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Coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up the fluid
between two services.
The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents a
risk of serious
damage to your engine.
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top up.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
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 the risk of scalding when you need to
top up in an emergency, wrap a
cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up to the required level.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up to the required level when
necessary.
Fluid specification
The screenwash fluid must be topped up with
a ready for use mix.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a fluid with
antifreeze must be used that is appropriate for
the prevailing conditions, in order to preser ve
the elements of the system (pump, tank, ducts,
e t c .) .
Filling with pure water is prohibited under all
circumstances (risk of freezing, limestone
deposits, etc.).
Diesel fuel additive level
(Diesel with particle filter)
The additive reser voir 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.
To p p i n g u p
This additive must be topped up without delay
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Level of AdBlue
An alert is triggered once the reser ve level is
reached.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised as per
regulations, you must top up the AdBlue tank.
For more information on AdBlue (BlueHDi
engines), and in particular on topping up the
tank, refer to the corresponding section.
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule and according
to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the
terminals are correctly tightened
(versions without quick release terminals)
and that the connections are clean.
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For more information on the precautions
to take before starting work on the 12 V
battery , refer to the corresponding
section.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a
12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Air filter
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace it twice as often if
necessary .
Cabin filter
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace it twice as often if
necessary. A clogged cabin filter may have an
adverse effect on the per formance of
the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Oil filter
Change the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the fixed
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an alert message.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
speed
of at least 37 mph (60 km/h) until the
warning lamp goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates
a low Diesel additive level.
For more information on Checking the
levels and in particular on the Diesel
additive level, refer to the corresponding
section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell, which
is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
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In the event of an AdBlue® breakdown,
confirmed by the message "Add AdBlue:
Starting impossible", you must top up with
at least 5

litres.
Never pour AdBlue
® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
For the specifics associated with the
access configuration for the AdBlue
® tank
(via the boot or via the fuel filler flap), refer
to the descriptions given in detail further
on.
If any AdBlue
® is splashed, or if there are
any spillages on the side of the body, rinse
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a

damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a

sponge and hot water.
Important: when topping up after
a breakdown due to running out
of AdBlue, you must wait for at least
5
minutes before switching on the ignition
again, without opening the driver's
door, unlocking the vehicle or inser ting
the key in the switch.
Switch on the ignition, then after
a
minimum of 10 seconds, start the engine.
F Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the switch to switch off the engine.
Access through the boot
(1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)
F Raise the boot carpet then, depending on
equipment, lift out the spare wheel and/or
the storage box.
F

W
ithout pressing, turn the black cap
a
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F

T
urn the blue cap 1/6 of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

L
ift off the cap.
Access through the fuel filler flap
(1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
Refilling
F Obtain an AdBlue® container or bottle. After
first checking the use-by date, read the
instructions on the label carefully before
pouring the contents of the container or
bottle into your vehicle's AdBlue tank.
Or F

W

ith the vehicle unlocked and the fuel filler
flap open, turn the blue cap of the AdBlue
®
tank 1/6

of a

turn anti-clockwise.
F

R

elease the blue cap.
F

I

nsert the AdBlue
® pump nozzle and refill
the tank until the nozzle stops automatically.
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F Remove the plastic cover to access the (+)
terminal.
The ( -) battery terminal is not accessible. A
remote earth point is located on the engine
mounting.
Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a backup battery
(external or from another vehicle) and jump
leads or using a
battery booster. Never try to start the engine by connecting
a
battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the backup
battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and
a capacity at least equal to that of the
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not
close to moving parts of the engine (fan,
belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while
the engine is running.
F
L
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one. F

C
onnect the red cable to the (+) terminal of
flat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to
the (+) terminal of backup battery B or of the
b o o s t e r.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the (-) terminal of backup battery B
or of the booster (or to an earth point on the
assisting vehicle).
F
C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C on the broken down
vehicle.
F
S
tart the engine of the assisting vehicle and
leave it running for a few minutes.
F
O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.
F W ait until the engine returns to idle, then
disconnect the jump leads in the reverse
o r d e r.
F

