Peugeot 207 (2011 year). Manual — part 9

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DIESEL ENGINES

The caps and covers provide access for checking the levels of the various fl uids, to replace certain components and to prime

the fuel system.

1. Coolant reservoir.
2. Passenger compartment fi lter.
3. Screenwash and headlamp wash

reservoir.

4. Priming pump.
5. Brake fl uid reservoir.
6. Fusebox.

7. Battery.
8. Engine oil dipstick.
9. Engine oil fi ller cap.
10. Air fi lter.

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CHECKING LEVELS

Check all of these levels regularly and

top them up if necessary, unless other-

wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the

corresponding system checked by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-

shop.
Take care when working under the bon-

net, as some parts of the engine can be

extremely hot (risk of burns).

Brake fluid level

Oil level

The reading will only be correct

if the vehicle is on level ground

and the engine has been off for

more than 30 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.
It is normal to top up the engine oil be-

tween two services. The manufacturer

recommends a check of the oil level, and

top up if necessary, every 3 000 miles

(5 000 km).

The brake fl uid level should be

close to the "MAX" mark. If it is

not, check the brake pad wear.

Changing the brake fl uid
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance

Record for details of the interval for this

operation.

Changing the engine oil
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance

Record 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 specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engine

and conform to the manufacturer's rec-

ommendations.

Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the

manufacturer's recommendations and

fulfi l the DOT4 standards.

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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.

Coolant level

The coolant level should be close

to the "MAX" mark but should nev-

er exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tem-

perature of the coolant is regulated by the

fan. This can operate with the ignition off.
On vehicles which are fi tted with a par-

ticle emission fi lter, the fan may operate

after the vehicle has been switched off,

even if the engine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is pres-

surised, wait at least one hour after switch-

ing off the engine before carrying out any

work.

Screenwash and headlamp

wash * fluid

The minimum level of this fl uid

is indicated by an audible sig-

nal and a message on the mul-

tifunction screen.

Top up the level when you stop the

vehicle.

* According to country.

Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be

changed.

Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-

facturer's recommendations.

Fluid specifi cation
To guarantee optimum cleaning and

avoid freezing, plain water should not

be used to top up or replace this fl uid.

Avoid any prolonged contact of

used oil or fl uids with the skin.
Most of these fl uids are harmful to

health or indeed very corrosive.

Do not discard used oil or fl uids

into sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualifi ed workshop

(France) or an authorised waste

disposal site.

Diesel additive level (Diesel with

particle emission filter)

The minimum level of this additive is in-

dicated by lighting of the service warn-

ing lamp, accompanied by an audible

signal and a message on the multifunc-

tion screen.

Used products

Topping up
This additive must be topped up by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed work-

shop without delay.

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CHECKS

Unless otherwise indicated, check these

components in accordance with the

Warranty and Maintenance Record and in

relation to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

Battery

The battery does not require

any maintenance.
However, check that the ter-

minals are clean and correctly

tightened, particularly in sum-

mer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery,

refer to the "Practical information" sec-

tion for details of the precautions to be

taken before disconnecting the battery

and following its reconnection.

Air filter and passenger compartment filter

Refer to the Warranty and

Maintenance Record for de-

tails of the replacement inter-

vals for these components.
Depending on the environ-

ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use

of the vehicle (city driving...),

replace

them twice as often if necessary .
A clogged passenger compartment fi lter

may have an adverse effect on the per-

formance of the air conditioning system

and generate undesirable odours.

Particle emission filter (Diesel)

Illumination of the service warning lamp togeth-

er with a related message indicates the start of

saturation of the particle emissions fi lter.
As soon as the driving conditions permit, re-

generate the fi lter by driving at a speed of at

least 35 mph (60 km/h) until the service warn-

ing lamp goes off.
Maintenance of the particle emission fi lter

must be carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or

a qualifi ed workshop.

