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ACCESS
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OPENING THE BONNET
Inside the vehicle: pull the handle on
t h e l e f t - h a n d s i d e , u n d e r t h e f a s c i a .
Outside the vehicle: lift the catch
and raise the bonnet.
BONNET STRUTSecure the strut to hold the bonnet
open.
B e f o r e c l o s i n g t h e b o n n e t , r e p l a c e
the strut in its housing.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
T h e t a n k m u s t b e i l l e d w i t h f u e l w i t h
the engine switched off .
Insert the key then turn it to the left.
Remove the cap.
A l a b e l i n d i c a t e s w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l t o
use.
I f y o u i l l y o u r t a n k , d o n o t c o n t i n u e
after the third cut-off of the pump
nozzle. This could result in vehicle
malfunctions.
The capacity of the tank is approxi-
mately 50 litres.
To close
L o w e r t h e b o n n e t a n d r e l e a s e i t a t
the end of its travel.
Check that the bonnet is locked.
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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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CHECKS
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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BATTERY
To charge the battery using a
battery charger:
- D i s c o n n e c t t h e b a t t e r y ,
- F o l l o w t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r u s e
given by the battery charger
m a n u f a c t u r e r ,
- R e c o n n e c t s t a r t i n g w i t h t h e n e g a t i v e ( - ) t e r m i n a l ,
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are
c o v e r e d w i t h s u l p h a t e ( w h i t e o r
g r e e n i s h d e p o s i t ) , d i s c o n n e c t
them and clean them.
- Wait for 2 minutes a f t e r s w i t c h i n g o f f
the ignition before
disconnecting the
battery.
- Never disconnect a terminal w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s r u n n i n g .
- Never charge a battery w i t h o u t i r s t d i s c o n n e c t i n g t h e
terminals.
- C l o s e t h e w i n d o w s a n d t h e roof before disconnecting the
battery.
- After every reconnection of t h e b a t t e r y , s w i t c h o n t h e
i g n i t i o n a n d w a i t 1 m i n u t e
b e f o r e s t a r t i n g t o a l l o w t h e
electronic systems to be
i n i t i a l i s e d . I f s l i g h t d i f i c u l t i e s
a r e e x p e r i e n c e d a f t e r t h i s ,
please consult a PEUGEOT
dealer.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is not to be
used for a period of more than
one month.
ECONOMY MODE FUNCTION
A f t e r t h e e n g i n e h a s s t o p p e d , c e r t a i n
f u n c t i o n s ( w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r , e l e c
-
t r i c w i n d o w s , c o u r t e s y l i g h t s , a u d i o
e q u i p m e n t , e t c . ) c a n o n l y b e u s e d f o r
a combined duration of approximately
t h i r t y m i n u t e s , t o p r e v e n t d i s c h a r g i n g
the battery.
O n c e t h e t h i r t y m i n u t e s a r e o v e r , a
s w i t c h i n g t o e c o n o m y m o d e m e s -
sage appears on the multi-function
display and the active functions are
put on standby.
These functions are reactivated au-
tomatically next time the vehicle is
driven.
In order to resume the use of these
f u n c t i o n s i m m e d i a t e l y , t h e e n g i n e
must be started and left to run for a
f e w m i n u t e s .
T h e t i m e a v a i l a b l e t o y o u w i l l t h e n b e
d o u b l e t h e d u r a t i o n f o r w h i c h t h e e n -
g i n e i s l e f t r u n n i n g . H o w e v e r , t h i s p e -
r i o d w i l l a l w a y s b e b e t w e e n i v e a n d
thirty minutes.
To start the vehicle from another
battery:
- Connect the red cable to the
positive (+) terminals of the
t w o b a t t e r i e s ,
- Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-)
t e r m i n a l o f t h e s l a v e b a t t e r y ,
- Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an
e a r t h p o i n t o n t h e b r o k e n d o w n
v e h i c l e , a s f a r a s p o s s i b l e f r o m
t h e b a t t e r y ( f o r e x a m p l e , r i g h t -
h a n d e n g i n e m o u n t i n g ) ,
- O p e r a t e t h e s t a r t e r , l e t t h e e n g i n e r u n ,
- Wait for the engine to return to i d l e , t h e n d i s c o n n e c t t h e c a b l e s .
A l a t b a t t e r y p r e v e n t s t h e
engine from starting.
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC.
We recommend the use of original
P E U G E O T t o w b a r s a n d t h e i r h a r-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage of
y o u r v e h i c l e a n d t h a t t h e i t t i n g o f t h e
t o w b a r i s e n t r u s t e d t o a P E U G E O T
dealer.
I f t h e t o w b a r i s n o t i t t e d b y a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e
t h a t i t i s i t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
pre-equipment installed at the rear
o f t h e v e h i c l e , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed
for transporting people and luggage
b u t i t m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a
trailer.
D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e
t o w i n g v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i i c a n t
stress and its driver must be particu-
larly careful.
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e ,
thus reducing engine performance.
A b o v e 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m
t o w i n g l o a d m u s t b e r e d u c e d b y 1 0 %
and so on for every 1 000 metres of
altitude. Driving advice
Distribution of loads:
Distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest
items are as close as possible to the
a x l e a n d t h e n o s e w e i g h t a p p r o a c h -
e s t h e m a x i m u m p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t
exceeding it.
Cooling: T o w i n g a t r a i l e r o n a s l o p e
increases the temperature of the
coolant.
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d ,
its cooling capacity is not dependent
on the engine speed.
O n t h e c o n t r a r y , u s e a h i g h g e a r t o
l o w e r t h e e n g i n e s p e e d a n d r e d u c e
your speed.
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and
the outside temperature. I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e c o o l
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ant temperature.
In certain cases of particularly arduous
u s e ( t o w i n g t h e m a x i m u m l o a d o n a
s t e e p g r a d i e n t i n h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e s ) ,
s w i t c h i n g o f f t h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g p e r -
m i t s t h e r e c o v e r y o f e n g i n e p o w e r a n d
t h e r e f o r e a n i n c r e a s e i n t h e t o w i n g c a -
pacity.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n , s t o p
t h e v e h i c l e a n d s w i t c h o f f t h e e n g i n e
as soon as possible.
Tyres: Check the tyre pressures of
t h e t o w i n g v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r ,
observing the recommended pres-
sures.
Braking: T o w i n g i n c r e a s e s t h e
braking distance.
Lights: Check the electrical signal-
ling on the trailer.
Side wind: Take into account the
i n c r e a s e d s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d .