
Under the bonnet
106
   
DIESEL ENGINE 
 
 
4. 
  Brake and clutch fl uid reservoir. 
   
5. 
 Air fi lter. 
   
6. 
  Engine oil dipstick.    
7. 
 Engine oil fi ller cap. 
   
8. 
 Power steering fl uid reservoir. 
   
9. 
 Priming pump.  
     
 
 
1. 
 Screenwash reservoir. 
   
2. 
 Fusebox. 
   
3. 
  Engine coolant header tank. 
   
Battery connections: 
  +  Positive metal point. 
  -  Negative metal point (earth).     Take care when working under the bonnet.   

Levels
107
CHECK
S
6
LEVELS 
   
Oil change 
 
This must be carried out at the 
intervals specifi ed and the viscosity 
grade of the oil selected must fulfi l the 
requirements in the manufacturer's 
servicing schedule. Ask for advice from 
a PEUGEOT dealer. 
  Remove the dipstick before fi lling. 
  Check the level after fi lling (never 
exceed the max mark). 
  Refi t the oil fi ller cap before closing the 
bonnet. 
   
Changing the brake fluid 
 
The brake fl uid must be changed at 
the intervals stated, according to the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule. 
  Use fl uids recommended by the 
manufacturer, which fulfi l DOT4 
standards. 
  The level must be between the MIN 
and MAX marks on the reservoir. 
  If fl uid has to be added frequently, 
this indicates a fault which must be 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or 
a qualifi ed workshop as soon as 
possible.  
 
 
Warning lamps 
 
If you have to remove / refi t the 
engine style cover, handle it with 
care to avoid damaging the fi xing 
clips. 
   
Oil level 
 
It is recommended that the oil level be 
checked every 3 000 miles (5 000 km) 
and topped up if necessary between oil 
changes. 
  Check the level with the vehicle level, 
engine cold, using the dipstick. 
   
Dipstick 
  There are two marks on 
the dipstick: 
   
A 
 = maximum 
  If you fi ll past this mark, 
consult a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualifi ed 
workshop. 
   
B 
 = minimum 
  Never allow the level to 
fall below this mark. 
  To maintain the reliability 
of engines and emission 
control systems, the use 
of additives in engine oil 
is prohibited.  
    
Viscosity selection 
  In all cases, the oil selected must meet 
the manufacturer's requirements.  
    These regular maintenance 
operations will keep your vehicle 
in good working order. Ask for 
advice from a PEUGEOT dealer or 
refer to the servicing booklet in the 
handbook pack. 
  Checks using the warning 
lamps in the instrument panel is 
described in chapter 2, refer to the 
"Instruments and controls" section.   

   
 
Levels  
 
108
 
 
Cooling system 
 
Only use the fl uid recommended by the 
manufacturer. 
  Otherwise, you risk seriously damaging 
your engine. 
  When the engine is warm, the 
temperature of the coolant is controlled 
by the engine fan. As this fan can 
operate 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 1/4 of a turn to 
release the pressure to prevent any 
risk of scalding. When the pressure 
has dropped, remove the cap and top 
up the level with coolant. 
  If fl uid has to be added frequently, 
this indicates a fault which must be 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as 
soon as possible. 
   
Power steering fluid level 
 
The vehicle must be parked on level 
ground with the engine cold. Unscrew 
the cap integrated with the gauge and 
check the level which must be between 
the MIN and MAX marks.    In order to regenerate the fi lter, you 
are advised to drive at a speed higher 
than 40 mph (60 km/h) for at least fi ve 
minutes as soon as possible, when 
traffi c conditions permit (until the 
message disappears and the service 
warning lamp goes off). 
  During regeneration of the particle 
emission fi lter, the noise of a relay 
operating may be heard under the 
dashboard. 
  If the message is still displayed and 
if the service warning lamp remains 
on, consult a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualifi ed workshop. 
   
Topping up 
  The level must be between the MIN 
and MAX marks on the expansion 
bottle. If more than 1 litre of fl uid is 
required to top up the level, have 
the system checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.  
 
