2012 Peugeot 301 brake fluid

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Braking fixed. 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 a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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fixed, associatedwith the ABS warning 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.


Maximum coolanttemperature

fixed red. The temperature of the cooling system 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 qualified workshop.

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Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir.2.
Coolant header tank.3.
Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.5.
Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.
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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Diesel engine
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Coolant header tank.3.Air filter.4.
Brake fluid reservoir.
5. Battery.
6.Fusebox.7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.9.
Priming pump.

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Checks
The coolant level should be closeto the "MA X" mark but should never exceed it.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any
work.
To a v o i d a ny risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.


Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The coolant must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations. When the engine is warm, the temperature o
f
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
The cooling fan may star t after switching off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might become caught by the
fan blades.
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet the
DOT3 or DOT4 standard.

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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 ser vicing booklet for
details of the checking interval for
this component.
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 case of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services.
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.















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.
Checking this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.

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Maintenance - Technical data
Petrol weights 169 Diesel weights 171
Changing bulbs 133 -138 - front- rear


Running out of fuel, Diesel 162
Opening the bonnet 159 Under the bonnet, petrol 160 Under the bonnet, Diesel 161 Petrol engines 168 Diesel engines 170
12V bat tery 14 4 -146 Load reduction, economy mode 146, 147
Engine compar tment fuses 139 -140, 143
Checking levels 163 -165 - oil- brake fluid- coolant- screenwash fluid - additive (Diesel with particleemissions filter)
Checking components 166 -167 - battery - air / passenger compar tment filter - oil filter - particle emissions filter (Diesel)- brake pads / discs
Identification markings 173 Dimensions 172

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Alphabetical index
Level, brake fluid...........................................164Levels and checks................................. 160-165Lighting ............................................................91Lighting, guide-me home................................95Lighting, interior..............................................r99Lighting bulbs (replacement) .................133-138Lighting control stalk.......................................91Lighting on reminder.......................................r94
Loading....................................................20,157Load reduction mode....................................146Locating your vehicle......................................43Lower windscreen defrosting..........................69
Main beam ..............................................91,134Maintenance....................................................20Maintenance (advice)....................................154Manual air conditioning (without screen) ......................................62, 63Map reading lamps.........................................99Markings, identification .................................173Mat................................................................156Menu, main...................................................178Mini fuel level ..................................................52Mirror, rear view..............................................59Mirrors, door....................................................r58Misfuel prevention ...........................................53Motorway function(direction indicators)...................................100Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................116MP3 CD .................................................183, 212
Number plate lamps......................................138
Oil filter..........................................................r166Oil level..........................................................163Opening the bonnet ......................................159Opening the boot......................................42,49Opening the doors....................................42, 48Operation indicator lamps.........................23-31
Radio.....................................................179, 208Rear foglamp ...........................................93, 137Rear screen (demisting)..................................69Recharging the battery.........................145, 146Reduction of electrical load ..........................146Regeneration of the par ticleemissions filter............................................r166Reinitialising the remote control .....................44Remote control..........................................42-45Removable screen (snow shield)..................153Removing a wheel ........................................129Removing the mat.........................................156Repair kit, puncture.......................................120Replacing bulbs .....................................133-138Replacing fuses.....................................139-143Replacing the air filter...................................r166Replacing the oil filter...................................r166Replacing the passenger compartment filter......................................r166Replacing wiper blades ...........................98,148Resetting the service indicator.......................r33Resetting the trip recorder..............................r34Rev counter.....................................................r22Reversing lamps...........................................137Roof bars.......................................................157Routine checks ..................................... 166, 167Running out of fuel (Diesel)..........................162
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Paint colour code..........................................173Parking brake..........................................76,167Parking sensors, rear......................................r89Particle emission filter..........................r165,166Passenger compartment filter......................r166Player, CD MP3 .....................................183, 212Port, USB................................................72, 185Priming the fuel system................................162Protecting children .........................105, 11 0-11 9Puncture........................................................120
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Safety for children..........................105, 11 0 -119Screen, monochrome...................................199Screen, multifunction(with audio equipment).........................38,178Screen-wash reservoir..................................165

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Alphabetical index
Screen C, monochrome (Audio system / Bluetooth)...........................38Screen menu map.........................199, 200,218Screenwash, front ...........................................97Screenwash fluid level..................................165Seat adjustment..............................................55Seat belts .......................................103-105, 113Seats, rear.......................................................r57Serial number, vehicle..................................173Ser vice indicator.............................................r32Servicing.........................................................20Setting the clock.............................................35Shields for very cold conditions ...................153Sidelamps.......................................91, 135,137Side repeater.................................................136Spare wheel ..........................................126,127Speed limiter...................................................r85Speedometer..................................................r22Stability control (ESP)...................................102Starting the vehicle.............................75, 78,82Starting using another battery......................145Steering mounted controls, audio .........177, 207Stopping the vehicle...........................75, 78,82Storage......................................................70-72Sun visor.........................................................r71Synchronising the remote control...................44Systems, ASR and ESP................................102
Temporary tyre repair kit...............................120Third brake lamp...........................................138To o l s..............................................................126Total distance recorder...................................r34To w b a r...........................................................r151Towed loads..........................................169,171Towing another vehicle.................................149Traction control (ASR)..................................102Traffic information (TA).................................180Tr a i l e r............................................................r151Tr i p c o m p u t e r............................................r36-38Tr i p d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r.....................................r34Tyre pressures ..............................................173Tyres ................................................................20
Under floor storage .........................................74Unlocking........................................................42Unlocking the boot..........................................49
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Ventilation .....................................14, 61-63, 65
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Warning lamps ..........................................23-31Washing (advice)...................................133,160Weights.................................................169, 171Window controls..............................................51Wiper control stalk..........................................97Wipers.............................................................97
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Table of weights....................................169, 171Ta b l e s of engines .................................. 168,170Tables of fuses ..............................................139Ta n k , fuel.........................................................53Technical data ........................................168-171Te l e p h o ne.....................................................191