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Petrol engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B
rake fluid filler cap.
4.
B
attery / Fuses.
5.
Fusebox.
6.
A
i r f i l t e r.
7.
e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.
e
n
gine oil filler cap.
9.
R
emote earth point.
th
is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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* According to engine.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B
rake fluid filler cap.
4.
B
attery / Fuses.
5.
Fusebox.
6.
A
i r f i l t e r.
7.
e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.
e
n
gine oil filler cap.
9.
P
riming pump*.
10.
R
emote earth point.
th
is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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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 a
void 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.
It is normal to top-up the coolant
level between services (or coolant
replacements).
Fluid specification
the coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. 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. When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
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. 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
uge
Ot
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.
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