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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MAX" 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 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.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
Fluid specication
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Fluid specication
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.
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.
Used products
Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message in the
instrument panel screen.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Top up the reservoir when you next stop the
vehicle.
In wintry conditions, the use of an
ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is
recommended.
The cooling fan may start after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.