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A warning light which remains perma- nently lit indicates that the unit con-
cerned is not operating correctly. Donot ignore this warning: contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possi-ble.
* According to specification.
Handbrake warning light, brake fluid low level andelectronic brake force dis-tribution Indicates either:
- that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
- an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains lit even with the handbrake released),
- lit at the same time as the ABS war- ning light, it indicates a malfunction ofthe braking system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
STOP warning light
(Together with the oil pressure warning light)
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Oil pressure warning light
Together with the STOP warning light.
You must stop. Indicates either:
- oil pressure is too low
- a lack of oil in the lubricating circuit
Top up the oil level if necessary.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge warning light Indicates either:
- faulty operation of the
battery charging circuit
- loose battery or starter terminals
- a broken or loose alternator drive belt
- an alternator fault
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low coolant level warning light*
You must stop.
Wait until the engine cools before topping up.
The cooling circuit is pressurised. When opening to top up, turn the cap to the first notch to let the pressuredrop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine autodiagnostic warning light* This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. If itcomes on when driving, this
indicates faulty operation of the injec-tion, ignition or emission controlsystem. There is a risk of damage to the cat- alytic converter if your vehicle is fitted with one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel warning lightIndicates that there are approximately 1.3 gallons(6 litres) of fuel remainingin the fuel tank.
(The capacity of the tank is approxi-mately 50 litres).
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Oil gauge* When the ignition is on, this indicates the oil level: The reading is only valid if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been switched off for 10 minutes.
- needle in zone C, the oil level is
correct
- needle in zone D, check the oil level
using the dipstick and top up if nec-
essary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after start-ing the engine.
Coolant temperature gauge
- needle in zone
A, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone B, the temperature
is too high.
The STOP warning light comes on.
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warninglight It comes on for 3 seconds
each time the ignition is switched on. If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h.) it indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conven- tional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Front airbags* and disarming thepassenger air bag* For operation, see section on AIR BAGS.
Side airbags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
Front brake pad wearwarning light*
For your safety, change the brake pads when thewarning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

Oil gauge* When the ignition is on, this indicates the oil level: The reading is only valid if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been switched off for 10 minutes.
- needle in zone C, the oil level is
correct
- needle in zone D, check the oil level
using the dipstick and top up if nec-
essary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after start-ing the engine.
Coolant temperature gauge
- needle in zone
A, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone B, the temperature
is too high.
The STOP warning light comes on.
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warninglight It comes on for 3 seconds
each time the ignition is switched on. If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h.) it indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conven- tional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Front airbags* and disarming thepassenger air bag* For operation, see section on AIR BAGS.
Side airbags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
* According to specification.
Front brake pad wearwarning light*
For your safety, change the brake pads when thewarning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Inside the vehicle:
- Turn the ignition key to positionM (engine not running, oil
pressure warning light on).
- Unlock the hood using the two side handles 1.
- Raise the front of the hood approximately 10 inches (25 cm). - Press the switch
4on the cen-
tral console until the operation has been completed (hoodfolded in its housing and hoodcover closed).
ELECTRIC HOOD: OPENING

Using the centre handle and a side handle, fold down the front of thehood, position the side handle hooksin their housings and secure the twohandles.
ELECTRIC HOOD: CLOSING Inside the vehicle:
- Turn the ignition key to position
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(engine not running, oil pressure warning light on) and lower thefront windows.
- Press the switch 4on the central
console until the operation hasbeen completed (hood unfoldeduntil it stops not quite flush with thewindscreen).
4 As a safety precaution, opening and closingoperations must be car-
ried out when stationary.Driving with the hood
cover open is prohibited. If the boot is not closed, the hood cannot be opened or raised. If the front of the hood is not raised, the hood cannot beopened. Do not carry out too many opera- tions in succession as there is arisk that the battery may becomeflat. Do not place anything in the com- partment reserved for storing thehood as there is a risk of damage. Before opening the hood:
- Ensure that the hood and rear screen are clean.
