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SEAT BELTS Front seat belt height adjustment Pinch control 1and slide it.
To lock the seat beltsPull the strap, then insert the end into the buckle.
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STEERING WHEEL
HEIGHT AND DEPTHADJUSTMENT Pull handle Ato unlock the
steering wheel. Adjust the height and depth of the steering wheel thenlock it by pushing handle Ain
fully.ELECTRIC MIRRORS
Turn knob 6to the right or left to
select the corresponding mirror. Then move the knob in all four directions to adjust. Fold-back electric mirrors With the ignition switched on, turn knob 6to position A.
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SPECIAL FEATURES Some of your vehicle's vital components have specific servicing schedules. The air bags and the pretensioning seat beltsmust be replaced every 10 years.
The brake fluid must be replaced every 36/40,000 miles (60 000 km) or every 2 years.
The pollen filter must be checked at each visit to the PEUGEOT dealer (intermediate visits and regular services).
Replacement of the timing belt: consult your Peugeot dealer.
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Arduous conditions of use If the vehicle is used in certain particularly arduous conditions:
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∀All driving conditions.o Arduous conditions.
A AND C SERVICES AND THE INTERMEDIATE VISIT
- Oil filter∀∀- Fuel filter (Petrol only)∀- Fuel filter element (Diesel only)∀- Air filter element∀- Spark plugs (Petrol only)HPI∀
- Operation of lights and indicators∀∀∀- Condition of glass, headlamp & light lenses and mirrors∀∀- Horn∀∀- Windscreen washer jets∀∀- Condition of wiper blades∀∀- Condition and tension of the ancillary drive belts∀∀- Handbrake∀∀- Condition of hydraulic circuits (hoses and covers)∀∀- Condition of rubber boots and gaiters∀∀∀- Brake pads∀∀
o- Play in hubs, link rods, ball joints, flexible mountings∀- Shock absorbers∀- Rear drum brake lining wear∀- Condition and pressure of tyres (including spare wheel)∀∀∀- Emission control check (Petrol only)∀∀∀- Smoke opacity (Diesel only)∀∀- Pollen filter (according to specification)∀∀o- Visual check of the whole vehicle∀∀
DRAIN and
REFILL
REPLACE
CHECK
∀∀
ROAD TEST
- Courtesy vehicle∀
SERVICE
Level
Operation Description of Operation First Service
A C Intermediate
- Engine oil∀∀- Bleed fuel filter (Diesel only)∀∀∀
- Engine oil (check + top-up)∀∀- Gearbox level (check + top-up)∀∀- Battery level (check + top-up) if cap is removable∀∀- Front/rear screen wash level (check + top-up)∀∀∀∀- Coolant level (check + top-up)∀∀∀∀- Brake fluid level (check + top-up)∀∀∀- Power steering fluid level (check + top-up, according to specification)∀∀∀
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INSTRUMENT PANEL DIALS: PETROL / DIESEL1 - Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 - Door open warning ligt.
3 - Dipped beam headlamps indicator light.
4 - Main beam headlamps indicatorlight.
5 - Rev counter.
6 - Left-hand direction indicator.
7 - Central (STOP) warning light.
8 - Service indicator, oil level and
total distance recorder. 9 -
Right-hand direction indicator.
10 - Speedometer.
11 - Clogging of the particulate emission filter warning light(Diesel).
12 - Front fog lamps indicator light.
13 - Rear fog lamp indicator light.
14 - Dynamic stability control(ASR/ESP) indicator light(petrol versions only).
15 - Low coolant level warning light.
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16 -Coolant temperature indicator.
17 - Trip recorder zero reset.
18 - Hand-brake and low brake fluid level warning light.
19 - Seat belt not fastened warning light.
20 - Air bags warning light.
21 - ABS system warning light.
22 - Engine diagnostics warning light.
23 - Battery charge warning light.
24 - Diesel engine preheating indicator light.
25 - Passenger air bag disarming warning light.
26 - Water in diesel filter warning light.
27 - Front brake pad wear warning light.
28 - Engine oil pressure warning light.
29 - Electronic immobiliser warning light.
30 - Lighting rheostat.
