2012 Peugeot iOn brake fluid

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Instruments and controls
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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further.
If you encounter any problems, do not hesitate to contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations



Braking
On fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.or Braking assistance system fault. 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 qualified workshop.
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On fixed, associated
with the ABS warninglamp. 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.


Anti-lockBraking System(ABS)

On fixed.The anti-lock braking system has a fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.

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Checks
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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Heater fluid reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Ancillaries battery.
5. Fusebox.












Front compartment

To avoid damaging electricalcomponents, the use of a high pressure jet washer in the front compartment is strictly prohibited.

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Checks
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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 significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Never do anything in the compar tmentswhen the "Ready" lamp is on or whenyour vehicle is being charged. Take care when carrying out checks in the front and rear compartments assome parts of the compartments canbe very hot (risk of burns): wait at leastone hour after stopping the motor or the end of the charging procedure beforecarrying out any work.

Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the "MIN" and "MA X"
marks. If it is not, check the brakepad wear.
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of theinterval for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meet the DOT4 standard.
Front compartment

Heatin
g system fluid
level


Changing the fl uid

The fluid does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Th
e level of this fluid should be between the "L"MIN and "F" MA X marks.


Screenwash fluid level

Top up the level when necessary.


Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.

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Checks
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Checks
Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicing booklet.
Other wise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Passenger compartment filter

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
f
or this filter.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace it twice as often if necessary.y A dirty passenger compartment filter may have
an adverse effect on the performance of the air conditioning system and generate undesirableodours.
Brake wear depends on the style
o
f driving, par ticularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It ma
y be necessary tohave the condition of the brakes checked, evenbetween 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
Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalent quality and specifications. In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant as the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very specific products.
Parking brake

If a loss of effectiveness of thissystem is noticed, the parking brakemust be checked, even between two services.
This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc /
drum wear
For information on checking the
brake disc or drum wear, contact
a PEUGE
OT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Technical data - Maintenance


Front compar tment 117 Checking levels 119-120


- ancillaries battery electrolyte

- brake fluid

- heating system fluid

- screenwash fluid Checks 121
Changing front bulbs 99 -104

Ancillaries battery 88-91

Opening the bonnet 116
Electric motor 122
Weights 123
Rear compar tment 118 Checking the coolant level 120
Front compar tment fuses 110 -111
Dimensions 124 Identification markings 125

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Hands-free kit..............................................140Hazard warning lamps ..................................71Headlamp adjustment ...................................59Head restraints........................................38-40Heating..........................................................50Heating system fluid level...........................119
Indicators, direction......................................71Instrument panel ...........................................18Interior fittings ...............................................44Interior lamp..................................................61ISOFIX child seats..................................68-69ISOFIX mountings.........................................67
Labels, identification ................................... 125Lamps, front..................................................99Lamps, rear.................................................r104Lamps, warning and indicator.................r20-25Level, brake fluid.........................................119Levels and checks.................................117-121Lighting bulbs (replacement)................99-10 6Lighting control stalk.....................................57Lighting dimmer............................................r29Lighting on reminder.....................................r58Locking from the inside.................................35
Main beam............................................99, 102Markings, identification...............................125Mat................................................................45Mirror, rear view............................................43Mirrors, door..................................................r42Mountings for ISOFIX seats .........................67MP3 CD ...............................................135, 136
Keeping children safe ..................62-70, 77, 79Key with remote control ..........................31, 33
Normal charge ..............................................82Number plate lamps....................................106
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Opening the boot ..........................................36Opening the front compartment..................116Operation indicator lamps ....................... 20 -25
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Parking brake........................................54, 121Passenger compartment filter....................r121PEUGEOT CONNECT ASSISTA NCE........128PEUGEOT CONNECT SOS .......................128Player, CD MP3...................................135, 136Port, USB .............................................. 46, 135Protecting children.......................62-70, 77, 79Puncture........................................................92
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Radio ...........................................................131Range......................................................28, 30Rear compartment......................................118Rear foglamp.................................58, 104, 106Rear screen (demisting)................................52Recirculation / exterior air intake..................50Remote control.........................................31-33Removing a wheel ........................................96Removing the mat.........................................45Repair kit, puncture.......................................92Replacing bulbs ....................................99-10 6Replacing fuses..................................107-111
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Replacing the passenger compartment filter....................................r121Replacing wiper blades............................... 112Reversing lamps.................................10 4, 105
Screen-wash reservoir................................119Screen menu map.......................................148Screenwash..................................................60Screenwash fluid level ................................119Seat, rear, folding backrest ...........................40Seat adjustment......................................38,40Seat belts ..........................................65, 75-77Seat belts warning lamp...............................75Seats, rear.....................................................r40Serial number, vehicle................................125Ser vice indicator...........................................r29Sidelamps...........................................102,105Side repeater...............................................104Speedometer................................................r18Stability control (ESP)...................................74Star ting the vehicle .................................53, 55Stopping the vehicle...............................53, 55Storage..........................................................44Sun visor.......................................................r45Systems, ASR and ESP................................74
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Te c hnical data.....................................122, 123Temporary tyre repair kit...............................92Third brake lamp.........................................106Total distance recorder.................................r28Towing another vehicle...............................112Traction control (ASR)..................................74Traffic information (TA) ...............................133Tyre pressures............................................125
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Unlocking from the inside.............................35USB (Peugeot Connect) .........................44, 46
Ventilation .........................................47, 48, 50
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Warning lamps ........................................20-25Weights .......................................................123Window controls............................................34Wiper, rear.....................................................r60Wiper control stalk........................................60Wipers...........................................................60
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