2014 Peugeot 208 oil dipstick

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Engine oil level indicator*
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" or
by the display of a dedicated message in the
instrument 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 P
e

uge
O
T 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:
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 the
engine 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
* Depending on version.
1
Monitoring

197
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
Petrol engines
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
8
Checks

198
The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.
Diesel engines
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. Coolant reservoir.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
Checks

212
Checking levels
Oil level
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel (depending
on version), or using the dipstick.Engine oil change
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record
for details of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Oil specification
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.The 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 fluid
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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 start at
any time (even with the ignition off).
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the warranty and maintenance record. Top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
e

uge
O

T dealer or a qualified workshop.
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two services (or oil changes).
P
e

uge
O

T recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
Checks

340
engine oil level indicator .........................3 7, 2 1 2en
gine, petrol ........................................ 1 9 7, 2 0 2
en

vironment
...............................
...............12, 4 8
Filling with fuel
.............................. 199, 201, 202
Fitting a wheel

...............................
................16 4
Fitting roof bars


............................................. 191
Fittings, boot
................................................... 78
F

lashing indicators

........................118, 128, 170
Foglamps


.............................................. 16 9, 170
Folding/unfolding the door mirrors


.................64
Frequency (radio)


.................................. 237, 239
Front foglamps


.......................115, 121, 172, 175
Front seats


...................................................... 56
Fuel .......................................................... 12, 202
Fuel consumption
............................................ 12
F

uel filler flap ......................................... 19 9, 201
Fuel gauge


.................................................... 19 9
Fuel tank ................................................ 19 9, 201
Fusebox, dashboard


..................................... 176
Fuses


............................................................. 176Halogen headlamps


..............................16 9, 170
Hands-free kit


..............................284, 285, 309
Hazard warning lamps


............................8 0, 128
Head restraints, front
......................................57
Head restraints, rear
.......................................60
Heating


................................................12, 67, 68
Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel


..............................................62
Hill start assist

...............................................10

0
Hooks


..............................................................79
Identification plates
....................................... 2

21
Ignition
................

.............................................81
Indicators, direction


..............................12 8 , 170
Inflating accessories (using the kit)


..............15 6
Inflating tyres


..................................................12
Inputs for audio system
.................................332
ge

arbox, automatic

..................12, 93, 184, 216
ge

arbox, manual

........................12, 83, 97, 216
gea

r lever
..............................
.........................12
H
I
G
F
eBA (emergency braking assistance) ..........13 3ec
o-driving ..................................................... 12
ec

o-driving (advice)

........................................ 12
ec

onomical driving ........................................ 12
ec

onomy mode

............................................. 185
ele

ctric window controls

.................................52
el

ectronic brake force distribution (
eB
FD)
...13

3
el

ectronic engine immobiliser ...................46, 49
el

ectronic gearbox system .................................
12, 85, 89, 97, 184, 216
em

ergency boot release
................................. 54em

ergency call
............................. 1

29, 223, 224
em

ergency warning lamps
..................... 8

0, 128
em

issions control system, SCR .....................25
en

ergy economy mode

.................................185
en

gine compartment

............................197, 198
en

gine compartment fusebox

.......................176
en

gine, Diesel
.............................. 1

98, 202, 203
E
gear lever, automatic gearbox .......................93ge
ar lever, manual gearbox ...........................83
ge

ar shift indicator

......................................... 84
gl

ove box ........................................................ 75
gu

idance

....................................................... 261
gu

ide-me-home

............................................ 11 9
Demisting ...............................
................... 68, 73
Dials and gauges
...................................... 14, 15
Diesel additive level


...................................... 214
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
........ 24

0, 241
Dimensions


................................................... 220
Dipped beam
...............................

... 113 , 16 9 -171
Dipstick
................

.................................... 3 7, 2 1 2
Directional lighting


........................................ 121
Direction indicators


............. 118, 128, 169, 170, 173, 174
Door trays
...............................

......................... 74
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
...... 2

3, 13 3, 13 5
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