R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F

A
llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For optimum ser vice life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
-

i
f you only use your vehicle for short
journeys,
-

i
f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If you wish to charge your vehicle's battery
yourself, use only a
charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries with a
nominal
voltage of 12
V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
F

S
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.). F

S
witch off charger B before connecting the
cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F

E
nsure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F

I
f your vehicle has one, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
F

C
onnect the cables of charger B as follows:
-

t
he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of battery A ,
-

t
he negative (-) black cable to earth point
C on the vehicle.
F

A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the
cables from battery A .
Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged. Never try to charge a
frozen battery – risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked
by a
PEUGEOT dealer or by a qualified
workshop who will check that the internal
components have not been damaged and
that the container has not cracked, which
would mean a
risk of toxic and corrosive
acid leaking. If this label is present, it is essential to
use only a
12 V charger to avoid causing
irreversible damage to the electrical
components related to the Stop & Start
system.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of ser vice for a
long
period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F

c
lose all openings (doors, boot, windows,
e t c .),
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Settings
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
When changing the setting of treble and bass,
the ambience setting is deselected.
When changing the ambience setting, the
treble and bass settings are reset. The selection of an ambience setting imposes
the settings for treble and bass and vice versa.
Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical
ambience.
When changing the balance setting,
distribution is deselected.
When changing the distribution setting, the
balance setting is deselected. The selection of a
distribution setting imposes
the balance settings and vice versa. Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality.
There is a
difference in sound quality between
the different audio sources. To allow for optimal listening quality, the
audio settings can be tailored to different
sound sources, which can generate audible
differences when changing source.Check that the audio settings are adapted
to the sources listened to. Adjust the audio
functions to the middle position.
When the engine is off, the system switches off
after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system automatically
goes into energy economy mode and switches off
to maintain an adequate charge in the battery.Start the engine to increase the charge of the
battery.
PEUGEOT Connect Radio

38
Settings
QUESTIONRESPONSESOLUTION
When changing the setting of treble and bass,
the ambience setting is deselected.
When changing the ambience setting, the
treble and bass settings are reset. The selection of an ambience setting imposes
the settings for treble and bass and vice versa.
Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical
ambience.
When changing the balance setting,
distribution is deselected.
When changing the distribution setting, the
balance setting is deselected. The selection of a
distribution setting imposes
the balance settings and vice versa. Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality.
There is a
difference in sound quality between
the different audio sources. To allow for optimal listening quality, the
audio settings can be tailored to different
sound sources, which can generate audible
differences when changing source.Check that the audio settings are adapted to
the sources listened to. It is recommended
that the audio settings (Bass, Treble, Balance)
be adjusted to the middle position, select the
"None" musical ambience and set the loudness
correction to the "Active" position in CD mode
or to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
When the engine is off, the system switches off
after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system automatically
goes into energy economy mode and switches off
to maintain an adequate charge in the battery.Start then vehicle's engine to increase the
charge of the battery.
The date and time cannot be set. Setting of the date and time is only available
if the synchronisation with the satellites is
deactivated.Settings menu/Options/Time-Date setting.
Select the "Time" tab and deactivate the "GPS
synchronisation" (UTC).
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ABS .................................................................60
Accessories .................................................... 58
Active City Brake

...............................
........96 -97
AdBlue
® ....................................... 1 8 , 2 2 , 117-11 8
Additive, Diesel ............................................... 16
Adjusting headlamps


...................................... 54
Adjusting head restraints


................................ 38
Adjusting seats


................................................ 38
Adjusting the air distribution


.....................43-45
Adjusting the air flow
................................. 43

-45
Adjusting the date


............................... 26, 17, 31
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel


.................................... 36
Adjusting the seat belt height
......................... 63
A

djusting the temperature

........................43-45
Adjusting the time


............................... 26, 17, 31
Advice on driving


...................................... 80 - 81
Airbags
...............................

