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FRONT AIR BAGS
These are folded in the centre of the steering wheel for the driver and in the
fascia for the front passenger. They are
deployed simultaneously, except incases where the passenger air bag isdisarmed.
Front air bag fault
If this warning light comeson, accompanied by anaudible signal and the mes-sage "Air bag fault" on the
multifunction display, con-
tact a PEUGEOT dealer to have thesystem checked.
AIR BAGS The air bags have been designed to maximise the safety of the occu-pants in the event of serious colli-
sions. They work in conjunctionwith the force-limiting seat belts. The electronic detectors register and analyse any abrupt decelera-tion of the vehicle: if the triggeringthreshold is reached, the air bagsinflate instantly and protect theoccupants of the vehicle. Immediately after the impact, the air bags deflate rapidly so that they donot hinder the visibility of the occu-pants nor their exit if necessary fromthe vehicle. The air bags are not deployed in the case of collisions which are not seri-
ous, for which the seat belt is suffi-cient to ensure maximum protection.The seriousness of a collisiondepends on the nature of the obsta-cle and the speed of the vehicle atthe moment of the collision. Air bags only operate when the ignition is switched on. Note:
the gas escaping from the air
bags can be a minor irritant. Disarming the passenger air bag*
To ensure the safety of your child, it is essential to disarm the pas-senger air bag when you install arear-facing child seat on the frontpassenger seat.
With the ignition switched off, insert the key into the passengerair bag disarming switch 1, turn it
to the "OFF"position, then
remove the key keeping the slotin this position.
The air bag warning light onthe instrument panel is litthroughout the disarmingprocess.
* According to destination.
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CHECKING THE LEVELS Oil level
Check the level regularly and top
up between changes. The maxi-mum consumption is 0.5 l per 600miles (1000 km).
Check the level with the vehicle level,engine cold, using the oil level gaugeon the instrument panel or the dips-tick.
Dipstick There are two marks on the dipstick: A= maximum
Never fill past this mark. B = minimum
To maintain the reliabi- lity of engines andemission control sys-tems, the use of addi-tives in engine oil isprohibited.
Oil change According to the information given in
"PEUGEOT SERVICING" .
Note: avoid used oil coming into
prolonged contact with the skin. Viscosity selection In all cases, the oil selected must meet the manufacturer's require-ments. Brake fluid level:
- The level must always be bet-
ween the DANGER and MAXI-
MUM marks in the reservoir.
- If the level drops substantially, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
immediately.
Fluid change:
- must be carried out according to the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
- use fluids recommended by the manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4standards.
Note: brake fluid is harmful to heal-
th and very corrosive. Avoid allcontact with the skin. Cooling systemUse the fluid recommended by the
manufacturer. When the engine is warm, the temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As thisfan can operate with the ignition keyremoved and because the coolingsystem is pressurised, wait for atleast one hour after the engine hasstopped before carrying out anywork. Slacken the cap to the first notch torelease the pressure to prevent anyrisk of scalding. When the pressurehas dropped, remove the cap andtop up the level. Note:
the coolant does not need to
be changed. Used oil Do not dispose of used oil, brake fluid or coolant into drains or into theground. Power steering reservoir Open the reservoir, with the engi-
ne at ambient temperature. Thelevel should always be above theMIN. mark and close to the MAX.mark.
Windscreen and headlamp* washlevel For best quality cleaning and for
your safety, we would advise thatyou use products recommended by
PEUGEOT.
* According to destination.
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SPECIAL FEATURES OF
ALLOY WHEELS Bolt covers The bolts on the alloy wheels are covered with chrome-plated trimcaps. Remove them using the yellow tool 4
before slackening the bolts. Refitting the spare wheel* If your vehicle is fitted with a steel spare wheel, when fitting the wheelit is
normal to notice that the bolt
washers do not come into contact
with the wheel. The spare wheel isheld in place by the conical supportof each bolt. Fitting snow tyres If you fit snow tyres mounted on steel rims onto your vehicle, it isessential to use special bolts avail-
able from a PEUGEOT dealer. Wheel anti-theft bolts* If your wheels are fitted with anti- theft bolts (one per wheel), thechrome-plated trim cap and then theplastic cover on the wheel must beremoved, using tool
4, before slack-
ening the bolt using one of the anti-theft sockets (handed to you alongwith the duplicate keys and the con-fidential card on delivery of yourvehicle) and the wheelbrace 1.
