engine coolant Peugeot 407 2009 Owner's Manual
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1. Coolant temperature indicator dial.
2. Lights on indicators:
dipped headlamps.
main beam headlamps.
front fog lamps.
rear fog lamps.
3. Rev counter dial.
4. Warning lights:
seat belts not fastened
in the front.
fuel level.
left direction indicator.
5. Fuel level indicator dial.
PETROL-DIESEL MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC GEARBOX INSTRUMENT PANELS
10. CHECK and trip recorder zero
reset and service display button.
11. Instrument panel display:
Total distance recorder.
Trip recorder.
Automatic gearbox lever position
indicator.
Cruise control/speed limiter
reference value.
Service indicator.
Direction advice (navigation)
CHECK (vehicle autotest).
Trip computer information
displays.
Warning and status displays.
12. Instrument panel lighting rheostat.
6. Warning lights:
h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d o r b r a k e fl u i d
level or electronic brake force
distribution fault.
right direction indicator.
7. Speedometer dial.
8. Warning lights:
emission control system.
anti-lock braking system (ABS).
passenger air bag disarmed.
pre-heat (diesel engine starting).
9. Engine oil temperature indicator
dial.
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Fuel warning light
In certain driving conditions and de-
pending on the engine, the distance
which you will be able to travel with
the remaining fuel may be less than
30 miles (50 kilometres) (the capacity
of the tank is approximately 67 litres).
Emission control system
warning light
This should switch off a few seconds
after the engine is switched on.
When the engine is running, if the
w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s o r c o m e s o n c o n -
tinuously, this indicates an emission
control system malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait for the warning light to switch off
before starting. The duration of the
display is determined by the exterior
climatic conditions.
Passenger air bag disarmed
warning light *
If the warning light remains on, this in-
dicates that the passenger air bag has
been disarmed intentionally.
If it comes on continuously above
6 mph (10 km/h), it indicates an ABS
fault.
However, the vehicle retains conven-
tional servo-assisted braking.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) warning light
* According to country.
The warning light is repeat-
ed on the instrument panel
screen.
Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone A , the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B , the
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature warning
light comes on (linked with the STOP
warning light), stop immediately.
Wait for the engine to cool down be-
fore topping up the level, if necessary.
As the cooling circuit is pressurised, in
order to prevent 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,
if necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Fuel warning light
In certain driving conditions and de-
pending on the engine, the distance
which you will be able to travel with
the remaining fuel may be less than
30 miles (50 kilometres) (the capacity
of the tank is approximately 67 litres).
Emission control system
warning light
This should switch off a few seconds
after the engine is switched on.
When the engine is running, if the
w a r n i n g l i g h t fl a s h e s o r c o m e s o n c o n -
tinuously, this indicates an emission
control system malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon
as possible. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
Wait for the warning light to switch off
before starting. The duration of the
display is determined by the exterior
climatic conditions.
Passenger air bag disarmed
warning light *
If the warning light remains on, this in-
dicates that the passenger air bag has
been disarmed intentionally.
If it comes on continuously above
6 mph (10 km/h), it indicates an ABS
fault.
However, the vehicle retains conven-
tional servo-assisted braking.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) warning light
* According to country.
The warning light is repeat-
ed on the instrument panel
screen.
Coolant temperature indicator
When the needle is in zone A , the
temperature is correct.
When the needle is in zone B , the
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature warning
light comes on (linked with the STOP
warning light), stop immediately.
Wait for the engine to cool down be-
fore topping up the level, if necessary.
As the cooling circuit is pressurised, in
order to prevent 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,
if necessary.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Battery charge warning
light
When the engine is running, this in-
dicates a charging circuit malfunction
(battery terminals, alternator belt).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n w a r n i n g
light
This indicates that the tyre pressure is
too low.
A message on the multifunction display
indicates the wheel(s) concerned.
R e f e r t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n l a b e l a f fi x e d
to the central pillar of the driver's door.
For your safety, check the tyre pres-
sures as soon as possible.
Electronic stability control system
(ESP) warning lights Activation warning light
Operation warning light
Deactivation warning light
Malfunction warning light
Power steering warning
light
This indicates a power steering fault.
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Handbrake warning light
This indicates that the handbrake is
still applied or has not been released
correctly.
It is linked with the braking system
warning light. Low wash-wipe and
h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u i d l e v e l
warning light
When the wipers are switched on, this
i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e fl u i d l e v e l i s t o o l o w .
Fill the wash-wipe and headlamp wash
fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
Engine oil level warning
light
This indicates a critical engine oil level
(too low).
WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY
These warning lights are displayed on
the instrument panel display.
STOP warning light
When this is displayed alone, it indi-
cates a power steering fault.
It comes on linked with the engine oil
pressure, coolant temperature, brak-
ing system or punctured tyre warning
lights.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Punctured tyre warning light
This indicates that one or more punc-
tured tyres have been detected.
A message on the multifunction display
i d e n t i fi e s t h e w h e e l ( s ) c o n c e r n e d .
It is linked with the STOP warning
light.
Stop immediately.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Stop immediately.
