277
* According to engine.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
e
n
gine oil filler cap.
4.
e
n
gine oil dipstick.
5.
P
riming pump*.
6.
B
rake fluid filler cap.
7.
Battery.
8.
R
emote earth point ("-" terminal).
9.
Fusebox.
10.
P
ower steering fluid reservoir.
11.
A
i r f i l t e r.
th
is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
th
e Diesel fuel system operates under
high pressure:
-
N
ever carry out any work on this
system yourself.
-
H
Di engines make use of advanced
technology.
All maintenance and repairs require
specially trained staff, which only a
P
e
ugeot
d
ealer can provide.
7
Practical information
280
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.
th
e check and top-up must be done
with the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents the risk of
serious damage to your engine.
If the ambient temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling.
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.
ta
ke used oil to a P
e
ugeot dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g - u p
this additive must be topped-up by a
Pe ugeot dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message in the instrument
panel screen.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped-up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, the low fluid level
is indicated by an audible signal and
a message in the instrument panel
screen.
to
p-up the reservoir when you next
stop the vehicle.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol
or methanol base fluid is recommended.
Practical information
