Checking Levels; Oil Level; Draining The Engine; Brake Fluid Level - PEUGEOT 207cc Owner's Manual

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CHECKS

CHECKING LEVELS

Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.

Oil level

The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the oil
level indicator on the instrument panel,
or using the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
tion should not exceed 0.5 litre per
600 miles (1,000 km).

Draining the engine

Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil specification
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
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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.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fulfil the DOT4 standards.
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. This can operate with the
ignition off.
On vehicles which are fitted with a
particle emission filter, the fan may
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
Wash-wipe and headlamp wash*
fluid
The minimum level of this fluid
is indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
function display.
Top up the level when you stop the
vehicle.
Fluid specification
This fluid must conform to the manufac-
turer's recommendations for optimum
cleaning.
* According to country.