Peugeot Boxer 2018 Owner's Manual

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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.The snow chains must be fitted only to the
driving wheels. They must never be fitted
to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in
your country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey,
stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and if necessary
put wheel chocks against the wheels to
prevent your vehicle from sliding.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few seconds,
without exceeding 30
mph (50 km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixtures is in contact with the
wheel rim.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a
level and dry sur face. Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheels installed on your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size
205/70
R1516


mm
215/ 70
R

1512
mm
225/70
R1516


mm
215/75
R1612
mm
225/75
R1616


mm
For more information on snow chains, contact
a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Towing a trailer
The type-approved towable weights are
entered in your vehicle's registration certificate,
as well as on the manufacturer's plate.
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For more information on the Technical
data of the vehicle and particularly on
weights and towable loads, refer to the
corresponding section.
You will then have information on your vehicle's
ability to tow a
trailer, a caravan, a boat, etc.
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and
that the fitting of the towbar is entrusted
to a
member of the PEUGEOT dealer
network.
These genuine towbars are compatible
with the operation of the rear parking
sensors and the reversing camera, if your
vehicle is so equipped.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT
dealer, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.Towbar with quickly
detachable towball
Presentation
This genuine manufacturer towball can be
fitted and removed quickly and easily. These
operations do not require the use of any tools.
1. Carrier.
2. Connection socket.
3. Safety eye.
4. Detachable towball.
5. Locking/unlocking wheel.
6. Security key lock with removable cap.
7. Key reference label. For more information on the Technical
data
of the vehicle and particularly on
weights and towable loads, refer to the
corresponding section.
A. Locked position; the locking wheel is in
contact with the towball (no gap).
B. Unlocked position; the locking wheel is
no longer in contact with the towball (gap
of around 5
mm).
Adhere to the applicable law in the country
in which you are driving.
These values are also given in the sales
brochures.
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Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly locked by
verifying the following points:
- the green mark on the locking wheel is in line with the green mark on the towball,
- the locking wheel is in contact with the towball,- the security lock is locked and the key removed; the locking wheel can no longer be
operated,
- the towball must not be able to move in its carrier; test by trying to shake it with your hand.
During use
Never release the locking system with
a trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle (the Gross Vehicle
Weight – GV W), the trailer, or the sum of
the two (the Gross Train Weight – GTW).
Following use
When travelling without a trailer or load on
a towbar-mounted carrier, the towball must be
removed and the protective plug inserted in
the carrier. This measure applies particularly
where the towball might obscure visibility of the
number plate or its lighting.
Fitting the towball
F Below the rear bumper, remove the protective plug from the towball carrier.
F

I
nsert the end of the towball 4 into the
carrier 1
and push it upwards; locking will
take place automatically. The locking wheel 5
turns a quarter of a turn
anti-clockwise; take care to keep your hands
clear!
F

C
heck that the mechanism has correctly
locked in to place (position A ).
F

C
lose the lock 6 using the key.
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Removing the towball
F Always remove the key. The key cannot be removed when the lock is open.
F

C
lip the cap onto the lock.
F

R
emove the protective cover from the
towball.
F

A
ttach the trailer to the towball.
F

A
ttach the trailer cable to the safety
eye 3
on the carrier.
F

C
onnect the trailer plug to the socket 2 on
the carrier. F

D
isconnect the trailer plug from the
socket 2
on the carrier.
F

D
etach the trailer cable from the safety
eye 3
on the carrier.
F

D
etach the trailer from the towball.
F

R
efit the protective cover to the towball.
F

R
emove the cap from the lock and press it
onto the head of the key. F

I
nsert the key into the lock 6
.
F
O
pen the lock using the key.
F
H
old the towball 4 firmly in one hand; using
the other hand, pull and turn the locking
wheel 5
fully in a clockwise direction; do not
release the locking wheel.
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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.
Roof carrying systems
F Remove the towball downwards from its carrier 1 .
F

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

R
efit the protective plug to the carrier.
F

C
arefully stow the towball in its bag away
from knocks and dirt. For reasons of safety and to avoid damaging
the roof, it is essential to use a
carrying system
(roof bars or roof rack) that is approved for your
vehicle.
Roof bars can only be fitted to a
van, combi
or minibus model of height H1
or H2. On
a
minibus, check for the presence of roof air
conditioning units.
The carrying system must always be secured to
the fitting points provided on the
vehicle's roof: 6, 8
or 10, depending on the
wheelbase of the vehicle.
Obser ve the instructions for fitting and use
provided with the carrying system.
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Maximum load on the roof, evenly
distributed: 150 kg, for all models, within
the vehicle's weight limit (Gross Vehicle
Weight).
On all H3
height models, the roof cannot
be fitted with a
carrying system.
Fully comply with the legal requirements
for carrying oversized loads.
For more information on the Technical
data of your vehicle and particularly the
dimensions, refer to the corresponding
section.Changing a wiper blade
Check that the screenwash or headlamp
wash jets are not blocked.
Changing a front wiper
blade
F Raise the wiper arm.
F
U nclip the blade by pressing the button and
remove it by pulling it outwards.
F

