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Following this operation, if you wish to 
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle 
and wait at least five minutes for the reset 
to be taken into account.
Engine oil level indicator
Depending on your vehicle’s engine, when the 
ignition is switched on, the engine oil level is 
indicated for a few seconds after the ser vice 
information.
Oil level correctLow oil level
Oil level gauge fault
The level read will only be correct if the 
vehicle is on level ground and the engine 
has been stopped for more than thirty 
minutes.
For more information on Checking the 
levels
 and, in particular, the oil level, refer 
to the corresponding section.
The flashing of OIL- -
 indicates a malfunction 
of the engine oil level gauge. Contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. The flashing of OIL , together with the Ser vice 
warning lamp, accompanied by an audible 
signal and a message on the screen, indicates 
a low oil level which could damage the engine.
If the low oil level is confirmed by checking with 
the dipstick, the level must be topped up.
F
 
p
ress the trip distance recorder reset button 
and keep it pressed,
F
 
s
witch on the ignition.
The distance recorder display begins a 
countdown.
When the display indicates " =0", release the 
button; the spanner disappears.
Trip recorder reset button
F With the ignition on, press  the button until zeros 
appear.
Fuel gauge
The fuel level is tested every time the ignition is 
turned to the "on" position.
If the gauge is positioned on:
-
 
1 : t
he tank is full, about 60   litres.
-
 
0 : t
he use of the reser ve is started, the 
warning lamp lights up permanently. When 
the warning lamp comes on, the reser ve is 
approximately 8
 
litres.
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Engines
Petrol
Diesel
Take care during any work under the bonnet.7.
Engine oil filler cap.
8. Power steering fluid reservoir.
9. Priming pump (except BlueHDi engine).
Battery connections:
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line 
with the manufacturer's servicing 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. If you have to remove/refit the engine 
cover, handle it with care to avoid 
damaging the fixing clips.
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 it in 
the containers reser ved for this purpose.
Oil level
It is recommended that you check the oil every 
3,000
  miles (5,000   km) and that you top it up 
between two oil changes, if necessary.
Check the level with the vehicle level, engine 
cold, using the dipstick.
Dipstick
1. Front screenwash fluid reser voir.
2. Fusebox.
3. Engine coolant reservoir.
4. Brake and clutch fluid reser voir.
5. A i r f i l t e r.
6. Dipstick. +
Positive terminal.
- Negative terminal (earth).
2   marks on the dipstick:
A = maximum
If you fill past this mark, consult 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop. An excess of oil could 
cause engine damage.
B = minimum
If this mark is not reached, top up the level 
through the oil filler cap, using the type of oil 
approved for your engine.
Never allow the level to fall below this mark.
To maintain the reliability of engines and 
emission control systems, the use of additives 
in engine oil is prohibited. 
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This must be done at the inter vals specified in 
the manufacturer's servicing schedule. Ask for 
advice from a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil grade
In all cases, the chosen oil must meet 
the requirements in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Brake fluid level
Coolant levelWhen the engine is hot, the temperature of the 
coolant is regulated by the electric fan. This 
may operate with the ignition off; furthermore, 
because the cooling system is under pressure, 
wait for at least one hour after the engine has 
stopped before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap 
by a quarter of a turn to allow the pressure to 
drop. Once the pressure has dropped, remove 
the cap and top up the level with the coolant.
If coolant has to be added frequently, this 
indicates a failure which must be checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
To p p i n g  u p
Oil change
The brake fluid must be changed at the 
inter vals prescribed according to the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use brake fluid recommended by the 
manufacturer, meeting the DOT4 standards.
The level must be between the MIN and MA X 
marks on the reservoir.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this indicates 
a malfunction which must be checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as 
soon as possible.
Only use coolant recommended by the 
manufacturer.
Otherwise you risk causing serious damage to 
your engine.
F
 
R
emove the dipstick before filling.
F
 
C
heck the level after filling (never exceed 
the maximum mark).
F
 
R
efit the oil filler cap before closing the 
bonnet. The level must be between the MIN and MA X 
marks located on the expansion bottle. If more 
than 1
  litre is required to top up the level, have 
the circuit checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level ground 
with the engine cold. Unscrew the cap 
integrated with the gauge and check the level 
which must be between the MIN and MA X 
marks.
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