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 Levels 
   
Cooling system 
 
Only use the fl uid recommended by the 
manufacturer. 
  Otherwise, you risk seriously damaging 
your engine. 
  When the engine is warm, the 
temperature of the coolant is controlled 
by the engine fan. As this fan can 
operate with the ignition key removed 
and because the cooling system is 
pressurised, wait for at least one hour 
after the engine has stopped before 
carrying out any work. 
  Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to 
release the pressure to prevent any 
risk of scalding. When the pressure 
has dropped, remove the cap and top 
up the level with coolant. 
  If fl uid has to be added frequently, 
this indicates a fault which must be 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as 
soon as possible. 
   
Power steering fluid level 
 
The vehicle must be parked on level 
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew 
the cap integrated with the gauge and 
check the level which must be between 
the MIN and MAX marks.    In order to regenerate the fi lter, you are 
advised to drive at a speed higher than 40 mph (60 km/h) for at least fi ve minutes 
as soon as possible, when traffi c conditions 
permit (until the message disappears and 
the service warning lamp goes off). 
  During regeneration of the particle 
emission fi lter, the noise of a relay 
operating may be heard under the 
dashboard. 
  If the message is still displayed and if the 
service warning lamp remains on, consult 
a PEUGEOT dealer. 
   
Topping up 
  The level must be between the MIN 
and MAX marks on the expansion 
bottle. If more than 1 litre of fl uid is 
required to top up the level, have 
the system checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer.  
 
 
 
Screenwash and headlamp 
wash level 
  For best quality cleaning and for your 
safety, we would advise that you use 
products of the PEUGEOT range. 
  For optimum cleaning and to avoid 
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped 
up or replaced with plain water. 
  Capacity of the screenwash reservoir: 
approximately 3 litres. 
  If your vehicle is fi tted with headlamp 
washers, the capacity of the reservoir 
is 6 litres.  
 
 
Diesel additive level 
(Diesel with particle 
emission filter) 
  The minimum level of this 
additive is indicated by lighting of the 
service warning lamp, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a message in the 
screen. 
  When this occurs with the engine 
running it is due to the start of 
saturation of the particle emission fi lter 
(exceptionally prolonged urban type 
driving conditions: low speed, long 
traffi c jams, ...).    
Topping up 
  It is imperative that this additive is 
topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer 
without delay.  
 
 
 
Used oil 
 
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil 
with the skin. 
  Brake fl uid is harmful to health and 
very corrosive. 
  Do not dispose of used oil, brake fl uid 
or coolant into drains or into the ground 
but into the containers dedicated to this 
use at PEUGEOT dealer (France) or 
an authorised waste disposal site.  
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CHECK
S
6
Checks
  CHECKS
   
Carbon filter and passenger 
compartment filter 
  An access fl ap below the glove box 
permits replacement of the fi lters. 
  The carbon fi lter permits continuous 
and effective fi ltering of dust. 
  If the passenger compartment fi lter 
becomes blocked, this may reduce the 
performance of the air conditioning 
system and generate unpleasant 
odours. 
  We recommend the use of a combined 
passenger compartment fi lter. By 
means of its second special active 
fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation 
of the air breathed by the occupants 
and the cleanness of the passenger 
compartment (reduction of allergic 
symptoms, unpleasant odours and 
greasy deposits). 
   
Particle emission filter (Diesel) 
 
maintenance of the particle emission 
fi lter must be carried out by a 
PEUGEOT dealer. 
  On acceleration after the vehicle has 
been running for a prolonged period 
at very low speed or at idle, you may, 
in exceptional circumstances, notice 
the emission of water vapour at the 
exhaust. This water vapour does not 
have any adverse effect on vehicle 
handling or the environment.  
 
 
Battery 
 
At the start of winter, have your battery 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.  
 
 
Brake pads 
 
Brake pad wear depends on the style 
of driving, in particular for vehicles 
which are used in town, over short 
distances. It may be necessary to 
check the thickness of the pads, even 
between services. 
  Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a 
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates 
that the brake pads are worn.  
 
 
Brake disc/drum wear 
 
For information on checking the brake 
disc/drum wear, consult a PEUGEOT 
dealer.  
 
 
Parking brake 
 
Where the parking brake travel is too 
great or there is a reduction in the 
performance of the system, the parking 
brake should be adjusted, even 
between services. 
  Have the system checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer.  
 
 
Oil filter 
 
Change the fi lter regularly in 
accordance with the servicing 
schedule.     Refer to the servicing booklet for 
the replacement interval for these 
components. 
  Depending on the environment (dusty 
atmosphere...) and the use of the 
vehicle (urban driving...), change them 
twice as often if necessary.    
     
        
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Checks
  To check the main levels 
and certain components, 
in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule, 
refer to the pages of the servicing 
booklet which correspond to your 
vehicle's engine. 
   
Bleeding the water contained in 
the Diesel filter    
Manual gearbox 
 
Have the level checked in accordance 
with the manufacturer's servicing 
schedule.  
  Only use products recommended 
by PEUGEOT or products 
of equivalent quality and 
specifi cation. 
  In order to optimise the operation 
of units as important as the braking 
system, PEUGEOT selects and offers 
specifi c products. 
  In order to avoid damaging the 
electrical units, high pressure washing 
to clean the engine compartment is 
strictly prohibited.    If this warning lamp comes 
on, bleed the fi lter. Otherwise 
bleed regularly each time the 
engine oil is changed. 
  To drain the water, unscrew 
the bleed screw located on the fi lter. 
  Operate until all of the water no longer 
fl ows in the transparent pipe, then 
tighten the bleed screw. 
  HDi engines use advanced technology. 
All work requires special training, which 
is assured by a PEUGEOT dealer. 
  According to country.  108