2015 Peugeot 208 oil dipstick

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The various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids and for
replacing certain components.
Petrol
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. C oolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
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).
Checking levels
Check the levels regularly, in line with the
manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up
if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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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
1. Screenwash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump (depending on engine).
The AdBlue
® additive tank filler is located in the
boot below the spare wheel.
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).
Checking levels
Check the levels regularly, in line with the
manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up
if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Level
Brake fluid
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Checking levels
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. It is normal to top up the oil level
between two services (or oil changes).
PEUGEOT recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 km).
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 manufacturer's service schedule
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.
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with
the manufacturer's service schedule. 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.
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). It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been off for more than
30

minutes.

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Oil level Advice
Dipstick
For more information on the underbonnet
and the engine oil dipstick, refer to the
corresponding section.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick:
-

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.
Checking
F Open the bonnet and secure it with the st ay.
F

P
ull the dipstick out and wipe it with a clean
cloth.
F

Return the dipstick to its tube and then pull it
out again to check the level against the mark.
F Return the dipstick to its tube.
Low oil level
F Identify the engine oil filler cap.
F O pen the filler cap.
F

A
dd engine oil with exceeding mark A .
F

F
it the filler cap. Take care when working under the
bonnet, as some parts of the engine
can be very hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan can start at any time (even
with the ignition switched off).
If a level is found to be very low, have
the corresponding system checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
A check of the engine oil level is only
valid if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for at least
30 minutes.
Oil grade: the oil used must meet
the specification given in the
manufacturer's servicing and warranty
booklet.
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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.
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.
Level correct
It is normal to top-up the engine oil
level between services (or oil changes).
PEUGEOT recommends that you check
the oil level and top-up if necessary,
every 3 000 miles (5 000 km).
Electronic oil level indicator
The check is done for a few seconds after
switching on the ignition, with a message in the
display or screen (depending on version).
It is only valid if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for at least
30


minutes. Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products

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Filling the fuel tank ........................15 4, 15 6, 157
Filter, air ............... ......................................... 173
Filter, oil


......................................................... 173
Filter, particle


................................................ 155
Filter, passenger compartment


...............5 7, 17 3
Fitting a wheel

...............................
................193
Fitting roof bars


............................................. 165
Fittings, boot
................................................... 73
F

ittings, interior

............................................... 71
Flap, fuel filler

...............................
.........15 4, 15 6
Flashing indicators


.................................. 84, 196
Foglamp, rear
...............................

...81, 19 9, 20 0
Foglamps, front


................................. 81, 8 6, 198
Frequency (radio)


..........................250, 298, 318
Fuel ................................................................ 157
Fuel consumption
.......................................... 11

5
Fuel tank ................................................ 15 4, 15 6
Fusebox, dashboard


............................204, 206
Fusebox, engine compartment


.....................207
Fuses


............................................................. 202
F
Eco-driving ...................................................11 5
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)


....................................... 90
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)
.......................................... 90
E

mergency call
............................................. 2

22
Emergency warning lamps
..................... 9

0, 182
Emissions control system, SCR
.............21, 174
Engine compartment


............................168, 169
Engine, Diesel
......................... 1

5, 157, 169, 214
Engine, petrol


........................................ 1 5 7, 1 6 8
Environment
............ 4

4, 115, 151, 172, 178, 208 Gauge, fuel
.............................................. 11, 15 4
Gearbox, automatic


..............................126, 208
Gearbox, electronic


..............................123, 131
Gearbox, manual


..................................12 2, 131
Gear lever, manual gearbox


.........................12 2
Gear shift indicator


.......................................129
Glove box
........................................................71
Guide-me-home


..................................36, 79, 80Hazard warning lamps


............................
9 0, 182
Headlamps, automatic illumination

................
79
Headlamps

.......................................
77, 195 -197
Head restraints, front ......................................
50
Head restraints, rear .................................
54, 55
Heating

................................................
59, 61, 63
Hill start assist
...............................................
13
0
Identification, vehicle
.................................... 2
20
Ignition
................
...........................................
120
Immobiliser, electronic

............................
4 5 , 118
Indicator, coolant temperature
........................ 25
I
ndicator, engine oil level ......................
170, 171
Indicator lamps, operation

..............................
14
Indicators, direction ...............
84, 196, 199, 200
Inflating tyres ........................................115 , 2 2 0
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
..............................

................18 6
Input, auxiliary
........................ 7

4, 254, 300, 320
Instruments and controls

..........................11

, 4 8
Internet browser


............................................267
Isofix mountings
...............................

.............109
E
G
H
I
Deadlocking .................................................... 39
Demisting/defrosting ..........................58, 64, 66
Dials and gauges


............................................ 11
Diesel


............................................................ 157
Dimensions


................................................... 218
Dipstick
................

.................................. 170, 171
Direction indicators


...............80, 84, 195, 196, 199, 200
Display screen, instrument panel
...............................

....12, 129
Driving abroad ................................................. 85
Driving economically ..................................... 115
Dynamic stability control (DSC)


................................................ 19, 90, 91
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