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2 LITRE 16V HDI AND 2.7 LITRE V6 24V HDI DIESEL ENGINES
1. Windscreen/headlamp wash
reservoir.
2. Power steering reservoir.
3. Coolant reservoir.
4. Dipstick.
5. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
6. A i r fi l t e r .
7. Fuse box.
8. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
I f y o u h a v e t o r e m o v e o r r e fi t
the engine style cover, handle
it with care to avoid damaging
t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
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To maintain the reliability of
engines and emission control
systems, the use of additives
in engine oil is prohibited. Cooling system CHECKING THE LEVELS
These are normal maintenance opera-
tions which keep your vehicle in good
working order. Consult the instruc-
tions in the PEUGEOT network, on
the Service Box site or in the servicing
booklet enclosed with this handbook.
Dipstick There are two marks on
the dipstick:
A = maximum
N e v e r fi l l p a s t t h i s m a r k .
B = minimum
Oil level
Check the level regularly and top
up between changes.
Check the level with the vehicle level,
the engine having been off for more
than 15 minutes, using the dipstick.
Important: if you have to re-
m o v e / r e fi t t h e e n g i n e s t y l e c o v -
er, handle it with care to avoid
d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s . Oil change
It is imperative that this is carried out
a t t h e i n t e r v a l s s p e c i fi e d a n d t h e v i s -
cosity of the oil chosen must meet the
requirements laid down in the manu-
facturer’s servicing schedule. Consult
the instructions in the PEUGEOT net-
work or on the SERVICE BOX site.
Note: avoid used oil coming into pro-
longed contact with the skin. Empty
the used oil into the containers provid-
ed for this purpose in the PEUGEOT
network.
Oil filter
Replace the cartridge regularly in ac-
cordance with the recommendations
of the servicing schedule.
Brake fluid change
U s e t h e fl u i d 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 fi l s D O T 4
Standards.
I t i s i m p e r a t i v e t h a t t h e b r a k e fl u i d i s
c h a n g e d a t t h e i n t e r v a l s s p e c i fi e d i n
accordance with the manufacturer’s
servicing schedule.
Note: avoid all contact with the skin,
t h e b r a k e fl u i d i s h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h a n d
very corrosive. U s e o n l y t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d -
ed by the manufacturer.
Note: the coolant does not need to be
changed.
When the engine is warm, the tem-
perature of the coolant is controlled by
the engine fan. As this fan can oper-
ate with the ignition key removed and
because the cooling system is pressu-
rised, wait for at least one hour after
the engine has stopped before carry-
ing out any work.
S l a c k e n t h e c a p t o t h e fi r s t
notch to release the pressure
to prevent any risk of scald-
ing. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level with coolant.
The engine fan can oper-
ate after the vehicle has
stopped.
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Used oil
Do not dispose of used oil,
b r a k e fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o
drains or onto the ground.
Windscreen and headlamp wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, to see and be seen, we would
advise that you use products of the
PEUGEOT Universal range. At the start of winter, have
your battery checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
CHECKS
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e -
placed regularly. If you drive
in dusty conditions, change
them twice as often.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Brake pad wear depends on
the style of driving, in par-
ticular for vehicles which are
used in town, over short dis-
tances.
Brake pads
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services. Where the handbrake travel
is too great or there is a re-
duction in the performance
of the system, the handbrake
should be adjusted.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Handbrake
To ensure the best perform-
ance from components as im-
portant as the power steering
and the braking system, the
manufacturer selects and offers spe-
c i fi c p r o d u c t s , o n l y u s e p r o d u c t s r e c -
ommended by PEUGEOT .
To prevent damage to the electrical
units, high pressure washing of the en-
gine compartment is strictly prohibited .
U s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
Open the reservoir, with the engine
at ambient temperature, the level
should always be above the MIN
mark, close to the MAX mark.
Particle emission filter - Additive reservoir (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r a n d t h e fi l l -
ing of the additive reservoir are carried
out by a PEUGEOT dealer in accord-
ance with the manufacturer’s servicing
schedule.
Disc wear status
For any information relating to check-
ing disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Power steering fluid level
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Used oil
Do not dispose of used oil,
b r a k e fl u i d o r c o o l a n t i n t o
drains or onto the ground.
Windscreen and headlamp wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, to see and be seen, we would
advise that you use products of the
PEUGEOT Universal range. At the start of winter, have
your battery checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
CHECKS
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e -
placed regularly. If you drive
in dusty conditions, change
them twice as often.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Brake pad wear depends on
the style of driving, in par-
ticular for vehicles which are
used in town, over short dis-
tances.
Brake pads
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services. Where the handbrake travel
is too great or there is a re-
duction in the performance
of the system, the handbrake
should be adjusted.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Handbrake
To ensure the best perform-
ance from components as im-
portant as the power steering
and the braking system, the
manufacturer selects and offers spe-
c i fi c p r o d u c t s , o n l y u s e p r o d u c t s r e c -
ommended by PEUGEOT .
To prevent damage to the electrical
units, high pressure washing of the en-
gine compartment is strictly prohibited .
U s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e
manufacturer.
Open the reservoir, with the engine
at ambient temperature, the level
should always be above the MIN
mark, close to the MAX mark.
