PEUGEOT 4008 2012 Owners Manual

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Engine compartment
fuses


Access to the fuses
)Unclip the cover and remove itcompletely.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
115 A
Front foglamps.
410 A
Horn.
57.5
A Alternator.
620 A Headlamp wash.
7 10 A
Air conditionin
g.
920 A
Alarm.
1015 A
Demisting, wipers.
11- Not used.
12-
Not used. The fusebox is placed in the en
gine compartment (left-hand side).

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Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1
310 A
Daytime running lamps.
14 10 A
Left-hand main beam headlamp.
1510 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.
1
620 A Left-hand dipped beam headlamp (xenon).
1
720 A Right-hand dipped beam headlamp (xenon).
1810 A Left-hand dipped beam headlamp (halogen), manual and
automatic headlamp adjustment.
1
910 A
Right-hand dipped beam headlamp (halogen).
3130 A
Audio amplifier.


The maxi-fuses provide additional protection for the electrical systems. All work on the maxi-fuses must be carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Carefully close the cover after replacinga fuse so as to ensure the correctsealing of the fusebox.

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Spare fuses

The spare fuses are located under the enginecompartment fusebox cover.
The cover does not contain sparefuses with an amperage of 7.5 A, 25 A or 30 A. If one of the fuses with theseamperages develops a fault, replace itwith the following fuse:
A 7.5 A fusemust be replaced with the10 A spare fuse, a 25 A fusewith a20 A spare fuseand a 30 A fuse
with the audio system fuse (N° 31).
Fuse N°Rating
33 10 A
3415 A
3520 A

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12 V battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:)open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety catch,)secure the bonnet stay,
Access to the battery
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for star ting the engine using another battery and jump leads.
) remove the retaining pins A
, )
remove the protective cover B,)remove the retaining pins C
, )remove the air duct D
.

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necessary (see "Checking levels").


Starting using another
battery
)
Connect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A
, then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
) Connect one end of the green or blackcable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B.)
Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the ear th point C
on your vehicle(engine mounting). )
Operate the starter, let the engine run.)
Wait until the engine returns to idle anddisconnect the cables.

)Raise the protective cover on the (+)terminal.

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The batteries contain harmful substancessuch as sulphuric acid and lead. Theymust be disposed of in accordancewith regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded withhousehold waste.
Take used remote control batteries andvehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger. Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running. Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals first.
Do not push the vehicle to star t the engine if it is fitted with a CVT gearbox.


It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for more than one month.
Before disconnecting thebattery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off theignition before disconnecting the battery. Close the windows and the doors before disconnecting the battery.
Following reconnection of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minutebefore starting to permit initialisation of theelectronic systems. However, if problemsremain following this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

)Disconnect the battery from the vehicle, if necessary.)Follow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.)Reconnect starting with the negative
terminal (-). )Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), remove themand clean them.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger

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Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
) Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)
Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.










Changing a wiper
blade

Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
) At the front, check the size of the wiper blade as the shorter blade is fitted on the
right-hand side of the vehicle.) Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and fix it. )
Fold down the wiper arm carefully.


Automatic power cut-off
to accessories
After the engine has stopped, when the ignition switch is in the "ACC" position(or the vehicle in "ACC" mode)
you can still use functions such as the audio equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped beamheadlamps, cour tesy lamps, etc. for about thirty
minutes.
Cutting off
Once the thir ty minutes have expired, thepower supply to the accessories will be automatically cut off.
Restoring power
The power supply will be restored the next time
the ignition is switched on.

The period before cut-off can beextended up to about sixty minutes or deactivated, via the colour screen"Equipment" menu.

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Recovering the vehicle



Recovery of your vehicle


2 wheel drive (2WD) versions: towing
with the wheels on the ground
)Put the gear lever into neutral (position Nfor the CVT gearbox).)Unlock the steering by by turning the ignition switch to the " ON
" position (or
to " ON " mode for vehicle fitted with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting" system). )Release the parking brake. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t
distance only.

General
recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The person at the wheel of the towed vehicle must have a valid drivinglicence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use anapproved towing bar; rope and strapsare prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:


- vehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,

- 4 wheel drive vehicle,

- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release the parking brake,


- towing with only two wheels on the ground,

- where there is no approved towing bar available...
To w i ng with the wheels on the groundis only possible on 2 wheel drive (2WD) versions.
)
Fit the towing bar to the towing eye on thechassis, located under the front bumper.

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Vehicles fitted with the 4 wheel drive
system must always be recovered on aflatbed.
Never have the vehicle towed with thefour wheels on the ground, this could damage the transmission.The vehicle must not be towed with the front or rear wheels on the groundevenif it is in front "2WD" (2 wheeldrive) mode.



4 wheel drive (4WD) versions: recovery on a fl atbed

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To w i ng another vehicle
) On the rear bumper, remove the cover
by pulling at the bottom using the jack
handle 1.
)Screw in the towing eye 2fully using the
wheelbrace 3.)Install the towing bar. )Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.)Move off gently and travel slowly for a shor t distance only.
Access to the tooling
The towing eye and the tools are stored under
the boot floor. To gain access to them: )open the boot,
)lift and remove the boot floor, )take the towing eye and the tools required.
List of tools1. Jack handle. 2.
To w i ng eye. 3.
Wheelbrace.