oil level Peugeot 406 Break Dag 2003 Owner's Manual

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PEUGEOT SERVICING
Your vehicle benefits from extended service intervals.
¥ For petrol engines: every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or every two years.
¥ For direct injection diesel engines: every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every two years. The extension of the service intervals means that the engine oil level must be checked regularly: topping up of the oil between oil changes is normal. It is for this reason that the PEUGEOT network invites you to an intermediate visit between regular services.
The date of this service is not shown by the service indicator. It is to be carried out at least every 10,000 miles
(15 000 km) for petrol engines and every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) for direct injection diesel engines. A PEUGEOT dealerwill carry out a quick check, and will top up the levels if necessary (oil, coolant, screenwash up to 2 litres). If the oil level is too low there is a risk of serious damage to the engine: check the engine oil level at least every 2,000 miles (3 000 km) or 3,000 miles (5 000 km), depending on the conditions of use. The extended service intervals have been made possible by technical modifications to the vehicles and lubricants:
THUS IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ONLY USE ENGINE LUBRICANTS WHICH ARE APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER.
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SERVICE LEVELS Each vehicle has its own servicing cycle, based upon the engine type.
The servicing cycle consists of alternating 2 types of service A and C, intermediate visits, and a few additional operations depending on your vehicle; these correspond to key stages in the life of your 406. Level B service is designed for less recent vehicles.When the first service is carried out and at each subsequent service, your dealer will advise you of the type and content of the next service due.
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Automatic gearbox oil level every 40,000 miles (60 000 km). Replacement of
brake fluidevery 2 years or 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic based oil; Fuel Economy oil or
synthetic oil may also be used.
Warning: do not use Fuel Economy oil in the 2.2 litre 16V petrol engine. Intermediate top-upvisit.
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL
Petrol engine (except 24V V6 injection): service every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years
1st service at
6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months*.
This is necessary
in order to benefit
from the warranty.
* Whichever comes first. 80,000 (120 000) 100,000 (150 000) 120,000 (180 000) 140,000 (210 000) 160,000 (240 000)
MILES (KM) 20,000 (30 000) 40,000 (60 000) 60,000 (90 000)

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Automatic gearbox oil level every 40,000 miles (60 000 km). Replacement of
brake fluidevery 2 years or 40,000 miles (60 000 km).
These fixed operations are carried out with synthetic based oil; Fuel Economy oil or
synthetic oil may also be used. Intermediate top-upvisit.
THE MAINTENANCE CYCLE FOR YOUR 406 PETROL
24V V6 petrol injection engine: service every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or 2 years
1st service at
6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months*.
This is necessary
in order to benefit
from the warranty.
+ replacement of air filter
+ replacement of fuel filter
+ replacement of air filter
+ replacement of fuel filter
* Whichever comes first.80,000 (120 000) 100,000 (150 000) 120,000 (180 000) 140,000 (210 000) 160,000 (240 000)
MILES (KM) 20,000 (30 000) 40,000 (60 000) 60,000 (90 000)

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All driving conditions. oArduous conditions. * According to destination.
A AND C SERVICES AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
- Oil filter.- Fuel filter (Petrol only).- Fuel filter element (Diesel only).- Air filter element.- Spark plugs (Petrol only).HPI
- Operation of lights and indicators.- Condition of glass, headlamp & light lenses and mirrors.- Horn.- Windscreen washer jets.- Condition of wiper blades.- Condition and tension of the ancillary drive belts.- Handbrake.- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers.- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters.- Brake pads. o- Play in hubs, link rods, ball joints, flexible mountings.- Shock absorbers.- Rear drum brake lining wear.- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel).- Emission control check (Petrol only).- Smoke opacity (Diesel only).- Passenger compartment filter (according to specification).o- Contr™le visuel de lÕensemble du vŽhicule par un technicien du rŽseau de la marque.
DRAIN and REFILL
REPLACE
LEVELS
CHECK

ROAD TEST
- Visual check of the whole vehicle.
SERVICE*
Level
Operation Description of OperationFirst ServiceA C Intermediate- Engine oil.- Bleed fuel filter (Diesel only).
- Engine oil (check + top-up).- Gearbox level (check + top-up).- Battery level (check + top-up).if cap is removabl.- Front/rear screen wash level (check + top-up).- Coolant level (check + top-up).- Brake fluid level (check + top-up).- Power steering fluid level (check + top-up, according to specification).

