oil dipstick Peugeot Expert VU 2009 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls After this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait for at least five minutes, otherwise
the zero re-set will not be registered.
Zero re-set
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as follows:
- switch off the ignition,
- press and hold the trip recorder reset
button,
- switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows "=0" , release the
button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the engine
oil level is indicated for a few seconds, after
the service information. Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing of
"OIL" , linked
with the service warning
light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message on the display, indicates a lack of
oil which could damage the engine.
If the lack of oil is confirmed by a check
using the dipstick, it is essential that the
level is topped up.
Oil level gauge
fault
Flashing of "OIL --"
indicates a malfunction
of the engine oil level
gauge.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
The level read will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
15 minutes. Dipstick

A = maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil may
damage the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay.

B = minimum, top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the type of
oil suited to your engine.
Trip recorder zero
reset button
With the ignition on, press the
button until the zeros appear.
Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press the
button to vary the intensity of
the lighting of the instruments
and controls. When the
lighting reaches the minimum (or maximum)
setting, release the button then press it
again to increase (or reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the required
brightness, release the button.

34
Instruments and controls After this operation, if you wish to
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle
and wait for at least five minutes, otherwise
the zero re-set will not be registered.
Zero re-set
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this
operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service
yourself, the re-set procedure is as follows:
- switch off the ignition,
- press and hold the trip recorder reset
button,
- switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown.
When the display shows "=0" , release the
button; the spanner disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
When the ignition is switched on, the engine
oil level is indicated for a few seconds, after
the service information. Oil level correct
Lack of oil
Flashing of
"OIL" , linked
with the service warning
light, accompanied by
an audible signal and a
message on the display, indicates a lack of
oil which could damage the engine.
If the lack of oil is confirmed by a check
using the dipstick, it is essential that the
level is topped up.
Oil level gauge
fault
Flashing of "OIL --"
indicates a malfunction
of the engine oil level
gauge.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
The level read will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground and
the engine has been off for more than
15 minutes. Dipstick

A = maximum, never exceed
this level as a surplus of oil may
damage the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
without delay.

B = minimum, top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the type of
oil suited to your engine.
Trip recorder zero
reset button
With the ignition on, press the
button until the zeros appear.
Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press the
button to vary the intensity of
the lighting of the instruments
and controls. When the
lighting reaches the minimum (or maximum)
setting, release the button then press it
again to increase (or reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the required
brightness, release the button.

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Under the bonnet
DIESEL ENGINES
8 - Power steering reservoir.

9 - Removable towing eye.

10 - Repriming pump
( a: 1.6 litre HDi; b: 2 litre HDi).

11 - Engine oil filling funnel (2 litre HDi).
7.1 - Engine oil filler cap.
If your vehicle is fitted with this oil filler tub e,
proceed as follows:

A - Remove the oil filler cap.

B - Remove the filler tube from its location.

C - Place the filler tube in the filler opening
as shown on the illustration.

D - Turn it a 1/4 of a turn to the left to lock it
then top up the oil.
To refit, proceed in the reverse order without
forgetting to retighten the cap A correctly.
UNDER THE BONNET

1 - Windscreen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2 - Fuse box.

3 - Coolant reservoir.

4 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5 - Air filter.

6 - Dipstick.

7 - Engine oil filler cap.

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Under the bonnet
CHECKS
6
PETROL ENGINE

4. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.

5. Air filter.

6. Dipstick.
7. Engine oil filler cap.

8. Power steering reservoir.

9. Removable towing eye.

1. Windscreen/headlamp wash reservoir.

2. Fuse box.

3. Coolant reservoir.

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Levels
LEVELS
systems, the use of additives in engine oil is
prohibited. Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Use fluids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4 standards.
The level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks on the reservoir.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a failure which must be checked by
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lights
These regular maintenance operations
will keep your vehicle in good running
order. Consult the instructions at PEUGEOT
dealerships or in the servicing booklet
enclosed in the handbook pack.
If you have to remove/refit the engine
style cover, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fixing clips.
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes. The maximum
consumption is 0.5 litre per 600 miles
(1 000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,
engine cold, using the dipstick. Dipstick
There are two marks on the
dipstick:

A = maximum
If you fill past this mark,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

B = minimum
Never allow the level to fall
below this mark.
To maintain the reliability of
engines and emission control Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out at the
intervals specified and the viscosity grade of
the oil selected must fulfil the requirements
in accordance with the manufacturer's
servicing schedule. Consult the instructions
at PEUGEOT dealerships.
Remove the dipstick before filling.
For the 2 litre HDi engine, use the funnel
supplied when filling via the sump opening.
Check the level after filling (never exceed
the max mark).
Screw the cap back onto the sump before
closing the bonnet.
Viscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet the
manufacturer's requirements.
Checking by means of the warning
lights on the instrument panel
is described in chapter 2, refer to the
"Instruments and controls" section.