is safe to
do so.
Central (STOP)
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t s :
- engine oil pressure and t e m p e r a t u r e ,
- h a n d b r a k e ,
- l o w b r a k e l u i d l e v e l ,
- electronic brake force distribution fault.
Linked to the coolant temperature in-
dicator.
Y o u m u s t s t o p i f t h e l i g h t l a s h e s
with the engine running.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil pressure
and temperature
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e c e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g
light.
You must stop.
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i n d i c a t e s o n e o f
t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- i n s u f i c i e n t o i l p r e s s u r e ,
- a lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the level.
- a n o i l t e m p e r a t u r e w h i c h i s t o o h i g h . T h e w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by an
a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T o l o w e r t h e o i l
t e m p e r a t u r e , r e d u c e y o u r s p e e d .
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake, low
brake fluid level and
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution fault
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e c e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g
light.
T h i s i n d i c a t e s o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- that the handbrake is applied or n o t f u l l y r e l e a s e d ,
- a n e x c e s s i v e d r o p i n b r a k e l u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s
o n e v e n w h e n t h e h a n d b r a k e i s
released).
- a fault in the Electronic Brake F o r c e D i s t r i b u t i o n , i f l i t a t t h e
s a m e t i m e a s t h e A B S w a r n i n g
light.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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CHECKS
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
T h e r e a r e t w o m a r k s o n
the dipstick:
A = maximum
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
c o n t r o l s y s t e m s , t h e u s e
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet.
Note: avoid used oil coming into pro-
l o n g e d c o n t a c t w i t h t h e s k i n . E m p t y
the used oil into the containers intend-
ed for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
n e t w o r k .
Brake fluid level:
T h e b r a k e l u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a c -
cording to the manufacturer's servic-
ing 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.
Note: b r a k e l u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h
and very corrosive. Avoid all contact
w i t h t h e s k i n . Used oil
D o n o t d i s p o s e o f u s e d o i l , b r a k e l u i d
or coolant into drains or onto the
ground.
Dipstick
Viscosity selection
I n a l l c a s e s , t h e o i l s e l e c t e d m u s t
meet the manufacturer's require-
ments. 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
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perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can ope-
r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n k e y r e m o v e d
and because 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
after the engine has stopped before
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 -
lease the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
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
top up the level.
Note: the coolant does not need to
be changed.
For vehicles equipped with a
p a r t i c l e i l t e r , t h e e n g i n e f a n m a y
operate after the ignition has been
switched off, even when the en-
gine is cold. Power steering reservoir
F
O p e n t h e r e s e r v o i r , w i t h t h e
engine at ambient temperature.
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.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
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
products recommended by PEUGEOT.
For optimum cleaning and to prevent
f r e e z i n g , t h i s l u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
u p o r r e p l a c e d w i t h w a t e r .
Oil level
F
Check the level regularly and
t o p u p b e t w e e n c h a n g e s . T h e
maximum consumption is 0.5 l
per 600 miles (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 ,
e n g i n e c o l d , u s i n g t h e o i l l e v e l g a u g e
on the instrument panel or the dip-
stick.