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CHECKS
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIESEL ENGINES 
 
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fl uids, for replacing certain components and 
for priming the fuel system. 
   
 
1. 
  Power steering reservoir. 
   
2. 
  Screenwash and headlamp wash 
reservoir. 
   
3. 
 Coolant reservoir.    
4. 
 Brake fl uid reservoir. 
   
5. 
 Battery/Fuses. 
   
6. 
 Fusebox. 
   
7. 
 Air fi lter.    
8. 
  Engine oil dipstick. 
   
9. 
 Engine oil fi ller cap. 
   
10. 
 Priming  pump * . 
   
11 . 
 Bleed  screw * .  
   
*   According to engine.   

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CHECKS
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHECKING LEVELS 
 
Check all of these levels regularly and 
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated. 
  If a level drops signifi cantly, have the 
corresponding system checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed  work-
shop. 
   
Brake fluid level 
 
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan. 
This can operate with the ignition off. 
   
On vehicles which are fi tted with a 
particle emission fi lter, the fan may 
operate after the vehicle has been 
switched off, even if the engine is 
cold. 
 
  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 check is carried out either when 
the ignition is switched on using the 
oil level indicator on the instrument 
panel, or using the dipstick. 
  This manual check will only be correct if the 
vehicle is on level ground and the engine 
has been off for more than 30 minutes. 
  After topping up the oil, the check when 
switching on the ignition with the oil level 
indicator in the instrument panel will only 
be valid 30 minutes after topping up.   The brake fl uid level should be 
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is 
not, check the brake pad wear. 
   
Changing the fl uid 
  Refer to the servicing booklet for details 
of the interval for this operation.  
 
 
Power steering fluid level 
 
The power steering fl uid  level 
should be close to the "MAX" 
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the 
engine cold, to check the level.  
 
 
Screenwash and headlamp 
wash fluid 
  In the case of vehicles fi tted 
with headlamp washers, the 
low fl uid level is indicated by an 
audible signal and a message 
in the instrument panel screen. 
  Top up the reservoir when you stop the 
vehicle. 
   
Engine oil change 
  Refer to the servicing booklet for details 
of the interval for this operation.    
Oil specifi cation 
  The oil must be the correct grade for 
your engine and conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.  
 
   
Fluid specifi cation 
  The brake fl uid must conform to the 
manufacturer's recommendations and 
meet the DOT4 standard.  
    
Changing the coolant 
  The coolant does not have to be 
changed.  
   
Fluid specifi cation 
  For optimum cleaning and to avoid 
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped 
up with or replaced with plain water.  
 
 
 
Coolant level 
 
The coolant level should be 
close to the "MAX" mark but 
should never exceed it.    
Fluid specifi cation 
  The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.  
     
When working under the bon-
net, take care, as certain areas 
of the engine may be extreme-
ly hot (risk of burns).  
   
It is normal to top up the oil level 
between services. PEUGEOT 
recommends that you check 
the oil level and top up if necessary ev-
ery 3 000 miles (5 000 kilometres).    In order to maintain the reliability of the 
engine and emission control system, 
the use of additives in the engine oil is 
prohibited.   

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
   
Risk of electrocution 
   
Xenon bulbs (D1S-35W) must 
be replaced by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualifi ed  workshop.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CHANGING A BULB 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Model with halogen headlamps 
   
 
1. 
  Direction indicators
(HP24 amber-24W). 
 
   
2. 
  Dipped beam headlamps 
(H7-55W). 
 
   
3. 
  Main beam headlamps (H7-55W). 
 
   
4. 
  Daytime running lamps 
(HP24-24W). 
 
   
5. 
  Foglamps (PS24-24W). 
 
   
6. 
  Sidelamps (W5-5W). 
 
 
 
    
 
1. 
  Direction indicators 
(HP24 amber-24W). 
 
   
2. 
  Dipped/main beam directional 
headlamps (D1S-35W). 
 
   
3. 
  Daytime running lamps/
sidelamps (P21/5W). 
 
   
4. 
  Foglamps (PS24-24W). 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Model with xenon and directional 
headlamps   The headlamps are fi tted  with 
polycarbonate glass with a 
protective coating: 
   
 
 ) 
  do not clean them using a dry 
or abrasive cloth, nor with a 
detergent or solvent product, 
 
   
 ) 
  use a sponge and soapy water, 
   
 ) 
  when using a high pressure wash-
er on persistent marks, do not 
keep the lance directed towards 
the lamps or their edges for too 
long, so as not to damage their 
protective coating and seals.  
 
 
Front lamps  
 
 
 
 
 ) 
  Do not touch the bulb directly with 
your fi ngers, use lint-free cloths.  
  Changing a bulb should only be 
done after the headlamp has been 
switched off for a few minutes (risk of 
serious burns). 
  It is imperative to use only anti-ultraviolet 
(UV) type bulbs in order not to damage 
the headlamp. 
  Always replace a failed bulb with a 
new bulb with the same type and 
specifi cation.