2017 Peugeot 301 low oil pressure

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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer...). Preferably use a roof
box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
-
b
efore a long journey,
-

a
t each change of season,
-

a
fter a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan. Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, etc.) and observe the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.
When filling the tank, do not continue after the
3
rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1,800 miles (3,000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average.
Eco-driving

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Coolant level
The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents a risk of serious
damage to your engine.
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top-up.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
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 the risk of scalding when you need to
top-up in an emergency, place a cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top-up the level.Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up the fluid
between two services.
Fluid specification
The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
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.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the service warning light, accompanied by an
audible warning and a message in the screen
(if a display screen is fitted).
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped-up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Used products
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 and dispose of in
the containers made available for this
purpose.
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Practical information

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F Check that the compressor switch is at the " O" position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
If after around 5 to 7 minutes the pressure
of 2 bars is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance. F
P lace the switch in the "
O" position.
F R emove the kit.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition. F

D
rive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 15 and 35 mph (20 and
60 km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
F

S
tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0 bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre; do
not disconnect the hose of the valve during
this operation (risk of blowback).
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In the event of a breakdown

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Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and if
necessary adjust the tyre pressures
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y. F

C
heck that the compressor switch is at
the " O" position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle by the
roadside, take it to a PEUGEOT
dealer or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a breakdown

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Key .................................................................. 22
Key with remote control ....................3
6-38, 102
Kit, hands-free
.............................................. 19

3
Kit, temporary puncture repair
....... 1

4 9 -15 0, 152 Maintenance (advice)
....................................
14
0
Map reading lamps
......................................... 69
M
arkings, identification

.................................
183
Mat

..................................................................
63
Menu, main
................................................... 18
6
Mirror, rear view ..............................................
51
Mirrors, door .............................................. 5 0 - 51
Mirror, vanity

...................................................
60
Misfuel prevention

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

.......................................
97, 99
MP3 CD ..................................................
188 -189K
J
L
M
N
O
Labels, identification ..................................... 183
Lamps, front .................................................. 161
Level, brake fluid
........................................... 14 4
Level, Diesel additive


.................................... 145
Level, engine coolant


.................................... 145
Level, engine oil
..................................... 143 -14 4
Levels and checks

..............................
...142-145
Level, screenwash fluid

................................14

5
Lighting, guide-me home


................................66
Lighting, interior
...............................

...............69
Loading


......................................................... 140
Load reduction mode


.................................... 137
Locating your vehicle


...................................... 37
Low fuel level

.......................................... 16,

129Number plate lamps


......................................
166
OIl, engine
...............................
...................13 -14
Opening the bonnet


......................................141
Opening the boot


......................................36, 43
Opening the doors


....................................36, 41
Jack
...............................

.........................
15 4 -15 6
Jump starting

................................................
173 Pads, brake

...................................................
147
Paint colour code ..........................................
183
Parking brake

..................................
13, 105 , 147
Parking sensors, rear .................................... 125
Player, MP3 CD
...............................
.......
188 -189
Port, USB ................................................
62, 19 0
Power steering
...............................
.................
19
Pre-heater, Diesel

...........................................
16
Pressures, tyres

....................................
153, 183
Pre-tensioning seat belts

................................
82
Priming the fuel system ................................
148
Protecting children

.......
83-84 , 87- 8 9 , 94, 98-99
Puncture

.........................................
14 9 -15 0, 152
P
RRadio ............................................................. 18 6
Range, AdBlue ................................................ 27
Rear screen, demisting


...................................58
Recharging the battery


.................................174
Reduction of electrical load


..........................137
Regeneration of the particle filter
.................146
Reinitialisation of the under- inflation detection system


.............................75
Reinitialising the remote control
..................... 37
R

eminder, key in ignition
...............................10

4
Reminder, lighting on
...................................... 65
R

emote control

.......................................... 36-38
Removing a wheel
.........................157, 15 9 -16 0
Removing the mat


........................................... 63
Replacing bulbs
.................................... 16

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