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Instruments and controls
FUEL GAUGEC OOLANT TEMPERATURE
The needle is positioned before the
red zone: normal operation.
In arduous conditions of use or hot
climatic conditions, the needle may
move close to the red graduations.What you should do if the needle
enters the red zone:
Reduce your speed or let the engine
run at idle.
What you should do if the warning
lamp comes on:
-
stop immediately
, switch off the
ignition. The fan may continue to
operate for a certain time, up to
approximately 10 minutes,
-
wait for the engine to cool down in
order to check the coolant level and
top it up if necessary
.
As the cooling system is pressurised,
follow the procedure below to avoid the
risk of scalding:
-
wait at least one hour after
switching of
f the engine before
carrying out any work,
-
unscrew the cap by 1/4 turn to
allow the pressure to drop,
-
when the pressure has dropped,
check the level in the header tank,
-
if necessary , remove the cap to
top
up.
If the needle remains in the red
zone, have the system checked by
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Refer to chapter 7, "Levels"
section.
Refer to chapter 7, "Fuel" section.
The fuel level is tested each time the
key is turned to the "running" position.
The gauge is positioned on:
-
1:
the fuel tank is full,
approximately 60 litres.
-
0:
the reserve is now being used,
the warning lamp comes on
continuously. The reserve when
the warning first comes on is
approximately 8 litres.
