oil level Peugeot RCZ 2015 Owner's Manual
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Running out of fuel, Diesel 144
Checking levels
145-147
-
oil
- brake
fluid
- power
steering fluid
-
coolant
- screenwash/headlamp
wash fluid
- additive
(Diesel with particle filter)
Changing bulbs
169-176
-
front
-
rear
Cleaning and maintenance
188-189
-
interior
-
exterior Opening the bonnet
141
Under the bonnet, petrol
142
Under the bonnet, Diesel
143Energy economy mode
164
Battery
165-168
Engine compartment fuses
177-178, 181-183
Checking components
148-149
-
battery
- air
filter and passenger compartment filter
- oil
filter
- particle
filter (Diesel)
-
gearboxes
-
brake pads / discs
TECHNICAL DATA - M AINTENANCE
Petrol engines 192
Petrol weights 193-194
Diesel engine
195
Diesel weights
196
Dimensions
197-198
Identification
markings 199
OVERVIEW
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dISPLAYS
* According to engine.
** Only with the large central display screen.
Small display screen
A. Trip distance recorder.
(miles or km)
B.
d
istance recorder.
(miles or km)
C.
Service spanner
, if a service is due shortly or is overdue.
Central display screen
d. Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.
E.
Indication of:
-
a gear change*,
or
-
the programme or gear (automatic gearbox).
F
.
Engine oil level indicator
,
service indicator
.
(miles or km)
These two functions are displayed when the ignition is switched on,
then disappear after a few seconds.
W
arning and status indicator lamps / CHECK.
T
rip computer.
Alert messages**.
V
ehicle speed repeat**.
Navigation - Guidance**.
These functions are displayed according to the selection.
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Engine
autodiagnosis
systemflashing.
The engine management system
has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have
it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has
a fault. The warning lamp should go of
f when the engine is started.
If
it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified
workshop without delay
.
Low fuel level fixed
with the
needle in the
red zone,
accompanied by
an audible signal
and a message.When
it first comes on there
remains approximately 5 litres
of
fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to use the
fuel reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
Until
sufficient fuel has been added, this warning lamp
will come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
The audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing
frequency as the fuel level drops towards
"0"
.
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 55 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as this
could damage the emission control and injection systems.
Warning/indicator
lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Service on temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the
screen, such as, for example:
-
opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,
-
low engine oil level,
-
low screenwash level,
-
flat remote control battery,
- saturation of the particle emission filter (Diesel)
As soon as traffic conditions permit, regenerate the
filter
by driving at a speed of at least 36 mph (60 km/h)
until the service warning lamp goes of
f.
- a fault with the tyre under-inflation detection system,
- ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for
which there is no specific warning
lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the
screen
and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN d ICATOR
With the engine running, when the needle is:
-
in zone
A, the temperature is correct,
-
in zone
B, the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature
warning lamp and the central STOP warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and the display of an alert
message.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine.
Contact
a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL IN d ICATOR
This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, at the same time as the service information.
The check of this level is only valid if the vehicle is on a level
surface, with the engine having been off for more than 30 minutes.
After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the
cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
F
wait for the engine to cool,
F
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,
F
when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,
F
top up the level to the "MA
x " mark.
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Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" or an alert message in the
instrument panel, accompanied by illumination of the service warning
lamp and an audible signal.
If
the lack of oil is confirmed by a check using the dipstick, it is essential
that the level is topped up to prevent damage to the engine.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section. This
is indicated by the flashing of
"OIL--"
or the appearance of an alert
message in the instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric gauge, the oil level is no lon\
ger
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you should check the engine oil level using the
dipstick under the bonnet.
Refer to the "Checking levels" section.
Lack of oil Indicator fault
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PETROL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing certain components.
1.
Power steering reservoir
.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir
.
3.
Coolant reservoir
.
4. Brake
fluid reservoir.
5.
Battery / Fuses. 6.
Fusebox.
7. Air
filter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil filler cap.
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DIESEL ENGINE
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing certain components and for priming the fuel system.
1.
Power steering reservoir
.
2.
Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir
.
3.
Coolant reservoir
.
4. Brake
fluid reservoir.
5.
Battery / Fuses.
6.
Fusebox. 7. Air
filter.
8.
Engine oil dipstick.
9.
Engine oil filler cap.
10.
Priming pump.
11
.
Bleed screw
.
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CHECKING LEVELS
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched
on using the oil level indicator in the instrument panel, or using
the dipstick. Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the
engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan
could start at any time (even with the ignition off).
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's
service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If
a
level
drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by
a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
To ensure that the reading is correct, your vehicle must be parked
on level ground and the engine must have been off for more than
30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two services (or oil chang\
es).
PEUGEOT recommends that you check the level, and top up if
necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
Checking using the dipstick
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section for the location\
of
the dipstick in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
F
T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and remove it completely.
F Wipe
the end of the dipstick using a clean non-fluffy cloth.
F Refit
the dipstick and push fully down, then pull it out again to make
the visual check: the correct level is between the marks A
and B.A = MA
x
B
= MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or below the B mark, do
not start the engine .
-
If the level is above the
MAX mark (risk of damage to the engine),
contact
a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
If the level is below the
MIN mark, you must top up the engine oil.
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BRAKE FLUId LEVEL
The brake fluid level should be close to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval\
for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
POWER STEERING FLUI d LEVEL
The power steering fluid level should be close to the "MAX" mark. With the engine cold, unscrew the cap to check the level.
Engine oil grade
Before topping up or changing the engine oil, ensure that you have the
correct grade of oil for your engine and that it meets the manufacturer'\
s
recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section to identify the \
location
of the oil filler cap in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
F Unscrew
the oil filler cap to reveal the filler aperture.
F Add
oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills on engine
components
(risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the level again using the
dipstick.
F
Add more oil if necessary
.
F After
checking the level, carefully refit the oil filler cap and the
dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with \
the oil level indicator in the instrument panel is not valid during the \
30
minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval\
for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control \
system, never use additives in the engine oil.
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dIESEL FUEL A dd ITIVE LEVEL ( dIESEL WITH
P
ARTICLE FILTER )
The additive reservoir low level is indicated by fixed illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message
that the particle filter additive level is too low.
Topping up
The reservoir must be topped up without delay by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
USEd PROdUCTS
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 into sewers or onto the ground.
Take
used oil to a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop
(France) or to an authorised waste disposal site.
COOLANT LEVEL
The coolant level should be close to the "MAx" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least one hou\
r
after switching of
f the engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the \
pressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level. The cooling fan may start after switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be caught by the fan blades.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
SCREENWASH AN d HEA d LAMP WASH FLUI d
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, the low fluid
level is indicated by an audible signal and a message in
the instrument panel screen.
T
op up the reservoir when you next stop the vehicle.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, this fluid must not be topped up with or replaced with plain water .
In
wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is
recommended.
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