2009 Peugeot 207 Dag Coolant light

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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX OR "2 TRONIC" OR
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel which groups together the vehicle
operation dials and indicator lights.
5. Display.

6. Display zero reset button.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or service in-
dicator).

7. Instrument panel lighting button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and controls.

8. " 2 Tronic " or automatic gearbox.
Indicates the programme selected and the gear engaged.
Dials

1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Fuel gauge.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remain- ing in the tank.

3. Cooling temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the en- gine coolant (° Celsius).

4. Speedometer.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (km/h or mph).
A. Speed limiter.
or
Cruise control.
(km/h or mph)

B. Trip distance recorder.
(km or miles)

C. Service indicator.
(km or miles) then,
Engine oil level indicator.
then
Distance recorder.
(km or miles)
These three functions are displayed in succession when the ignition is
switched on.
Display
For further information, refer to the sec-
tion which corresponds to the function
and to the display associated with it.

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Coolant temperature indicator
System which informs the driver of the
changes in the temperature of the en-
gine coolant while driving.
With the engine running, when the nee-
dle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too
high; the max temperature warning
light 1 and the central STOP warn-
ing light come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:

 wait for the engine to cool,

 unscrew the cap by two turns to al-
low the pressure to drop,

 when the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap,

 top up the level to the "MAX" mark. On petrol engines, the cooling of
the engine is managed electroni-
cally to improve consumption. Con-
sequently, the coolant temperature
levels are no longer simply linked
with the external ambient condi-
tions and the use of the vehicle.
For example, in town, it is normal
for the coolant temperature to be
slightly higher in cold weather than
in hot weather.

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TOWING A TRAILER, A
CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
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.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Lighting

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
 If the warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
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.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
of your vehicle, and that the fi t-
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
that it is fi tted using the electrical
pre-equipment installed at the rear
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.