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9CHECKS
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and top
them up if necessary, unless otherwise
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 recom-
mendations. 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
X e n o n b u l b s ( D 1 S - 3 5 W ) m u s t b e
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 . 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 (P21/5 W).
5. Fog lamps (H8-35 W).
Model with xenon lights and
directional headlamps
I n s o m e c l i m a t i c c o n d i t i o n s ( e . g .
l o w t e m p e r a t u r e o r h u m i d i t y ) , t h e
presence of misting on the internal
s u r f a c e o f t h e g l a s s o f t h e h e a d -
lamps and rear lamps is normal;
i t d i s a p p e a r s a f t e r t h e l a m p s h a v e
b e e n o n f o r a f e w m i n u t e s .
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 -
c a r b o n a t e g l a s s w i t h a p r o t e c t i v e
c o a t i n g :
do not clean them using a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
u s e a s p o n g e a n d s o a p y w a t e r ,
when using a high pressure
w a s h e r o n p e r s i s t e n t m a r k s , d o
not direct at the lamps or their
o u t l i n e s f o r t o o l o n g , s o a s n o t
to damage their coating and
t h e i r s e a l s .
Do not touch the bulb directly
w i t h y o u r fi n g e r s , u s e l i n t - f r e e
c l o t h s .
Changing a halogen bulb should
only be done after the headlamp
has been switched off for a few
m i n u t e s ( r i s k o f s e r i o u s b u r n s ) .
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t o u s e o n l y a n t i -
u l t r a v i o l e t ( U V ) t y p e b u l b s i n o r d e r
n o t t o d a m a g e t h e h e a d l a m p .
Front lights
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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 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 .
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 ,
s u c h a s t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s ,
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 .
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 .
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 .