...........15, 65, 67- 68
Airbags, curtain


......................................... 66- 67
Airbags, front ....................................... 65, 67, 69
Airbags, lateral


.......................................... 66- 67
Air conditioning


..................................... 6, 41, 43
Air conditioning, automatic


.......................43-45
Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic


............44
Air conditioning, manual
................................. 45
A

ir intake

................................................... 43-45
Alarm


................................................... 28, 33 -34
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
......................60
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)


............................... 60
Anti-theft/Immobiliser


..................................... 29
Apple CarPlay connection


........................12, 16
Armrest
................

............................................ 48
Armrest, front
.................................................. 39
Assistance, emergency braking


.....................60
Assistance call
...............................

...........59-60
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)


...................5, 9, 24Battery


.....................................
11 0 , 114 , 13 7-14 0
Battery, charging

...........................................
13 9
Battery, remote control ...................................
31
Blind, sunroof ............................................. 4
7- 4 8
BlueHDi
............................................22, 117, 121
Bluetooth (hands-free)
............... 6

, 13 -14, 25 -26
Bluetooth (telephone)
..................... 1

3 -15, 25 -27
Bonnet


...........................................................111
Boot


.................................................................32
Brake discs


..............................................8 3 , 11 6
Brake lamps
...............................

...................132
Brakes


...............................................12, 83, 116
Braking, automatic emergency


.................96 -97
Brightness


.......................................................16
Bulbs


.............................................................12 9
Bulbs (changing)


............................12 9 -13 0, 132
Cable, audio


....................................................23
Cable, Jack


.....................................................23
Cap, fuel filler

...............................
.................108
Capacity, fuel tank


.................................107-108
CD


.........................................................9, 23 -24
CD, MP3


.........................................3 -5, 9, 23 -24
Central locking
................................................ 28
C

hanging a

bulb
.............................1

2 9 -13 0, 132
Changing a


fuse
.....................................13

3 -13 6
Changing a


wheel
..................................12

5 -126
Changing a


wiper blade
..................................57
C

hanging the remote control battery

..............31
Checking the engine oil level


..........................21
Checking the levels


................................112 -114
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit) ...122, 124
Checks
..................................... 8 3 , 112 , 114 -11 6
Checks, routine


................................ 8 3 , 114 -11 6
Child lock


......................................................... 79
Children


................................................ 7 2 , 74 -76
Children (safety)


.............................................. 79
Child seats

..............................

.... 64, 68, 72, 78 Child seats, conventional


................................
72
Child seats, ISOFIX ...................................
74 -7 6
Closing the boot
..............................................
3
2
Connection, Bluetooth

.............
13 -15, 19, 25 -27
Connection, MirrorLink

........................
11 -12 , 17
Connection, Wi-Fi network

.............................
20
Connectivity

....................................................
49
Control, back-up boot release ........................
32
Control, back-up door release ..................
3 0 - 31
Control, heated seats

......................................
39
Controls, steering mounted

..............................
5
Control stalk, lighting

................................
51, 5 4
Control stalk, wiper
...................................
5
5-57
Courtesy lamp ...........................................
46 - 47
Cruise control

............................................
93-96
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) – Digital radio

....................
8, 22
Date (setting)

.......................................
26, 17, 31
Daytime running lamps

....................
5 4, 13 0 -131
Daytime running lamps, LED

.................
13 0 -131
Deactivating the passenger airbag

.....
65, 68 - 69
Deadlocking

..............................................
29-30
Defrosting

..................................................
45-46
Demisting

..................................................
45-46
Dials and gauges
...............................
...........
8-9
Dimensions
..............................
.....................
147
Dipstick
................
..............................
2 1, 112 -113
Direction indicators

...................
52, 54, 130, 132
Display screen, instrument panel

...........
8 -9, 86
Driving economically ......................................... 6
Dynamic stability control (DSC) ..........14, 6 0 - 62
AB
CD
.
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Earth point, remote .......................................11 2
Eco-driving (advice) .......................................... 6
Economy mode
............................................. 11

0
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)


.....60
Electronic stability control (ESC)

....................60
E

mergency braking assistance (EBA)

............60
Emergency call


......................................... 59-60
Emissions control system, SCR
...................117
Energy economy mode
................................. 11

0
Engine, Diesel


................................. 13, 106, 121
Engine, petrol
...............................