Note: take a careful note of the code
number engraved on the head of the
anti-theft socket. This will enableyou to obtain a duplicate anti-theft
socket from a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to model and destination.
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BATTERY
To charge the battery using a battery charger:
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer,
- Reconnect starting with the negative (-) terminal,
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with
sulphate (white or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them.
To start the vehicle from another battery:
- Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries,
- Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the slave battery,
- Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the bro- ken down vehicle as far as possible from the battery,
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables. ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION After the engine has stopped, with the key in the accessories position,
certain functions (windscreen wiper,electric windows, courtesy lights,audio equipment etc.) can only beused for thirty minutes, to prevent
discharging the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the message
"Economy mode active"
appears on the multifunction displayand the active functions are put on
standby.
A flat battery will prevent the engine from starting.
- Wait for 2 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnec- ting the battery.
- Never disconnect a terminal when the engine is running.
- Never charge a battery without first disconnecting the terminals.
- Close the windows and the folding roof before disconnecting the battery. If the windows do not operate normally following re-connection of the battery, you must re-initialise them (see section "Electric windows - ¤ Safety auto-reverse).
- After every reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to allow the electronic systems to be initialised. If slight difficulties are experienced after this, please contact a PEUGEOT
dealer. It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is not
to be used for a period of more than one month.
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Manual operation of the roof (emergency mode) In the event of
an electric or
hydraulic malfunction of the roof, it is
possible to close this manually.Thisis an emergency solution .
If at all possible, this operation isto be carried out by two people. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Lower the windows.
Switch off the ignition.
Take the key out of the ignition.
Apply the handbrake.
Open the boot lid.
When closing the roof, take care not to pinch yourhands in the mechanism.
Unhook the screen and release it while holding it steady.
Take the Allen key out of the repair aerosols insulated box 2.
Push the Allen key 3firmly into the pressure release screw 4, then unscrew
it a quarter turn to the left.
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Go to the rear left of the vehicle then take the moving shelf 5in your left hand.
With you right hand, insert the Allen key into the opening 6fully (shelf release).
Tilt the assembly downwards while supporting theshelf.
Remove the Allen key and place it outside the boot.
Let go of the shelf which will tilt completely.Press the catch 7while lifting the boot lid then put the
assembly down gently (repeat this operation on the other side of the lid).
Close the boot lid.
From the right rear side of the vehicle, open the boot lid8completely.
While holding the lid , insert the Allen key (short
section) fully into the white eye 9. The lid thus remains
open.
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Take hold of the roof 10, unfold it (a significant amount of force is necessary) and bring it into contact with the windscreen
aperture.
Lock the roof using the two hooks 11.
Take the Allen 12key out of the eye while holding the boot lid , then fold it down slowly and steadily, without trying to
lock it.
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The roof must not be operated while a luggage-holder fitted on the boot lid is loaded.
When closing the roof, to prevent risk of injury, ensure that no-one is in the proximity of themoving parts.
In the event of danger, release the control button;
the operation will stop immediately. You can resume the cycle before the audible signal ceases.
Closing the roof in the event of the windows malfunctioning
When the side windows cannot open completely, opera-
tion of the roof is impossible; however, it is possible toclose it by carrying out the following operations simulta-neously: with the ignition switched off, press or pull both control buttons for the windows (2nd notch);
place the ignition key in position M, without releasing
the window control buttons;
after four seconds, when an audible signal is heard,press the roof control button;
when the roof control button has been pressed for sixseconds, the roof closes; the end of the operation isindicated by an audible signal;
lock the roof using the two hooks 11.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.
Open the boot lid 13.
While pressing the end of the boot lid firmly 14, pull the
white clip 15(located above the catch).
Turn the white clip a quarter turn downwards, then push it into its locking hole (repeat this operation on theother side of the lid).
Close the boot lid.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.