2013 Peugeot 208 check oil

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Familiarisation

Limit the causes of excess consumption


Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in thebottom 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 refit 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 par ticular:


- 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 ser viced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter...) andobser ve the schedule of operations recommended by the manufacturer.


When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any overflow.


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

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Instruments and controls
Engine oil level indicator
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the flashing of " OIL" or LLby the display of a dedicated message in theinstrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL_ _" or
by the display of a dedicated message in the
instrument panel. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick: The total milea
ge is displayed in zone A
of the screen and the trip mileage in zone B.

With the trip mileage displayed, press the button for a few seconds.


Mileage recorder

Tr i
p recorder zero reset
System which informs the driver whether the
engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, after the service information.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and theengine has been off for more than 30 minutes.


-
A= max; never exceed
this level,
-B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Oil level correct

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7
Practical information

Repair procedure


1. Sealing
)
Uncoil the white pipe G
fully.)
Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.)
Connect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired.

)
Connect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket. ) Star t the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...) if swallowedand causes irritation to the eyes.Keep this product out of the reach of children.
Avoid removing any foreign bodieswhich have penetrated into the tyre.
)Switch off the ignition.

)Turn the selector A
to the "sealant"position.)Check that the switch B
is in position "O"
.

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Practical information
Removing the cartridge
)Stow the black pipe.)Detach the angled base from the white pipe.)Suppor t the compressor ver tically.)Unscrew the car tridge from the bottom.



Beware of discharges of fluid.
The expiry date of the fluid is indicated on the car tridge.
The sealant car tridge is designed for single use; even if only partly used, itmust be replaced. After use, do not discard the car tridge into the environment, take it to anauthorised waste disposal site or aPEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealantcartridge, available from PEUGEOT dealers or from a qualified workshop.



Checking tyre pressures /
inflatin
g accessories

You can also use the compressor, without injecting any product, to:


- check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,

- inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).

)
Turn the selector A
to the "Air"
position.
) Uncoil the black pipe H
fully.)
Connect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
If necessary, fit one of the adaptorssupplied with the kit first.
)Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.)Star t the vehicle and let the engine run.)Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch B in position "I"
; to deflate: switch B
in position "O"and press button C), according to the vehicle's tyrepressure label or the accessory's pressure
label. )Remove the kit then stow it.

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8
Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash reservoir. 2.Coolant reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses.
5. Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash reservoir.2.
Coolant reservoir. 3.
Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses. 5.
Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Checks
Quality of the fuel used for
petrol engines
The petrol engines are per fectly compatible
with E10 or E24 type petrol biofuels (containing10 % or 24 % ethanol), conforming to Europeanstandards 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 mustcomply with European standard EN 15293.
For Brazil only, special vehicles are marketed
to run on fuels containing up to 100 % ethanol (E10 0 type).
Quality of the fuel used for
Diesel engines

The Diesel engines are per fectly compatible
with biofuels which conform to current andfuture European standards (Diesel fuel whichcomplies 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 cer tain Diesel engines; however, this use is subject to strict
application of the special ser vicing conditions.Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
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).

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Checks






Checking levels
Oil level


The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using theoil level indicator in the instrument
panel, or using the dipstick.

Engine oil change

Refer to the ser vicing and warranty booklet for
details of the inter val 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 engine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.
Th
e 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 servicing and warranty 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.



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 warranties. 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 kms).

After topping up the oil, the check whenswitching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
durin
g the 30 minutes after topping up. It will onl
y be correct if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.