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The driver must ensure
that the passengers use
the seat belts correctly and
that they are all properly re-
strained before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in
t h e v e h i c l e , a l w a y s f a s t e n y o u r s e a t
b e l t , e v e n f o r s h o r t j o u r n e y s .
Do not invert the seat belt buckles
a s t h e y w i l l n o t f u l i l t h e i r r o l e f u l l y .
I f t h e s e a t s h a v e a r m r e s t s * , t h e l a p
p a r t o f t h e s e a t b e l t m u s t a l w a y s
pass under the armrest.
T h e s e a t b e l t s a r e i t t e d w i t h a n i n -
ertia reel permitting automatic ad-
justment of the length of the strap
to your size. The seat belt is stored
a u t o m a t i c a l l y w h e n n o t i n u s e .
B e f o r e a n d a f t e r u s e , e n s u r e t h a t
the seat belt is rolled up correctly.
T h e l o w e r p a r t o f t h e s t r a p m u s t b e
p o s i t i o n e d a s l o w a s p o s s i b l e o n
the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned
i n t h e h o l l o w o f t h e s h o u l d e r .
T h e i n e r t i a r e e l s a r e i t t e d w i t h a n
a u t o m a t i c l o c k i n g d e v i c e w h i c h
comes into operation in the event of
a c o l l i s i o n , o n e m e r g e n c y b r a k i n g
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can
release the device by pulling rapidly
on the strap and releasing it. I n o r d e r t o b e e f f e c t i v e , a s e a t b e l t :
- must be tightened as close to the
b o d y a s p o s s i b l e ,
- m u s t r e s t r a i n o n e a d u l t o n l y ,
- must not bear any trace of cuts o r f r a y i n g ,
- must be pulled in front of you w i t h a s m o o t h m o v e m e n t ,
c h e c k i n g t h a t i t d o e s n o t t w i s t ,
- must not be transformed or m o d i i e d t o a v o i d a l t e r i n g i t s
performance.
I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h c u r r e n t s a f e t y
r e g u l a t i o n s , a l l r e p a i r s a n d c h e c k s
must be carried out by a PEUGEOT
d e a l e r w h o g u a r a n t e e s t h a t t h e w o r k
is carried out correctly.
Have your seat belts checked regularly
by a PEUGEOT dealer and particularly
i f t h e s t r a p s s h o w s i g n s o f d a m a g e .
C l e a n t h e s e a t b e l t s t r a p s w i t h s o a p y
w a t e r o r a t e x t i l e c l e a n i n g p r o d u c t ,
sold by PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear
b e n c h s e a t , e n s u r e t h a t t h e s e a t b e l t
is positioned and rolled up correctly. Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the
passenger is less than 12 years
old or shorter than one metre
i f t y ,
- do not use the strap-guide* w h e n a c h i l d s e a t i s i n s t a l l e d .
- never use the same seat belt to s e c u r e m o r e t h a n o n e p e r s o n ,
- n e v e r a l l o w a c h i l d t o t r a v e l o n your lap.
Depending on the nature and se-
riousness of the impacts , t h e p r e -
tensioning device may be triggered
before and independently of the
air bags. Triggering of the pre-ten-
sioners is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke and a
n o i s e , d u e t o t h e a c t i v a t i o n o f t h e
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system.
I n a l l c a s e s , t h e a i r b a g w a r n i n g
light comes on.
F o l l o w i n g a n i m p a c t , h a v e t h e s e a t
b e l t s s y s t e m c h e c k e d , a n d i f n e c -
e s s a r y r e p l a c e d , b y a P E U G E O T
dealer.
* According to model.
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1.1 LITRE (60 BHP)
AND 1.4 LITRE (75 BHP)
PETROL ENGINES
1. P o w e r s t e e r i n g r e s e r v o i r .
2. W i n d s c r e e n a n d h e a d l a m p w a s h
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e l u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. A i r i l t e r .
7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.
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1.6 LITRE 16V (110 BHP)
PETROL ENGINES
1. P o w e r s t e e r i n g r e s e r v o i r .
2. W i n d s c r e e n a n d h e a d l a m p w a s h
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e l u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. A i r i l t e r .
7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.
1.4 LITRE HDI (70 BHP)
TURBO DIESEL ENGINES
1. P o w e r s t e e r i n g r e s e r v o i r .
2. W i n d s c r e e n a n d h e a d l a m p w a s h
reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. B r a k e l u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. Battery.
6. A i r i l t e r .
7. Dipstick.
8. Engine oil reservoir.
9. Priming pump.
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
T h e r e a r e t w o m a r k s o n
the dipstick:
A = maximum
N e v e r i l l p a s t t h i s m a r k .