 
 
Screenwash and headlamp 
wash level 
  For best quality cleaning and for your 
safety, we would advise that you use 
products of the PEUGEOT range. 
  For optimum cleaning and to avoid 
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped 
up or replaced with plain water. 
  Capacity of the screenwash reservoir: 
approximately 3 litres. 
  If your vehicle is fi tted with headlamp 
washers, the capacity of the reservoir 
is 6 litres.  
 
 
Diesel additive level 
(Diesel with particle 
emission filter) 
   
Topping up 
  This additive must be topped up by 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed 
workshop without delay.  
 
 
 
Waste products 
 
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil 
with the skin. 
  Brake fl uid is harmful to health and 
very corrosive. 
  Do not dispose of used oil, brake fl uid 
or coolant into drains or into the ground 
but into the containers dedicated to this 
use at PEUGEOT dealer (France) or 
an authorised waste disposal site.     The minimum level of this additive 
is indicated by lighting of the service 
warning lamp, accompanied by an 
audible signal and a message in the 
screen. 
  When this occurs with the engine 
running it is due to the start of 
saturation of the particle emission fi lter 
(exceptionally prolonged urban type 
driving conditions: low speed, long 
traffi c jams, ...).  

Checks
11 0
  To check the main levels 
and certain components, 
in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule, 
refer to the pages of the servicing 
booklet which correspond to your 
vehicle's engine. 
   
Bleeding water from the Diesel 
filter    
Manual gearbox 
 
Have the level checked in accordance with 
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.  
 
Only use products recommended 
by PEUGEOT or products 
of equivalent quality and 
specifi cation. 
  In order to optimise the operation 
of units as important as the braking 
system, PEUGEOT selects and offers 
specifi c products. 
  In order to avoid damaging the 
electrical units, high pressure washing 
to clean the engine compartment is 
strictly prohibited.    If this warning lamp comes 
on, bleed the fi lter. Otherwise 
bleed regularly each time the 
engine oil is changed. 
  To drain the water, unscrew 
the bleed screw located on the fi lter. 
  Operate until all of the water no longer 
fl ows in the transparent pipe, then 
tighten the bleed screw. 
  HDi engines use advanced technology. 
All work requires special training, which 
is assured by a PEUGEOT dealer. 
  Depending on country of sale.   

Fuel
111
6
  FILLING WITH FUEL 
   
Low fuel level 
 
 
Filling 
  The fuel tank must be fi lled  with 
the engine off 
. 
   
 
-   Open the fuel fi ller fl ap. 
   
-   Insert the key, then turn it a quarter 
turn. 
   
-   Remove the cap and hook it onto 
the clip located on the inside of 
the fl ap.  
 
   
When fi lling with fuel, with the fuel 
fi ller fl ap open, ensure that no 
one attempts to open the sliding 
side door.     When the minimum fuel tank 
level is reached, this warning 
light comes on. 
  You then have  approximately 8 litres 
 
of fuel remaining. Fill up without delay 
to avoid running out of fuel. 
  Never risk driving until you run out of 
fuel as this may damage the emissions 
control and injection systems.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quality of the fuel used for 
petrol engines 
  A label affi xed to the inside of the fl ap 
reminds you of the type of fuel to be 
used. 
  You must fi ll with at least 5 litres of fuel 
for it to be registered by the fuel gauge. 
  When the fuel fi ller cap is opened, 
there may be a slight air suction noise. 
This vacuum is entirely normal and is 
due to the sealing of the fuel circuit. 
  When fi lling the fuel tank, do not 
continue after the 3 
rd  cut-off of the 
nozzle. This could cause malfunctions. 
  The capacity of the fuel tank is 
approximately 60 litres. 
   
 
-  After fi lling the fuel tank, lock the 
cap and close the fl ap.  
    
The petrol engines are perfectly 
compatible with E10 type petrol 
biofuels (containing 10% ethanol), 
conforming to European standards 
EN 228 and EN 15376. 
  E85 type fuels (containing up to 85% 
ethanol) are reserved exclusively for 
vehicles marketed for the use of this 
type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The 
quality of the ethanol must comply with 
European standard EN 15293. 
  For Brazil only, special vehicles are 
marketed to run on fuels containing up 
to 100% ethanol (E100 type).  
  

