engine coolant PEUGEOT 207 2008 Owners Manual

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PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX OR "2 TRONIC" OR
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS
Panel which groups together the vehicle
operation dials and indicator lights.
5. Oil temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the oil in the engine (° Celsius).

6. Display.

7. Display zero reset button.
Resets the selected function to zero (trip distance recorder or service in-
dicator).

8. Instrument panel lighting button.
Adjusts the brightness of the lighting of the instruments and controls.

9. "2 Tronic" or automatic gearbox.
Indicates the programme selected and the gear engaged.
Dials

1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1 000 rpm).

2. Fuel gauge.
Indicates the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

3. Cooling temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (° Celsius).

4. Speedometer.
Indicates the current speed of the moving vehicle (km/h or mph).
A. Speed limiter
or
Cruise control.
(km/h or mph)

B. Trip distance recorder.
(km or miles)

C. Service indicator.
(km or miles) then,
Engine oil level indicator.
then
Distance recorder.
(km or miles)
These three functions are displayed in succession when the ignition is
switched on.
Display
For further information, refer to the section
which corresponds to the function and to
the display associated with it.

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When the engine is running or the vehi-
cle is moving, the lighting of one of the
following warning lights indicates the
occurrence of a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver. Centralised alert.
Lighting of the centralised alert
is associated with the lighting
of another warning light:
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature.
It is imperative that the vehicle is
stopped as soon as it is safe to do so. Service.
Lighting of the service warning
light indicates the occurrence of
a problem in one of the systems
which does not have a specifi c
warning light.
To identify the problem, consult the
message on the multifunction display.
After checking:
- the remote control battery,
- the engine oil level,
- the screenwash level,
for other cases, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Punctured tyre.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates that one or more tyres
are punctured. It is imperative
that the vehicle is stopped as soon as it
is safe to do so.
Change the damaged wheel and have it
repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS).
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a fault
in the anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent the opera-
tion of the vehicle’s assisted braking.
Any fault resulting in the lighting of
a warning light must be the subject
of further diagnostics by reading
the associated message on the
multifunction display.
If a problem arises, do not hesitate
to contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lights

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Air bags.
The lighting of this warning
light indicates the occurrence
of a fault in one of the air bags
(front, side or curtain) or pre-tensioning
seat belt systems.
Dynamic stability control
(ESP).
The ESP system is activated auto-
matically when the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivated,
continuous lighting of this warning light
and fl ashing of the indicator light on the
button indicate the occurrence of a fault
in this system.
Engine autodiagnostics
system.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a
fault in the engine management system.
Flashing of this warning light indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the emission
control system.
Engine oil pressure.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a
fault in the engine lubrication
circuit. It is imperative that the vehicle is
stopped as soon as it is safe to do so. Battery charge.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a
fault in the battery charging cir-
cuit (dirty or loose terminals, slack or
cut alternator belt, ...).
Braking.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a fault
in one of the braking systems:
- signifi cant drop in the level in the cir- cuit,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (if lit at the same time
as the ABS warning light).
It is imperative that the vehicle is
stopped as soon as it is safe to do so.
If the vehicle is moving, check that the
handbrake has been released fully.
Low fuel level.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates that there is enough
fuel left to drive approximately
30 miles (50 km).
The capacity of the fuel tank is approxi-
mately 50 litres.
Maximum coolant
temperature.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates an excessively high
temperature in the cooling system. It is
imperative that the vehicle is stopped
as soon as it is safe to do so. Door open.
A door, the boot, the rear screen
or the bonnet is still open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h),
this warning light comes on continuously,
- if the speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light comes on continuously,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates that the driver * and/or
the front passenger has not fastened
his seat belt or has unfastened it.
It also indicates that one or more rear
passengers have unfastened their seat
belt.
Power steering.
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a fault
in the electric power steering.
Presence of water
in diesel * .
The lighting of this warning light
indicates the presence of water
in the diesel fi lter.
There is a risk of damage to the injection
system on Diesel engines.
Directional headlamps.
Flashing of this warning light
indicates the occurrence of a
fault in the directional head-
lamps system.
* According to country.

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Coolant temperature indicator
System which informs the driver of the
changes in the temperature of the engine
coolant while driving.
With the engine running, when the
needle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B , the temperature is too
high; the max temperature warning
light 1 and the central STOP warn-
ing light come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. After driving for a few minutes, the tem-
perature and pressure in the cooling
system increase.
To top up the level:

 wait for the engine to cool,

 unscrew the cap by two turns to allow
the pressure to drop,

 when the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap,

 top up the level to the "MAX" mark. Engine oil temperature
indicator
System which informs the driver of the
changes in the temperature of the engine
oil while driving.
With the engine running, when the
needle is:
- in zone
C , the temperature is correct,
- in zone D , the temperature is too
high; the oil pressure warning light
and the central STOP warning light
come on, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message on the
multifunction display.

You MUST stop as soon as it is safe
to do so.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
On petrol engines, the cooling of
the engine is managed electroni-
cally to improve consumption. Con-
sequently, the coolant temperature
levels are no longer simply linked
with the external ambient condi-
tions and the use of the vehicle.
For example, in town, it is normal
for the coolant temperature to be
slightly higher in cold weather than
in hot weather.

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PETROL ENGINES
These allow you access to check the level of the various fl uids and to replace certain components.

1. Coolant reservoir.

2. Passenger compartment fi lter.

3. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
reservoir.
4. Air fi lter.

5. Brake fl uid reservoir.

6. Fuse box.
7. Battery.

8. Dipstick.

9. Engine oil fi ller cap.

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DIESEL ENGINES
These allow you access to check the level of the various fl uids, to replace certain components and to reprime the fuel.

1. Coolant reservoir.

2. Passenger compartment fi lter.

3. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
reservoir.
4. Repriming pump.

5. Brake fl uid reservoir.

6. Fuse box.
7. Battery.

8. Dipstick.

9. Engine oil fi ller cap.
10. Air fi lter.

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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Brake fluid level
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.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil
level indicator on the instrument panel,
or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per
600 miles (1,000 km). The brake fl uid 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.
Coolant level The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan. This can operate with the ig-
nition off.

On vehicles which are fi tted with a
particle emission fi lter, the fan may
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
fluid *
The minimum level of this fl uid
is indicated by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the mul-
tifunction display.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-
hicle.
* According to country.
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.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your en-
gine and conform to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations and
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
Fluid specifi cation
To guarantee optimum cleaning and
avoid freezing, water should not be
used to top up or replace this fl uid.

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TOWING A TRAILER,
A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
outside temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Distribution of loads

 Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Side wind

 Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres

 Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lights

 Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
 If the warning light and the

STOP warning light come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.

 To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed.
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
your vehicle and that the fi tting of the
towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If the trailer is not fi tted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it is imperative that it is fi tted us-
ing the electrical pre-equipment installed
at the rear of the vehicle, in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
vehicle to more signifi cant stress and its
driver must be particularly careful.