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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 55 litres.
LOW FUEL LEVEL
R

EFUELLING
When the fuel tank minimum level is reached this warning
lamp comes on on the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and an alert message. When it first comes on
there remains approximately 5 litres

of fuel in the tank.
Until

sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp appears every time
the ignition is switched on, accompanied by an audible signal and a
message. When driving, this audible signal and display of the alert
message

are repeated with increasing frequency as the fuel level drops
towards

"0".
Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer also to the "Running out of fue\
l
(Diesel)" section.
A


label

affixed to the inside of the flap reminds you of the type of fuel to
be used depending on your engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in order to be registere\
d by
the fuel gauge. T

o fill the tank in complete safety:
F the engine must be switched off,
F
press the rear part of the flap, then raise it to open it,
F

turn the cap to the left,
F


remove the cap and hook it onto the clip located on the inside of the
flap,
F

fill the tank, but do not continue after the 3rd cut-off of the
pump; this could cause malfunctions.
Opening
the filler cap may create a noise a caused by an inrush
of air

. This vacuum is entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of
the fuel system.
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BONNET
OPENING
F Open the front left door.
CLOSING
F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.
F
Pull the bonnet to check that it is fully latched.
F


Pull the interior release lever
A

, located at the bottom of the door
aperture.
The location of the interior release lever prevents opening of the
bonnet while the front left door is closed.
Do not open the bonnet in strong wind.
When the engine is hot, handle the safety catch with
care

(risk

of

burns). Because
of the presence of electrical equipment under the bonnet,
it is recommended that exposure to water (rain, washing, ...) be
limited.
The cooling fan may start after switching off the engine: take
care with articles and clothing that might be caught by the
fan blades.
F

Push the exterior safety catch
B to the left and raise the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open by the two side struts.
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PETROL ENGINES
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids and for replacing certain components.
1.
Power steering reservoir
.
2.

Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir
.
3.

Coolant reservoir
.
4. Brake
fluid reservoir.
5.

Battery / Fuses. 6.

Fusebox.
7. Air
filter.
8.

Engine oil dipstick.
9.

Engine oil filler cap.

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DIESEL ENGINE
The various caps and covers allow access for checking the levels of the various fluids, for replacing certain components and for priming the fuel system.
1.
Power steering reservoir
.
2.

Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir
.
3.

Coolant reservoir
.
4. Brake
fluid reservoir.
5.

Battery / Fuses.
6.

Fusebox. 7. Air
filter.
8.

Engine oil dipstick.
9.

Engine oil filler cap.
10.

Priming pump.
11

.
Bleed screw
.
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CHECKING LEVELS
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The check is carried out either when the ignition is switched
on using the oil level indicator in the instrument panel, or using
the dipstick. Take care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the
engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan
could start at any time (even with the ignition off).
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's
service schedule. Top them up if necessary, unless otherwise indicated.
If

a

level

drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by
a


PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
To ensure that the reading is correct, your vehicle must be parked
on level ground and the engine must have been off for more than
30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two services (or oil chang\
es).
PEUGEOT recommends that you check the level, and top up if
necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
Checking using the dipstick
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section for the location\
of
the dipstick in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
F

T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and remove it completely.
F Wipe
the end of the dipstick using a clean non-fluffy cloth.
F Refit
the dipstick and push fully down, then pull it out again to make
the visual check: the correct level is between the marks A

and B.A = MA
x
B

= MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or below the B mark, do
not start the engine .
-

If the level is above the
MAX mark (risk of damage to the engine),
contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

If the level is below the
MIN mark, you must top up the engine oil.
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BRAKE FLUId LEVEL
The brake fluid level should be close to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval\

for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
POWER STEERING FLUI d LEVEL
The power steering fluid level should be close to the "MAX" mark. With the engine cold, unscrew the cap to check the level.
Engine oil grade
Before topping up or changing the engine oil, ensure that you have the
correct grade of oil for your engine and that it meets the manufacturer'\
s
recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section to identify the \
location
of the oil filler cap in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
F Unscrew
the oil filler cap to reveal the filler aperture.
F Add
oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills on engine
components

(risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the level again using the
dipstick.
F

Add more oil if necessary
.
F After
checking the level, carefully refit the oil filler cap and the
dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when switching on the ignition with \
the oil level indicator in the instrument panel is not valid during the \
30

minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval\

for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control \
system, never use additives in the engine oil.

F0
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dIESEL FUEL A dd ITIVE LEVEL ( dIESEL WITH
P

ARTICLE FILTER )
The additive reservoir 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.
Topping up
The reservoir must be topped up without delay by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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
(France) or to an authorised waste disposal site.
COOLANT LEVEL
The coolant level should be close to the "MAx" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of the coolant is regulated
by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised, wait at least one hou\
r
after switching of
f the engine before carrying out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the \
pressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level. The cooling fan may start after switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be caught by the fan blades.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
SCREENWASH AN d HEA d LAMP WASH FLUI d
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, the low fluid
level is indicated by an audible signal and a message in
the instrument panel screen.
T

op up the reservoir when you next stop the vehicle.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, this fluid must not be topped up with or replaced with plain water .
In
wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is
recommended.
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CHECKS
BATTERY
PARTICLE
FILTER ( dIESEL )
On a new vehicle, the first particle filter regeneration operations may be accompanied by a "burning" smell, which is perfectly
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.
The

battery

does

not

require

any

maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to the "Battery"
section for details of the precautions to be taken before disconnecting \
the battery and following its reconnection.
The start of saturation of the particle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on the risk of blockage of the
particle

filter.
As

soon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate the filter by driving
at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes of\

f.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the "Additive level" section.
Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance
with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Otherwise,

have

them

checked

by

a

PEUGEOT


dealer

or

a

qualified

workshop.
AIR FILTER AN
d PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILTER
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of
the replacement intervals for these components.
Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty atmosphere) and
the use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace them twice
as often if necessary

.
A


clogged

passenger compartment filter may have an adverse effect
on the performance of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Replace

the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this component.
OIL FILTER

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Take care, this product is harmful (e.g. ethylene-glycol,
colophony...) if swallowed and causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of children.
REPAIR PROCEdURE
1. Sealing
F Switch off the ignition. F
Uncoil the white pipe
G
fully.
F Unscrew the cap from the white pipe.
F Connect the white pipe to the valve of the tyre to be repaired.
F

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


Start the vehicle and leave the engine running.
A

void removing any foreign bodies which have penetrated into
the tyre.
F

T
urn the selector A to the "sealant" position.
F

Check that the switch
B is in position "O".

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CHECKING TYRE PRESSURES /
INFLA

TING
ACCESSORIES
You can also use the compressor, without injecting any product, to:
-

check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-

inflate other accessories (balls, bicycle tyres...).
F

T
urn the selector A to the "Air" position.
F

Uncoil the black pipe H

fully.
F

Connect the black pipe to the valve of the wheel or
accessory

.
If
necessary, fit one of the adaptors supplied with the kit first.F

Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V
socket.
F


Start the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

Adjust the pressure using the compressor (to inflate: switch
B

in position "I";
to deflate: switch B in position "O" and press
button
C), according to the vehicle's tyre pressure label or the
accessory's pressure label.
F

Remove the kit then stow it.