2012 Peugeot 208 brake fluid

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Brakingfixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by aPEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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fixed, associated
with the ABS warnin
g lamp. Th
e electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Maximumcoolanttemperature
fixed with the needlein the red zone. The temperature of the coolingsystem is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before toppingup the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash reservoir.2.
Coolant reservoir. 3.
Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses. 5.
Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash reservoir. 2.Coolant reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses.
5. Fusebox.
6.Air filter .
7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Checks






Checking levels
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 o
ff for more than 30 minutes.
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of theinterval 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 be the correct grade for your
en
gine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.
Th
e brake fluid level should be closeto the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level

Changing the fl uid

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet theDOT4 standard.



Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the enginemay be extremely hot (risk of burns).
If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
It is normal to top up the oil levelbetween two ser vices (or oil changes).PEUGEOT recommends that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every3 000 miles (5 000 kms).

After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for thiscomponent.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checkin
g interval
for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yleof driving, par ticularly in the caseof vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary tohave the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices.
Checkin
g this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

















Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical units, the use of a high pressure washer in the engine compar tment is strictly prohibited.

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Visual search
Maintenance - Technical data
Identification markings 207 Dimensions 206


Changing bulbs 156 -162 - front - rear


Running out of fuel, Diesel 190
Opening the bonnet 183 Under the bonnet, petrol 184 Under the bonnet, Diesel 185 Petrol engines 196 -197 Diesel engines 201-202
12V bat tery 169 -171 Load reduction, economy mode 171, 172 Engine compar tment fuses 163 -16 4, 168
Petrol weights 198-200 Diesel weights 203-205
Checking levels 191-193 - oil - brake fluid - coolant - screenwash fluid- additive (Diesel with particle emissions filter)Checking components 19 4 -195 - battery- air / passenger compar tment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter (Diesel) - brake pads / discs

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Alphabetical index
Filling with fuel..............................186, 188, 189Fitting a wheel ...............................................152Fitting roof bars ............................................. 178Fittings, boot ...................................................78Flashing indicators.........................111, 121,157Foglamps......................................................156Frequency (radio)..................................239,241Front foglamps......................108, 114,159,162Front seats ......................................................57Fuel..........................................................19, 189Fuel consumption............................................19Fuel filler flap.........................................186, 188Fuel gauge....................................................186Fuel tank................................................186, 188Fusebox, dashboard.....................................163Fuses .............................................................163
Gearbox, automatic ........................92, 171,195Gearbox,electronic gear control......85,88,95, 171,195Gearbox, manual.......................83, 84, 95,195Gear lever........................................................19Gear lever, automatic gearbox.......................92Gear lever, electronic gear control gearbox..........................................85,88,195Gear lever, manual gearbox...........................83Gear shift indicator..........................................84Glove box........................................................75Guidance.......................................................227Guide-me-home ............................................112
Halogen headlamps ......................................156Hands-free kit........................................252, 283Hazard warning lamps............................80,121Head restraints, front......................................58Head restraints, rear.......................................r60Heated seats...................................................59Heating................................................14, 19, 68Height and reach adjustment,steering wheel..............................................65Hill start assist.................................................98Hooks..............................................................79
Jack...............................................149,150,246Jack cable.....................................................246JACK socket............................................76,246
Inflating tyres..................................................19Inputs for audio system .................................307Instrument panels ...........................................21Instrument panel screen.................................84Interior fittings ...........................................74, 75Interior lamp ..................................................119Interior mood lighting....................................120ISOFIX child seats .................................139-141ISOFIX mountings.........................................139
Keeping children safe .... 129, 133,137,139-141Key ............................................................44,45Key in ignition warning....................................81Key with remote control ............................ 47, 50
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Economical driving.........................................19Economy mode.............................................172Electric window controls .................................53Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)........123Electronic engine immobiliser...................r47, 50Emergency boot release .................................55Emergency call.....................................122,210Emergency warning lamps.....................80, 121Energy economy mode .................................172Engine, Diesel ...............185,189,190, 201, 203Engine, petrol................................184, 189,196Engine compartment .............................184, 185Engine compar tment fusebox.......................163Engine oil level indicator.........................r37, 191Engines .........................................196, 201, 203Environment..............................................19, 49Equipment settings.......................................262
Identification plates .......................................207Ignition.............................................................81Indicators, direction..............................121, 157Inflating accessories (using the kit) ..............143
ILabels, identification ..................................... 207Lamps, warning and indicator.............r23, 27, 28LED daytime running lamps..........110, 156,158Level, brake fluid ........................................... 191Levels and checks..................184, 185, 191-193Lighting, guide-me home.................47, 111,112
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Alphabetical index
Lighting, interior....................................r119, 120Lighting bulbs (replacement) ........ 156, 160,161Lighting control stalk.............................106, 111Lighting on reminder.....................................r109Loading....................................................19,178Load reduction mode....................................171Locating your vehicle......................................47Locking the boot..............................................55
Main beam....................................106, 156,157Maintenance....................................................19Maintenance (advice)....................................179Map reading lamps.......................................119Markings, identification .................................207Mat..................................................................77Menu............216,218, 234,236,248,250, 258Menus (audio)........216,218, 234,236,248,250, 258Mini fuel level................................................186Mirror, rear view..............................................64Mirrors, door....................................................r63Misfuel prevention.........................................188Motorway function (direction indicators).......121Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................139MP3 CD.................................................278,279
Oil filter..........................................................r194Oil level....................................................37,191Opening the bonnet ......................................183Opening the boot............................................55Opening the doors ..........................................44Opening the fuel filler flap .............................186Opening the panoramic sunroof blind............56Operation indicator lamps.........................23, 27
Paint colour code ..........................................207Paintwork, matt.............................................179Panoramic sunroof..........................................f56Parcel shelf, rear.............................................r79Parking brake..........................................82,195Parking lamps ...............................................111Parking sensors, rear....................................r104Particle emission filter...........................r192-194Passenger compartment filter......................r194PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE ..........210PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS.........................210Player, CD MP3 .....................................278, 279Port, USB................................................76,280Priming the fuel system................................190Protecting children .........129,133, 137, 139-141Puncture ........................................................143
Rear screen (demisting)..................................73Recharging the battery ......................... 170, 171Reduction of electrical load ..........................171Regeneration of
the par ticle emissions filter.........................194Reinitialising the remote control .....................49Remote control...................................44, 45,50Removing a wheel ........................................152Removing the mat...........................................77Repair kit, puncture.......................................143Replacing bulbs ............................ 156,160, 161Replacing fuses............................................163Replacing the air filter...................................r194Replacing the oil filter...................................r194Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r194Replacing wiper blades ......................... 118, 173Resetting the service indicator.......................r36Reversing lamp.............................................160Reversing lamps ...........................................161Risk areas (update) .......................................224Roof bars.......................................................178Roof blind ........................................................56Routine checks .....................................194, 195Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................190
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Number plate lamps......................................162
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Radio.....................................238-240,242, 274Radio station.................................238,239,241RDS...............................................................241Rear foglamp.................................108, 160, 161
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Safety for children .........................................142Screen, instrument panel..........................38,40Screen-wash reservoir..................................192Screen menu ................................216, 218,234,236,248,250, 258Screen menu map........................216, 218,234,236, 248, 250,258, 291, 310Screenwash..................................................116Screenwash fluid level..................................192
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