PEUGEOT 206 2008 Owners Manual
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AIR BAGS
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of serious collisions. They
w o r k i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e f o r c e - l i m -
iting seat belts. The electronic detec-
tors register and analyse any abrupt
deceleration of the vehicle in the im-
pact detection zones (see diagram):
i f t h e t r i g g e r i n g t h r e s h o l d i s r e a c h e d ,
t h e a i r b a g s i n l a t e i n s t a n t l y a n d p r o -
tect the occupants of the vehicle. I m m e d i a t e l y a f t e r t h e i m p a c t , t h e a i r
b a g s d e l a t e r a p i d l y s o t h a t t h e y d o
not hinder the visibility of the occu-
pants nor their exit if necessary from
the vehicle.
The air bags are not deployed in the
c a s e o f m i n o r i m p a c t s , r e a r i m p a c t s
or in certain roll-over conditions. The
s e a t b e l t i s s u f i c i e n t t o e n s u r e m a x i
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mum protection in these situations.
The seriousness of a collision de-
pends on the nature of the obstacle
and the speed of the vehicle at the
moment of the collision.
Air bags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
Note: the gas escaping from
the air bags can be a minor
irritant.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone. I f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u
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dible signal and a message
o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the
event of a serious impact Front air bag malfunction
FRONT AIR BAGS
These are folded in the centre of the
s t e e r i n g w h e e l f o r t h e d r i v e r a n d i n
the fascia for the front passenger.
T h e y a r e d e p l o y e d s i m u l t a n e o u s l y ,
e x c e p t i n c a s e s w h e r e t h e p a s s e n
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g e r a i r b a g i s d i s a r m e d , i n t h e e v e n t
of a serious front impact applied in
the impact zone A in the longitudinal
c e n t r e l i n e o f t h e v e h i c l e , o n a h o r i -
zontal plane and from the front of the
v e h i c l e t o w a r d s t h e r e a r . T h e a i r b a g
i n l a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t o f
the vehicle and the fascia to cushion
h i s f o r w a r d m o v e m e n t . T h e a i r b a g s
therefore limit the risk of injury to the
head and chest.
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SIDE AIR BAGS AND
CURTAIN AIR BAGS
The side air bags are incorporated
into the front seat backs on the door
side.
The triggering of these air bags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B , p e r p e n -
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
o f t h e v e h i c l e , o n a h o r i z o n t a l p l a n e
and from the outside of the vehicle
t o w a r d s t h e i n s i d e . T h e s i d e a i r b a g
i n l a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t
of the vehicle and the door trim pad.
It therefore limits the risk of injury to
the chest.
The rear side air bags afford the rear
passengers the same protection
w h i c h t h e f r o n t s i d e a i r b a g s o f f e r t h e
front passengers. If the passenger air bag is
d i s a r m e d , t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
on the instrument panel re-
mains on until the passenger
air bag is reactivated.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u-
dible signal and a message
o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the
event of a serious impact.
Disarming (check)
The curtain air bags are incorporated
in the headlining.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n l a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
w i n d o w s . I t t h e r e f o r e l i m i t s t h e r i s k o f
head injuries. In the event of a minor
impact or bump on the side of the ve-
h i c l e o r i f t h e v e h i c l e r o l l s o v e r , t h e
air bag may not be triggered. The air
bag is not triggered in the event of a
front or rear collision.
Disarming the passenger air
bag
To ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to disarm the pas-
senger air bag when you install
a "rear-facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag
w e r e t o i n l a t e .
F With the ignition switched off,
insert the key into the passenger
a i r b a g d i s a r m i n g s w i t c h 1 , t u r n
it to the "OFF" p o s i t i o n , t h e n
remove the key keeping the
s w i t c h i n t h i s p o s i t i o n .
In the "OFF" p o s i t i o n , t h e p a s s e n -
g e r a i r b a g w i l l n o t b e t r i g g e r e d i n t h e
event of an impact.
A s s o o n a s t h e c h i l d s e a t i s r e m o v e d ,
t u r n t h e a i r b a g s w i t c h t o t h e "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact. Air bags malfunction
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For the front, side and
curtain air bags to be ful-
ly effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted
seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
D o n o t l e a v e a n y t h i n g b e t w e e n t h e
o c c u p a n t s a n d t h e a i r b a g s ( c h i l d ,
a n i m a l , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m -
per the operation of the air bags or
injure the occupants.
