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Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier are kept clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-
pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed
and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.Apply the label provided to a clearly visible
area, close to the carrier or in the boot.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop for any work on the towbar
system.
F

E

xtract the towball from the bottom of its
carrier 1 .
F
R

elease the locking wheel; this automatically
stops in the unlocked position (position B ).
F

R

efit protective plug 2 to carrier 1 .
F

C

arefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined duration of about forty
minutes.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10
minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
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A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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f

or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f

or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
Very cold climate screen
(Depending on country of sale.)
Prevents snow from accumulating at the
radiator cooling fan.
This removable device consists of two
elements to be attached to the front bumper. For fitting and removing the screen, it is
recommended that you get in touch with a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
Fitting
Removing
F Offer up the corresponding screen to the
lower grille in the bumper. F

F
irst insert the two lower fixing brackets into
the bumper.
F
T
ilt the screen upwards until the three upper
fixing brackets click into the bumper.
F
C
heck that the unit is firmly held by pressing
its edge.
Repeat these operations for the other screen.
F
I
nsert a finger into the notch in the upper
part of the screen.
F
P
ull towards you to unclip the unit.
Repeat these operations for the other screen.
The very cold climate screen must be
removed:
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w
hen the exterior temperature exceeds
10°C,
- w hen towing,
-

a
t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
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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.
Opening
F Open the left-hand front door.
F
P
ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
F

L
ift the safety catch and raise the bonnet. F

U
nclip the stay from its housing and place it
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support slot.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, etc.) be limited.
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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.
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 temporary
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by a message about
the risk of the filter clogging up.
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 levels ,
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.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
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 in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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With 1.5 BlueHDi and 2.0
BlueHDi 180 S&S engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of
Diesel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

W
ait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure.
With 2.0 HDi engines
F Put it back in place, clip in the cover and ensure it is clipped in.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
Tool kit
This is a set of tools provided with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's
equipment:
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t

emporary puncture repair kit,
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spar

e wheel.
Access to the tools
F raise the floor past the two retractable stops,
F

l
ay the floor on these two stops to hold it up.
For versions with a temporary
puncture repair kit:
F unclip the two fixings to open its cover.
For versions with a spare wheel:
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the cover to access the
priming pump.
F

L
oosen the degassing screw.
F

U
se the priming pump until fuel appears in
the transparent tube.
F

R
etighten the degassing screw.
F

O
perate the starter until the engine starts (if
the engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15
seconds before trying
again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine. The main tools are stowed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
For access to them:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

p
lace the adjustable boot floor in the high
position,
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All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary depending on
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change a
wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/CE.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
List of tools
1.Chocks to immobilise the vehicle
(depending on equipment).
2. Socket for the security bolts (located in
the glove box) (depending on equipment).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
3. Removable towing eye.
For more information on Towing the vehicle
and using the removable towing eye, refer to
the corresponding section.
For versions with a temporary
puncture repair kit:
For more information on the Temporary
puncture repair kit , refer to the corresponding
section.
F

u

nclip the storage box by pulling it up,
F

u

nclip the two fixings to open its cover.
4.Temporary puncture repair kit.
Contains a 12 V compressor and a
cartridge of sealant to temporarily repair
the wheel and adjust the tyre pressure.
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For more information on the Spare wheel, refer
to the corresponding section.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Comprising a compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair of
a tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
Composition of the kit
1. 12 V compressor, with integral pressure
gauge.
2. Sealant cartridge, with integral hose.
3. Speed limit sticker.
Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any
traffic and apply the parking brake.
F

F
ollow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
For versions with a spare wheel:
5. Wheelbrace.
For removing the hub cap and removing
the wheel bolts.
6. Jack with integrated handle.
Used to raise the vehicle.
7. Wheel bolt cover remover (according to
equipment).
For removing the wheel bolt head
finishers on alloy wheels.
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Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant. F
R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
C
heck that the compressor switch is at
position " O".
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor. Only the 12
V sockets located at the front
of the vehicle and in the boot can be used
to power the compressor.
The 12 V socket located at the back of
the centre console is not suitable for this
purpose.
F
A
ffix the speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
F

T
urn the sealant bottle over and secure it in
the notch provided on the compressor. F
C onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly. F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12 V socket.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
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F Switch on the ignition.If a pressure of 2 bars is not reached
after about 7
minutes, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance. F
R eplace the cap on the valve.
F R emove the kit.
F

R
emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date of the fluid is marked on
the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle in
standard waste, take it to a PEUGEOT
dealer or an authorised waste disposal
site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop. Do not exceed the speed of 50
mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre
repaired using this type of kit.
Checking / adjusting tyre
pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
keep it in a clean place.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

S

tart the compressor by turning the switch
to position " l" until the pressure of the tyre
reaches 2.0

bars. The sealant product is
injected under pressure into the tyre; do not
disconnect the pipe of the valve during this
operation (risk of blowback).
F

P

lace the switch in the " O" position.
F

D

isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12

V socket. F

D

rive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 12 and 37

mph (20 and 60

km/h)),
to plug the puncture. F

S
top to check the repair and measure the
tyre pressure using the kit.
F

S
crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
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F Check that the compressor switch is at position " O".
F

F
ully uncoil the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
Only the 12
V sockets located at the front
of the vehicle and in the boot can be used
to power the compressor.
The 12
V socket located at the back of
the centre console is not suitable for this
purpose.
F

C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition. The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
If a pressure of 2
bars is not reached
after 7
minutes, this indicates that
the tyre is not repairable; contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
for assistance. F
O nce the correct pressure is reached, put
the switch to the " O" position.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
Do not drive more than 125
miles
(200
km) with the repaired tyre; see a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
to change the tyre.
Should the pressure of one or more tyres
be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise
the under-inflation detection system.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection , refer to the corresponding
section.
F

S
tart the compressor by placing the switch
at position " I" and adjust the pressure to the
value shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure
label. To deflate: press the black button
located on the compressor pipe, near the
valve connection.
Spare wheel
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
explanatory videos.
Procedure for changing a damaged wheel with
the spare wheel using the tools provided with
the vehicle.
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