2015 Peugeot 301 engine coolant

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Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Warning


/ indicator lamp State Cause Action


/ Observations
STOP fixed, associated with
another warning lamp. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant
temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.
Service on temporarily. Minor faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
-

s
aturation of the particle emissions filter (Diesel),
-
t

he power steering,
-

a m
inor electrical fault,
-


...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. Major faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop.
1
Monitoring

16
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Braking fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Maximum
coolant
temperature fixed red.
The temperature of the cooling
system is too high. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait until the engine has cooled down before topping
up the level, if necessary.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop.
Under-inflation fixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. The pressure in one or more wheels
is too low.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after the adjustment
of one or more tyre pressures and after changing one
or more wheels.
For more information, refer to the "Under-inflation
detection" section.
+ flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.The system has fault: the tyre
pressures are no longer monitored.
Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Monitoring

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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
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Practical information

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Petrol engines
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
A

i r f i l t e r.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.


Battery.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
To avoid damaging the electrical units,
never use a high pressure jet wash in
the engine compartment.
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Checks

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To avoid damaging the electrical units,
never use a high pressure jet wash in
the engine compartment.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
A

i r f i l t e r.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.


Battery.
6.


Fusebox.
7.
E

ngine oil dipstick.
8.
E

ngine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump.
Checks

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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any
work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at
routine services.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades.
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 manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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Checks

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Maintenance - Technical data
Petrol weights 172
Diesel weights 1 74
Changing bulbs
1

36-141
-

front
-

rear Running out of fuel, Diesel

1

21
Opening the bonnet
1

62
Under the bonnet, petrol

1

63
Under the bonnet, Diesel

1

64
Petrol engines

1

71
Diesel engines
1

73 Bat ter y


147-149
Load reduction, economy mode
1
49, 150
Engine compartment
fuses
14
2-143, 146
Checking levels
16

5 -168
-

oil
-

b

rake fluid
-


coolant
-

s

creenwash fluid
-

a

dditive (Diesel with particle filter)
Checking components
1

69-170
-


battery
- a
ir / passenger compartment filter
-
o
il filter
-

p

article filter (Diesel)
-

b

rake pads / discs
Identification markings
1

76
Dimensions


175
Visual search

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ABS and EBFD systems .................................94
A ccessories .................................................. 157
Accessory socket, 12V
...................................57
Adjusting headlamps


...................................... 86
Adjusting head restraints


................................41
Adjusting the steering wheel


..........................45
Advice on care and maintenance


........................157, 163, 16 4
Advice on driving


............................................ 60
Airbags


...................................................... 19, 9 9
Airbags, front ........................................... 99, 102
Airbags, lateral


...................................... 101, 102
Air conditioning


......................................... 48, 50
Air filter
.......................................................... 169
Air flow

..............................
................................8
Air vents


.......................................................... 46
Alarm


............................................................... 34
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
......................94
Anti-theft


......................................................... 61
Armrest, front
............................................ 55, 57
Ashtray


............................................................ 55
Audible warning


.............................................. 90
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
................. 19

0, 192
Audio system (radio)
.............................17 7, 2 0 9
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps


.............................................. 90
Auxiliary socket


.......................57, 186, 189, 217 Battery, remote control .............................
3
2, 33
Bluetooth (hands-free) .................................. 19
1
Bonnet


...........................................................162
Boot


.................................................................37
Boot (unlocking)
.............................................. 3

0
Brake discs
.................................................... 17

0
Brake lamps
...............................

...................140
Brake pads


....................................................170
Braking assistance system

.............................94
B

raking system warning lamp
.........................16
C

apacity, fuel tank
..............................
..........118
CD


.........................................................18 4, 213
CD MP3
.................................................185, 18 6
Central locking


................................................31
Changing a bulb


.....................................13 6 -141
Changing a fuse


.....................................142-146
Changing a wheel


..................................128 -13 4
Changing a wiper blade


..........................8 8 , 151
Changing the date


...........................................23
Changing the remote control battery
........................................................... 32
C

hanging the time

...........................................23
Checking levels
..................................... 16

5 -168
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
..............................

................12 2
Checks
...............

....................................162-170
Child lock
...............................

........................117
Child seats, ISOFIX

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

2 -11 6
Children
...............................

.....98, 10 0, 103 -117
Battery


............................................ 147-149, 16 9
Battery, charging


........................................... 149
A
D
C
B
Child seats .............................. ..............103 -116
Child seats, conventional .......................109 -110
Cigarette lighter ............................................... 57
Cleaning (advice)
.......................... 1

57, 163, 16 4
Clock


............................................................... 23
Closing the boot
........................................ 31, 37
Closing the doors


...................................... 31, 3 6
Connectors, audio
................... 5

7, 186, 189, 217
Coolant level


................................................. 167
Courtesy lamps
............................................... 89
Cruise control
.................................................. 77
C

up holder
...............................
........................55
Date (setting)
...............................

....................23
Daytime running lamps


...........................8 5, 13 8
Deactivating the passenger airbag ..................................10 0
Demisting, front


............................................... 53
Demisting, rear
................................................ 54
D

ials and gauges

............................................ 10
Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp


................................................ 13
Dimensions


................................................... 175
Dipped beam
...............................

............81, 13 8
Dipstick
................

.......................................... 165
Direction indicators


.........................90, 137, 140
Doors


............................................................... 36
Door pockets
................................................... 55
D

riving economically ........................................ 8
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