DIESEL
   
 
Fuel  
 
11 2
FUEL CUT-OFF
 
In a serious collision, a mechanism 
automatically prevents fuel from 
reaching the engine. 
  The fl ashing of this warning 
lamp is accompanied by a 
message in the screen. 
  Check that there is no odour or 
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and 
re-establish the fuel supply: 
   
 
-   switch off the ignition (STOP 
position), 
   
-   remove the key, 
   
-   put the key back in the ignition, 
   
-   switch on the ignition and start.  
 
DIESEL PRIMING PUMP 
 
If you should run out of fuel, it is 
necessary to prime the fuel circuit: 
   
 
-  fi ll the fuel tank with at least 
fi ve litres of Diesel, 
   
-   squeeze and release the manual 
priming pump, under the bonnet 
under the protective cover, 
   
-   operate the starter until the engine 
starts.  
  Refer to the "Under the bonnet" 
section of chapter 6. 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quality of the fuel used for 
Diesel engines 
   
The Diesel engines are perfectly 
compatible with biofuels which conform 
to current and future European 
standards (Diesel fuel which complies 
with standard EN 590 mixed with a 
biofuel which complies with standard 
EN 14214) available at the pumps 
(containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl 
Ester). 
  The B30 biofuel can be used in certain 
Diesel engines; however, this use 
is subject to strict application of the 
special servicing conditions. Contact 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed 
workshop. 
  The use of any other type of (bio)fuel 
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or 
diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly 
prohibited (risk of damage to the 
engine and fuel system).  
  

11 3
QUICK HEL
P
7
   
 
Battery  
 
 BATTERY 
 
Before disconnecting the battery, you 
must wait for 2 minutes after switching 
off the ignition. 
  Never disconnect a terminal when the 
engine is running. 
  Never charge a battery without fi rst 
disconnecting the terminals. 
  After every reconnection of the battery, 
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute 
before starting to allow the electronic 
systems to be initialised. If problems 
remain after doing this, please contact 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed 
workshop. 
  After changing bulbs, wait 
approximately 3 minutes before 
reconnecting the battery.  
   
It is advisable to disconnect the 
battery if the vehicle is not to be 
used for a period of more than one 
month. 
   
To charge the battery using 
a battery charger 
   
 
-   Disconnect the battery, 
   
-   Follow the instructions for use 
given by the battery charger 
manufacturer, 
   
-   Reconnect starting with the 
negative (-) terminal, 
   
-   Check that the terminals and 
connectors are clean. If they are 
covered with sulphate (white or 
greenish deposit), disconnect them 
and clean them.  
 
 
 
To start the vehicle from 
another battery 
   
 
-   Connect the red cable to the 
positive (+) terminals of the 
two batteries, 
   
-   Connect one end of the green 
or black cable to the negative (-) 
terminal of the slave battery, 
   
-   Connect the other end of the green 
or black cable to an earth point on 
the broken down vehicle as far as 
possible from the battery, 
   
-   Operate the starter, let the engine run, 
   
-   Wait for the engine to return to idle, 
then disconnect the cables.      
 
 
 
 
 
The presence of this label 
indicates the use of a 12 V 
lead-acid battery with special 
technology and specifi cation, for which 
the involvement of a PEUGEOT dealer 
or qualifi ed workshop is required when 
replacing or disconnecting the battery. 
  Failure to observe this 
recommendation may cause premature 
wear of the battery.  
   
After refi tting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after 
several hours depending on the 
climatic conditions and the state of 
charge of the battery (up to about 
8 hours).  
   
The Stop & Start battery does not have 
to be disconnected for charging.   

   
 
Changing a wheel  
 
11 4
 
ECONOMY MODE
 
After the engine has stopped, with 
the key in the ignition position, certain 
functions (windscreen wiper, electric 
windows, courtesy lamps, audio 
equipment, etc.) can only be used for a 
cumulative duration of thirty minutes, to 
prevent discharging of the battery. 
  Once the thirty minutes are over, the 
active functions are put on standby 
and the battery warning lamp fl ashes 
accompanied by a message in the 
screen. 
  To resume the use of these functions 
immediately, start the engine and let it 
run for a few minutes. 
  The time available will then be double 
the time for which the engine was left 
running. However, this time will always 
be between fi ve and thirty minutes. 
  A fl at battery will prevent the engine 
from starting.