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Handbrake Applying When parking, pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle. Warning: when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and apply the handbrake. Releasing Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake.
Disarming the ESP / ASR systems In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
mud or snow, or on loose ground...),it could prove useful to disarm theASR system to make the wheelsspin and regain grip. ☞
Press the switch "ESP OFF",
situated to the left of the steering wheel.
The switch lights up and the indicatorlights come on, accompanied by themessage ''ASR/ESP de-activated''
on the multifunction display: the ESP
and ASR systems no longer affectthe operation of the engine or thebrakes. They engage again:☞ automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
☞ manually by pressing the switchagain. The ESP system offersincreased safety duringnormal driving, but shouldnot incite the driver to take
risks or to drive at high speed.The operation of the system isassured to the extent to which therecommendations of the manufac-turer regarding the wheels (tyresand wheel rims), the braking com-ponents, the electronic compo-nents and the assembly andrepair procedures within thePEUGEOT network are respect-ed.After an accident or impact, havethe system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check When a system malfunctionoccurs, the switch lightflashes and the indicatorlight comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer tocheck the system.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP) These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, by act-ing on the brakes of the drive wheelsand on the engine. It also allows thedirectional stability of the vehicle tobe improved on acceleration. Ifthere is a variation between the tra-jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESPsystem automatically acts on theengine and the brake of one or morewheels, in order to put the vehicleback on course.
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems
When one of these two sys-tems is operating, this lightflashes.

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Only use products
recommended by Auto-
mobiles PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as important as the power steeringand the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change ittwice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles that are used in town, forshort journeys. 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. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter Replace the cartridge regularly in accordance with the servicing sche-dule.

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Only use products
recommended by Auto-
mobiles PEUGEOT.
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as important as the power steeringand the braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offersquite specific products.
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CHECKS Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer. Air filter Regular replacement of the filter ele- ment is essential. If you drive in
very dusty conditions, change ittwice as often. Brake pads Brake pad wear depends on the style of driving, in particular forvehicles that are used in town, forshort journeys. 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. Manual gearbox This does not need an oil change. Check the level according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Automatic gearbox This does not need an oil change. Have the level checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer according to themanufacturer's servicing schedule. Oil filter Replace the cartridge regularly in accordance with the servicing sche-dule.

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CHANGING A WHEEL Access to the spare wheel and jack Lift the boot carpet using the lifting hook. Secure the hook behind theboot seal.T
ools
1 - Wheel brace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Trim remover/wheel brace
extension.
4 - Jack.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Chrome trim tool
The tool holder supports the boot
floor. Reposition it to prevent anydeformation of the floor when loa-ded. T ighten the spare wheel securing
strap to prevent noise and for your safety in the event of a frontalimpact. Removal -
Park the vehicle on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
- Apply the handbrake, engage firstor reverse gear (position Pfor the
automatic gearbox).
- Remove the centre trim.
- Loosen the wheel bolts.
For vehicles fitted with alloy wheels,remove the chrome trims beforehand(see the section in this chapter entit-led 'Special features of alloywheels').
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-The jack is fitted with a system which enables it to be folded or
unfolded rapidly.
-T ake the jack from the toolkit and
close it by pressing the ends A.
- Place the jack at one of the loca-tions Eunderneath the vehicle, as
close as possible to the wheel tobe changed. Unfold it by pulling theends A.
- Extend the jack using the wheel-brace 1and the extension 3.
-T ake out a wheel bolt at the top
and fit the centralising tool 2.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and remo-ve the wheel. Fitting a wheel -
Position the wheel using the cen- tralising tool to assist you.
-T ighten the bolts by hand, and
remove the centralising tool.
- Partly tighten the bolts using thewheelbrace.
- Fold the jack and remove it.
- Fully tighten the wheel bolts usingthe wheelbrace.
- Replace the centre trim by pres-sing it with the palm of your hand.
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For your safety, always change the wheel:
- on level, stable, non-slipperyground,
- with the handbrake applied,
- with first or reverse gear enga-ged (position Pfor the automatic
gearbox).
Never go underneath a vehiclewhich is supported only by a jack(use a ramp). After changing the wheel - have the tightening of the bolts and the tyre pressure checkedby a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible,
- have the punctured tyre repai-red and refit it to the vehicle assoon as possible.