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CHECKS
CHECKS
Oil filter
C h a n g e t h e fi l t e r r e g u l a r l y , i n a c c o r d -
ance with the servicing schedule. Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT or
products of equivalent quality
a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n .
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as the braking sys-
tem, PEUGEOT selects and offers
s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
In order to avoid damaging the elec-
trical units, high pressure washing
to clean the engine compartment is
strictly prohibited.
To check the main levels and certain
components, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule,
refer to the pages of the servicing
booklet which correspond to your ve-
hicle's engine.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your bat-
tery checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
H a v e t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u -
larly.
If you drive in dusty conditions,
change them twice as often.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style
of driving, in particular for vehicles
which are used in town, over short
distances. Disc and drum wear
For information on disc and drum
surface wear, contact a PEUGEOT
d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d w o r k s h o p .
Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
It may be necessary to check
the thickness of the pads,
even between services. Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is too
great or there is a reduction in the
performance of the system, the park-
ing brake should be adjusted, even
between services.
Have the system checked by a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d
workshop.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle
As far as possible, immobilise
the vehicle on level, stable, non-
slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch
o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t
gear or reverse for the manual
gearbox, position N for the
"2 Tronic" gearbox. Tools
The following tools are installed in a
carrier, located in the centre of the
spare wheel:
1. Wheelbrace
2. Jack with handle
3. Removable towing eye
Access to the spare wheel and
the jack in the boot
Remove the carpet then the plastic
cover using the handle. Tyre pressures
These are indicated on the label
positioned on the inner pillar of the left
d o o r , s e e " I d e n t i fi c a t i o n m a r k i n g s " .
CHANGING A WHEEL
If necessary, chock 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 in a safe location.
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
Your vehicle can only be towed at
the front.
Lifting (2 wheels only on
the road)
Never use the radiator crossmember.
Towing with fours wheels on the
road must be carried out at very low
speed over a very short distance (in
accordance with the legislation in
force).
Without lifting
(4 wheels on the road)
The removable towing eye is stored
in the spare wheel, under the boot
carpet.
press the lower part of the cover
in order to take hold of the upper
part,
pull the cover to unclip it,
screw in the towing eye fully. Place the gear lever in
position
N for the "2 Tronic"
gearbox.
FITTING ROOF BARS
Please refer to national legi-
slation in order to comply with
the regulations concerning the
transportation of objects which
are longer than the vehicle.
Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox
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 a
manual gearbox, the gear lever must
be in the neutral position.
Failure to observe this special
condition may result in damage to
certain braking components and the
absence of braking assistance the
next time the engine is started.
W h e n fi t t i n g t r a n s v e r s e r o o f b a r s ,
use the accessories recommended
by PEUGEOT and follow the manu-
f a c t u r e r ’ s fi t t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s .
For more information, contact a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r o r a q u a l i fi e d
workshop.
Maximum weight authorised on
the bars, for a loading height not
exceeding 40 cm (except bicycle
carrier): 50 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt
t h e s p e e d o f t h e v e h i c l e t o t h e p r o fi l e
of the road to avoid damaging the
roof bars.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in
force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the
towed vehicle.
The driver must stay at the wheel of
the towed vehicle.
Driving on motorways and fast roads
is prohibited when towing.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing bar; rope and straps are prohibited.
When towing a vehicle with the
engine off, there is no longer any
power assistance for braking or
steering.
In the following cases, you must
always call on a professional recovery
service:
- vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
- when it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
- towing with only two wheels on the ground,
- where there is no approved towing bar available...
In all other cases, your vehicle must
be transported on a trailer.
