2003.5 Peugeot Boxer Dag handbrake

When parking on a slope, direct your wheelstowards the pavementand apply the handbrake.
Always engage first gear, as aprecaution. Only apply the handbrake when
the vehicle is stationary.
Operating abnormality Any operating abnormality is indicat- ed by flashing of the Snow warninglight on the instrument panel. In this situation the gearbox operates in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when changing from Pto R
and from Nto R(this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), keeping within the limit of localspeed restrictions.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse*
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring under the gear lever knob andpush the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling. HANDBRAKE Applying When parking, pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle. Releasing Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake.
CHRONOTACHOGRAPH Refer to the document enclosed in the pocket.
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If the battery is flat and the lever is in position
P, it will
be impossible to changeto another position.
ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
The ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) increases thestability and manoeuvrability of yourvehicle, particularly on poor or slip-pery road surfaces. Note: when changing wheels (tyres
and rims), make sure that these are approved. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
* According to engine. Lighting of this warning light indicates that the handbrakeis still applied or has not
been released correctly.
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Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perform- ance from components as
important as the power steering andthe braking system, PEUGEOTselects and offers quite specificproducts.
CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter and passenger compartment filter Have the filter elements replaced
regularly. If you drive in dusty con-
ditions, change them twice asoften. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular for vehi-cles which are used in town, overshort distances. It may be necessary to check the thickness of the pads, even betweenservices. Handbrake Where the handbrake travel is too great or there is a reduction in theperformance of the system, thehandbrake should be adjusted, evenbetween services. Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accor- dance with the servicing schedule.
Fuel supply cut-off In a serious collision, a system pre- vents fuel from reaching the engine.
To re-establish the fuel supply, press the switch on the angle of the front
left-hand suspension assembly,under the bonnet.
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CHANGING A WHEEL Parking the vehicle 
Whenever possible, park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
 Apply the handbrake, switch offthe ignition and engage first orreverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
Tools The following tools are in a holder under the front passenger seat: 1 -Jack.
2 - Ratchet spanner.
3 - Spare wheel carrier access socket.
4 - Wheelbrace.
5 - Screwdriver (for removal of the grille when changing bulbs).
Access to the spare wheel The spare wheel is located in a carrier underneath the vehicle at
the rear. The two carrier support bolts are located near the outer edge of the
rear floor. 
Unclip the covers on the bolts.
 Slacken these two bolts using a ratchet spanner 2and the socket
3 .
 Lift the carrier to release theretaining hook using the wheel-brace 4.

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Removing the wheel Place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite to the one tobe changed.
 Remove the trim, using thewheelbrace 4, pulling at the valve
passage hole.
 Loosen the wheel bolts using thewheelbrace 4.
 Place the jack 1in contact with
one of the four locating points E
on the sub-frame, (the one whichis closest to the wheel to bechanged).
 Extend the jack 1using the ratch-
et spanner 2until its base is in
contact with the ground. Ensurethat the centre line of the base ofthe jack is straight above thelocating point E. 
Raise the vehicle.
 Unscrew the bolts and removethe wheel.
Fitting a wheel  Position the wheel.
 Tighten the bolts by hand.
 Partly tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 4.
 Fold the jack 1and remove it.
 Fully tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace 4.
 Replace the wheel trim, startingby placing the wheel trim notchopposite the valve, and press iton using the palm of the hand.
 Put the tools under the passen-ger seat and the wheel under thevehicle For your safety, always change the wheel:
Ð on level, stable, non-
slippery ground,
Ð with the handbrake on and the ignition switched off,
Ð with first or reverse gear engaged (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox),
Ð with the vehicle chocked. Never go underneath a vehicle that is supported only by a jack(use a ramp). After changing the wheel: Ð have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checked by a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible,
Ð have the punctured tyre repaired and refit it to the vehi-cle as soon as possible.
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