B = minimum
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
c o n t r o l s y s t e m s , t h e u s e
of additives in engine oil
is prohibited.
Oil change
According to the information given in
the servicing booklet.
Note: avoid used oil coming into pro-
l o n g e d c o n t a c t w i t h t h e s k i n . E m p t y
the used oil into the containers intend-
ed for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
n e t w o r k .
Brake fluid level:
T h e b r a k e l u i d m u s t b e c h a n g e d a c -
cording to the manufacturer's servic-
ing schedule.
U s e l u i d s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
m a n u f a c t u r e r , w h i c h f u l i l D O T 4
standards.
Note: b r a k e l u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h
and very corrosive. Avoid all contact
w i t h t h e s k i n . Used oil
D o n o t d i s p o s e o f u s e d o i l , b r a k e l u i d
or coolant into drains or onto the
ground.
Dipstick
Viscosity selection
I n a l l c a s e s , t h e o i l s e l e c t e d m u s t
meet the manufacturer's require-
ments. Cooling system
U s e t h e l u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s w a r m , t h e t e m
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perature of the coolant is controlled
by the engine fan. As this fan can ope-
r a t e w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n k e y r e m o v e d
and because the cooling system is
p r e s s u r i s e d , w a i t f o r a t l e a s t o n e h o u r
after the engine has stopped before
c a r r y i n g o u t a n y w o r k .
S l a c k e n t h e c a p b y t w o t u r n s t o r e -
lease the pressure to prevent any
risk of scalding. When the pressure
h a s d r o p p e d , r e m o v e t h e c a p a n d
top up the level.
Note: the coolant does not need to
be changed.
For vehicles equipped with a
p a r t i c l e i l t e r , t h e e n g i n e f a n m a y
operate after the ignition has been
switched off, even when the en-
gine is cold. Power steering reservoir
F
O p e n t h e r e s e r v o i r , w i t h t h e
engine at ambient temperature.
T h e l e v e l s h o u l d a l w a y s b e
above the MIN. mark and close
to the MAX. mark.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
s a f e t y , w e w o u l d a d v i s e t h a t y o u u s e
products recommended by PEUGEOT.
For optimum cleaning and to prevent
f r e e z i n g , t h i s l u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
u p o r r e p l a c e d w i t h w a t e r .
Oil level
F
Check the level regularly and
t o p u p b e t w e e n c h a n g e s . T h e
maximum consumption is 0.5 l
per 600 miles (1 000 km).
C h e c k t h e l e v e l w i t h t h e v e h i c l e l e v e l ,
e n g i n e c o l d , u s i n g t h e o i l l e v e l g a u g e
on the instrument panel or the dip-
stick.
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Handbrake
Where the handbrake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
p e r f o r m a n c e o f t h e s y s t e m , t h e
h a n d b r a k e s h o u l d b e a d j u s t e d , e v e n
b e t w e e n s e r v i c e s .
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT
or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i i c a t i o n s .
To ensure best perfor-
mance from components as im-
p o r t a n t a s t h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g a n d
t h e b r a k i n g s y s t e m , P E U G E O T
s e l e c t s a n d o f f e r s q u i t e s p e c i i c
products.
To prevent damage to the electri-
c a l u n i t s , a v o i d w a s h i n g t h e e n -
gine.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
I f y o u s h o u l d r u n o u t o f f u e l , i t i s n e c e s -
sary to re-prime the circuit:
- i l l t h e f u e l t a n k w i t h a t l e a s t i v e l i t r e s o f d i e s e l ,
- squeeze and release the manual r e - p r i m i n g p u m p , u n t i l f u e l
appears in the transparent pipe
u n d e r t h e b o n n e t ,
- operate the starter until the engine starts.
Brake pads
B r a k e p a d w e a r d e p e n d s o n t h e s t y l e
o f d r i v i n g , i n p a r t i c u l a r f o r v e h i c l e s
w h i c h a r e u s e d i n t o w n , o v e r s h o r t
distances.
It may be necessary to check the
t h i c k n e s s o f t h e p a d s , e v e n b e t w e e n
services.
Disc wear status
For any information relating to check-
i n g t h e d i s c w e a r s t a t u s , c o n t a c t a
PEUGEOT dealer. Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e i l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r -
d a n c e w i t h t h e s e r v i c i n g s c h e d u l e .
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
H a v e t h e i l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g -
ularly. If you drive in dusty condi-
tions, change them twice as often.
Manual gearbox
This does not require an oil change.