Oil filter

Replace the oil fi lter each time

the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the Warranty and

Maintenance Record for de-

tails of the replacement inter-

val for this component.

Following prolonged operation of

the vehicle at very low speed or at

idle, you may, exceptionally, notice

the emission of water vapour at

the exhaust on acceleration. This

does not have any adverse effect

on the performance of the vehicle

or on the environment.

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Automatic gearbox

The gearbox does not re-

quire any maintenance (no oil

change).
Refer to the Warranty and

Maintenance Record for de-

tails of the checking intervals

for this component.

Parking brake

If the parking brake travel is too

long or if you notice a loss of effec-

tiveness of this system, the parking

brake must be adjusted, even be-

tween two services.

This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.

Manual gearbox

The gearbox does not re-

quire any maintenance (no oil

change).
Refer to the Warranty and

Maintenance Record for de-

tails of the level checking in-

tervals for this component.

Brake disc and drum wear

For any information relating

to checking of the brake disc

and/or drum wear, contact a

PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-

fi ed workshop.

Only use products recommend-

ed by PEUGEOT or products of

equivalent quality and specifi ca-

tions.
In order to optimise the operation

of units as important as the brak-

ing system, PEUGEOT selects

and offers very specifi c products.
To avoid damaging the electrical

units, the use of a high pressure

washer in the engine compart-

ment is strictly prohibited .

Brake pads

Brake wear depends on the

style of driving, particularly in

the case of vehicles used in

town, over short distances. It

may be necessary to have the

condition of the brakes checked, even

between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a

drop in the brake fl uid level indicates

that the brake pads are worn.

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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE

REPAIR KIT

Complete system consisting of a com-

pressor and a sealant cartridge which

permits temporary repair of a tyre so

that you can drive to the nearest ga-

rage.
It is designed to repair most punctures

which could affect the tyre, located on

the tyre tread or shoulder.

Access to the kit

This kit is installed in the storage box,

under the boot fl oor.

Description of the kit

A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On

"I" /off "O" switch.

C. Defl ation button.
D. Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).
E. Compartment housing:

- a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket,
- various infl ation adaptors for ac-

cessories, such as balls, bicycle

tyres...

F. Sealant

cartridge.

G. White pipe with cap for repair.
H. Black pipe for infl ation.
I. Speed limit sticker.

The speed limit sticker I must be

affi xed to the vehicle's steering

wheel to remind you that a wheel

is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph

(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre

repaired using this type of kit.

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Repair procedure

1. Sealing

) Switch off the ignition.
) Turn the selector

A to the

"sealant" position.

) Check that the switch B is in

position "O" .

) Uncoil the white pipe G fully.
) Unscrew the cap from the white

pipe.

) Connect the white pipe to the valve

of the tyre to be repaired.

) Connect the compressor's electric

plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

) Start the vehicle and leave the en-

gine running.

Avoid removing any foreign bod-

ies which have penetrated into the

tyre.

Take care, this product is harmful

(e.g. ethylene-glycol, colophony...)

if swallowed and causes irritation

to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.

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) Switch on the compressor by mov-

ing the switch B to position "I" until

the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars.

The sealant is injected into the tyre

under pressure; do not disconnect

the pipe from the valve during this

operation (risk of splashing).

) Remove the kit and screw the cap

back on the white pipe.

Take care to avoid staining your ve-

hicle with traces of fl uid. Keep the kit

to hand.

) Drive immediately for approximately

three miles (fi ve kilometres), at reduced

speed (between 15 and 35 mph [20

and 60 km/h]), to plug the puncture.

) Stop to check the repair and the tyre

pressure using the kit.

If after around 5 to 7 minutes the

pressure is not attained, this indicates

that the tyre is not repairable; contact

a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed

workshop for assistance.

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2. Infl ation

) Turn the selector

A to the

"air" position.

) Uncoil the black pipe H fully.
) Connect the black pipe to

the valve of the wheel.