F
it the new blade and ensure that it is
secured correctly.
F

R
eturn the wiper arm to the normal position.
The steps, located in the front bumper, enable
you to reach the blades and the screenwash
jets.
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Bonnet
Opening
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
Inside
This operation must only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary and the driver's door open.
Outside
Do not open the bonnet in very windy
conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the safety
catch and stay with care (risk of burns).Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, etc.) be limited.
Closing the bonnet
F Pull towards you the release lever located
on the side of the dashboard. F

P
ush up the safety catch located above the
grille and raise the bonnet. F
U
nclip the stay and tilt it to insert it in the
first notch, then the second.
F
B
efore closing the bonnet, put the stay back
in its housing.
F L ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel. Check that the bonnet is locked.
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Diesel engines
1.Windscreen/headlamp wash fluid
reservoir.
2. Power steering fluid reservoir.
3. Coolant tank.
4. Brake and clutch fluid reser voir.
5. Diesel fuel filter.
6. Fusebox.
7. A i r f i l t e r.
8. Dipstick.
9. Engine oil filler cap.
Battery connections:
+ Positive terminal.
- Negative terminal (earth). The Diesel circuit is under very high
pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with
the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them
up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a
level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If you have to remove/refit the engine
cover, handle it with care to avoid
damaging the fixing clips.
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
or indeed very corrosive. Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop and dispose of it in
the containers reser ved for this purpose.
Engine oil level
Check this regularly and top up as
necessary between two oil changes
(the maximum consumption is 0.5
litres
for 620
miles (1,000 km)). Make the
check with the vehicle standing level,
engine cold, using the dipstick.
Checking using the dipstick
2 marks on the dipstick:
A = MA X
B = MIN
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If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
-
I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk of
damage to the engine), contact a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you must
top up the engine oil.
To maintain the reliability of engines and
emission control systems, the use of additives
in engine oil is prohibited.
Topping up the engine oil level Oil change
This must be done at the inter vals specified in
the manufacturer's service schedule. Ask for
advice from a


PEUGEOT dealer.
Refill with engine oil using the procedure
described for topping up.
Check the level after filling (never exceed the
maximum mark). F

T
ake the oil filler funnel.
F
U
nscrew the oil filler cap.
F
P
lace the funnel in the filler hole.
F
T
op up the oil.
F
R
emove the funnel from the filler hole.
F
R
efit the oil filler cap.
F
R
efit the dipstick.
F

R

emove the dipstick before topping up.
Engine oil grade
When topping up, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid must be changed at
the inter vals stated, according to the
manufacturer's service schedule.
Power steering fluid level
The power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark.
The vehicle must be parked on level ground
with the engine cold. Unscrew the cap and
gauge assembly and check the level.
Use brake fluid recommended by the
manufacturer, meeting the DOT4


standard.
The level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the reservoir.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a failure which must be checked by
a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
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For access to the reser voir filler cap, remove
the protective cover by turning its three fixing
screws a quarter turn, then remove the second
cover fitted to the cap.
Engine coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up this fluid
between two services.
Check the coolant level regularly,
according to the use made of your vehicle
(every 3,000
miles (5,000 km)/3 months);
if necessary, top up using coolant
recommended by the manufacturer.
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.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the electric fan. This
may operate with the ignition off; furthermore,
because the cooling system is under pressure,
wait for at least one hour after the engine has
stopped before carrying out any work. F

F
or access to the tank filler cap, remove the
protective cover by turning its three fixing
screws a

quarter turn.
F
T
o avoid the risk of scalding, place a cloth
around the cap, then loosen the cap by
a
quarter turn to release the pressure.
F

W
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap and top up the level with coolant.
To p p i n g u p
The level must be between the MIN and MAX
marks on the expansion bottle.
As close as possible to the MAX mark is
recommended.
If more than 1
litre of fluid is required to top
up the level, have the system checked by
a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash level
To check the level or top up the fluid
on vehicles fitted with headlamp
washers, immobilise the vehicle and
switch off the engine.
Capacity of the reservoir: approximately
5.5


litres.
F

F

or access to the reser voir filler cap, pull on
the telescopic filler pipe and unclip the cap.
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