2012 Peugeot M59 check oil

FAMILIARISATION18 -

Limit the causes of excess
consumption

Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bot-
tom of the boot, as close as possible
to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle
and reduce wind resistance (roof bars,
roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...).
Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after
use.

At the end of winter, remove snow
tyres and refi t your summer tyres.



Observe the recommendations
on maintenance

Check the tyre pressures regularly,
when cold, referring to the label in the
door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:


- before a long journey,

- at each change of season,

- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the
tyres on any trailer or caravan.

Have your vehicle serviced regularly
(engine oil, oil fi lter, air fi lter...) and
observe the schedule of operations
recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid
any overfl ow.

At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the fi rst 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see
the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.

21 INSTRUMENTS, CONTROLS and DISPLAYS
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MONITORING OPERATION


A warning lamp on fi xed or fl ash-
ing, with the engine running, in-
dicates an fault in the operation
of the unit concerned. The illumi-
nation of certain warning lamps
may be accompanied by an audi-
ble signal and a message in the
screen. Do not ignore this warn-
ing: consult a
PEUGEOT dealer
as soon as possible.


If the central STOP warning lamp
comes on when you are driving,
stop your vehicle immediately,
where it is safe to do so.



Central (STOP)
warning lamp
Engine oil pressure
and temperature
warning lamp
Linked to the central (STOP) warn-
ing lamp.

You must stop.

This warning lamp indicates one of
the following:


- low oil pressure indicated by the
message "Oil pressure insuffi -
cient"
in the screen.

- low engine oil level. Top up the
level.

- oil temperature too high. To lower
the oil temperature, reduce your
speed.
Illumination of the warning lamp is
accompanied by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.


Low engine coolant
level warning lamp
Linked to the central (STOP)
warning lamp.
This comes on for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on.
Illumination of this warning lamp is
accompanied by an audible signal
and the message "Top up engine
fl uid level"
in the screen.

You must stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.

Wait for the engine to cool before
topping up the level.
The cooling system is pressurised.


Parking brake, low
brake fluid level and
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution system
fault warning lamp
Linked to the central (STOP) warning
lamp.
This comes on each time the ignition
is switched on.
Illumination of this warning lamp is
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen indicat-
ing the cause of the warning:


- "Handbrake on",
if the parking
brake is applied or not fully re-
leased.

- "Brake fl uid level low"
if there is
an excessive drop in brake fl uid
level (if the warning lamp remains
on even when the parking brake
is released).

- "Braking fault"
is displayed to-
gether with the ABS warning
lamp, indicating a fault with the
Electronic Brake Force Distribu-
tion system. You must stop as
soon as it is safe to do so.


Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. If a check is required, to prevent
any risk of burns
unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to
drop.
When the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap and top up the level.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Linked to the warning lamps for:


- ''engine oil pressure and temper-
ature'',

- ''low coolant level'',

- "parking brake'',

- ''low brake fl uid level'',

- ''electronic brake force distribu-
tion system fault''.
Linked with the "coolant tempera-
ture" gauge.

You must stop if the lamp fl ashes
with the engine running.

Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

25 INSTRUMENTS, CONTROLS and DISPLAYS
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Engine oil level indicator

When the ignition is switched on,
the engine oil level is indicated for
approximately 10 seconds, after the
service information.
Flashing of the six squares and the
display of "max" indicate that the oil
level is too high, which could damage
the engine.
If the excess oil is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer without delay. Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out
this operation after each service.
The reset procedure is as follows:


- Switch off the ignition.

- Press and hold button 1
.

- Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a 10 second count-
down.


-
Keep button 1
pressed for 10 seconds.

The display shows [=0]
and the span-
ner disappears.

Flashing of the six bars and the dis-
play of "min" indicate that the oil level
is too low, which could damage the
engine.
If the lack of oil is confi rmed by a
check using the dipstick, it is essen-
tial that the level is topped up. Flashing of the six bars indicates a
malfunction of the oil level indicator.
There is a risk of damage to the
engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

The level read on the dipstick or on
the indicator will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.









Resetting the service indicator

Oil level too high

Oil level too low
Oil level indicator fault

77 PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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CHECKING LEVELS

Dipstick

Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet.

Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements.

Note:
the coolant does not need to
be changed.

For vehicles equipped with a par-
ticle fi lter, the engine fan may ope-
rate after the ignition has been
switched off, even when the engine
is cold.
There are two marks
on the dipstick:

A
= maximum

Never fi ll past this mark.


B
= minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.


Brake fluid level

The brake fl uid must be changed ac-
cording to the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Use fl uids recommended by the manu-
facturer, which fulfi l DOT4 standards.


Cooling system

Use the fl uid recommended by the
manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can op-
erate 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 two turns to re-
lease the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.

Power steering reservoir



)
Open the reservoir, with the en-
gine at ambient temperature. The
level should always be above the
MIN. mark and close to the MAX.
mark.



Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for
your safety, we would advise that
you use products recommended by
PEUGEOT.
For optimum cleaning and to prevent
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up or replaced with water.


Used products

Avoid products such as used oil and
brake fl uid coming into prolonged
contact with the skin.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake
fl uid or coolant into drains or onto
the ground. Empty used oil into the
containers provided for this purpose
in the PEUGEOT dealer network
(France) or to an authorised waste
disposal site.


Oil level

It is normal to top up the engine oil
between services. PEUGEOT recom-
mends that you check the oil level, and
top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles
(5 000 kilometres).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the oil level gauge
on the instrument panel or the dipstick.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
78 -
CHECKS
Oil filter

Change the fi lter regularly, in accordance
with the servicing schedule.

Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT or
products of equivalent quality
and specifi cations.
To ensure best performance from
components as important as the
power steering and the braking sys-
tem, PEUGEOT selects and offers
quite specifi c products.
To prevent damage to the electrical
units, avoid washing the engine.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL)

If you should run out of fuel, it is ne-
cessary to re-prime the circuit:


- fi ll the fuel tank with at least fi ve litres
of diesel,

- squeeze and release the manual
re-priming pump, under the bonnet
under the protective cover, until fuel
appears in the transparent pipe,

- operate the starter until the engine
starts.
FUEL SUPPLY CUT-OFF(PETROL)

In a serious collision, a mechanism pre-
vents fuel from reaching the engine.
To re-establish the fuel supply, press
the switch on the corner of the front
right-hand suspension assembly, under
the bonnet.

Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Have the fi lter elements replaced
regularly. If you drive in dusty condi-
tions, change them twice as often.



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.


Disc and drum wear status

For any information relating to check-
ing the disc and drum wear status,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.


Manual gearbox

This does not require an oil change.
Check the level in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.

To check the main levels and cer-
tain components, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule, refer to the pages of
the servicing booklet which cor-
respond to your vehicle's engine.



Handbrake

Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the
handbrake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.


Battery

At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.

VISUAL INDEX122 -

TECHNICAL DATA - MAINTENANCE

Levels ..............................72-75, 77


- dipstick,

- power steering fl uid,

- brake fl uid,

- coolant.
Petrol supply cut-off,
Diesel fuel priming .................... 78
Screenwash/headlamp wash,
fi lling reservoir .................... 55, 77
Bulbs, changing bulbs


- front .....................................82-85

- rear .....................................86-87 Dimensions ..........................98-101
Engine technical data ........102-103
Weights, loads ...................105-108
Identifi cation markings .............. 109
Opening the bonnet, stay ..... 16, 53
Under bonnet engine views ......72-75 Air/oil fi lters,
checks ...........................72-75, 78
Engine fuses ............................... 91
Battery .................................. 78, 92