) Connect the compressor's electric

plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.

) Start the vehicle again and leave the

engine running.

) Adjust the pressure using the com-

pressor (to infl ate: switch B in po-

sition

"I" ; to defl ate: switch

B in

position "O" and press button C ), in

accordance with the vehicle's tyre

pressure label (located on the left

hand door aperture).

A loss of pressure indicates that the

puncture has not been fully plugged;

contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qual-

ifi ed workshop for assistance.

) Remove and stow the kit.
) Drive at reduced speed (50 mph

[80 km/h] max) limiting the distance

travelled to approximately 120 miles

(200 km).

) Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualifi ed workshop as soon as

possible.

You must inform the techni-

cian that you have used this

kit. After inspection, the tech-

nician will inform you whether

the tyre can be repaired or

must be replaced.

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Removing the cartridge

) Stow the black pipe.
) Detach the angled base from the

white pipe.

) Support the compressor vertically.
) Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.

Beware of discharges of fl uid.
The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-

cated on the cartridge.
The sealant cartridge is designed

for single use; even if only partly

used, it must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the car-

tridge into the environment, take

it to an authorised waste disposal

site or a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not forget to obtain a new sealant

cartridge, available from PEUGEOT

dealers or from a qualifi ed work-

shop.

Checking tyre pressures/

inflating accessories

You can also use the compressor, without

injecting any product, to:
-

check or adjust the pressure of your

tyres,

- infl ate other accessories (balls, bi-

cycle tyres...).

) Turn the selector

A to the

"Air" position.

) Uncoil the black pipe H fully.
) Connect the black pipe to

the valve of the wheel or accessory.

If

necessary,

fi t one of the adaptors

supplied with the kit fi rst.

) Connect the compressor's electri-

cal connector to the vehicle's 12 V

socket.

) Start the vehicle and let the engine

run.

) Adjust the pressure using the com-

pressor (to infl

ate: switch

B in

position "I" ; to defl ate: switch B in

position

"O" and press button

C ),

according to the vehicle's tyre pres-

sure label or the accessory's pres-

sure label.

) Remove the kit then stow it.

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CHANGING A WHEEL *

Procedure for changing a faulty wheel

for the spare wheel using the tools pro-

vided with the vehicle.

The tools are installed in the boot under

the fl oor.
To gain access to them:
) open the boot,
) raise the fl oor,
) secure it by hooking the cord(s) on

the hook(s) on the rear parcel shelf

support,

) remove the box containing the

tools.

Access to the tools

List of tools *

1. Wheelbrace.

For removing the wheel trim and

removing the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.

For raising the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.

For removing the bolt protectors

(covers) on alloy wheels.

4. Socket for the security bolts (located

in the glove box).

For adapting the wheelbrace to

the special "security" bolts.

5. Removable towing eye.

Refer to the paragraph "Towing

the vehicle".

Other accessories

Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel ,

detach the trim fi rst using the

wheelbrace 1 pulling at the valve

passage hole.
When refi tting the wheel , re-

fi t the trim starting by placing its

notch facing the valve and press

around its edge with the palm of

your hand.

All of these tools are specifi c to your

vehicle. Do not use them for other

purposes.

* According to country.

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Access to the spare wheel

(Saloon)

The spare wheel is installed in the boot

under the fl oor.
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph

"Access to the tools" on the previous

page.

Fitting the steel spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-

loy wheels, it is normal to notice,

when tightening the bolts on fi tting,

that the washers do not come into

contact with the steel spare wheel.

The wheel is secured by the coni-

cal contact of each bolt.

Taking out the wheel
) Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
) Raise the spare wheel towards you

from the rear.

) Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the wheel back in place
) Put the wheel back in its housing.
) Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a

few turns then put it in place in the

centre of the wheel.

) Tighten fully until the central bolt

clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

) Put the box back in place in the centre

of the wheel.

