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CHECKING LEVELS
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
I f a l e v e l d r o p s s i g n i fi c a n t l y , h a v e t h e
corresponding circuit checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Brake fluid level
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Oil level The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick.
Between two oil changes, the consump-
t i o n s h o u l d n o t e x c e e d 0 . 5 l i t r e p e r
600 miles (1 000 km). T h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l s h o u l d b e
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Draining the circuit
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
Power steering fluid level T h e p o w e r s t e e r i n g fl u i d l e v e l
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the
engine cold, to check the level. Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
I n t h e c a s e o f v e h i c l e s fi t t e d
with headlamp washers, the
m i n i m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-
hicle.
Draining the engine
Refer to the servicing booklet for details
of the interval for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
O i l s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer’s rec-
ommendations. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
T h e b r a k e fl u i d m u s t c o n f o r m t o t h e
manufacturer’s recommendations and
f u l fi l t h e D O T 4 s t a n d a r d s .
Draining the circuit
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d m u s t n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with water.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
s h o u l d n e v e r e x c e e d i t .
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the fan.
This can operate with the ignition off.
O n v e h i c l e s w h i c h a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r , t h e f a n m a y
operate after the vehicle has been
switched off, even if the engine is
cold. F l u i d s p e c i fi c a t i o n
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer’s recommendations.
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Engine compartment fuses
T h e f u s e b o x i s p l a c e d i n t h e e n g i n e
compartment near the battery (left-hand
side).
Access to the fuses
Unclip the cover.
Change the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
W h e n y o u h a v e fi n i s h e d , c l o s e t h e
cover carefully to guarantee the
s e a l i n g o f t h e f u s e b o x . Fuse table
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 20 A Engine control unit supply, injection pump and EGR
solenoid valves (2 l HDI 16V), injectors (2 l HDI
16V).
F2 15 A Horn.
F3 10 A Front/rear wash-wipe.
F4 20 A Headlamp wash.
F5 15 A Purge canister, turbine discharge and Turbo
pressure regulation solenoid valves (1.6 l THP
16V), oil vapour heater (1.6 l THP 16V), diesel
heater (1.6 l HDI 16V).
F6 10 A Vehicle speed sensor, ABS/ESP control unit.
F7 10 A P o w e r s t e e r i n g c o n t r o l u n i t , a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ,
engine coolant level detector.
F8 25 A Starter control.
F9 10 A Diagnostic socket, directional headlamps, air
fl o w s e n s o r ( D i e s e l ) , p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r p u m p
(Diesel).
F10 30 A Engine control unit actuators (petrol: ignition
c o i l s , s o l e n o i d v a l v e s , o x y g e n s e n s o r s , i n j e c t o r s ,
heaters, fuel pump, controlled thermostat) (Diesel:
solenoid valves, heaters).
F11 40 A Air conditioning blower.
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Fuse N° Rating Functions
F12 30 A Windscreen wipers slow/fast speed.
F13 40 A Built-in systems interface supply (ignition positive).
F14 30 A Air pump.
F15 10 A Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F16 10 A Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F17 15 A Left-hand dipped headlamp.
F18 15 A Right-hand dipped headlamp.
F19 15 A Oil vapour heater (1.4 l 16V and 1.6 l VTi 16V),
purge canister solenoid valve (1.4 l 16V and 1.6 l
V T i 1 6 V ) , o x y g e n s e n s o r s ( p e t r o l ) , a i r c o o l i n g
solenoid valves (Diesel).
F20 10 A Controlled thermostat, variable timing solenoid
valves, Turbo pressure regulation solenoid valve
(Diesel), engine coolant level detector (Diesel).
F21 5 A Fan assembly relay supply, Valvetronic relay
control (1.4 l 16V and 1.6 l VTi 16V), Turbo cooling
( 1 . 6 l T H P 1 6 V ) , a i r fl o w s e n s o r ( 1 . 6 l H D I 1 6 V ) .
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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
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.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Side wind
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lights
Check the electrical signalling on
the trailer.
The rear parking assistance will be
deactivated automatically if a gen-
uine PEUGEOT towbar is used.
If the warning light and the
STOP warning light come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional signal-
ling and lighting.
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e 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 e x c e e d i n g i t .
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
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
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
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 fi t t i n g o f t h e
towbar is entrusted to a PEUGEOT
dealer.
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
t h a t i t i s fi 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
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.