check engine light PEUGEOT 301 2022 User Guide

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In the event of a breakdown
8

For access to the (+) terminal:
► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever
, then the external safety catch.
►

Raise the bonnet.
(+)

Positive terminal with a quick-release
terminal.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is located on
the engine.
Starting using another battery
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24
V or higher battery booster.
Check beforehand that the backup battery
has a nominal voltage of 12
V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact with
each other.
Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are well away
from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,
etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the
engine is running.


► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the
vehicle has one.
►

Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery

A (at the metal elbow), then to the
(+) terminal of the backup battery
B or of the
booster.
►

Connect one end of the green or black cable
to the (-) terminal of the backup battery

B or of
the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting
vehicle).
►
Connect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point


C
.
►

Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
►


Operate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start immediately

, switch
off the ignition and wait a few moments before
trying again.
►

W
ait for it to return to idle.
►

Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.
►


Refit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
the vehicle has one.
►


Allow the engine to run for at least
30

minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that
the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.
Driving immediately without having
reached a sufficient level of charge may
affect some of the vehicle's functions (e.g.
Stop & Start).
Charging the battery using a battery
charger
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
–

When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.

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Alphabetical index
ISOFIX mountings 45, 47
J
Jack 79–80
Jump starting
89
K
Key 15–17
Key, electronic
15
Key with remote control

15, 51
Kit, hands-free

102, 116
Kit, temporary puncture repair

79
Klaxon

36
L
Labels, identification 96
Leather (care)
78
LEDs - Light-emitting diodes

32, 84
Level, brake fluid

74
Level, Diesel additive

74–75
Level, engine coolant

74
Level, engine oil

73
Levels and checks

72–74
Level, screenwash fluid

33, 74
Light-emitting diodes - LEDs

32, 84
Lighting, exterior

31
Lighting, guide-me home 32
Lighting, interior
30
Loading

70–71
Load reduction mode

69
Locating your vehicle

16
Locking

16
Locking from the inside

16
Locking the doors

16–17
M
Maintenance (advice) 76
Maintenance, routine
61, 74
Manoeuvring aids (recommendations)

60
Map reading lamps

30
Markings, identification

96
Mat

61
Menu

11 5
Menu, main

99
Menus (audio)

11 0 – 111
Mirror, rear view

24
Mirrors, door

23–24, 28
Misfuel prevention

68
Mountings, ISOFIX

45, 47
MP3 CD

100
N
Number plate lamps 87
O
Obstacle detection 64
Oil change
73
Oil consumption

73
Oil, engine

73
On-board tools

79
Opening the bonnet

71–72
Opening the boot

15, 18–19
Opening the doors

15, 18
P
Pads, brake 75
Paint
77, 96
Paint colour code

96
Parking brake

52, 75
Parking sensors, audible and visual

64
Plates, identification

96
Player, Apple®

11 4
Player, MP3 CD

100
Player, USB

100, 113
Port, USB

29, 100–101, 113, 115
Pressures, tyres

76, 97
Pre-tensioning (seat belts)

38
Priming pump

79
Priming the fuel system

79
Profiles

11 8
Protecting children

40–47
Puncture

80