oil level Peugeot 208 2012 Owner's Manual

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Familiarisation
Monitoring
On switching on, the dial needles go to the extent of their travel then return to 0.
A.With the ignition on, the needle should
indicate the fuel remaining.B.With the engine running, the associatedlow level warning lamp should go off.

Instrument panels
1.
With the ignition on, the orange and red
warning lamps come on. 2.With the engine running, these warninglamps should go off.
If a warning lamp remains on, refer to the page concerned.


Warning lamps
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C.
With the ignition on, the instrument panelscreen should indicate the level of oil.
If the levels are not correct, top up the level
which is low.
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Instruments and controls





LCD instrument panel
1.
Engine coolant temperature gauge. 2.Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min),
graduation according to engine (petrol or
Diesel).3.Engine oil level indicator.4. Gear shift indicator for a manual gearbox
or gear lever position and gear for an electronic or automatic gearbox.
5. Digital speedometer (mph or km/h) This can be switched off with a long press on B.
A.General lighting dimmer.B.Recall the service information.
Reset the function selected (service
indicator or trip distance recorder).
Setting the time.
Switching the digital speedometer on and off.
6.
Cruise control or speed limiter settings.7.
Ser vice indicator, then total distance recorder (miles or km).
These functions are displayed successively
on switching on the ignition.8. Trip distance recorder (miles or km).
9. Analogue speedometer (mph or km/h).
10.Fuel gauge.



Dials and screens
Control buttons

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Instruments and controls
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is being driven, illumination of one of the following warning lamps indicates a fault which requires action on
the par t of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a warning lamp must be investigated further by reading the associated message in the screen.
If you encounter any problems, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lampStateCauseAction / Observations
STOPfixed, associated with another warning lamp. It is associated with the engine
oil pressure or the engine coolant temperature. Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.
Serviceon temporarily. Minor faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the screen, such as, for example:
- the engine oil level,
- saturation of the par ticle emissions filter (Diesel).
- the power steering,
- a minor electrical fault. - ...For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or aqualified workshop.
fixed.Major faults have occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message shown in
the screen and then contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.

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Instruments and controls
Engine oil level indicator
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the flashing of " OIL" or LLby the display of a dedicated message in theinstrument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.

Oil level indicator fault

This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL_ _" or
by the display of a dedicated message in the
instrument panel. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Dipstick

Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick: The total milea
ge is displayed in zone A
of the screen and the trip mileage in zone B.

With the trip mileage displayed, press the button for a few seconds.


Mileage recorder

Tr i
p recorder zero reset
System which informs the driver whether the
engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on, after the service information.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and theengine has been off for more than 30 minutes.


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A= max; never exceed this
level,
-B= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the grade of oil suited to your engine.
Oil level correct

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing cer tain components.














Petrol engines
1.
Screenwash reservoir.2.
Coolant reservoir. 3.
Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses. 5.
Fusebox.
6.Air filter.
7. Engine oil dipstick. 8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Checks
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing cer tain components and for primingthe fuel system.














Diesel engines
1.
Screenwash reservoir. 2.Coolant reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Battery / Fuses.
5. Fusebox.
6.Air filter .
7. Engine oil dipstick.8.Engine oil filler cap.

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Checks






Checking levels
Oil level
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.
This manual check will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been o
ff for more than 30 minutes.
Engine oil change
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of theinterval 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 be the correct grade for your
en
gine and conform to the manufacturer'srecommendations.
Th
e brake fluid level should be closeto the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level

Changing the fl uid

Refer to the servicing booklet for details of the
interval for this operation.


Fluid specifi cation

The brake fluid must conform to themanufacturer's recommendations and meet theDOT4 standard.



Take care when working under the
bonnet, as certain areas of the enginemay be extremely hot (risk of burns).
If a level drops si
gnificantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
It is normal to top up the oil levelbetween two ser vices (or oil changes).PEUGEOT recommends that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every3 000 miles (5 000 kms).

After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with the oil levelindicator in the instrument panel is not validduring the 30 minutes after topping up.

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Checks
Avoid 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 intosewers or onto the ground. Take used oil to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or to an authorised waste disposal site.
Used products


To p p i ng up

This additive must be topped up by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
w
ithout delay.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with particle
emission filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the ser vice warning lamp, accompanied by an audible warning and a message in the screen.

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Checks






Checks
12 V battery

The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean
and correctl
y 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.
The presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Star t system, indicates the use of a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification. The involvement
of a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
Par ticle emissions filter (Diesel)

The start of saturation of thepar ticle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a warning message in the screen.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a speed of at
least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates a
low additive level.

On a new vehicle, the first par ticlefilter regeneration operations may be accompanied by a "burning" smell,
which is perfectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances,notice the emission of water vapour at the exhaust on acceleration. This does not affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment. Unless other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the ser vicin
g booklet and according to your engine.Other wise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter vals
for these components.
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle(e.g. city driving), replace them twice as oftenif necessary.y A clogged passenger compar tment filter may
have an adverse effect on the performance
of the air conditioning system and generateundesirable odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time theengine oil is changed.
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the replacement inter val for
this component.

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Checks
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for the
details of the level checking interval
for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the servicing booklet for
details of the checking inter val for thiscomponent.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require anymaintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for
details of the level checkin
g interval
for this component. Brake wear depends on the st
yleof driving, par ticularly in the caseof vehicles used in town, over shor t
distances. It may be necessary tohave the condition of the brakes checked, even between vehicle services. Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake pads are worn.
Brake pads

For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system isnoticed, the parking brake must be checked, even between two ser vices.
Checkin
g this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

















Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of equivalent quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operationof units as impor tant 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 compar tment is strictly prohibited.