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N° Symbol Function
1Te mperature adjustment
2Demisting the rearscreen
3Air intake control
4Setting the air distribution
5Air flow adjustment
6Air conditioning control
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N° Symbol Function1 Temperature
adjustment
. . 2 Automatic visibility
programme
3 Automatic comfort
programme
4 Demisting the rear
screen
5 Setting the air
distribution
6 Air conditioning
control
7 Air flow
adjustment
8 Air flow control
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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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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 40623
∀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 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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VENTILATION 1 - Windscreen de-icing or demisting vents.
2 - Front window de-icing or demisting vents.
3 - Side vents.
4 - Central vents.
5 - Air outlet to the front passengers' feet.
6 - Air outlet to the rear passengers' feet.
Recommendations for use
Position the air flow control at a level which allows adequate air circulation inside your vehicle.
Select the air distribution which best suits your requirements and the climatic conditions.
Select a temperature setting and only alter it gradually for your comfort.
For an even air distribution, make sure that you do not block the air inlet grille at the base of the windscreen, the vents, th e
air passages under the front seats and the air extractor in the boot.
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Press the switch. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioningstarts.
1 - Air conditioning control
The air conditioning is intended to operate in all seasons. In summer itallows the temperature to be reduced
and in winter, above 0°C, it increases
the effectiveness of the demisting.
2 - Temperature adjustment
To be adjusted according to your requirements: from blue (cold whenthe air conditioning is on) to red(hot).
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Please note that for optimum operation of the air condition-ing, the recommended air flowsetting is with knob 4 turned toits second position.
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3 - Setting the air distribution
Windscreen and side windows (de- icing/demisting).
To quickly de-ice or demist the wind- screen and the side windows:
–set the temperature and air flow controls to maximum,
–close the central vents,
–press the A/C button.
Windscreen and side win- dows, central and side ventsand footwells. Central and side vents and footwells.
These settings are recommended forcold climates.
Central and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hotclimates. 4 - Air flow adjustment
Turn the knob to obtain sufficient
flow.
5 - Air intake control
Recirculation of the interior air (indi-cator light on). This position prevents the entry of unpleasant odours or fumes fromoutside and increases the speed ofheating. Used simultaneously with the air conditioning, recirculation improvesthe performance of the system whenset to hot as well as to cold. Used in humid conditions, recircula- tion risks misting up the windows. As soon as possible, place the control in the outside air position. 6 - Demisting the rear
screen
With the engine running, pressingthe switch demists the rear screenand the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after approximately fifteen minutes. Press again to resume demisting. It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat-
ically, by pressing the switch again. Important precaution Operate the air conditioning for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order. If the system does not produce cold
air, do not use it and contact your
PEUGEOT dealer. Note: The condensation created by
the air conditioning causes a normal flow of water under the vehicle when
stationary.
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Automatic operation1 - Temperature adjustment The value requested is displayed (from 15 to 30: comfortable tempera- ture = 22). Press the up and down arrows to adjust. 2 - Automatic
comfort programme
Press the " AUTO" button. The sys-
tem automatically adjusts the tem-perature to that selected, by starting
the air conditioning if necessary. It also manages the air flow and
intake, to provide sufficient air circu-lation inside the vehicle. Adjusting the air distribution must be carried out manually when yourequire it.
3 - Automatic visibility programme
In certain cases, the automaticcomfort programme can prove inad-equate to de-ice or demist the win-
dows (humidity, many passengers,ice). In such cases, select the auto-
matic visibility programme to
rapidly clear the windows. The system automatically manages the air conditioning, the air flow andthe air intake, distributing the air tothe windscreen and side windows.
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