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DRIVING
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HANDBRAKE
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is indi-
cated by an audible signal, accom-
panied by the message 'Automatic
gear fault' on the multi-function dis-
play, by a "-" a n d l a s h i n g o f t h e
Sport and Snow warning lights on the
instrument panel display.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
ates in downgrade mode (locked in
3rd gear). You may feel a substan-
tial knock when changing from P to
R and from N to R (this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
respecting local speed limits.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s l a t a n d t h e
lever is in position P, it will
be impossible to change
to another position.
In particular, do not force the lever
or there is a risk the gearbox may
be damaged. When the vehicle is be-
ing driven, illumination of
this warning light and of the
STOP
warning light, accom-
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display, indicates that the handbrake
is still on or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels to im-
mobilise them against the
pavement, pull the hand-
brake and engage a gear.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the but-
ton to release the handbrake.
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DRIVING
76 -
HANDBRAKE
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is indi-
cated by an audible signal, accom-
panied by the message 'Automatic
gear fault' on the multi-function dis-
play, by a "-" a n d l a s h i n g o f t h e
Sport and Snow warning lights on the
instrument panel display.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
ates in downgrade mode (locked in
3rd gear). You may feel a substan-
tial knock when changing from P to
R and from N to R (this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h),
respecting local speed limits.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s l a t a n d t h e
lever is in position P, it will
be impossible to change
to another position.
In particular, do not force the lever
or there is a risk the gearbox may
be damaged. When the vehicle is be-
ing driven, illumination of
this warning light and of the
STOP
warning light, accom-
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display, indicates that the handbrake
is still on or has not been properly
released.
When parking on a slope,
direct your wheels to im-
mobilise them against the
pavement, pull the hand-
brake and engage a gear.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the but-
ton to release the handbrake.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Access to the spare wheel and
the jack
The wheel is located outside the
vehicle, under the boot, supported by
a metal carrier.
- Remove the wheelbrace 1,
secured on the rear right inner
panel of the boot .
- Using the wheelbrace 1, slacken
the spare wheel carrier retaining
bolt, located inside the boot
under the carpet .
- Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it.
- Remove the jack storage box 2 located in the spare wheel.
CHANGING A WHEEL
Removing a wheel
- Chock the rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be changed, using the jack
storage box.
- Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace, by pulling at the
valve passage hole.
- Slacken the wheel bolts.
- Place the jack under the locating point on the sub-frame E that
is closest to the wheel to be
changed. Ensure that the entire
surface of the jack base plate is
in contact with the ground.
- Extend the jack, completely unscrew the bolts and remove
the wheel.
Parking the vehicle
- If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery
ground.
- Apply the handbrake, engage i r s t o r r e v e r s e g e a r ( p o s i t i o n P
for the automatic gearbox).