- Ensure that the hood is dry, oth- erwise the compression it is subjected to when it is foldedwill result in marks or evenstains caused by moisture overtime.
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- Hold the side flaps 7in the open
position using one of the straps 2.
- Disconnect the heated rear screen harness connector 8.
HARD-TOP : REMOVAL
Tools
Your Hard-top is supplied with a tool kit containing: 1
- A storage case.
2 - Two retaining straps.
3 - A screwdriver with two heads.
4 - A pair of gloves.
5 - A special spanner.
6 - A 17mm flat spanner.
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Apply the handbrake. Switch on the ignition.Open all the windows.
Switch off the ignition.
- Unscrew the covers
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ter panels.
- Release the rear fasteners 9using
the special spanner 5(a quarter
turn from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
WARNING The removal-refitting operations described below should have beendemonstrated by your PEUGEOTdealer on handover of your vehicle. If your Hard-top was supplied as an
accessory, the first removal opera-tion must be carried out by an
approved dealer. The operationmust be carried out by three people.
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- Release the two front side handles13 .
- Remove the hard top and carefully place it on a clean and stable stand. - From the boot, manually open the
hood cover 10. To do this, remove
the cap and turn the control aquarter turn clockwise using thewheelbrace. Remove the wheel-brace, close the boot and hold thehood cover 10open using the sec-
ond strap 2.
- Remove the two side brackets 12
using the 17 mm flat spanner 6.
- Connect connector 8to the har-
ness connector located behind theside flap 14on the right hand side
of the rear shelf (if the connectionis not made, the hood and blowerwill not operate).
- Remove the retaining straps 2
from the hood cover 10and from
the side flaps 7.
- Close the hood cover 10manually.
- Switch on the ignition.
- Close the hood and the windows.
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2 Before folding the hood into its housing, ensurethat it has been brushedand dried to remove any
moisture and that the rear screen
is folded correctly.
To prevent damage to the hood cover and the boot, the boot mustbe closed during the hood coverlowering and raising operations. Although the hood cover may appear to support itself in the ver-tical position, it must be securedusing a strap.
Take extreme care when handling the hard top to avoid scratching ordamaging it. Do not lean the hard top against a wall or place it in an unstableposition. Store the hard top on a stand in a clean, dry environment and coverit. When the hood has been folded for a long time, ask a PEUGEOTdealer to remove any creases. Imperative The hard top heated rear screen harness must be connected at alltimes. If the harness is not con-nected significant damage mayresult from accidental operation.
The ignition must be switched off for all operations.
(except during the hood cover manoevring phase for the electric hood).
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- Secure the two side brackets 12to
the vehicle using the 17mm span- ner 6.
- Disconnect connector 8from the
harness located behind the sideflap 14on the right hand side of
the rear shelf. - Remove the retaining strap
2from
the hood cover 10.
- From the boot, close the hood cover 10manually. To do this,
remove the cap and turn the con-trol a quarter turn anti-clockwiseusing the wheelbrace. Remove thewheelbrace, reposition the capand close the boot.
Take care not to trap the harness.
- Carefully position the hard top: place the front edge of the roof incontact with the seal of the uppersection of the windscreen. Position the rear section of the roof on the side brackets 12.
Place the restraining straps
2on the
two side flaps 7and the hood cover
10 .
HARD-TOP: REFITTING
Tools
Your hard-top is supplied with a tool kit containing: 1
- A storage case.
2 - Two retaining straps.
3 - A screwdriver with two heads.
4 - A pair of gloves.
5 - A special spanner.
6 - A 17mm flat spanner.
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Switch on the ignition. Open all the windows.
Lower the hood completely.
Switch off the ignition.Open the hood cover
WARNING The removal-refitting operations described below should have beendemonstrated by your PEUGEOTdealer on handover of your vehicle. If your hard-top was supplied as
an accessory, the first removaloperation must be carried out by
an approved dealer. The opera-tion must be carried out by threepeople.
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