2016 Peugeot 301 oil level

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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Engine oil
pressure fixed.
There is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a
fault (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...). The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
Door(s) open
/
Electric opening
boot lid open fixed if the speed is
below 6 mph
(10


km/h).A door or the electric opening boot is
still open.
Close the door or boot.
fixed and accompanied
by an audible signal
if the speed is above
6
mph (10 km/h).
Low fuel level
fixed. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 5 litres of fuel in the
tank. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 50 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
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Checking levels
Engine oil level
The check of the oil level is carried
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. For the position of the
dipstick, refer to the under-bonnet
view on a previous page.Checking with dipstick
If you find that the oil level is above the A mark
or below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
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).
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.
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).
To ensure the accuracy of the reading, your
vehicle must be on a level sur face, with the
engine off for at least 30 minutes.
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I
f the level is above
the MAX mark (risk of
engine damage), contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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I
f the level is below the
MIN mark, you must top-
up the engine oil.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the dipstick on your vehicle.
F

T

ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

W

ith the end of the dipstick with a clean
and non-fluffy cloth.
F

R

efit the dipstick and push it fully down,
then pull it out again for a visual check of
the oil level: the level must be between the
two marks A and B .
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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.
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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.
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
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Checks
12 V battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals are
correctly tightened (versions without quick release
terminals) and that the connections are clean.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the
particle filter is indicated by
the fixed illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a warning message in the
screen (if a display screen is fitted).
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burnt" smell, which
is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at
the exhaust on acceleration. This does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for these
components.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
When carrying out any operation on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
starting work.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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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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Maintenance - Technical data
Petrol weights 189
Diesel weights 1 91
Changing bulbs
1

53-158
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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
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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

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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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