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The electrical system of your vehicle is designedto operate with standardor optional equipment.
Before installing other electricalequipment or accessories on yourvehicle, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer. Some electrical accessories or the way in which they are fitted canhave damaging effects on theoperation of your vehicle; the elec-tronic control circuits, the audiocircuit and the battery chargingcircuit. PEUGEOT will not accept respon- sibility for the cost incurred inrepairing your vehicle or for recti-fying the malfunctions resultingfrom the installation of accessoriesnot supplied and not recom-mended by PEUGEOT and notinstalled in accordance with itsinstructions, in particular where theequipment in question consumesmore than 10 milliamperes.
Engine compartment fuses 
To access the fuse box in the engine compartment (beside the battery), unclip 
the cover. Carefully close the cover when you have finished.  
     
        
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Fuse No. Rating*Functions*
29 10A Left-hand dipped beam 
30 10A Right-hand dipped beam
31 10A Left-hand main beam
32 10A Right-hand main beam
33 - Not used
34 10A Oxygen sensor
35 15A Petrol pump
36 20A Headlamp wash timer
37 40A Cooling fan unit
38 - Not used
39 40A Fan unit spare fuse
40 40A Fan unit
* According to specification.
Engine compartment fuses* 
     
        
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CHANGING A FUSE The fuse boxes are located under the fascia and in the engine compartment. Fascia fuse box Unscrew the catch a quarter turn using a coin then remove the cover togain access to the fuses.Removing and changing a fuse Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put right. The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box. Use the special pliers 
Aattached to the box.
Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.
CORRECT INCORRECT PLIERS A  
     
        
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BATTERY 
To charge the battery using a battery charger: 
- Disconnect the battery, starting with the negative (-) terminal. 
- Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer.
- Reconnect starting with the positive (+) terminal.
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sul-phate deposits (white or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them.
To start the vehicle from another battery: 
- Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries. 
- Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the slave battery.
- Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the  broken down vehicle as far as possible from the battery.
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
Wait for the engine to return to idle, and disconnect the cables. - Never disconnect a
terminal when the engine is running.
-  Never charge a battery
without first disconnecting theterminals.
- After every disconnection of the battery, switch on the ignitionand wait 10 seconds beforestarting. If slight difficulties areexperienced 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. 
     
        
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Driving advice Distribution of loads: distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviestloads are as close as possible to theaxle and the nose weight is close tothe maximum authorised without,
however, exceeding it. Cooling:
towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature. As the fan is electrically controlled, itscooling capacity is not dependent onthe engine speed. 
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed, and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient andthe outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop the 
vehicle and switch off the engine assoon as possible.
TOWING A TRAILER, 
CARAVAN, BOAT ETC. 
Only use original PEUGEOT towbars which have been tested and approvedfrom the design stage of your vehicle. The towbar must be fitted by a  
PEUGEOT dealer. 
Your vehicle is mainly designed for transporting people and luggage but it
may also be used to tow a trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significantforces and requires particular atten-
tion on the part of the driver. Air density decreases with altitude, thus also reducing engine perfor-
mance. Above 1000 metres, reducethe maximum towing load by 10 %and so on for each additional 1000 metres.
Tyres:
check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and the trailer, observ-ing the recommended pressures. Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed, 
change down early, brake graduallyand avoid jerky braking. Lighting: adjust your headlamps so
as not to dazzle other road users. Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer. Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a moderate speed. 
     
        
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CAPACITIES (in litres) engines (with filter 
replacement) 3,2 3,2 4,25(1) - 4,
75(2) 4,25(1) 4,75(2)
Gearbox - Final drive 2 - 2 2 -
Manual Automatic Manual Manual Automatic
(5 speed) (4 speed) (5 speed) (5 speed) (4 speed)
(1) With air conditioning. (2) Without air conditioning.
PETROL ENGINES
1,6 litre 1,8 litre 16V 2 litre 16 V
Capacity ( cm3
)1587 1761 1998Bore x stroke78,5 x 82 83 x 81,4 86 x 86Number of valves81 616Max. power: 
at r.p.m EU standard (KW)72,6 at 5750 81 at 5500 97,4 at 5500
Max. torque: 
at r.p.m EU  standard (Nm) 137,8 at 3250 155 at 4250 180 at 4200
Fuel Leaded allowed Unleaded Unleaded
Catalytic converter no yes yes
GEARBOX
7DNFT 7DLFY 7DRFVMODELS: Model codes
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Engines 1,6 litre 1,6 litre 1,8 litre 16 V 2 litre 16 V 2 litre 16 V
Gearbox Manual Automatic Manual Manual Automatic
Model codes :  7D... NFT NFT LFY/L6A RFV RFV 
¥ Kerb weight 1 185 1 250 1 250 1 270 1 295 
¥ Gross vehicle weight (GVW)  1 640 1 660 1 660 1 680 1 705
¥ Gross Train weight (GTW)* 2 540 2 560 2 660 2 680 2 705
¥ Unbraked trailer 570 570 650 650 650
¥ Braked trailer (within GTW) 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000
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ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION IN M.P.G (L/100KM) The fuel consumption values given are correct at the time of going to press.
Engines Gearbox Model Urban Inter-urban Mixed Emission
codes driving driving driving of CO 2by mass
1,6 litre Manual 7DNFT 9,2 5,9 7,1 170 g/km
1,8 litre 16 V Manual7DLFYT 11,8 6,3 8,3 198 g/km
7DLFYE 12,2 6,5 8,5 198 g/km
1,6 litre
Automatic 7DNFT 11,1 6,2 8 189 g/km
2 litre 16 V Manual 7DRFV 12,9 7,1 9,2 221 g/km
2 litre 16 V Automatic 7DRFV 13,8 6,6 9,3 229 g/km
* The speed of a towing vehicle is limited to 60 mph (100 Km/h).
TOWING WEIGHTS AND LOADS (IN KG)