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Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.

If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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).

Engine oil level

The check is carried out either when

Checking using the dipstick

the ignition is switched on using the

oil level indicator in the instrument

Locate the dipstick in the engine

compartment of your vehicle.

panel for vehicles so equipped, or

using the dipstick.

A = MAX

B = MIN

For more information on the petrol or Diesel

engine, refer to the corresponding section.

To ensure that the reading is correct, your

vehicle must be parked on a level surface

with the engine having been off for more

than 30 minutes.

Take the dipstick by its coloured grip and

remove it completely.

Wipe the end of the dipstick using a clean

non-fluffy cloth.

Refit the dipstick and push fully down, then

pull it out again to make the visual check:

the correct level is between the marks A

and B.

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 kms).

If you find that the level is above the A mark or

below the B mark, do not start the engine.

If the level is above the MAX mark (risk

of damage to the engine), contact a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the level is below the MIN mark, you

must top up the engine oil.

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Brake fluid level

The brake fluid level should be close

to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check

the brake pad wear.

Oil grade

After topping-up the oil, the check when

switching on the ignition with the oil

level indicator in the instrument panel

is not valid during the 30 minutes after

topping up.

Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,

check that the oil is the correct grade for your

engine and conforms to the manufacturer's

recommendations.

Changing the ﬂuid

Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule

for details of the interval for this operation.

Topping-up the engine oil level

Engine oil change

Locate the oil filler cap in the engine

compartment of your vehicle.

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 emission control system, never use

additives in the engine oil.

For more information on the petrol or Diesel

engine, refer to the corresponding section.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The brake fluid must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

Unscrew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler

aperture.

Add oil in small quantities, avoiding any

spills on engine components (risk of fire).

Wait a few minutes before checking the

level again using the dipstick.

Add more oil if necessary.

After checking the level, carefully refit the

oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.

Power steering fluid level

The power steering fluid level should

be close to the "MAX" mark. With

the engine cold, unscrew the cap to

check the level.

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Coolant level

Screenwash and headlamp

wash fluid

Diesel additive level (Diesel

engine with particle filter)

The coolant level should be close

to the "MAX" mark but should never

exceed it.

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.

A low additive level is indicated by

illumination of this warning lamp,

accompanied by an audible warning

When the engine is warm, the

temperature of the coolant is regulated by

the fan.

and a message in the instrument panel screen.

Top up the reservoir when you next stop

the vehicle.

The cooling fan may start after

Topping up

Fluid speciﬁcation

switching off the engine: take care

with articles and clothing that might

become caught by the fan blades.

This additive must be topped up by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop

without delay.

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,

this fluid must not be topped up with or

replaced with plain water.

Used products

In wintry conditions, the use of an

ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is

recommended.

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.

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.

Fluid speciﬁcation

The coolant must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations.

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