Peugeot 205 - Manual (Page 13)

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Screenwash additives not only keep the
winscreen clean during foul weather, they also
prevent the washer system freezing in cold
weather - which is when you are likely to need it
most. Don’t top up using plain water as the
screenwash will become too diluted, and will
freeze during cold weather. On no account use
coolant antifreeze in the washer system -
this could discolour or damage paintwork.
The screenwasher fluid is also used to
clean the tailgate rear window, and on some
models, the headlights
The washer fluid reservoir filler is located at
the front left-hand side of the engine
compartment (or right-hand side on models
with headlight wash).
The washer reservoir itself is actually located
under the car on some models; release the
cap and observe the level in the reservoir by
looking down the filler neck.
Screen washer fluid level
When topping-up the reservoir, add a
screenwash additive in the quantities
recommended on the bottle. 1
Battery
Caution: Before carrying out any work on the
vehicle battery, read the precautions given in
"Safety first" at the start of this manual.
4 Make sure that the battery tray is in good
condition, and that the clamp is tight.
Corrosion on the tray, retaining clamp and the
battery itself can be removed with a solution
of water and baking soda. Thoroughly rinse all
cleaned areas with water. Any metal parts
damaged by corrosion should be covered
with a zinc-based primer, then painted.
4 Periodically (approximately every three
months), check the charge condition of the
battery as described in Chapter 5A.
4 If the battery is flat, and you need to jump
start your vehicle, see Roadside Repairs.
The battery is located on the left-hand
side of the engine compartment. The
exterior of the battery should be
inspected periodically for damage such as a
cracked case or cover.
1 Check the tightness of battery clamps (A)
to ensure good electrical connections.
You should not be able to move them.
Also check each cable (B) for cracks and
frayed conductors.
2
Battery corrosion can be kept to a
minimum by applying a layer of
petroleum jelly to the clamps and
terminals after they are reconnected. If corrosion (white, fluffy deposits) is
evident, remove the cables from the
battery terminals, clean them with a small
wire brush, then refit them. Automotive stores
sell a tool for cleaning the battery post . . .
3 . . . as well as the battery cable clamps 4