2012 Peugeot 301 oil level

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Instruments and controls
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
Engine oilpressurefixed. There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery chargefixed.The battery charging circuit has a fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, ...). The warnin
g lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Door(s) open / Electric opening boot lid open
fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph (10 km/h).
A door or the electric opening boot is still open. Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
b
y an audible signal
if the speed is above6 mph (10 km/h).
Low fuel levelfixed.When it first comes on there remainsapproximately 5 litres offfuelin thetank.You must re
fuel as soon as possible to avoid runningout of fuel.This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a su
fficient addition of fuel is made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injectionsystems.

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Checking levels
Oil level
The check of the oil level is carried
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. For the position o
f the dipstick, refer
to the description of your engine compar tment in this section.
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.



Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely
hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could star t at any time (even with the ignition off).

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, in line with the ser vicing booklet and the requirements of the warranty. 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 km). This check will onl
y be correct if the vehicle is
on level ground and the engine has been off for more than 30 minutes.
Dipstick
There are two marks on the dipstick:
A= maximum
If you fill past this mark, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.B= minimum
Never allow the level to fall below this mark.

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Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary. Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.

Do not discard used oil or fluids into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to anauthorised waste disposal site.








Used products
To p p i ng up
This additive must be topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshopwithout delay.

Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the ser vice warning lamp, accompaniedby an audible warning and a message in the screen.

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Checks

The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctl
y tightened, particularly in summer and winter.
Par ticle emissions filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of thepar ticle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a warning message in the screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lampgoes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first particlefilter regeneration operations may be accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances,notice the emission of water vapour at the exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicin
g booklet and according to your engine.Other wise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
this component. When carr
ying out work on the battery, refer
to the "Practical information" section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
disconnecting the battery and following itsreconnection. Dependin
g on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as oftenif necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter may
have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generateundesirable odours.

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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
ABS and EBFD systems ...............................101Accessories..................................................154Accessory socket, 12V...................................72Adjusting headlamps ......................................96Adjusting head restraints................................56Adjusting the steering wheel...........................60Advice on care and maintenance .........154,160Airbags....................................................31, 106Airbags, front.........................................106, 109Airbags, lateral......................................108, 109Air conditioning...................................20, 63, 65Air conditioning, electronic(with screen)...........................................62,65Air conditioning, manual...........................14, 63Air filter..........................................................r166Air flow............................................................61Air vents..........................................................61Alarm...............................................................46Anti-lock braking system (ABS)....................101Anti-theft..........................................................43Armrest, front............................................70, 72Ashtray............................................................70Audible warning............................................100Audio streaming (Bluetooth).................188, 190Audio system (radio).............................175, 205Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps.............................................100Auxiliary socket .....................................187, 215
Battery ...........................................144-146, 166Battery, charging...................................145, 146Battery, remote control.............................44, 45Bluetooth (hands-free) ..................................189Bonnet...........................................................159Boot.................................................................49Boot (unlocking)..............................................42Brake discs....................................................167Brake lamps..................................................137Brake pads ....................................................167Braking assistance system...........................101
Capacity, fuel tank ..........................................52CD.........................................................182, 211CD MP3 .................................................183, 212Central locking................................................43Changing a bulb.....................................133-138Changing a fuse.....................................139-143Changing a wheel ..................................126-132Changing a wiper blade..........................98,148Changing the date ...........................................35Changing the remote control battery..............44Changing the time...........................................35Checking levels ......................................163-165Checking the engine oil level ........................163Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)........125Checks ...................................................160-167Child lock .......................................................119Children..........................................105, 110-119Child seats .....................................110, 113-115Child seats, conventional ..............................113
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Cigarette lighter...............................................r72Clock...............................................................35Closing the boot........................................43, 49Closing the doors ......................................43, 48Connectors, audio...................72,185, 187,215Coolant level.................................................164Courtesy lamps ...............................................99Courtesy mirror...............................................r71Cruise control..................................................87Cup holder.......................................................r70
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Date (setting)...................................................35Daytime running lamps...........................95,135Deactivating the passenger airbag...............106Demisting/defrosting .......................................68Demisting/defrosting, rear..............................r69Dials and gauges............................................22Diesel additive level......................................165Dimensions...................................................172Dipped beam...........................................91,135Dipstick ..........................................................163Direction indicators.......................100, 134, 137Doors...............................................................48Door pockets ...................................................70Driving economically ......................................20

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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