Priming PEUGEOT EXPERT 2001 Owners Manual

CHECKS*59IV-2
Beware:When working under the bonnet, the cooling fan could operate if
the engine is hot (even when switched off). The engine oil level should be checked frequently between services (as recommended by the manufacturer), as well as before long journeys.
Priming pump Refer to the section
Ç Diesel
injection equipment È.
CoolantThe level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. If the engine is hot, wait 15 minutes.Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Never work on the cooling sys- tem if the engine is hot. (see
Ç Levels È).
Windscreen, rear screenand headlamp washerfluid It is recommended to use
manufacturer approved products.
12 volt batterySee Ç Emergency starting
with a slave battery È. Engine oilCheck with the vehicle on level ground, and the
engine off for at least
10 minutes. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
Take out the oil dipstick.The level must be bet- ween the MAX and MINmarks on the dipstick.
It must not exceed
the maximum mark. Brake fluid The level should be bet- ween the maximum andminimum marks on the
reservoir. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
If the warning lamp comes on: stop the vehicle
Power steering oilCheck the level with the
engine switched off. Level: see Ç Levels È.
Oil quality: see Ç Lubricants and
fluids È.
A
Air filter Follow the recommendations in the maintenance guide.
B
Max Min
* According to model or country

DIESEL INJECTION EQUIPMENT*IV-3
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The 2.0 HDi engine makes use of advanced technology.
Any repair work must be carried out by suitably qualified
personnel, such as can be provided by the dealer network.
Priming the fuel system In the event of running out of fuel:
A 1.9 D ENGINE: - After filling (5 litres minimum), operate the manual priming pump untilsome resistance is felt.
- Operate the starter motor while depressing the accelerator pedal slightly until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start at the first attempt, wait 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine fails to start after several attempts, repeat the procedure from the beginning. When the engine is idling, accelerate slightly to complete the bleeding of the circuit. Engine 2.0 HDi: After adding fuel, turn the ignition key to position M, then operate the star-
ter motor until the engine starts. Injection pump Do not remove the seals on the pump setting screws under any circum- stances. Alteration of the settings might lead to early engine failure and loss of war-
ranty cover.
B Draining water from the fuel filter Bleed regularly (each time the engine is drained).
To remove the water, loosen the bleed screw at the bottom of the filter.Operate until all the water has been expelled.
* According to model or country
A
B