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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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2. Inflation
F Turn 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.
As

soon as possible, go to a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Y

ou must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on whether the tyre can
be repaired or if it must be replaced.
F

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


Start the vehicle again and leave the engine running. 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), in accordance with the vehicle's tyre pressure label
(located on the left hand door aperture).
A

loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully
plugged;
contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or qualified workshop for
assistance.
F


Remove and stow the kit.
F


Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the
distance travelled to approximately 120 miles (200 km).

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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.

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ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to
conserve
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
thirty minutes.
GOING INT O T O ECONOMY MO d E
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears in the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has gone into economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.This period may be reduced considerably if the battery is not fully
charged.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it will be maintained
for 5 minutes with the hands-free kit of your P
EUGEOT
Connect
Sound (RD5) or P

EUGEOT
Connect Navigation (R
T6).
COMING OUT OF ECONOMY MO d E
These functions are reactivated automatically next time the vehicle is
started.
To resume the use of these functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for at least 5 minutes.
A


flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the "12 V
battery" section).
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 the air conditioning, the heated \
rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit. Observe this minimum period of engine running to maintain the correct
level of charge in the battery.
Do not repeatedly restart of the engine to restore immediate use of
systems.

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12 V BATTERY
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to it:
F
open the bonnet using the interior release lever
, then the exterior
safety catch,
F

remove the plastic cover for access to the two terminals,
F


unclip the fusebox to remove the battery
, if necessary.
ACCESS TO THE BATTERYBefore doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the parking brake, put the gearbox
into neutral (or position P if your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox), then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical systems are off.
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.
Ensure that the battery posts and terminals are clean. If covered
in sulphate (white or green deposits), remove and clean them.
The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with
regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.
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Some functions are not available if the battery is not sufficiently charged.
STARTING USING ANOTHER BATTERY
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be started
using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.
First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V
and
a capacity at least equal to that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to start the engine by connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running.
F

Remove the plastic cover from the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has
one.
F

Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat
battery

A, then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative
terminal (-) of the slave battery

B (or earth point on the other
vehicle). F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then disconnect the jump lead
cables in the reverse order.
F Refit
the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.
F
Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the earth
point
C on the broken down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
F

Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it
running for a few minutes.
F


Operate the starter on the broken down vehicle and let the engine
run.
If the engine does not start straight away

, switch off the ignition and
wait a few moments before trying again.

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dISCONNECTING THE (+) TERMINAL
F Raise the lever d fully to release the clamp E.
RECONNECTING THE (+) TERMINAL
F Position the open clamp E of the cable on the positive post (+) of
the battery.
F

Press down on the clamp to position it correctly on the battery post.
F


Lock the clamp by lowering the lever d
.
Do not force the lever as locking will not be possible if the clamp is
not positioned correctly; start the procedure again.
CHARGING THE BATTERY USING A BATTERY
CHARGER
When your vehicle's battery is discharged or when the vehicle is to be
out of use for a prolonged period, you can charge the battery using a
battery charger.
Contact

a

PEUGEOT dealer

or

a

qualified

workshop

for

the

specification

of chargers compatible with your battery

.
Before disconnecting
F Go to the battery.
F
Withdraw the active spoiler
.
F

Check that the doors and boot are closed but not locked.
F


Switch of
f the ignition and wait for at least four minutes.
If the vehicle is to not going to be used for more than a month, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected.
To avoid discharging the battery, do not leave the lighting on for
extended periods when the engine is not running (see the "Energy
economy mode" section).
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