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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: PETROL/DIESEL1 - Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 - Door open warning ligt.
3 - Dipped beam headlamps indicator light.
4 - Main beam headlamps indicatorlight.
5 - Rev counter.
6 - Left-hand direction indicator.
7 - Central (STOP) warning light.
8 - Service indicator, oil level and
total distance recorder.
19-Right-hand direction indicator.
10 - Speedometer.
11 - Clogging of the particulate emission filter warning light(Diesel).
12 - Front fog lamps indicator light.
13 - Rear fog lamp indicator light.
14 - Dynamic stability control(ASR/ESP) indicator light(petrol versions only).
15 - Low coolant level warning light.
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16 -
Coolant temperature indicator.
17 - Trip recorder zero reset.
18 - Hand-brake and low brake fluid level warning light.
19 - Seat belt not fastened warning light.
20 - Air bags warning light.
21 - ABS system warning light.
22 - Engine diagnostics warninglight*.
23 - Battery charge warning light.
24 - Diesel engine preheating indicator light.
25 - Passenger air bag disarmingwarning light.
26 - Water in diesel filter warninglight.
27 - Front brake pad wear warninglight.
28 - Engine oil pressure warninglight.
29 - Electronic immobiliser warninglight.
30 - Lighting rheostat.
31 - Fuel gauge.
32 - Low fuel level warning light.
* According to engine.

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1 -Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 - Door open warning light.
3 - Dipped beam headlamps indicator light.
4 - Main beam headlamps indicator light.
5 - Rev. counter.
6 - Left-hand direction indicator.
7 - Central (STOP) warning light.
8 - Low fuel level warning light.
9 - Fuel gauge. 10 -
Service indicator, oil level indicator and total distance
recorder.
11 - Right-hand direction indicator.
12 - Speedometer.
13 - Clogging of the particulateemission filter warning light(Diesel).
14 - Front fog lamps indicator light.
15 - Rear fog lamp indicator light.
16 - Dynamic stability control(ASR/ESP) warning light (petrolversions only). 17 -
Low coolant level warning light.
18 - Coolant temperature indicator.
19 - Trip recorder zero reset button.
20 - Handbrake and low brake fluid level warning light.
21 - Seat belt not fastened warninglight.
22 - Air bags warning light.
23 - ABS system warning light.
24 - Engine diagnostics warninglight*.
25 - Battery charge warning light.
26 - Diesel engine preheating indicator light.
27 - Passenger air bag disarmingwarning light.
28 - Water in diesel filter warninglight.
29 - Front brake pad wear warninglight.
30 - Engine oil pressure warninglight.
31 - Electronic immobiliser warning light.
32 - Lighting rheostat.
33 - Engine oil temperature
indicator.
* According to engine.
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1 -
Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 - Door open warning light.
3 - Dipped beam headlamps indicator light.
4 - Main beam headlamps indicatorlight.
5 - Rev. counter.
6 - Left-hand direction indicator.
7 - Central (STOP) warning light.
8 - Low fuel level warning light.
9 - Fuel gauge. 10 -
Service indicator, oil level
and total distance recorder.
11 - Right-hand direction indicator.
12 - Speedometer.
13 - Clogging of the particulateemission filter warning light(Diesel).
14 - Front fog lamp indicator light.
15 - Rear fog lamp indicator light.
16 - Dynamic stability control(ASR/ESP) indicator light(petrol versions only). 17 -
Low coolant level warning light.
18 - Coolant temperature indicator.
19 - Trip recorder zero reset.
20 - Handbrake and low brake fluid level warning light.
21 - Seat belt not fastened warning light.
22 - Air bags warning light.
23 - ABS system warning light.
24 - Engine diagnostics warninglight*.
25 - Battery charge warning light.
26 - Diesel engine pre-heating
indicator light.
27 - Passenger air bag disarmingwarning light.
28 - Water in diesel filter warning
light.
29 - Front brake pad wear warninglight.
30 - Engine oil pressure warninglight.
31 - Operating programmes.
32 - Gear lever position indicator.
33 - Electronic immobiliser warninglight.
34 - Lighting rheostat.
35 - Engine oil temperature.
* According to engine.
INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

