PEUGEOT 207 DAG 2005 Owners Manual

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BONNET
Protects the components of the engine
and provides access for checking
levels.
 Push the exterior control B to the left
and raise the bonnet. 
Unclip the strut C from its housing.
 Fix the strut in one of the two notches
to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
 Take the strut out of the support
notch.
 Clip the strut in its housing.
 Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
 Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
If your vehicle is fitted with an HDI
engine, the fuel circuit must be reprimed
if you run out of fuel (refer to the
corresponding graphic).
This system consists of a repriming
pump and a transparent pipe.
Opening
 Open the front left door.
 Pull the interior control A, located at
the bottom of the door frame.
The location of the interior control
prevents opening of the bonnet
while the front left door is closed.
1.4 litre Turbo HDI engine
 Open the bonnet.
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five
litres of diesel.
 Squeeze and release the repriming
pump until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe.
 Operate the starter until the engine
starts.
 Close the bonnet.
1.6 litre Turbo HDI 16V engine
 Open the bonnet.
 Fill the fuel tank with at least five
litres of diesel.
 Unclip the style cover to gain access
to the repriming pump.
 Squeeze and release the repriming
pump until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe with the green
connector.
 Operate the starter until the engine
starts.
 Put the style cover back in position
and clip it in place.
 Close the bonnet.

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PETROL ENGINES
These allow you access to check the level of the various fluids and to replace certain components.
1. Coolant reservoir.
2. Passenger compartment filter.
3. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
reservoir. 4.
Air filter.
5. Brake fluid reservoir.
6. Fuse box. 7.
Battery.
8. Dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.

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DIESEL ENGINES
These allow you access to check the level of the various fluids, to replace certain components and to reprime the fuel.
1. Coolant reservoir.
2. Passenger compartment filter.
3. Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
reservoir. 4.
Repriming pump.
5. Brake fluid reservoir.
6. Fuse box. 7.
Battery.
8. Dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.
10. Air filter.

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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly
and top them up if necessary, unless
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Brake fluid levelTo 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.
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
consumption should not exceed 0.5 litre
per 600 miles (1,000 km). 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.
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
ignition off.
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.
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
fluid is indicated by an audible
signal and a message on the
multifunction display.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.
* 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 specification
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations and
fulfil the DOT4 standards.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Fluid specification
This fluid must conform to the
manufacturer’s recommendations for
optimum cleaning.

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Avoid any 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.
Empty used oil into the containers
provided for this purpose in the
PEUGEOT network.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
The minimum level of this additive
is indicated by lighting of the service
warning light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display.
Used products
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Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and in relation to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, particularly
in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information"
section for details of the precautions
to be taken before disconnecting the
battery and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Refer to the servicing
booklet for details of the
replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment (dusty
atmosphere...) and the use of the
vehicle (city driving...), replace them
twice as often if necessary.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
the particle emission filter is carried out
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, exceptionally, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the vehicle or on
the environment.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay.

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Avoid any 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.
Empty used oil into the containers
provided for this purpose in the
PEUGEOT network.
Diesel additive level (Diesel with
particle emission filter)
The minimum level of this additive
is indicated by lighting of the service
warning light, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on the
multifunction display.
Used products
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Unless otherwise indicated, check
these components in accordance with
the servicing booklet and in relation to
your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
The battery does not require
any maintenance.
However, check that the
terminals are clean and
correctly tightened, particularly
in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,
refer to the "Practical information"
section for details of the precautions
to be taken before disconnecting the
battery and following its reconnection.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
Refer to the servicing
booklet for details of the
replacement intervals for
these components.
Depending on the environment (dusty
atmosphere...) and the use of the
vehicle (city driving...), replace them
twice as often if necessary.
Particle emission filter (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
the particle emission filter is carried out
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time
the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the replacement
interval for this component.
Following prolonged operation of
the vehicle at very low speed or at
idle, you may, exceptionally, notice
the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the vehicle or on
the environment.
Topping up
It is imperative that this additive is
topped up by a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay.

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Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specifications.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, PEUGEOT selects and
offers very specific products.
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Brake pads
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a
drop in the brake fluid level indicates
that the brake pads are worn.
Handbrake
If the handbrake travel is too
long or if you notice a loss of
effectiveness of this system,
the handbrake must be
adjusted, even between two
services.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require
any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the level checking
intervals for this component.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools
provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to them:
 open the boot,
 raise the floor,
 secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear shelf support,
 unclip and remove the box containing
the tools. 1.
Wheelbrace. Permits removal of
the wheel trim and removal of
the wheel fixing bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.
3. "Bolt cover" tool. Permits
removal of the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.
4. Socket for the anti-theft bolts.
Permits adaptation of the
wheelbrace to the special "anti-
theft" bolts.
List of tools Other accessories
5. Removable towing eye.
See corresponding paragraph.
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , detach
the trim first using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
trim starting by placing its notch
facing the valve and press around
its edge with the palm of your
hand.

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Fixing the steel spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fitting, that
the washers do not come into
contact with the steel spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.
Tyre under-inflation detection
The spare wheel is not fitted with
a sensor. The punctured wheel
must be repaired by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
under the floor.
To gain access to it, refer to the
paragraph "Access to the tools" on the
previous page.Taking out the wheel

Unscrew the yellow central bolt one
quarter of a turn.
 Raise the spare wheel towards you
from the rear.
 Take the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the wheel back in place
 Put the wheel back in its housing.
 Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
centre of the wheel.
 Tighten fully until the central bolt
clicks to retain the wheel correctly.
 Put the box back in place in the
centre of the wheel and clip it.
 Put the boot floor back in place.

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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
does not block traffic: if possible,
park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to
lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle
raised using a jack.
* position R for the "2 Tronic"
gearbox.
Removing the wheelList of operations
 Remove the chromed bolt cover from
each of the bolts using the tool 3.
 Remove the plastic cover from the
anti-theft bolt using the tool 3.
 Fit the anti-theft socket 4 on the
wheelbrace 1 to unlock the anti-theft
bolt.
 Unlock the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
 Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underframe,
whichever is closest to the wheel to
be changed.
 Extend the jack 2 until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B used.
 Raise the vehicle until there is
sufficient space between the wheel
and the ground to admit the spare
(not punctured) wheel easily.
 Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.
 Remove the wheel.