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Handbrake, low brake
fluid level and Electronic BrakeForce Distribution
system faultwarning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight. This indicates one of the following:
Ð that the handbrake is applied or not fully released,
Ð an excessive drop in brake fluid level (if the warning light remains on even when the handbrake isreleased),
Ð a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system, if lit at
the same time as the ABS warninglight.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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A permanently lit warning light or one flashing
,with the engine
running, indicates an operatingfault of the unit concerned. Theillumination of certain warninglights may be accompanied byan audible signal and a message
on the multifunction display. Donot ignore this warning: consulta PEUGEOT dealer as soon aspossible.
If the central STOP warning light comes on when you are driving,
stop your vehicle immediately,where it is safe to do so.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)warning light
This comes on for 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched on. If the warning light remains on or comes on above 8 mph (12 km/h),
this indicates an ABS malfunction.
However, the vehicle retains conven- tional servo-assisted braking. Lighting of this warning light, accompanied by an audible signal,
indicates an ABS fault.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Diesel engine low coolant levelwarning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warn-ing light.
You must stop.
Wait for the engine to cool before topping up the level. The cooling circuit is pressurised.In the event of breakdown and to prevent any risk of burns , unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow thepressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Central (STOP) warning light
Linked to the warning lights:
Ð "engine oil pressure and tempera- ture",
Ð "low coolant level",
Ð "handbrake",
Ð "low brake fluid level",
Ð "electronic brake force distribution system fault".
Linked with the "coolant tempera-
ture" indicator.
You must stop if the light flashes with the engine running.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine oil pressure and temperaturewarning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warn-ing light.
You must stop. This warning light indicates one of the following:
Ð insufficient oil pressure,
Ð a lack of oil in the lubrication cir- cuit. Top up the level.
Ð an oil temperature which is too high. The warning light is acom-
panied by an audible signal. Tolower the oil temperature, reduceyour speed.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
HORNPress one of the spokes or the centre of the steeringwheel.
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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
When stationary, push the handle fowards to unlock the steeringwheel. Adjust it to the desired height. Pull the handle towards you fully to lockthe steering wheel.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS Press the button, the direction indi- cators flash. They can operate with the ignition
off.
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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 ofyour vehicle. The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is basically 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 1 000 metres, the maximum
towing load must be reduced by 10 %
and so on for every 1 000 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 withoutexceeding 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. Tyres:
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.