.........1 0 6 , 112
Engine compartment
.................................... 11

2
Engines


.......................................... 142-143, 145
Engine self-diagnosis
..................................... 15
E

nvironment

................................................ 6, 31
Filling the AdBlue
® tank ................................ 11 8
Filling the fuel tank ................................ 10 6 -108
Filter, air


........................................................ 115
Filter, Diesel fuel


........................................... 112
Filter, oil
................

......................................... 115
Filter, particle


......................................... 114 -115
Filter, passenger compartment


...............41, 115
Fitting a

wheel

........................................ 127-129
Fitting roof bars


...................................... 11 0 -111
Fittings, boot


................................................... 49
Fittings, interior
............................................... 48
F

lap, fuel filler


......................................... 107-108
Foglamp, rear


.................................... 18, 51, 132
Foglamps


...................................................... 13 0
Foglamps, front


......................... 51, 55, 131, 133
Frequency (radio)


....................................... 21-22
Fuel ............................................................ 6, 10 6
Fuel consumption


........................................ 6, 25
Fuel tank ................................................. 107-108
Fusebox, dashboard


.............................. 13 3 -13 6Fusebox, engine compartment


..............
13 3 -13 6
Fuses
...................................................... 13
3 -13 6
Gauge, fuel ............................................. 107-108
Gearbox, automatic

...............
84- 85, 87- 89, 116
Gearbox, manual

.........................
83, 87- 89, 116
Gear lever

.........................................................
6
Gear lever, manual gearbox

...........................
83
Gear shift indicator

.........................................
86
G . P. S .

..............................................................
12
Hazard warning lamps

............................
5 8, 121Hazard warning lamps, automatic operation ...58
H
eadlamps, automatic illumination
........... 51- 5 3
Headlamps, dipped beam


....................... 51, 13 0
Headlamps, halogen


.............................. 12 9 -13 0
Headlamps, main beam


............. 19, 51, 130 -131
Head restraints, front

...................................... 38
Head restraints, rear

....................................... 41
Heating
.............................................................. 6
H

ill start assist

................................................. 87
Identification, vehicle


.................................... 148
Ignition
................

....................................... 82, 28
Ignition switch
..............................

............. 81- 82
Immobiliser, electronic


.................................... 82
Indicator, AdBlue
® range ................................. 22
Indicator, coolant temperature ........................ 21
Indicator, engine oil level
........................ 2 1, 113
Indicators, direction


................................ 52, 13 0
Inflating tyres


................................................ 11 6
Inflating tyres (using the kit)
.................. 12

2, 124Input, auxiliary


...................................................
3
Instrument panels

.........................................
8-9
Internet browser
.............................................. 16
I
SOFIX

............................................................
75
ISOFIX mountings ........................................... 74
Jack
...............................
...................
125 -126, 23
Jump starting

................................................
13 8
Key

............................................................
28 - 31
Key with remote control
............................
2
8, 82
Kit, hands-free
........................... 6
, 13 -14, 25 -26
Kit, temporary puncture repair
.............. 12
2, 124
Labels, identification

.....................................
148
Lamps, parking

...............................................
54
LEDs – Light-emitting diodes
................. 5
4, 129
Level, AdBlue
® .............................................. 11 4
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 113
Level, Diesel additive


.................................... 114
Level, engine coolant


.............................. 2 1, 114
Level, engine oil
................................ 2 1, 112 -113
Level, screenwash fluid

................................ 11

4
Levels and checks

..............................
...112 -114
Light-emitting diodes – LEDs
................. 5

4, 129
Lighting, cornering


.......................................... 55
Lighting, guide-me home


.......................... 29, 53
Lighting, interior
...............................

.........46 - 47
Lighting, mood


................................................ 47
Lighting dimmer


.............................................. 27
Loading


..................................................... 6 , 11 0
Load reduction mode


.................................... 109
Locating your vehicle


...................................... 29
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