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OPENING THE BONNET From inside: pull the handle on the
right-hand side under the fascia. From outside: lift the catch Aand
raise the bonnet. Bonnet strut Secure the strut to hold the bonnet open. Before closing the bonnet, replace the strut in its housing.
To
close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. Check that thebonnet is properly locked. FILLING WITH FUEL Low fuel level
When the minimum fuel level in the tank is reached, thiswarning light comes on. You have approximately 8
litres of fuel left.
The engine must be switched off when filling with fuel. ☞
Open the fuel filler flap by pres-sing the front of it.
☞ Insert the key then turn it to theleft.
☞ Remove the cap and hang it onthe hook located on the inside ofthe flap.
An indication on the cap reminds youwhich type of fuel to use. When you fill your tank, do not conti-
nue after the third cut-off of the
pump. This could cause your vehicleto malfunction. The capacity of the tank is approximately 70 litres. ☞ After filling the tank, lock the cap and close the fuel filler flap.
The key cannot be removed from thelock until the cap has been replacedon the fuel tank.
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THE LIGHTS STALK Front and rear lights Selection is by turning the ring.
Lights off Side lights Dipped headlamps
Main beam head- lamps Dipped / Main beam change Push the stalk forwards to switch on the main beam headlamps. Pull the stalk towards you to switch
them off. Note:
with the ignition off, when the
driver's door is opened, a buzzer sounds if you have left your lights on. Front fog lamps Press the button in the centre of the
fascia panel. The warning light onthe button comes on. The front fog lamps operate with the dipped and main beam headlamps. Direction indicators (flashers)
Left: downwards.
Right: upwards.
Rear fog lamps Press the button in the centre of the
instrument panel. The warning lighton the button comes on. The rear fog lamps operate with the dipped and main beam headlamps.
In good or rainy weather, both day and night, therear fog lamps are dazz-ling and are prohibited. Do not forget to switch the
fog lamps off when they are no lon- ger needed.

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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS Depending on the load in your vehicle, adjusting the beam of theheadlamps is recommended. 0
No load.
1 Partial load.
2 Average load.
3 Maximum authorised load.
Initial setting is position 0. HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS Press the button, the direction indicators flash. They can operate with the ignition
off.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the steering wheel by pullinghandle
Atowards you.
Adjust the height of the steeringwheel, then lock it by pushing hand-le Adown fully.
HORN Press one of the spokes or the centre of the steering wheel.

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Operating abnormality Any operating abnormality is indica- ted 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 and push 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. W
arning: 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. Lighting of this warning lightindicates that the handbrakeis still applied or has not
been released correctly.
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 tochange to another posi-tion.
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.

05-05-2003
Operating abnormality Any operating abnormality is indica- ted 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 and push 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. W
arning: 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. Lighting of this warning lightindicates that the handbrakeis still applied or has not
been released correctly.
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 tochange to another posi-tion.
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.

05-05-2003
Operating abnormality Any operating abnormality is indica- ted 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 and push 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. W
arning: 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. Lighting of this warning lightindicates that the handbrakeis still applied or has not
been released correctly.
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 tochange to another posi-tion.
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.

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The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, byacting on the brakes of the drivewheels and on the engine. It alsoallows the directional stability of thevehicle to be improved on accelera-tion.
Operation of the ASR systemWhen this system is opera- ting, this light flashes.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) This system is linked with and com-
plements the ABS. Disarming the ASR system In exceptional conditions (starting the vehicle when stuck in mud, on
snow, on unstable ground ... ), it may
prove useful to disarm the ASR sys-tem to allow the wheels to skid andregain grip. ☞
Press switch Ain the centre of
the fascia panel.
The indicator light on the switch and the warning light
come on: the ASR systemwill no longer act on theoperation of the engine orthe brakes. It will come into operation again: ☞
automatically above 20 mph (30 km/h),
☞ manually when the switch ispressed again.
Operating check When a malfunction of thesystem occurs, the warninglight on the instrument panelcomes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.
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Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrationsof the brake pedal. In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasingthe pressure.
The operation of the sys- tem is ensured to theextent to which therecommendations of themanufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and wheel rims),the braking components, the elec-tronic components and the assem-bly and repair procedures withinthe PEUGEOT network are obser-ved. After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Illumination of this warning light indicates a malfunctionof the electronic brake forcedistribution, which cancause a loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
Contact a Peugeot dealer.

05-05-2003
The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, byacting on the brakes of the drivewheels and on the engine. It alsoallows the directional stability of thevehicle to be improved on accelera-tion.
Operation of the ASR systemWhen this system is opera- ting, this light flashes.
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) This system is linked with and com-
plements the ABS. Disarming the ASR system In exceptional conditions (starting the vehicle when stuck in mud, on
snow, on unstable ground ... ), it may
prove useful to disarm the ASR sys-tem to allow the wheels to skid andregain grip. ☞
Press switch Ain the centre of
the fascia panel.
The indicator light on the switch and the warning light
come on: the ASR systemwill no longer act on theoperation of the engine orthe brakes. It will come into operation again: ☞
automatically above 20 mph (30 km/h),
☞ manually when the switch ispressed again.
Operating check When a malfunction of thesystem occurs, the warninglight on the instrument panelcomes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to havethe system checked.
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Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrationsof the brake pedal. In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasingthe pressure.
The operation of the sys- tem is ensured to theextent to which therecommendations of themanufacturer regarding
the wheels (tyres and wheel rims),the braking components, the elec-tronic components and the assem-bly and repair procedures withinthe PEUGEOT network are obser-ved. After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Illumination of this warning light indicates a malfunctionof the electronic brake forcedistribution, which cancause a loss of control of
the vehicle when braking.
Stop immediately.
Contact a Peugeot dealer.