CHECKS
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 pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Oil level
The reading will only be correct Fluid specification
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations and
fulfil the DOT4 standards.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or us- Power steering fluid level
ing the dipstick.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
Between two oil changes, the consump-
tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per
600 miles (1 000 km).
The power steering fluid level
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the
engine cold, to check the level.
In the case of vehicles fitted
with headlamp washers, the
minimum level of this fluid is
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-
hicle.
Fluid specification
Draining the engine
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fluid must not be topped
up or replaced with water.
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan.
This can operate with the ignition off.
Oil specification
On vehicles which are fitted with a
particle emission filter, the fan may
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold.
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations.
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