2016 Peugeot 301 engine coolant

16
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.
Monitoring

17
301_en_Chap01_controle-de-marche_ed01-2016
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.
1
Monitoring

173
301_en_Chap09_info-pratiques_ed01-2016
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.
9
Practical information

181
301_en_Chap10_verifications_ed01-2016
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.
10
Checks

182
301_en_Chap10_verifications_ed01-2016
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

185
301_en_Chap10_verifications_ed01-2016
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.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message in the
screen (if a display screen is fitted). 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
10
Checks

246
301_en_Chap13_recherche-visuelle_ed01-2016
Maintenance - Technical data
Petrol weights 189
Diesel weights 1 91
Changing bulbs
1

53-158
-

front
-

rear Running out of fuel, Diesel

1

32
AdBlue
® additive and SCR system
(BlueH D i D iesel) 13 3 -13 9
Opening the bonnet

1
80
Under the bonnet, petrol

1
81
Under the bonnet, Diesel

1
82
Petrol engines

1
88
Diesel engines
1

90Batter y


16 4 -167
Load reduction, economy mode
1

68
Engine compartment fuses
1

59 -160, 163
Checking levels
18

3 -185
-

oil
-

b

rake fluid
-


coolant
-

s

creenwash fluid
-

a

dditive (Diesel with particle filter)
Checking components

1

86 -187
-


battery
-
a

ir / passenger compartment filter
-

o

il filter
-

p

article filter (Diesel)
-

b

rake pads / discs
Identification markings
1

93
Dimensions


192
Visual search

249
301_en_Chap14_index-alpha_ed01-2016
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
LN
M
O
P
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
J
K
.
Alphabetical index