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WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
A permanently lit warning light, or flashing with the engine running, is an indication of a malfunction in the relevant unit. Some warning lights may
be linked to buzzers and a message on the multifunction display. Do notignore this warning: contact a PEUGEOT dealer as quickly 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 Linked to the "engine oil pressure", "the low brake fluid level", "the coolant temperature gauge" and "electronic brake force distributionsystem fault" warning lights.
It comes on each time the ignition is switched on. Stop immediately if it flashes with the engine running.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warning light.Stop immediately if it comes on with the engine running.
It indicates either:
Ð insufficient oil pressure,
Ð lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the oil level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Low coolant level warning light
Stop immediately. Allow the engine to cool before top- ping up. The cooling system is pressurised.In the event of a breakdown and to prevent the risk of scalding, turn thecap to the first notch to allow thepressure to drop. Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel filler cap warning light This comes on if the fuel cap is not correctly screwed
on or is missing.
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Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press the button to vary the intensity of the lighting of theinstruments and controls. When thelighting reaches the minimum (ormaximum) setting, release the but-ton then press it again to increase (orreduce) the brightness. As soon as the lighting is of the required brightness, release the button.
Trip recorderzero reset
With the ignition on, press the button. Instrument panel display After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown in succession:
Ð engine oil level indicator,
Ð service indicator,
Ð total distance recorder. Engine oil level When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level indicator is displayed for approximately five seconds, then the service indicator is displayed for five seconds.
Maximum Use the dipstick to confirm the level on the indicator; a surplus of oil can cause damage to the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Minimum
Check the level with the dipstick and top it up. The indication is only correct if the vehicle has been on stable, level ground, withthe engine stopped, for 10 minutes. No oil It is essential to top up the oil to the correct level, otherwise there is a risk engine will be damaged.
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CHECKING THE LEVELS Oil levelCheck the level regularly and top up between changes. Maximum con-sumption is 0.5 litres per 600 miles(1 000 km). The oil level should be checked with the vehicle level and the engine coldusing the oil gauge or the dipstick.Dipstick There are two marks on the dipstick: A= maximum
Never fill past this mark. B = minimum
To maintain the reliability of the engines and of theemission control systems,the use of additives in theengine oil is prohibited.
Oil change According to the information given in
"PEUGEOT SERVICING" .
Note: avoid any prolonged contact of
used oil with the skin.
Viscosity selection In all cases, the oil selected must meet the manufacturer's require-ments.
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Brakes and clutch level:
Ð The level should always be
between the DANGER and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
Ð If the level drops substantially, con- tact a PEUGEOT dealer imme-
diately.
Fluid change:
Ð must be carried out according to the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Ð use fluids recommended by the manufacturer, which fulfil DOT 4standards.
Note: the brake fluid is noxious and
very corrosive. Avoid any contactwith the skin. Coolant level Use the fluid recommended by the
manufacturer. When the engine is warm, the tem- perature of the coolant is controlledby the engine fan. Because this fan
can operate with the ignition off andbecause the cooling system is pres-surised, wait for at least one hourafter the engine has stopped beforecarrying out any work. To avoid any risk of burns, slackenthe cap to the first notch to releasethe pressure. When the pressure hasdropped, remove the cap and top upthe level. Used productsDo not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or coolant down drains or on theground. Power steering fluid level Open the reservoir with the engine
cold. The level should always beabove the MINI mark, close to theMAXI mark.
Windscreen and headlamp* wash fluid level For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you use
products recommended by PEUGEOT.
* According to destination.