steering Peugeot Bipper 2015 Owner's Guide

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For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the following safety rules:
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,
object...).
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his could hamper the operation
of the airbags or injure the occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen or broken into, have the airbag
systems checked.
All work on the airbag systems must be
carried out by a P
euge O t
dealer or a

qualified workshop.
e

ven if all of the precautions mentioned are
observed, a risk of injury or of slight burns
to the head, chest or arms when an airbag
is deployed cannot be ruled out. In fact,
the bag inflates almost instantly (within a
few milliseconds) then deflates within the
same time, discharging the hot gas through
openings provided for this purpose. Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on the
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Smoke as little as possible as deployment
of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of
injury from a cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel
or hit it violently.
Lateral airbags
Only put approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a P
euge O t
dealer
. Refer to the
"Accessories" section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs.
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his could cause injury to the chest
or arms when the lateral airbag inflates.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body
any nearer to the door than necessary.
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SAFETY
Airbags

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DIESEL ENGINE
take care when doing anything under
the bonnet.
1.

Screenwash reservoir
.
2.

Fusebox.
3.
e
ngine coolant header tank.
4.

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir
.
5.

Air filter
.
6.

Dipstick.
7.
e
ngine oil filler cap.
8.

Power steering fluid reservoir
.
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CHECKS
Under the bonnet

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PETROL ENGINE
take care when doing anything under
the bonnet.
1.

Screenwash reservoir
.
2.

Fusebox.
3.
e
ngine coolant header tank.
4.

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir
.
5.

Air filter
.
6.

Dipstick.
7.
e
ngine oil filler cap.
8.

Power steering fluid reservoir
.
Under the bonnet

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Engine coolant level
Only use the fluid recommended by the
manufacturer. Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine. When the engine
is warm, the temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine cooling fan. As this fan
can operate with the ignition key removed and
because the cooling system is pressurised,
wait for at least one hour after the engine has
stopped before carrying out any work.
Topping up
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he level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks on the header tank. If more than
1 litre of fluid is required to top up the level,
have the system checked by a P
euge O t

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Power steering fluid level
the vehicle must be parked on level ground
with the engine cold. u nscrew the cap with
integral gauge and check the level which
must be between the MIN and MAX marks.
Screenwash fluid level
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
topping up or replacement of this fluid
should never be with plain water; we
recommend the use of products available
from P
euge O t
dealers.
Capacity of the reservoir: approximately


3
litres.
Slacken the cap by two turns to release the
pressure to prevent any risk of scalding.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level with coolant.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a fault which must be checked by a
P
euge
O
t
dealer or a qualified workshop as


soon as possible.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil with the
skin.
Brake fluid is harmful to health and very
corrosive.
Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or
coolant into drains or into the ground, but
into the containers provided for this purpose
at P
euge O t
dealers (France) or at an

authorised waste disposal site.
Levels

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TOWING
the removable towing eye is located in the
tool kit behind the driver's seat ( l ight van) or
behind the rear bench seat (Combi).
Towing the vehicle
In the front bumper, unclip the cover on the
right using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
t

hen hook the towing arm on the towing
eye.
u

nlock the steering by turning the the
ignition key one notch and release the
parking brake.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
Move off gently and drive slowly, towing for
a short distance only. On the towed vehicle, the gear
lever must be put in neutral; failure
to observe this special condition
may result in damage to certain braking
components (brakes, transmission...) and
the absence of braking assistance when the
engine is started.
Towing another vehicle
In the rear bumper, unclip the cover at the
bottom using a flat tool.
Screw the removable towing eye in fully.
t

hen hook the towing arm on the towing
eye.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
Move off gently and drive slowly, towing for
a short distance only.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
country.
e

nsure that the weight of the towing vehicle
is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
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he driver must remain at the wheel of the
towed vehicle and must have a valid driving
licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground, always use an approved
towing arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
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he towing vehicle must move off gently.
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 motorway or

fast road,
-

four-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 arm

available...
Being towed or towing