A l l w o r k o n t h e a i r b a g s y s t e m s i s
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i i e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
P E U G E O T n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle
h a s b e e n s t o l e n o r b r o k e n i n t o ,
have the air bag systems checked. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
w h e e l b y i t s s p o k e s o r r e s t i n g y o u r
hands on the centre part of the
w h e e l .
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
S m o k e a s l i t t l e a s p o s s i b l e ; d e p l o y
-
ment of the air bags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y . Curtain air bags
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d w h e n t h e c u r t a i n
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
The triggering of an air bag or air
bags is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke and
a noise due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system. This smoke is not
harmful but sensitive individuals
may experience some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions men-
t i o n e d a r e o b s e r v e d , i n j u r y o r s l i g h t
b u r n s t o t h e h e a d , c h e s t o r a r m s
w h e n t h e a i r b a g i s t r i g g e r e d c a n n o t
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n l a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e l a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
T h i s e q u i p m e n t w i l l o n l y o p e r a t e
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n
-
l a t e .
Side air bags
Only put approved covers on the
s e a t s , t h e s e w i l l n o t h a m p e r t h e i n
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l a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t a
PEUGEOT dealer.
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e f r o n t
seat backs. This could cause injury
t o t h e c h e s t o r a r m s w h e n t h e s i d e
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
D o n o t s i t w i t h t h e u p p e r p a r t o f t h e
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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SIDE AIR BAGS AND
CURTAIN AIR BAGS
The side air bags are incorporated
into the front seat backs on the door
side.
The triggering of these air bags re-
quires a serious side impact applied
in the side impact zone B , p e r p e n -
dicular to the longitudinal centreline
o f t h e v e h i c l e , o n a h o r i z o n t a l p l a n e
and from the outside of the vehicle
t o w a r d s t h e i n s i d e . T h e s i d e a i r b a g
i n l a t e s b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t o c c u p a n t
of the vehicle and the door trim pad.
It therefore limits the risk of injury to
the chest.
The rear side air bags afford the rear
passengers the same protection
w h i c h t h e f r o n t s i d e a i r b a g s o f f e r t h e
front passengers. If the passenger air bag is
d i s a r m e d , t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
on the instrument panel re-
mains on until the passenger
air bag is reactivated.
I f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s
o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u-
dible signal and a message
o n t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y ,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. The air bags
may no longer be triggered in the
event of a serious impact.
Disarming (check)
The curtain air bags are incorporated
in the headlining.
T h e c u r t a i n a i r b a g i n l a t e s b e t w e e n
the front or rear occupant and the
w i n d o w s . I t t h e r e f o r e l i m i t s t h e r i s k o f
head injuries. In the event of a minor
impact or bump on the side of the ve-
h i c l e o r i f t h e v e h i c l e r o l l s o v e r , t h e
air bag may not be triggered. The air
bag is not triggered in the event of a
front or rear collision.
Disarming the passenger air
bag
To ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to disarm the pas-
senger air bag when you install
a "rear-facing" child seat on the
front passenger seat. Otherwise,
the child would risk being seri-
ously injured or killed if the air bag
w e r e t o i n l a t e .
F With the ignition switched off,
insert the key into the passenger
a i r b a g d i s a r m i n g s w i t c h 1 , t u r n
it to the "OFF" p o s i t i o n , t h e n
remove the key keeping the
s w i t c h i n t h i s p o s i t i o n .
In the "OFF" p o s i t i o n , t h e p a s s e n -
g e r a i r b a g w i l l n o t b e t r i g g e r e d i n t h e
event of an impact.
A s s o o n a s t h e c h i l d s e a t i s r e m o v e d ,
t u r n t h e a i r b a g s w i t c h t o t h e "ON"
position to re-activate the air bag and
thus ensure the safety of your pas-
senger in the event of an impact. Air bags malfunction
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For the front, side and
curtain air bags to be ful-
ly effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted
seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
D o n o t l e a v e a n y t h i n g b e t w e e n t h e
o c c u p a n t s a n d t h e a i r b a g s ( c h i l d ,
a n i m a l , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m -
per the operation of the air bags or
injure the occupants.
A l l w o r k o n t h e a i r b a g s y s t e m s i s
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i i e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
P E U G E O T n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle
h a s b e e n s t o l e n o r b r o k e n i n t o ,
have the air bag systems checked. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
w h e e l b y i t s s p o k e s o r r e s t i n g y o u r
hands on the centre part of the
w h e e l .
