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Handbrake Application When you have parked the vehicle, pull up the handbrake to apply it.
To ease application and release of the handbrake, press the brake pedal andpull up the handbrake with the enginerunning. Release Press the button before releasing the handbrake.THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM* In conjunction with tyres of an approved make and in good condi-
tion, the ABS system with electronicbrake force distribution improves thestability and handling of your vehicle,particularly on an uneven or slipperysurface. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
Manual gearbox The positions are indicated on the gear lever knob. Reverse gear can only be engaged from neutral when the vehicle is
stationary, with the engine idling. Special features of the six speedgearbox* Raise the lock ring under theknob beforeengaging reverse. In the event of emergency braking,press very firmly without reducingthe pressure. In some conditions
the normal operation of the ABSmay be felt as vibrations of thebrake pedal.
* According to specification.
Power steering
This is a comfort device which offers the best compromise for parking, andfor driving at high speeds.
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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 the ope-ration of your vehicle; the electroniccontrol circuits, the audio circuitand the battery charging circuit. PEUGEOT will not accept respon- sibility for the cost incurred in repai-ring your vehicle or for rectifyingthe malfunctions resulting from theinstallation of accessories not sup-plied and not recommended byPEUGEOT and not installed inaccordance with its instructions, inparticular where the equipment inquestion consumes more than 10 milliamperes. ** The maxi-fuses provide addi- tional protection for the electrical
systems. All work must be carried
out by a PEUGEOT dealer.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.
* According to specification.
Fuse No. Rating* Functions* 1** 40A Anti-theft supply
2** 60A Supply to Locks - lighting switch Ð air conditioning blower unit Ð front fog relay Ð diagnostic connector
3** 60A ABS ECU supply
4** 60A + positive fuse box supply
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FASCIA FUSE BOX 28-fuse boxFuse No. Rating* Functions*
1 Ñ Not used
2 7.5A Automatic gearbox or excess speed buzzer control unit
3 5A ABS control unit
4 5A Instrument panel Ð Passenger compartment protection unit Ð Coolant temperature unit Ð Automatic gearbox lever lighting Ð Automatic gearbox relay Ð Passenger airbag disarming switch
5 25A Reversing lights switch Ð Automatic gearbox relay Ð Stop lights switch Ð Daylight running lights relay Ð Fan assembly relay Ð Pressostat control Ð Compressor relay
6 5A Instrument panel - Passenger compartment protection unit Ð Alarm warning light Ð Clock Ð Boot light Ð Radio aerial
7 30A Rear screen and mirrors demisting
8 20A Passenger compartment protection unit Ð Radio
9 20A Injection control unit Ð Fan assembly relay Ð Coolant temperature unit
10 20A Hazard warning lights Ð Front and rear courtesy lights
11 10A Instrument panel lighting Ð Side lights buzzer - Clock Ð Lighting rheostat Ð Side lights
12 10A Rear fog lamp
13 Ñ Not used
14 30A Rear screen and heated seats relay
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* According to specification.
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Fuse No. Rating*Functions*
15 20A Towing attachment
16 30A Front window and sun roof relay
17 20A Horn control
18 10A Front fog lamps
19 10A Right rear light
20 30A Ventilation - Heating and air conditioning
21 10A Left rear light Ð Number plate lighting Ð Front side lights
22 10A Ventilation relay Ð Rear screen and mirrors demisting control
23 20A Lighter
24 Ñ Not used
25 10A Radio
26 30A Front window wiper and windscreen wash pump - Front windscreen wiper motor Ð Window wiper or rain sensor relay timer
2 7 1 5 A Storage compartment lighting Ð Glove compartment lighting Ð Direction indicators Ð Electric mirrors control Ð Map reading lights Ð Courtesy mirror Ð Rain sensor Ð Passenger compartment temperature sensor
28 15A Clock Ð Outside temperature Ð Window and heated seats relay Ð Rear screen wiper Ð Sun roof 41
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* According to specification.
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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
To preserve the paintwork and the plastic trim on your vehicle, we rec-ommend that you wash them regu-
larly,
- by hand, there are no specific pre-cautions to take;
- however repeated use of poorly maintained automatic car-washes can lead to the appearance ofmicro-scopic scratches which givethe paintwork a matt appearance(especially visible on dark colours);
- using a high pressure washer, always following the recommen-dations on the equipment (pres-sure and spraying distance). If there are areas of damage on the vehicle (painted bumpers, or head-lamps), it is not recommended todirect the high pressure jet ontothem: wash the areas of damageby hand. Also avoid the entry of water into the locks. Waxing:
the regular use of wax
added to the washing water orapplied separately is strongly recom-mended, it protects the upper coats ofpaintwork against external attack. For all questions relating to the main- tenance of your vehicle, contact anapproved dealer who can advise youon quality products selected by ourdepartments. - Clean off, as soon as
possible, bird droppings,resinous deposits, tarstains and grease
marks ; (as these all containsubstances which can causeserious damage to the paint-work).
- Brake briefly several times to expel any dampness from thebrake pads, when you are set-ting off after washing your vehi-cle.
- Do not use a dry or abrasive cloth, or detergent or solventproducts to clean the doublelens, complex surface head-lamps as they are fitted withpolycarbonate glass covered ina protective finish.
- Do not use petrol, oil or cloth stain removers to clean thebodywork and plastic parts ofyour vehicle.
- To prevent the development of bodywork corrosion as a resultof accidental damage (stonechips, scratches etc.) have them
repaired swiftly.