31 - Fuel gauge.
32 - Low fuel level warning light.
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1 -Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 - Door open warning light.
3 - Dipped beam headlamps indicator light.
4 - Main beam headlamps indicatorlight.
5 - Rev. counter.
6 - Left-hand direction indicator.
7 - Central (STOP) warning light.
8 - Low fuel level warning light.
9 - Fuel gauge. 10 -
Service indicator, oil level and
total distance recorder.
11 - Right-hand direction indicator.
12 - Speedometer.
13 - Clogging of the particulateemission filter warning light(Diesel).
14 - Front fog lamps indicator light.
15 - Rear fog lamp indicator light.
16 - Dynamic stability control(ASR/ESP) indicator light(petrol versions only). 17 -
Low coolant level warning light.
18 - Coolant temperature indicator.
19 - Trip recorder zero reset.
20 - Handbrake and low brake fluid level warning light.
21 - Seat belt not fastened warning light.
22 - Air bags warning light.
23 - ABS system warning light.
24 - Engine diagnostics warning light.
25 - Battery charge warning light.
26 - Diesel engine preheatingindicator light.
27 - Passenger air bag disarmingwarning light.
28 - Water in diesel filter warning light.
29 - Front brake pad wear warning light.
30 - Engine oil pressure warning light.
31 - Electronic immobiliser warning light.
32 - Lighting rheostat.
33 - Engine oil temperature.
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1 -Fuel filler cap warning light.
2 - Door open warning light.
3 - Dipped beam headlamps indicator light.
4 - Main beam headlamps indicatorlight.
5 - Rev. counter.
6 - Left-hand direction indicator.
7 - Central (STOP) warning light.
8 - Low fuel level warning light.
9 - Fuel gauge. 10 -
Service indicator, oil level and
total distance recorder.
11 - Right-hand direction indicator.
12 - Speedometer.
13 - Clogging of the particulateemission filter warning light(Diesel).
14 - Front fog lamp indicator light.
15 - Rear fog lamp indicator light.
16 - Dynamic stability control(ASR/ESP) indicator light(petrol versions only). 17 -
Low coolant level warning light.
18 - Coolant temperature indicator.
19 - Trip recorder zero reset.
20 - Handbrake and low brake fluid
level warning light.
21 - Seat belt not fastened warning light.
22 - Air bags warning light.
23 - ABS system warning light.
24 - Engine diagnostics warning light.
25 - Battery charge warning light.
26 - Diesel engine pre-heating
indicator light.
27 - Passenger air bag disarmingwarning light.
28 - Water in diesel filter
warning light.
29 - Front brake pad wear warning light.
30 - Engine oil pressure warning light.
31 - Operating programmes.
32 - Gear lever position indicator.
33 - Electronic immobiliser warninglight.
34 - Lighting rheostat.
35 - Engine oil temperature.
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Passenger air bag disarming warninglight Lighting of this warning light
is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multi–function
display. If the passenger air bag isdisarmed, the indicator light comeson when the ignition is switched onand remains on. In all cases, if the warning light flashes,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light The warning light comes on for 6 seconds when the igni-tion is switched on.
This warning light comes on whenthe vehicle is running and is accom-panied by an audible signal and amessage on the multi–function dis-play indicating the cause of the front,side or curtain air bag fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in diesel filter warning light (depending on destination)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system.
Diesel pre-heating indicator light If the engine is warm enough, the light will not come on, and you can start the engine without waiting.
If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying the starter.
Engine diagnostics warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it is lit continuously with the engine runnning, this indicates a fault in
the emission control system.If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a malfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter (petrol
engine only). Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Battery charge warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
– faulty operation of the charging circuit,
– loose battery or starter terminals,
– a cut or slack alternator belt,
– an alternator fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Door open warning light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicates that a door has not beenclosed properly or that the
boot is open.
Electronic immobiliser warning light This indicates a malfunction of the electronic immobilis-
er. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level warning light. When the warning light comes on, you have
enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approx-imately 70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator When the needle is in zone
A,the
temperature is correct. When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light With the engine running, the indicator light comes onwhen the driver's seat belt isnot fastened.
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