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Low coolant level warning light Illumination of this warning light indicates that the coolant level is too
low.
Stop immediately.
W arning: allow the engine to cool before topping up.
The cooling circuit is pressurised.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressu-
re to drop.When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Engine oil pressure warning light This comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. Illumination of this warning light while the engine is running indicates
that the oil pressure or level is too low.
Stop immediately. If there is a lack of oil in the lubrication circuit, top it up.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS A permanently lit warning light or one that flashes while the engine is
running indicates an operating fault. The illumination of certain warning lights may be accompanied by a bleep and a message on the multi-
function display. Do not ignore this warning: contact your PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Handbrake warning light This comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.Illumination of this warning light indi-cates that the handbrake is applied
or has not been released correctly.Coolant temperature warning light This comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on.Illumination of this warning light indi-cates an abnormal increase in thecoolant temperature.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Automatic gearbox temperature or fault warning light This comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. Illumination or flashing of this warning light while the engine is runningand the vehicle is moving indicates an automatic gearbox fault or an
excessive automatic gearbox temperature.
Stop immediately.Allow the engine to run at idle (lever in position Nor P) until the warning light
switches off.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Door open warning light This comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. Illumination of this warning light indicates that one or more doors are
open or have not been closed correctly.
The warning light switches off when all of the doors are closed correctly.
Coolant temperature gauge When the needle is in zone A, the
temperature is correct. When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high.
Stop immediately.W arning: allow the engine to cool
before topping up.The cooling circuit is pressurised.
To avoid any risk of scalding, uns-
crew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Automatic gearbox temperature or fault warning light This comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. Illumination or flashing of this warning light while the engine is runningand the vehicle is moving indicates an automatic gearbox fault or an
excessive automatic gearbox temperature.
Stop immediately.Allow the engine to run at idle (lever in position Nor P) until the warning light
switches off.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Door open warning light This comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. Illumination of this warning light indicates that one or more doors are
open or have not been closed correctly.
The warning light switches off when all of the doors are closed correctly.
Coolant temperature gauge When the needle is in zone A, the
temperature is correct. When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high.
Stop immediately.W arning: allow the engine to cool
before topping up.The cooling circuit is pressurised.
To avoid any risk of scalding, uns-
crew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

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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 per600 miles (1000 km). Check the level with the vehicle level, engine cold, using the oillevel gauge on the instrumentpanel or the dipstick.
Dipstick
There are two marks onthe dipstick: A= maximum
Never fill past this mark.B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission control systems, the useof additives in engine oilis prohibited.
Oil change According to the information given in
"PEUGEOT SERVICING" .
Note: avoid used oil coming into
prolonged contact with the skin.
V iscosity selection
In all cases, the oil selected must meet the manufacturer's require-ments. Brake fluid level: - The level must always be between the DANGER and MAXIMUM
marks in the reservoir.
- If the level drops substantially,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer imme-
diately.
Fluid change: - must be carried out according to the manufacturer's servicing sche-dule.
- use fluids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfil DOT4standards.
Note: brake fluid is harmful to health
and very corrosive. Avoid all contactwith the skin. Cooling system Use the fluid recommended by the
manufacturer. When the engine is warm, the tem- perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan canoperate with the ignition key remo-ved and because the cooling systemis pressurised, wait for at least onehour after the engine has stoppedbefore carrying out any work. 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 engine at ambient temperature.The level should always beabove the MIN. mark and closeto the MAX. mark.
W indscreen and headlamp*
wash level For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use products recommended by
PEUGEOT.
* According to destination.

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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT etc.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars that have been tested andapproved from the design stage of
your vehicle. The tow bar must be
fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer. Y our vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage but it may also be used for towing a
trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.Above 1000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by 10%and so on for every 1000 metres ofaltitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads :
Distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to theaxle and the nose weight approachesthe maximum permitted without excee-ding it. Cooling : Towing a trailer on a slope
increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependenton the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient andthe outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engineas soon as possible. T
yres : Check the tyre pressures
of the towing vehicle and of the
trailer, observing the recommendedpressures. Braking : Towing increases the
braking distance. Lights : Check the electrical
signalling on the trailer.Side wind : Take into acount the
increased sensitivity to side wind.
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