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CHECKS
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 system 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 using the dipstick. 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.
C h a n g i n g t h e fl u i d
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record 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 w i t h
headlamp washers, the mini-
m u m l e v e l o f t h i s fl u i d i s i n d i -
cated by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-
hicle.
Engine oil change
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record 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 re-
commendations. 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 .
Changing the coolant
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 with or replaced with water.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
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
s w i t c h e d o f f , e v e n i f t h e e n g i n e i s
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.
When working under the bonnet,
take care, as certain areas of the
engine may be extremely hot (risk
of burns).
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CHECKS Only use products recommended
by PEUGEOT or products of equiv-
a l e n t q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, PEUGEOT selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Brake disc wear
Brake pads
Parking brake Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn.
For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking
brake must be checked, even
between two services.
This system must be checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for the
details of the level checking
interval for this component.
6-speed electronic gear control
gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the level checking in-
terval for this component.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it
d o e s n o t b l o c k t r a f fi c : t h e g r o u n d
must be level, stable and non-slip-
pery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r *
to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure that
the occupants get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle
r a i s e d u s i n g a j a c k ; u s e a n a x l e
stand.
Removing the wheel
List of operations
Fit the security socket 3 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security
bolt.
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.
Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underbody, whichever
is closest to the wheel to be changed.
E x t e n d t h e j a c k 2 until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B used.
Raise the vehicle until there is
s u f fi c i e n t s p a c e b e t w e e n t h e w h e e l
and the ground to admit the spare
( n o t p u n c t u r e d ) w h e e l e a s i l y .
Remove the bolts and store them in
a clean place.
Remove the wheel.
* position R for the piloted manual
g e a r b o x ; P for the automatic gear-
b o x .
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Rear lamps
1. Brake
lamps/
sidelamps
(
P21
/
5W
).
2. Sidelamps
(
P21
/
5W
).
3. Foglamp,
left-hand side (
P21W
).
Reversing
lamp,
right-hand side
(
P21W
).
4. Direction indicators (
P21W
). Changing bulbs
T h e s e fi v e b u l b s a r e c h a n g e d f r o m o u t -
s i d e t h e b o o t :
r e m o v e t h e t w o l a m p fi x i n g n u t s ,
e x t r a c t t h e l a m p c a r e f u l l y f r o m t h e
outside,
disconnect the lamp connector,
press the four tabs and remove the
bulb holder,
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h t h e J B L
audio system, on the right-hand
s i d e , fi r s t r e m o v e t h e t h r e e fi x i n g
b o l t s , t h e n m o v e t h e b o x .
on the right-hand side; remove the
a c c e s s fl a p ,
o n t h e l e f t - h a n d s i d e ; t u r n t h e fi x i n g
bolt a quarter of a turn and remove
t h e s t o r a g e b o x c o v e r ,
u n c l i p t h e s t o r a g e b o x ,
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Changing third brake lamp bulbs
(4 bulbs W5W)
Unclip the tailgate upper trim from
left to right.
U n s c r e w t h e t w o l a m p fi x i n g n u t s A .
Unclip the lamp's central pin.
E x t r a c t t h e l a m p f r o m t h e o u t s i d e .
Disconnect the bulb holder connector
and the wash-wipe pipe.
Unclip the bulb holder from the lamp
by pressing on the two tabs B .
Pull the bulb and change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
Do not apply force to the lamp when
tightening the nuts. Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
Insert a thin screwdriver into one of
the outer holes of the lens.
Push it outwards to unclip.
Remove the lens.
Pull the bulb and change it.
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Rear lamps
1. Brake
lamps/
sidelamps
(
P21
/
5W
).
2. Sidelamps
(
P21
/
5W
).
3. Foglamp,
left-hand side (
P21W
)
Reversing
lamp,
right-hand side
(
P21W
).
4. Direction indicators (
P21W
) Changing bulbs
T h e s e fi v e b u l b s a r e c h a n g e d f r o m o u t -
s i d e t h e b o o t :
unclip the lamp connector,
s e p a r a t e t h e fi v e t a b s a n d r e m o v e
the bulb holder,
turn the bulb a quarter of a turn and
change it.
open the boot,
u n s c r e w t h e t w o l a m p fi x i n g b o l t s ,
e x t r a c t t h e l a m p c a r e f u l l y p u l l i n g
it from the bottom and pivoting it
towards the outside,
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
Take care to engage the lamp in its
guides keeping it in line with the vehicle.
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Changing the number plate lamp
bulbs (W5W)
Insert a thin screwdriver into one of
the outer holes of the lens.
Push it outwards to unclip.
Remove the lens.
Pull the bulb and change it. Changing the third brake lamp
(SW - diodes)
On the versions with opening rear
screen, for the replacement of this type
of diode lamp, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Changing the third brake lamp
(SW - 4 bulbs W5W)
R e m o v e t h e t w o l a m p fi x i n g n u t s A .
Take out the lamp from the outside.
Disconnect the connector and the
screenwash pipe from the lamp.
Turn the bulb holder corresponding
to the faulty bulb a quarter of a turn.
Pull the bulb and change it.
T o r e fi t , c a r r y o u t t h e s e o p e r a t i o n s i n r e -
verse order.
Do not force the lamp when tightening
the nuts.
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Dashboard fuses
T h e f u s e b o x i s p l a c e d i n t h e l o w e r s e c -
t i o n o f t h e d a s h b o a r d ( l e f t - h a n d s i d e ) .
Access to the fuses
refer to the paragraph "Access to
the tools". Fuse tables
Fuse N° Rating Functions
F1 15 A Rear wiper.
F2 30 A Locking and deadlocking earth.
F3 5 A Airbags and pretensioners control unit.
F4 10 A Clutch pedal and dual-function brake switches,
electrochromatic rear view mirror, air conditioning,
s t e e r i n g w h e e l a n g l e s e n s o r , a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ,
switching and protection unit.
F5 30 A Front one-touch electric windows, folding mirrors
supply, panoramic sunroof blind.
F6 30 A R e a r o n e - t o u c h e l e c t r i c w i n d o w s , t r a i l e r f u s e b o x .
F7 5 A Front and rear courtesy lamps, map reading lamps,
r e a r r e a d i n g l a m p s , s u n v i s o r i l l u m i n a t i o n , g l o v e b o x
illumination, torch.
F8 20 A Audio equipment, audio/telephone, CD changer,
m u l t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n , 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 .
F9 30 A Front 12 V socket.
F10 15 A Steering mounted controls, alarm siren, alarm
control unit.
F11 15 A Low current ignition switch.