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Seat belt not fastened warning light*
When the ignition is switched on, thisindicator light comes on if the driverhas not fastened his seat belt.
Front and side airbags warning light
The light will come on for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on. With the engine running, illumination of this warning light is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multifunction display indicat-ing a fault in the air bags. 
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge  warning light
This indicates one of the following: 
Ð faulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ð slack battery or starter terminals, 
Ð a cut or slack alternator belt,
Ð an alternator failure.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine diagnostics  warning light
This comes on each time the ignitionis switched on. If it comes on with the engine running, this indicates incorrect operation ofthe injection, ignition or emission con-
trol system. There is a risk of damageto the catalytic converter (petrolengine only). 
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Dynamic stability con- trol system (ESP/ASR) warning light
This comes on for a few secondseach time the ignition is switched on. If the warning light remains on or comes on with the engine running, itis accompanied by an audible signaland the message  "ESP/ASR not
operational" on the multifunction
display; consult a PEUGEOT dealer. With the engine running and the vehi- cle moving, it flashes when the sys-tem comes into operation (if there is
a difference between the trajectoryfollowed by the vehicle and thatdesired by the driver). It lights permanently when the sys- tem is disarmed.
* According to destination. 
Water in diesel filter indicator*
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Passenger air bag  disarming warninglight*
Illumination of this warning light is 
accompanied by an audible signaland the message "Passenger air
bag disarmed" on the multifunction
display. If the passenger air bag is disarmed, the warning light comes on when the igni-tion is switched on and it remains on. 
Always consult a PEUGEOT dealer if the warning light flashes.
Low fuel level  warning light
When this light first comes on, you have enough fuel to drive at least 50 km. The tank capacity is approximately 50 litres. Diesel engine pre-heat warning light
Wait until the warning light goes outbefore starting the engine. If the temperature is high enough, the warning light comes on for less
than one second. You can start theengine without waiting. 

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BONNET STRUT Secure the strut to hold the bonnet open. Before closing the bonnet, replace the strut in its housing. 
To close Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. Check that thebonnet is locked.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK The tank must be filled with fuel with the 
engine switched off .
Insert the key then turn it to the left. Remove the cap.
A label indicates which type of fuel to use. If you fill your tank, do not continue 
after the third cut-off of the pump
nozzle. This could result in vehiclemalfunctions. The capacity of the tank is 
approximately 50 litres.OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle: pull the handle
on the left-hand side, under the fascia. Outside the vehicle: lift the catch
and raise the bonnet.
Always remove the key from the ignition whenleaving the vehicle, evenfor a short time. If an obstacle is detected
when operating the roof, you must reverse the movement of the roof.
To do this, press the control con-cerned. When the driver operates the roof control, he must ensure that noone is preventing correct closingof the roof. The driver must ensure that pas- 
sengers use the sunroof correctly. Be aware of children when operat- ing the roof.   

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BONNET STRUT Secure the strut to hold the bonnet open. Before closing the bonnet, replace the strut in its housing. 
To close Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. Check that thebonnet is locked.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK The tank must be filled with fuel with the 
engine switched off .
Insert the key then turn it to the left. Remove the cap.
A label indicates which type of fuel to use. If you fill your tank, do not continue 
after the third cut-off of the pump
nozzle. This could result in vehiclemalfunctions. The capacity of the tank is 
approximately 50 litres.OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle: pull the handle
on the left-hand side, under the fascia. Outside the vehicle: lift the catch
and raise the bonnet.
Always remove the key from the ignition whenleaving the vehicle, evenfor a short time. If an obstacle is detected
when operating the roof, you must reverse the movement of the roof.
To do this, press the control con-cerned. When the driver operates the roof control, he must ensure that noone is preventing correct closingof the roof. The driver must ensure that pas- 
sengers use the sunroof correctly. Be aware of children when operat- ing the roof.   

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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. Manual gearbox
This does not need an oil change.
Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
Windscreen and headlamp washreservoir
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you useproducts approved by PEUGEOT(capacity 2.8 litres or 6.6 litres withheadlamp wash).
Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in verydusty conditions, change it twice asoften.
Battery 
At the start of winter, have your battery 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehi-cles used in town, for short journeys.It may be necessary to check thethickness of the pads even betweenservices. Autoadaptive automatic gearbox
This does not need an oil change:have the level checked by a PEU-
GEOT dealer according to the manu-facturer's servicing schedule.
Only use products 
approved by PEUGEOT. 
To ensure best perform- ance from components
as important as the power steer-ing and the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL) If you should run out of fuel, it is necessary to re-prime the circuit: 1.4 litre HDI engine 
Ð fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel,
Ð operate the manual re-priming pump, until fuel appears in the transparent pipe under the bonnet,
Ð operate the starter until the engine starts. 

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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. Manual gearbox
This does not need an oil change.
Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule.
Windscreen and headlamp washreservoir
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we recommend that you useproducts approved by PEUGEOT(capacity 2.8 litres or 6.6 litres withheadlamp wash).
Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in verydusty conditions, change it twice asoften.
Battery 
At the start of winter, have your battery 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehi-cles used in town, for short journeys.It may be necessary to check thethickness of the pads even betweenservices. Autoadaptive automatic gearbox
This does not need an oil change:have the level checked by a PEU-
GEOT dealer according to the manu-facturer's servicing schedule.
Only use products 
approved by PEUGEOT. 
To ensure best perform- ance from components
as important as the power steer-ing and the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL (DIESEL) If you should run out of fuel, it is necessary to re-prime the circuit: 1.4 litre HDI engine 
Ð fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of diesel,
Ð operate the manual re-priming pump, until fuel appears in the transparent pipe under the bonnet,
Ð operate the starter until the engine starts.