engine coolant PEUGEOT 206 2008 Owners Manual
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1. S e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d w a r n i n g
light
2. Passenger air bag disarmed
w a r n i n g l i g h t
3. A i r b a g s w a r n i n g l i g h t
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
w a r n i n g l i g h t
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. D i e s e l p r e - h e a t w a r n i n g l i g h t
8. Left hand direction indicator 9.
T o t a l d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r , s e r v i c e ,
engine oil level and speed
limiter/cruise control indicator
10. Right hand direction indicator
11.
E m i s s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m w a r n i n g l i g h t
12. Main beam headlamps indicator
light
13. H a n d b r a k e , l o w b r a k e l u i d
level and electronic brake force
d i s t r i b u t i o n w a r n i n g l i g h t
14. Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light
15. B a t t e r y c h a r g e w a r n i n g l i g h t
16. Engine oil pressure and
t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l i g h t
17. Engine oil temperature indicator 18.
Total distance recorder button
19. C e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
20. Speedometer
21. Coolant temperature indicator
22. Rev counter
23. Lighting rheostat button
24. Fuel level indicator
25. L o w f u e l l e v e l w a r n i n g l i g h t
26. Dynamic stability control
( E S P / A S R ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
27. Speed limiter/cruise control
indicator light
INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX
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1. S e a t b e l t n o t f a s t e n e d w a r n i n g
light
2. Passenger air bag disarmed
w a r n i n g l i g h t
3. A i r b a g s w a r n i n g l i g h t
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
w a r n i n g l i g h t
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. Left hand direction indicator
8. T o t a l d i s t a n c e r e c o r d e r , s e r v i c e ,
engine oil level and speed
limiter/cruise control indicator 9.
Right hand direction indicator
10.
E m i s s i o n c o n t r o l s y s t e m w a r n i n g l i g h t
11. Main beam headlamps indicator
light
12. H a n d b r a k e , l o w b r a k e l u i d
level and electronic brake force
d i s t r i b u t i o n w a r n i n g l i g h t
13. Dipped beam headlamps
indicator light
14. B a t t e r y c h a r g e w a r n i n g l i g h t
15. Engine oil pressure and
t e m p e r a t u r e w a r n i n g l i g h t
16. Operating programmes
17. Gear indicator
18. Total distance recorder button 19.
C e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
20. Speedometer
21. Coolant temperature indicator
22. Rev counter
23. Lighting rheostat button
24. Fuel level indicator
25. L o w f u e l l e v e l w a r n i n g l i g h t
26. Dynamic stability control
( E S P / A S R ) w a r n i n g l i g h t
27. Speed limiter/cruise control
indicator light
INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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WARNING LIGHTS
A p e r m a n e n t l y l i t w a r n i n g l i g h t o r o n e l a s h i n g , w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , i n d i c a t e s a n o p e r a t i n g f a u l t o f t h e u n i t
concerned.
The illumination of certain warning lights may be accom panied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-
function display. Do not ignore this warning: consult a P EUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
If the central STOP warning light comes on when you are driving, stop your vehicle immediately, where it is safe to
do so.
Central (STOP)
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t s :
- engine oil pressure and t e m p e r a t u r e ,
- h a n d b r a k e ,
- l o w b r a k e l u i d l e v e l ,
- electronic brake force distribution fault.
Linked to the coolant temperature in-
dicator.
Y o u m u s t s t o p i f t h e l i g h t l a s h e s
with the engine running.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil pressure
and temperature
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e c e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g
light.
You must stop.
T h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t i n d i c a t e s o n e o f
t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- i n s u f i c i e n t o i l p r e s s u r e ,
- a lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the level.
- a n o i l t e m p e r a t u r e w h i c h i s t o o h i g h . T h e w a r n i n g
light is accompanied by an
a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T o l o w e r t h e o i l
t e m p e r a t u r e , r e d u c e y o u r s p e e d .
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake, low
brake fluid level and
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution fault
warning light
L i n k e d t o t h e c e n t r a l ( S T O P ) w a r n i n g
light.
T h i s i n d i c a t e s o n e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
- that the handbrake is applied or n o t f u l l y r e l e a s e d ,
- a n e x c e s s i v e d r o p i n b r a k e l u i d l e v e l ( i f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s
o n e v e n w h e n t h e h a n d b r a k e i s
released).
- a fault in the Electronic Brake F o r c e D i s t r i b u t i o n , i f l i t a t t h e
s a m e t i m e a s t h e A B S w a r n i n g
light.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Seat belt not fastened
warning light
W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
o n , t h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t c o m e s o n i f t h e
driver has not fastened 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 a b o u t t w o m i n u -
tes accompanied by an increasingly
audible signal and a message on the
m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y . T h i s w a r n i n g
light remains lit until the driver's seat
belt is fastened.
