check oil Peugeot 406 C 2004 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 service indicator informs you when each service is due; the point at which it is due is calculated from the last indicator zero reset (see corresponding section). This point is determined by two parameters: - the distance travelled,- the time elapsed since the last service. Note:the distance remaining may be weighted by the time factor, in accordance with the driver's style of driving.
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 dealer will 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 LUBRICANTS WHICH ARE SUITED TO YOUR ENGINE AND RECOMMENDED BY
THE MANUFACTURER (see pages on "Lubricants").
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: All driving conditions. o: Arduous conditions. * According to destination.
A AND C SERVICE LEVELS AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
- Oil filter- Petrol filter (according to engine)- Diesel filter or element (according to engine)- Air filter element- Spark plugs (petrol)
- Engine oil- Bleed fuel filter (diesel)
- Operation of lights and indicators.- Condition of glass, headlamp and 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 as per current legislation (petrol)- Smoke opacity (diesel)- Passenger compartment filter (according to specification)o- Visual check of the whole vehicle
DRAIN/REFILL
REPLACE
LEVEL
CHECK

ROAD TEST- Courtesy vehicle
SERVICE*
Level
Operations Description of operation1st serviceA C Intermediate
- Engine oil (check + top-up) - Manual gearbox oil (check + top-up) - Battery (check + top-up) if cap is removable- Screen wash (check + top-up)- Coolant (check + top-up)- Brake fluid (check + top-up)- Power steering fluid (check + top up according to specification)

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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 recorder zero reset button
With the ignition on, press the button until
the zeros appear. 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 sec-onds. 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 isonly 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 the engine will be damaged .
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CHECKING THE LEVELS Oil level Check 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 sys-tems, the use of additivesin the engine oil is prohib-ited.
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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Brake and clutch fluid level:
- The level should always bebetween the DANGER and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
- If the level drops substantially, con- tact a PEUGEOT dealer immedi-
ately.
Fluid change:
- must be carried out according to the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
- 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, slacken the cap to the first notch to releasethe pressure. When the pressure hasdropped, remove the cap and top upthe level. Used products Do 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 at ambient temperature. Thelevel should always be above theMIN mark, close to the MAX mark.
Windscreen and headlamp* wash fluid level For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we advise that you useproducts recommended by
PEUGEOT.
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Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor- mance from components
as important as the power steeringand the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers specific products.
To prevent damage to the electri- cal units, avoid washing theengine.
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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change ittwice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehi-cles that are used in town, for shortjourneys. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Manual gearbox This does not require an oil change. Have the level checked in accor-dance with the manufacturer's ser-vicing schedule. Oil filterReplace the cartridge regularly in accordance with the servicing sched-ule.