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
S m o k e a s l i t t l e a s p o s s i b l e ; d e p l o y
-
ment of the air bags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y . Curtain air bags
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d w h e n t h e c u r t a i n
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
The triggering of an air bag or air
bags is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke and
a noise due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system. This smoke is not
harmful but sensitive individuals
may experience some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions men-
t i o n e d a r e o b s e r v e d , i n j u r y o r s l i g h t
b u r n s t o t h e h e a d , c h e s t o r a r m s
w h e n t h e a i r b a g i s t r i g g e r e d c a n n o t
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n l a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e l a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
T h i s e q u i p m e n t w i l l o n l y o p e r a t e
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n
-
l a t e .
Side air bags
Only put approved covers on the
s e a t s , t h e s e w i l l n o t h a m p e r t h e i n
-
l a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t a
PEUGEOT dealer.
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e f r o n t
seat backs. This could cause injury
t o t h e c h e s t o r a r m s w h e n t h e s i d e
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
D o n o t s i t w i t h t h e u p p e r p a r t o f t h e
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt height adjustment:
- t o l o w e r : p u l l t h e c o n t r o l t o w a r d s
y o u a n d s l i d e i t d o w n w a r d s ,
- to raise: slide the control u p w a r d s . To fasten the seat belts
F
P u l l t h e s t r a p , t h e n i n s e r t t h e
tongue into the buckle.
F Check that the seat belt is
fastened correctly by pulling the
strap.
To unfasten the seat belts
F Press the button on the buckle. Driver’s seat belt not fastened/
unfastened warning light
T h e w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s
on each time the ignition is
s w i t c h e d o n .
It remains on until the driver fastens
his seat belt.
A b o v e 1 2 m p h ( 2 0 k m / h ) , t h e w a r n i n g
l i g h t l a s h e s f o r t w o m i n u t e s a c c o m p a -
nied by an increasingly audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
d i s p l a y . O n c e t h e s e t w o m i n u t e s h a v e
e l a p s e d , t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s l i t
until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.
Front seat belts with
pre-tensioner and force limiter
Safety in the event of front impacts
has been improved by the introduc-
t i o n o f s e a t b e l t s w i t h p r e - t e n s i o n e r
and force limiter for the front seats.
Depending on the seriousness of the
i m p a c t , t h e p r e - t e n s i o n i n g s y s t e m
instantly tightens the seat belts and
pulls them against the bodies of the
occupants. The pre-tensioning seat belts are ac-
t i v e w h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s o n .
The force limiter eases the pressure
of the seat belt on the body of the oc-
cupant in the event of an accident.
Rear seat belts
T h e r e a r s e a t s a r e i t t e d w i t h t h r e e
three-point inertia reel seat belts.
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The driver must ensure
that the passengers use
the seat belts correctly and
that they are all properly re-
strained before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in
t h e v e h i c l e , a l w a y s f a s t e n y o u r s e a t
b e l t , e v e n f o r s h o r t j o u r n e y s .
Do not invert the seat belt buckles
a s t h e y w i l l n o t f u l i l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
I f t h e s e a t s h a v e a r m r e s t s * , t h e l a p
p a r t o f t h e s e a t b e l t m u s t a l w a y s
pass under the armrest.
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e i t t e d w i t h a n i n -
ertia reel permitting automatic ad-
justment of the length of the strap
to your size. The seat belt is stored
a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n n o t i n u s e .
B e f o r e a n d a f t e r u s e , e n s u r e t h a t
the seat belt is rolled up correctly.
T h e l o w e r p a r t o f t h e s t r a p m u s t b e
p o s i t i o n e d a s l o w a s p o s s i b l e o n
the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned
i n t h e h o l l o w o f t h e s h o u l d e r .
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e i t t e d w i t h a n
a u t o m a t i c l o c k i n g d e v i c e w h i c h
comes into operation in the event of
a c o l l i s i o n , o n e m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can
release the device by pulling rapidly
on the strap and releasing it. I n o r d e r t o b e e f f e c t i v e , a s e a t b e l t :
- must be tightened as close to the
b o d y a s p o s s i b l e ,
- m u s t r e s t r a i n o n e a d u l t o n l y ,
- must not bear any trace of cuts o r f r a y i n g ,
- must be pulled in front of you w i t h a s m o o t h m o v e m e n t ,
c h e c k i n g t h a t i t d o e s n o t t w i s t ,
- must not be transformed or m o d i i e d t o a v o i d a l t e r i n g i t s
performance.
I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h c u r r e n t s a f e t y
r e g u l a t i o n s , a l l r e p a i r s a n d c h e c k s
must be carried out by a PEUGEOT
d e a l e r w h o g u a r a n t e e s t h a t t h e w o r k
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regularly
by a PEUGEOT dealer and particularly
i f t h e s t r a p s s h o w s i g n s o f d a m a g e .