Change the damaged wheel and have
it repaired by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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1.8 LITRE 16V AND 2 LITRE 16V PETROL/2 LITRE 16V BIOFLEX ENGINES
* According to country.
Important: if you have to
r e m o v e o r r e fi t t h e e n g i n e s t y l e
cover, handle it with care to
a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Check the levels!
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir
( e x p a n s i o n b o t t l e ) .
3. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. Dipstick.
7. Windscreen and headlamp
w a s h fi l l e r c a p *.
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2.2 LITRE 16V AND3 LITRE V6 24VPETROL ENGINES
* According to country.
Important: if you have to
r e m o v e o r r e fi t t h e e n g i n e s t y l e
cover, handle it with care to
a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Check the levels!
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir
( e x p a n s i o n b o t t l e ) .
3. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. Dipstick.
7. Windscreen and headlamp
w a s h fi l l e r c a p *.
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1.6 LITRE HDI 16V AND2 LITRE HDI 16VDIESEL ENGINES
* According to country.
Important: if you have to
r e m o v e / r e fi t t h e e n g i n e s t y l e
cover, handle it with care to
a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Check the levels!
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir
( e x p a n s i o n b o t t l e ) .
3. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. Dipstick.
7. Windscreen and headlamp wash
fi l l e r c a p *.
8. Priming pump.
9. Degas screw.
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2.2 LITRE HDI 16V AND 2.7 LITRE HDI 24V DIESEL ENGINES
* According to country.
Important: if you have to
r e m o v e / r e fi t t h e e n g i n e s t y l e
cover, handle it with care to
a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Check the levels!
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir
( e x p a n s i o n b o t t l e ) .
3. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. Dipstick.
7. Windscreen and headlamp wash
fi l l e r c a p *.
8. Priming pump.
9. Degas screw.
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
These are normal maintenance opera-
tions which keep your vehicle in good
working order. Consult the instructions
in the PEUGEOT Network or in the
servicing booklet enclosed with this
handbook.
Dipstick There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A = m a x i m u m
N e v e r fi l l p a s t t h i s m a r k .
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top
up between changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
the engine having been off for more
than 15 minutes, using the dipstick. Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at
t h e i n t e r v a l s s p e c i fi e d a n d t h e v i s c o s i t y
of the oil chosen must meet the require-
ments laid down in the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule. Consult the instruc-
tions in the PEUGEOT Network.
Note: avoid used oil coming into pro-
longed contact with the skin. Empty the
used oil into the containers provided for
this purpose in the PEUGEOT Network. system is pressurised, wait for at least
one hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
Oil filter
Replace the cartridge regularly in
accordance with the recommendations
of the servicing schedule.
Brake fluid change
U s e t h e fl u i d 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 fi l s D O T 4
Standards.
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d i s
c h a n g e d a t t h e i n t e r v a l s s p e c i fi e d i n
accordance with the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule.
Note: avoid all contact with the skin,
t h e b r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive. Used oil
Power steering reservoir
U s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
Open the reservoir, with the engine
at ambient temperature. The level
should always be above the MIN.
mark and close to the MAX. mark.
Cooling system Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
To guarantee optimum cleaning and
a v o i d f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d s h o u l d n o t b e
topped up or replaced with water. Slacken the cap by two turns
to release the pressure to pre-
vent any risk of scalding. When
the pressure has dropped,
remove the cap and top up the
level.
Note: the coolant does not need to be
changed.
U s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d
by the manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this
fan can operate with the ignition key
removed and because the cooling Do not dispose of used oil,
b r a k e fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o
drains or onto the ground.
Important: if you have to
r e m o v e / r e fi t t h e e n g i n e s t y l e
cover, handle it with care to
a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
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In all cases, pay attention to the cool-
ant temperature. Lighting TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
which have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle
a n d t h a t y o u e n t r u s t t h e fi t t i n g o f t h e
towbar to a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e t o w b a r i s n o t fi 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 fi t t e d u s -
ing the electrical pre-equipment installed
at the rear of the vehicle, in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Driving advice
Distribution of loads: distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heavi-
est loads are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight is close
to the maximum authorised without,
however, exceeding it.
Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope in-
creases the coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d w i t h a n
HDI engine, it is advisable, following
intensive use (towing on a motorway,
prolonged driving, ...), to leave the en-
gine running at idle for approximately
20 seconds before switching off the ig-
nition. This limits any increase in the
temperature of the engine after it has
been switched off.
Note: in certain cases of par-
ticularly arduous use (towing
the maximum load in high
temperatures on a steep
slope), the engine automatically lim-
its its power and selects the appropri-
ate automatic gearbox gear in manual
mode. In this case, cutting off the air
conditioning allows the engine power
to be recovered, and therefore the
towing capacity to be increased.
If the coolant temperature
warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the
engine as soon as possible.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (label on the central
door pillar on the driver’s side) and of
the trailer towed, observing the recom-
mended pressure.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradu-
ally.
Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed. Manual adjustment
Adjust your headlamps so as not to
dazzle other road users. Check the
electrical signalling of the trailer.