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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. 
  Take care when working under the bon-
net, as some parts of the engine can be 
extremely hot (risk of burns). 
   
Brake fluid 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 30 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. 
  It is normal to top up the engine oil be-
tween two services. The manufacturer 
recommends a check of the oil level, and 
top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles 
(5 000 km).   The brake fl uid level should be 
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is 
not, check the brake pad wear. 
   
Changing the brake fl uid 
  Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance 
Record for details of the interval for this 
operation.  
   
Changing the engine oil 
  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.  
   
Oil specifi cation 
  The oil must correspond to your engine 
and conform to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.  
    
Fluid specifi cation 
  The brake fl uid must conform to the 
manufacturer's recommendations and 
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.  
  

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  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. 
   
Coolant level 
 
The coolant level should be close 
to the "MAX" mark but should nev-
er exceed it. 
  When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is regulated by the 
fan. This can operate with the ignition off. 
   
On vehicles which are fi tted with a par-
ticle 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 pres-
surised, wait at least one hour after switch-
ing off the engine before carrying out any 
work. 
   
Screenwash and headlamp 
wash *  fluid 
 
The minimum level of this fl uid 
is indicated by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction screen. 
  Top up the level when you stop the 
vehicle. 
   
*  
 According to country.      
Changing the coolant 
  The coolant does not have to be 
changed.  
   
Fluid specifi cation 
  The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.  
    
Fluid specifi cation 
  To guarantee optimum cleaning and 
avoid freezing, plain water should not 
be used to top up or replace this fl uid.  
 
  Avoid any prolonged contact of 
used oil or fl uids with the skin. 
  Most of these fl uids are harmful to 
health or indeed very corrosive. 
  Do not discard used oil or fl uids 
into sewers or onto the ground. 
  Take used oil to a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualifi ed  workshop 
(France) or an authorised waste 
disposal site.  
 
 
Diesel additive level (Diesel with 
particle emission filter) 
  The minimum level of this additive is in-
dicated by lighting of the service warn-
ing lamp, accompanied by an audible 
signal and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen. 
   
Used products 
 
 
Topping up 
  This additive must be topped up by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed  work-
shop without delay.  
  

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  Unless otherwise indicated, check these 
components in accordance with the 
Warranty and Maintenance Record and in 
relation to your engine. 
  Otherwise, have them checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. 
 
 
Battery 
 
The battery does not require 
any maintenance. 
  However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly 
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter. 
  When carrying out work on the battery, 
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be 
taken before disconnecting the battery 
and following its reconnection.  
 
 
Air filter and passenger compartment filter 
 
Refer to the Warranty and 
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the replacement inter-
vals for these components. 
  Depending on the environ-
ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use 
of the vehicle (city driving...),  replace 
them twice as often if necessary 
. 
  A clogged passenger compartment fi lter 
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system 
and generate undesirable odours.  
 
 
Particle emission filter (Diesel) 
 
Illumination of the service warning lamp togeth-
er with a related message indicates the start of 
saturation of the particle emissions fi lter. 
  As soon as the driving conditions permit, re-
generate the fi lter by driving at a speed of at 
least 35 mph (60 km/h) until the service warn-
ing lamp goes off. 
  Maintenance of the particle emission fi lter 
must be carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or 
a qualifi ed workshop. 
 
 
Oil filter 
 
Replace the oil fi lter each time 
the engine oil is changed. 
  Refer to the Warranty and 
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the replacement inter-
val for this component.     Following prolonged operation of 
the vehicle at very low speed or at 
idle, you may, exceptionally, notice 
the emission of water vapour at 
the exhaust on acceleration. This 
does not have any adverse effect 
on the performance of the vehicle 
or on the environment.   

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Automatic gearbox 
 
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil 
change). 
   
Refer to the Warranty and 
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the checking intervals 
for this component.  
 
 
Parking brake 
 
If the parking brake travel is too 
long or if you notice a loss of effec-
tiveness of this system, the parking 
brake must be adjusted, even be-
tween two services. 
  This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. 
 
 
Manual gearbox 
 
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil 
change). 
   
Refer to the Warranty and 
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the level checking in-
tervals for this component.  
 
 
Brake disc and drum wear 
 
For any information relating 
to checking of the brake disc 
and/or drum wear, contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.    Only use products recommend-
ed by PEUGEOT or products of 
equivalent quality and specifi ca-
tions. 
  In order to optimise the operation 
of units as important as the brak-
ing system, PEUGEOT selects 
and offers very specifi c products. 
  To avoid damaging the electrical 
units, the use of a high pressure 
washer in the engine compart-
ment is strictly  prohibited 
.  
 
 
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 
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates 
that the brake pads are worn.