C l e a n t h e s e a t b e l t s t r a p s w i t h s o a p y
w a t e r o r a t e x t i l e c l e a n i n g p r o d u c t ,
sold by PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
b e n c h s e a t , e n s u r e t h a t t h e s e a t b e l t
is positioned and rolled up correctly. Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years
old or shorter than one metre
i f t y ,
- do not use the strap-guide* w h e n a c h i l d s e a t i s i n s t a l l e d .
- never use the same seat belt to s e c u r e m o r e t h a n o n e p e r s o n ,
- n e v e r a l l o w a c h i l d t o t r a v e l o n your lap.
Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impacts , t h e p r e -
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the
air bags. Triggering of the pre-ten-
sioners is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke and a
n o i s e , d u e t o t h e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system.
I n a l l c a s e s , t h e a i r b a g w a r n i n g
light comes on.
F o l l o w i n g a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e a t
b e l t s s y s t e m c h e c k e d , a n d i f n e c -
e s s a r y r e p l a c e d , b y a P E U G E O T
dealer.
* According to model.
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1.1 LITRE (60 BHP)
AND 1.4 LITRE (75 BHP)
PETROL ENGINES
1. P o w e r s t e e r i n g r e s e r v o i r .
2. W i n d s c r e e n a n d h e a d l a m p w a s h
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e l u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. A i r i l t e r .
7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.
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1.6 LITRE 16V (110 BHP)
PETROL ENGINES
1. P o w e r s t e e r i n g r e s e r v o i r .
2. W i n d s c r e e n a n d h e a d l a m p w a s h
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e l u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. A i r i l t e r .
7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.
1.4 LITRE HDI (70 BHP)
TURBO DIESEL ENGINES
1. P o w e r s t e e r i n g r e s e r v o i r .
2. W i n d s c r e e n a n d h e a d l a m p w a s h
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e l u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. A i r i l t e r .
7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.
9. Priming pump.
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
T h e r e a r e t w o m a r k s o n
the dipstick:
A = maximum
N e v e r i l l p a s t t h i s m a r k .
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
c o n t r o l s y s t e m s , t h e u s e
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet.
Note: avoid used oil coming into pro-
l o n g e d c o n t a c t w i t h t h e s k i n . E m p t y
the used oil into the containers intend-
ed for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
n e t w o r k .
Brake fluid level:
T h e b r a k e l u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a c -
cording to the manufacturer's servic-
ing schedule.
U s e l u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l i l D O T 4
standards.
Note: b r a k e l u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h
and very corrosive. Avoid all contact
w i t h t h e s k i n . Used oil
D o n o t d i s p o s e o f u s e d o i l , b r a k e l u i d
or coolant into drains or onto the
ground.
Dipstick
Viscosity selection
I n a l l c a s e s , t h e o i l s e l e c t e d m u s t
meet the manufacturer's require-
ments. Cooling system
U s e t h e l u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s w a r m , t h e t e m
-
perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can ope-
r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n k e y r e m o v e d
and because the cooling system is
p r e s s u r i s e d , w a i t f o r a t l e a s t o n e h o u r
after the engine has stopped before
c a r r y i n g o u t a n y w o r k .
S l a c k e n t h e c a p b y t w o t u r n s t o r e -
lease the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
h a s d r o p p e d , r e m o v e t h e c a p a n d
top up the level.
Note: the coolant does not need to
be changed.
For vehicles equipped with a
p a r t i c l e i l t e r , t h e e n g i n e f a n m a y
operate after the ignition has been
switched off, even when the en-
gine is cold. Power steering reservoir
F
O p e n t h e r e s e r v o i r , w i t h t h e
engine at ambient temperature.
T h e l e v e l s h o u l d a l w a y s b e
above the MIN. mark and close
to the MAX. mark.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
s a f e t y , w e w o u l d a d v i s e t h a t y o u u s e
products recommended by PEUGEOT.
For optimum cleaning and to prevent
f r e e z i n g , t h i s l u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
u p o r r e p l a c e d w i t h w a t e r .
Oil level
F
Check the level regularly and
t o p u p b e t w e e n c h a n g e s . T h e
maximum consumption is 0.5 l
per 600 miles (1 000 km).
C h e c k t h e l e v e l w i t h t h e v e h i c l e l e v e l ,
e n g i n e c o l d , u s i n g t h e o i l l e v e l g a u g e
on the instrument panel or the dip-
stick.