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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 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.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be close to the "MAX" mark but should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature 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 o p e -rate after the vehicle has been switched o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s c o l d .
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least one hour after switching off the engine before carrying out any work.
W a s h - w i p e a n d h e a d l a m p w a s h
fluid*
T h e m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d is indicated by an audible signal and a message on the multifunc-tion display.
Top up the level when you stop the vehicle.
* According to country.
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
The coolant must conform to the manu-facturer's recommendations.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
To guarantee optimum cleaning and avoid freezing, water should not be u s e d t o t o p u p o r r e p l a c e t h i s fl u i d .
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"2 Tronic" gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the level checking intervals for this component.
Brake disc drum wear status
For any information relating to checking of the brake disc and/or drum wear status, con-tact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the level checking intervals for this component.
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in the case of vehicles used in town, over short distances. It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s that the brake pads are worn.
Handbrake
If the handbrake travel is too long or if you notice a loss of effectiveness of this sys-tem, the handbrake must be adjusted, even between two services.
This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the checking intervals for this component.
