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Power steering reservoir
Open the reservoir, with the engine
cold. The level should always beabove the MINI mark, close to theMAXI mark.
Windscreen wash reservoir For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you use pro-
ducts approved by PEUGEOT (capacity2.8 litres). Battery
At the start of winter, have your batte-
ry checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter element is essential. If you drive in very dustyconditions, change it twice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehicleswhich are used in town, for short jour-neys. It may be necessary to checkthe thickness of the pads even bet-ween services. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to the manufacturer'sservicing schedule. Autoadaptive automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change: have
the level checked by a PEUGEOT dea-ler according to the manufacturer's ser-vicing schedule.Only use products approved
by PEUGEOT.
To ensure best performance from components as impor-
tant as the power steering and the bra-king system, PEUGEOT selects andoffers quite specific products.
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Fuse no. Rating* Functions*
1** 20A Fan unit
2** 60A ABS
3** 30A ABS
4** 70A Built-in systems interface supply
5** 70A Built-in systems interface supply
6** Ñ Not used
7** 30A Ignition switch supply
8** Ñ Not used Engine compartment fuse box
To access the unit located in the engi- ne compartment (next to the battery),
unclip the cover. After changing the fuse, close the
cover very carefully.
Your vehicle's electrical circuit is designed to ope-rate with standard oroptional equipment.
Before installing additional electri-cal equipment or accessories,
consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Some electrical accessories, or the way in which they are fitted,may adversely affect the operationof your vehicle (the electroniccontrol circuits, the radio circuitand the electrical charging circuit). PEUGEOT does not accept any responsibility for expenses incur-red by repairs or for any faultsresulting from the installation ofadditional accessories which arenot supplied or recommended byPEUGEOT and which were notinstalled in accordance with themanufacturer's instructions, in par-ticular equipment with a consump-tion greater than 10 milliamps. **The maxi fuses provide additio- nal protection for the electrical sys-
tems. Any work on them must becarried out by a specialist.
*According to specification
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Battery
To charge the battery using a battery charger:
Ð Disconnect the battery.
Ð Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer.
Ð Reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal.
Ð Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sul-
phate (white or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them.
To start the vehicle and charge the battery from another battery:
Ð Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries.
Ð Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the slave battery.
Ð Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the bro- ken down vehicle as far as possible from the battery.
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. Economy mode function After the engine has stopped, with the key in the accessories position, cer-
tain functions (windscreen wiper, elec-tric windows, courtesy lights, audioequipment etc.) can only be used forthirty minutes, to prevent discharging
the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the message
"Economy mode active"
appears on the multifunction displayand the active functions are put on
standby.
A flat battery will prevent the engine from starting.
- Never disconnect a terminal when the engine is running.
- Never charge a battery without first disconnecting the terminals.
- After every reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to allow the electronic systems to be initiali- sed. If slight difficulties are experienced after this, please contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is not to be used for a period of more than one month.