Passenger air bag
disarmed warning light
I l l u m i n a t i o n o f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t a c c o m -
panied by a message on the multifunc-
t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r
air bag is disarmed.
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 a s l o n g a s
the passenger air bag is disarmed.
A l w a y s c o n s u l t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r i f
t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t l a s h e s .
Air bags warning light
T h e l i g h t w i l l c o m e o n f o r a
f e w s e c o n d s w h e n t h e i g n i -
t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , i l l u m i n a t i o n
o f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t , a c c o m p a n i e d b y
an audible signal and a message on
t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s a
fault in the air bags.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature indicator
- needle in zone
(A) , t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e i s c o r r e c t ,
- needle in zone (B) , t h e
temperature is too high. The
central STOP w a r n i n g l i g h t
l a s h e s .
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil temperature
indicator
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , t h i s i n d i c a
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tes the oil temperature:
- needle in zone (C) , t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e i s c o r r e c t ,
- needle in zone (D) , t h e
temperature is too high.
T o l o w e r t h e o i l t e m p e r a t u r e ,
reduce your speed.
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Seat belt not fastened
warning light
W h e n t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d
o n , t h i s i n d i c a t o r l i g h t c o m e s o n i f t h e
driver has not fastened 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 a b o u t t w o m i n u -
tes accompanied by an increasingly
audible signal and a message on the
m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y . T h i s w a r n i n g
light remains lit until the driver's seat
belt is fastened.
Passenger air bag
disarmed warning light
I l l u m i n a t i o n o f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t a c c o m -
panied by a message on the multifunc-
t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r
air bag is disarmed.
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 a s l o n g a s
the passenger air bag is disarmed.
A l w a y s c o n s u l t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r i f
t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t l a s h e s .
Air bags warning light
T h e l i g h t w i l l c o m e o n f o r a
f e w s e c o n d s w h e n t h e i g n i -
t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , i l l u m i n a t i o n
o f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t , a c c o m p a n i e d b y
an audible signal and a message on
t h e m u l t i f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s a
fault in the air bags.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Coolant temperature indicator
- needle in zone
(A) , t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e i s c o r r e c t ,
- needle in zone (B) , t h e
temperature is too high. The
central STOP w a r n i n g l i g h t
l a s h e s .
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil temperature
indicator
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , t h i s i n d i c a
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tes the oil temperature:
- needle in zone (C) , t h e
t e m p e r a t u r e i s c o r r e c t ,
- needle in zone (D) , t h e
temperature is too high.
T o l o w e r t h e o i l t e m p e r a t u r e ,
reduce your speed.
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CHECKS
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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
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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.
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC.
We recommend the use of original
P E U G E O T t o w b a r s a n d t h e i r h a r-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
y o u r v e h i c l e a n d t h a t t h e i t t i n g o f t h e
t o w b a r i s e n t r u s t e d t o a P E U G E O T
dealer.
I f t h e t o w b a r i s n o t i t t e d b y a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e
t h a t i t i s i t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
pre-equipment installed at the rear
o f t h e v e h i c l e , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage
b u t i t m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a
trailer.
D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e
t o w i n g v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i i c a n t
stress and its driver must be particu-
larly careful.
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e ,
thus reducing engine performance.
A b o v e 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m
t o w i n g l o a d m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 %
and so on for every 1 000 metres of
altitude. Driving advice
Distribution of loads:
Distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest
items are as close as possible to the
a x l e a n d t h e n o s e w e i g h t a p p r o a c h -
e s t h e m a x i m u m p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t
exceeding it.
Cooling: T o w i n g a t r a i l e r o n a s l o p e
increases the temperature of the
coolant.
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d ,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.
O n t h e c o n t r a r y , u s e a h i g h g e a r t o
l o w e r t h e e n g i n e s p e e d a n d r e d u c e
your speed.
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and
the outside temperature. I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e c o o l
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ant temperature.
In certain cases of particularly arduous
u s e ( t o w i n g t h e m a x i m u m l o a d o n a
s t e e p g r a d i e n t i n h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e s ) ,
s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g p e r -
m i t s t h e r e c o v e r y o f e n g i n e p o w e r a n d
t h e r e f o r e a n i n c r e a s e i n t h e t o w i n g c a -
pacity.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n , s t o p
t h e v e h i c l e a n d s w i t c h o f f t h e e n g i n e
as soon as possible.
Tyres: Check the tyre pressures of
t h e t o w i n g v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r ,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Braking: T o w i n g i n c r e a s e s t h e
braking distance.
Lights: Check the electrical signal-
ling on the trailer.
Side wind: Take into account the
i n c r e a s e d s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d .