Particle emission filter - Additive reservoir (Diesel)
It is imperative that the maintenance of
t h e p a r t i c l e e m i s s i o n fi l t e r a n d t h e fi l l -
ing of the additive reservoir are carried
out by a PEUGEOT dealer in accord-
ance with the manufacturer’s servicing
schedule.
Disc wear status
For any information relating to check-
ing disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Power steering fluid level
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CHANGING A FRONT BULB
Handle the bulbs with a dry cloth.
2 - Side lights : W 5 W (COOL BLUE
®).
Turn the access cap a quarter turn,
remove the bulb and change it.
3 - Direction indicators : PY 21 W
(DIADEM
®).
Turn the access cap a quarter turn,
Remove the bulb holder.
Change the bulb.
4 - Front fog lamps
: H11 - 55 W.
T h e h e a d l a m p s a r e fi t t e d w i t h p o l y c a r -
bonate glass with a protective coating. Do
not clean them with a dry or abrasive cloth,
nor with a detergent or solvent product.
E n s u r e t h a t t h e l i q u i d u s e d t o fi l l t h e
wash-wipe and headlamp wash reser-
voir is of good quality. Integrated direction indicator side
repeaters
Push the repeater forwards or
backwards and release it.
Unclip the repeater and change it.
Repeaters can be obtained from a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Front lights
In the engine compartment, remove
the cover secured by one or two but-
t e r fl y s c r e w s , a p l a s t i c r e t a i n e r c l i p a n d
two quarter turn screws.
1 - Dipped beam and main beam head-
lamps : D1S-35W xenon bulb.
WARNING: RISK OF
ELECTROCUTION Coloured bulbs (side lights
and direction indicators) must
be replaced with bulbs of iden-
t i c a l s p e c i fi c a t i o n a n d c o l o u r .
In certain climatic conditions
(low temperature, humidity),
condensation on the inside
surface of the headlamp glass
is normal; it disappears a few minutes
after the lights are switched on.
Xenon bulbs must be replaced by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are placed in the glove
box (passenger side), in the engine
compartment (left-hand side) and in
the left boot trim.
Fascia fuses
To access the fuses, open the glove
box and tilt the fuse box lid.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, the cause of
the incident must be found and recti-
fi e d . T h e f u s e n u m b e r s a r e i n d i c a t e d
on the fuse box. Always replace a faulty fuse
with a fuse of the same rating
(same colour). Use the special pliers located on the
support next to the fuse box, this sup-
port also contains the replacement
fuses.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
G29 - Not used.
G30 5 A Heated rear screen.
G31 5 A T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n , C D c h a n g e r .
G32 - Not used.
G33 5 A Power steering electropump unit, dual-function
brake switch.
G34 5 A Dual-function brake switch, automatic gearbox r elay.
G35 5 A
Steering wheel angle sensor and ESP gyrometer sens or.
G36 25 A H i - F i a m p l i fi e r .
G37 15 A Automatic gearbox.
G38 20 A Heated seats.
G39 30 A Passenger seat memory unit.
G40 30 A Driver's seat memory unit.
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CHANGING A FUSE
The fuse boxes are placed in the glove
box (passenger side), in the engine
compartment (left-hand side) and in
the left boot trim.
Fascia fuses
To access the fuses, open the glove
box and tilt the fuse box lid.
Replacing a fuse
Before replacing a fuse, the cause of
the incident must be found and recti-
fi e d . T h e f u s e n u m b e r s a r e i n d i c a t e d
on the fuse box. Always replace a faulty fuse
with a fuse of the same rating
(same colour). Use the special pliers located on the
support next to the fuse box, this sup-
port also contains the replacement
fuses.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
G29 - Not used.
G30 5 A Heated rear screen.
G31 5 A T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n , C D c h a n g e r .
G32 - Not used.
G33 5 A Power steering electropump unit, dual-function
brake switch.
G34 5 A Dual-function brake switch, automatic gearbox r elay.
G35 5 A
Steering wheel angle sensor and ESP gyrometer sens or.
G36 25 A H i - F i a m p l i fi e r .
G37 15 A Automatic gearbox.
G38 20 A Heated seats.
G39 30 A Passenger seat memory unit.
G40 30 A Driver's seat memory unit.
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Fuse N° Rating
Functions
F1 - Not used.
F2 30 A Locking and deadlocking.
F3 5 A Air bags and pre-tensioners control unit.
F4 10 A Automatic gearbox switch, diagnostic socket, electrochromatic mirror .
F5 30 A Driver and passenger electric windows.
F6 30 A Sunroof.
F7 5 A Glove box light, map reading lights, courtesy lights, court esy mirrors.
F8 20 A Multifunction display, audio equipment, top-of-column, trai
ler fuse box (accessory),
alarm, alarm siren.
F9 30 A Front lighter, 12 V rear socket, glove box light, map reading
lights, courtesy lights, courtesy
mirrors.
F10 15 A T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n , C D c h a n g e r .
F11 15A Diagnostic socket, ignition switch.
F12 15 A Trailer fuse box (accessory), parking assistance control unit supply, p
assenger seat memory
unit, rain and brightness sensor.
F13 5 A Windscreen wipers relay control, engine fuse box.
F14 15 A Driver's seat memory unit, instrument panel, air bags and pre-tensi
oners control unit, air
conditioning control panel, steering wheel adjustment switch , hands-free kit.
F15 30 A Locking and deadlocking.
F16 - PARC shunt.