) Put the boot fl oor back in place.

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Access to the spare wheel (SW)

The spare wheel is installed in the boot

under the fl oor.
To gain access to it, refer to the para-

graph "Access to the tools".

Fitting the steel spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-

loy wheels, it is normal to notice,

when tightening the bolts on fi tting,

that the washers do not come into

contact with the steel spare wheel.

The wheel is secured by the coni-

cal contact of each bolt.

Taking out the wheel

) Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
) Raise the spare wheel towards you

from the rear.

) Take the wheel out of the boot.

Putting the wheel back in place

) Put the wheel back in its housing.
) Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a

few turns then put it in place in the

centre of the wheel.

) Tighten fully until the central bolt

clicks to retain the wheel correctly.

) Put the box back in place in the cen-

tre of the wheel.

) Put the boot fl oor back in place.

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Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it

does not block traffi c: the ground

must be level, stable and non-

slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off

the ignition and engage fi rst gear *

to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under

the wheel diagonally opposite the

wheel to be changed.
You should ensure that the occu-

pants get out of the vehicle and

wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle

raised using a jack; use an axle

stand.

Removing the wheel

List of operations
) Remove the chromed bolt cover from

each of the bolts using the tool 3 .

) If your vehicle is equipped with

this, fi t the security socket 4 on the

wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security

bolt.

) Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

) Place the jack 2 in contact with one

of the two front A or rear B locations

provided on the underbody, which-

ever is closest to the wheel to be

changed.

) Extend the jack 2 until its base plate

is in contact with the ground. Ensure

that the centreline of the jack base

plate is directly below the location A

or B used.

) Raise the vehicle until there is suf-

fi cient space between the wheel and

the ground to admit the spare (not

punctured) wheel easily.

) Remove the bolts and store them in

a clean place.

) Remove the wheel.

* position P for the automatic gearbox.

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After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in

the boot correctly, fi rst remove the

central cover.
Have the tightening of the bolts

and the pressure of the spare

wheel checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualifi ed workshop

without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired

and replace it on the vehicle as soon

as possible.

Fitting the wheel

List of operations
) Put the wheel in place on the hub.
) Screw in the bolts by hand to the

stop.

) Pre-tighten the security bolt us-

ing the wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the

security socket 4 (if your vehicle is

equipped with this).

) Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

) Lower the vehicle fully.
) Fold the jack 2 and detach it.

) Tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the security

socket 4 (if your vehicle is equipped

with this).

) Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

) Refi t the chromed bolt covers on

each of the bolts.

) Store the tools in the box.

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The headlamps are fi tted with polycar-

bonate glass with a protective coating:
) do not clean them using a dry or

abrasive cloth, nor with a deter-

gent or solvent product,

) use a sponge and soapy water,
) when using a high pressure washer

on persistent marks, do not direct

at the lamps or their outlines for too

long, so as not to damage their pro-

tective coating and seals.

Front lamps

CHANGING A BULB

Changing the direction indicator

bulbs

Amber coloured bulbs, such as the

direction indicators, must be re-

placed with bulbs of identical spec-

ifi cation and colour.

) Turn the bulb holder one quarter of

a turn and remove it.

) Pull the bulb then change it.
To refi t, carry out these operations in re-

verse order.

1. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).
2. Sidelamps (W5W).
3. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
4. Main beam headlamps (H1-55W).
5. Foglamps (H11-55W).

) Do not touch the bulb directly

with your fi ngers, use lint-free

cloths.

Changing a bulb should only be

done after the headlamp has been

switched off for a few minutes (risk

of serious burns).
It is imperative to use only anti-

ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs in order

not to damage the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a

new bulb with the same type and

specifi cation.

In some weather conditions (e.g.

low temperature or humidity), the

presence of misting on the internal

surface of the glass of the head-

lamps and rear lamps is normal;

it disappears after the lamps have

been on for a few minutes.