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WARNING LAMPS
every time the engine is started: a series of warning lamps comes on appl\
ying a self-checking test.
t
hey go off almost immediately. When the engine is running: the warning lamp becomes a warning sign if\
 it remains on continuously or 
flashes. 
t
his initial warning may be accompanied by an audible signal and a messag\
e in the screen. "Do not ignore these warnings."
Warning lampis indicates Solution - action
Service on temporarily. minor faults.
Contact a P
euge O t
 dealer or a qualified
  
workshop.
continuously on, 
accompanied by a 
message in the screen. major faults. Make a note of the warning message and 
contact a P
euge O t
 dealer or qualified
  
workshop.
Parking brake
Brake fluid level on.
that the parking brake is applied or 
has not been released correctly.Releasing the parking brake switches off the 
warning lamp.
on. that the fluid level is too 
low.
top up using a fluid recommended by
 
P
euge O t
 dealers.
continuously on, even
 
though the level is 
correct. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, 
switch off the ignition and contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.
l
ow engine oil level on.
that the level of oil in the 
engine is too low. Check the engine oil level and contact a 
P
euge O t
 dealer or a qualified workshop.
continuously on, even
 
though the level is 
correct. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Park, 
switch off the ignition and contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Coolant temperature on with the needle in 
the red zone.
an abnormal increase. Park and switch off the ignition, allow the system 
to cool. Visually check the level.
on H in the red zone. the coolant temperature is 
too high. "Checks - 
l evels" section.
Contact a P
euge O t
 dealer or a qualified
  
workshop. 
Instruments and controls  
     
        
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Engine coolant level
Only use the fluid 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 cooling 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.
Topping up
t
he level must be between the MIN and 
MAX marks on the header tank. If more than 
1 litre of fluid is required to top up the level, 
have the system checked by a P
euge O t
 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Power steering fluid level
the vehicle must be parked on level ground 
with the engine cold.  u nscrew the cap with 
integral gauge and check the level which 
must be between the MIN and MAX marks.
Screenwash fluid level
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, 
topping up or replacement of this fluid 
should never be with plain water; we 
recommend the use of products available 
from P
euge O t
 dealers.
Capacity of the reservoir: approximately
 
3
  litres.
Slacken the cap by two turns 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 fluid has to be added frequently, this 
indicates a fault which must be checked by a 
P
euge
O
t
 dealer or a qualified workshop as
 
soon as possible.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil with the 
skin.
Brake fluid is harmful to health and very 
corrosive.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or 
coolant into drains or into the ground, but 
into the containers provided for this purpose 
at P
euge O t
 dealers (France) or at an
  
authorised waste disposal site. 
Levels  
     
        
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Particle filter (1.3 HDi 75)
An addition to the catalytic converter, this 
filter makes an active contribution to the 
preservation of air quality by the retaining 
of the unburnt pollutant particles. Black 
exhaust fumes are thus no longer emitted.
t
his filter, fitted to the exhaust system, 
accumulates particles of soot. 
t
he engine 
control unit manages the automatic 
periodic elimination of the soot particles 
(regeneration).
the regeneration procedure is invoked 
according to the quantity of particles 
accumulated and the driving conditions 
of the vehicle. During this phase, you 
may notice some unusual phenomena - 
increased idling speed, cooling fan running, 
increase in smoke and higher exhaust gas 
temperature
  - which does not affect the 
operation of the vehicle or the environment.
After prolonged idling or driving at very low 
speeds, you may occasionally notice water 
vapour being emitted from the exhaust when 
accelerating. 
t
his is of no consequence 
to the running of the vehicle or to the 
environment. Saturation / Regeneration
If there is risk of blockage of the 
filter, this warning lamp comes on 
in the instrument panel.
t
his alert tells you that the 
particle filter is starting to fill up (in 
conditions of urban driving of exceptionally 
long duration: low speeds, traffic jams etc.)
to regenerate the filter
, it is advised to drive 
as soon as possible, when traffic conditions 
and the law permit, at a speed of at least   
40 mph (around 60 km/h), with an engine 
speed above 2 000 rpm for about fifteen 
minutes (until the warning lamp and/or the 
message disappears). Operating fault
If this alert persists, do not ignore the 
warning; it indicates that a fault has occurred 
in the exhaust / particle filter system.
Have it checked by a P
euge O t
 dealer or a
  
qualified workshop.
Because of the higher exhaust 
gas temperature resulting from the 
normal operation of the particle filter, it is 
recommended that you do not park the 
vehicle over inflammable materials (grass, 
dry leaves, pine needles,
  ...) so as to avoid 
any risk of fire. If possible, avoid switching off the 
engine before the end of regeneration 
of the filter, repeated interruptions could 
cause premature deterioration of the 
engine oil. It is not recommended to end 
regeneration of the filter with the vehicle 
stationary. 
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CHECKS
Checks