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CHECKS
PETROL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow
access for checking the levels of the
v a r i o u s fl u i d s a n d f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n
components.
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery/Fuses.
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r fi l t e r .
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
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DIESEL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow ac-
cess for checking the levels of the various
fl u i d s , f o r r e p l a c i n g c e r t a i n c o m p o n e n t s
and for priming the fuel system.
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery/Fuses.
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r fi l t e r .
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
10. Priming pump * .
11. Bleed screw * .
* According to engine.
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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 system 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 us-
ing the dipstick. 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.
C h a n g i n g t h e fl u i d
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record 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 multifunction
screen.
Top up the level when you stop the vehicle.
Engine oil change
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record 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 en-
gine 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 .
Changing the coolant
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 with or replaced with plain 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.
When working under the bonnet,
take care, as certain areas of the
engine may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).
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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
Model with halogen headlamps
1. Direction indicators
(PY
21 W
amber).
2. Dipped
beam
headlamps
(H7-55W).
3. Main beam headlamps
(H1-55W).
4. Daytime
running lamps/
sidelamps
(P 21/
5 W
).
5. Foglamps
(H8-35W).
1. Direction indicators
(PY 21W SV silver).
2. Directional dipped/main beam
headlamps (D1S-35W).
3. Additional main beam
headlamps (H1-55W).
4. Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P 21/5W).
5. Foglamps (H8-35W).
Model with xenon and dir
ectional
headlamps
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 ,
w h e n u s i n g a h i g h p r e s s u r e
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
n o t d i r e c t a t t h e l a m p s o r t h e i r
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
t o d a m a g e t h e i r p r o t e c t i v e c o a t -
i n g a n d s e a l s .
D o n o t t o u c h t h e b u l b d i r e c t l y
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 .
C h a n g i n g a b u l b s h o u l d o n l y b e
d o n e a f t e r t h e h e a d l a m p h a s b e e n
s w i t c h e d o f f f o r a f e w 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 .
A l w a y s r e p l a c e a f a i l e d b u l b w i t h a
n e w b u l b w i t h t h e s a m e t y p e a n d
s p e c i fi c a t i o n . Front lamps
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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 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 .
C o m p r e s s t h e s p r i n g s t o r e l e a s e t h e
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 running lamp/
sidelamp bulbs
R e m o v e t h e p r o t e c t i v e 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 .
T u r n t h e b u l b h o l d e r a q u a r t e r o f 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 beam headlamp
bulbs
R e m o v e t h e p r o t e c t i v e 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 .
S p r e a d t h e s p r i n g s t o r e l e a s e t h e
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 ,
m u s t b e r e p l a c e d w i t h b u l b s o f
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 r o t e c t i v e
c o v e r c a r e f u l l y t o a s s u r e t h e s e a l -
i n g o f t h e h e a d l a m p .
T u r n t h e b u l b h o l d e r a q u a r t e r o f 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 .