2016 Peugeot 301 brake fluid

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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 tyres is
too low.
Check the tyre pressures 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 on under-inflation detection,
refer to the corresponding 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.
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Monitoring

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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.
Topping-up the engine oil
Oil grade
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the oil filler cap on your vehicle.
F
U
nscrew the filler cap for access to the
filler orifice.
F

P
our in the oil in small quantities, avoiding
spills onto the engine (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

T
op-up again if necessary.
F

A
fter checking and topping up, carefully
refit the oil filler cap and the dipstick to its
housing.
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 emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Checks

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the checking
interval for this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Checking this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
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Labels, identification .....................................19 3
Lamps, front .................................................. 153
Level, AdBlue
® additive ................................. 13 3
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 18
4
Level, Diesel additive


.................................... 185
Level, engine coolant


.................................... 185
Level, engine oil

...............................
.............183
Levels and checks
................................. 181-185
Level, screenwash fluid
................................ 185
Lighting
................

............................................ 91
Lighting, guide-me home


................................ 95
Lighting, interior


.............................................. 99
Loading


..................................................... 8 , 178
Load reduction mode


.................................... 168
Locating your vehicle
...................................... 34
L

ow fuel level

................................................ 129
Maintenance (advice)


.................................... 175
Maintenance, routine


........................................ 8
Map reading lamps


......................................... 99
Markings, identification


................................. 193
Mat


................................................................ 17 7
Menu, main


................................................... 198
Mirror, rear view
.............................................. 47
Mirrors, door .................................................... 46
Mirror, vanity
..............................

.....................59
Misfuel prevention
...............................

..........13 0
Mountings, Isofix


........................... 123, 126, 127
MP3 CD

................................................ 203, 204Number plate lamps
......................................
15
8
Opening the bonnet
...................................... 18

0
Opening the boot
..............................

........33, 40
Opening the doors
...............................

.....33, 39
Pads, brake


...................................................187
Paint colour code
..........................................193
Parking brake


..........................................67, 187
Parking sensors, rear ...................................... 89
Petrol
.............................................................131
Player, MP3 CD
....................................203, 204
Port, USB

................................................6

0, 205
Pre-heater, Diesel


...........................................13
Pressures, tyres


....................................14 4, 193
Pre-tensioning seat belts


..............................109
Priming the fuel system
................................132
Protecting children
.... 1

10, 114 -116, 121, 124 -127
Puncture


........................................................140
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Indicators, direction ..............................10 0, 15 4
Inflating tyres .................................................... 8
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
..............................

................140
Input, auxiliary
...............................

........207, 235
Instrument panel
...............................

..............10
Isofix mountings
............................ 12

3, 126, 127
Jack
........

............................................... 145, 146
Jump starting
..............................

..................165
Key with remote control
...............33, 34, 36, 64
Kit, hands-free


.............................................. 209
Kit, temporary puncture repair


......................140
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