C h e c k t h e l e v e l i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
To check the main levels and cer-
tain components, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule, refer to the pages of
the servicing booklet which corre-
spond to your vehicle's engine.
Battery
A t t h e s t a r t o f w i n t e r , h a v e y o u r b a t
-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Access to the spare wheel and
the jack
T h e w h e e l i s l o c a t e d o u t s i d e t h e
v e h i c l e , u n d e r t h e b o o t , s u p p o r t e d b y
a metal carrier.
- R e m o v e t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 ,
secured on the rear right inner
panel of the boot .
- U s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1 , s l a c k e n
t h e s p a r e w h e e l c a r r i e r r e t a i n i n g
b o l t , l o c a t e d inside the boot
under the carpet .
- Lift the carrier to release the h o o k r e a r w a r d s , t h e n l o w e r i t .
- Remove the jack storage box 2
l o c a t e d i n t h e s p a r e w h e e l .
CHANGING A WHEEL
Removing a wheel
- C h o c k t h e r e a r o f t h e w h e e l d i a g o n a l l y o p p o s i t e t h e w h e e l
t o b e c h a n g e d , u s i n g t h e j a c k
storage box.
- R e m o v e t h e w h e e l t r i m u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e , b y p u l l i n g a t t h e
valve passage hole.
- S l a c k e n t h e w h e e l b o l t s .
- Place the jack under the locating point on the sub-frame E that
i s c l o s e s t t o t h e w h e e l t o b e
changed. Ensure that the entire
surface of the jack base plate is
i n c o n t a c t w i t h t h e g r o u n d .
- E x t e n d t h e j a c k , c o m p l e t e l y u n s c r e w t h e b o l t s a n d r e m o v e
t h e w h e e l .
Parking the vehicle
- I f p o s s i b l e , p a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n
l e v e l , s t a b l e a n d n o n - s l i p p e r y
ground.
- A p p l y t h e h a n d b r a k e , e n g a g e 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).
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F o r y o u r s a f e t y , a l w a y s c h a n g e a w h e e l :
- o n l e v e l , s t a b l e a n d n o n s l i p p e r y g r o u n d ,
- w i t h t h e h a n d b r a k e a p p l i e d ,
- w i t h i r s t o r r e v e r s e g e a r e n g a g e d ,
- w i t h t h e v e h i c l e c h o c k e d u s i n g t h e j a c k s t o r a g e b o x ,
- never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack (use an axle stand).
After changing the wheel
- Have the tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the spare tyre checked as soon as possible by a PEUGEOT dealer.
- Have the punctured tyre repaired and replace it on the vehicl e as soon as possible.
- T h e s p a c e - s a v e r s p a r e w h e e l m u s t o n l y b e u s e d temporarily:
- i n l a t i o n p r e s s u r e : 4 . 2 b a r s ( 6 0 p . s . i . ) ,
- maximum speed: 50 mph (80 km/h).
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ALLOY WHEELSFitting the spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a
s t e e l s p a r e w h e e l , w h e n i t t i n g i t , i t i s
normal t o n o t i c e t h a t t h e b o l t w a s h -
e r s d o n o t c o m e i n t o c o n t a c t w i t h t h e
r i m . T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s s e c u r e d b y
the cone shape of each bolt. Wheel anti-theft bolts
I f y o u r w h e e l s a r e i t t e d w i t h a n t i - t h e f t
b o l t s ( o n e p e r w h e e l ) , t h e c h r o m e -
plated trim cap and then the plastic
c o v e r o n t h e w h e e l m u s t b e r e m o v e d ,
using the
yellow tool (located in the
b o x i x e d t o t h e l e f t - h a n d s i d e o f t h e
b o o t ) , b e f o r e s l a c k e n i n g t h e b o l t u s -
ing the anti-theft socket (located in
t h e g l o v e b o x ) a n d t h e w h e e l b r a c e ,
located in the boot rear right inner
panel.
Note: take a careful note of the code
number engraved on the head of the
a n t i - t h e f t s o c k e t . T h i s w i l l e n a b l e y o u
to obtain a duplicate anti-theft socket
from a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fitting snow tyres
I f y o u i t s n o w t y r e s t h a t a r e m o u n t e d
o n s t e e l r i m s o n t o y o u r v e h i c l e , i t i s
essential
that you use special bolts
available from your PEUGEOT dealer.
Bolt covers
A l l o y w h e e l b o l t s a r e c o v e r e d b y
chrome trims.
U s e t h e y e l l o w t o o l 4 to remove the
trims before slackening the bolts.
Tool 4 is located on the rear right
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