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4ACCESS
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FUEL TANK
The capacity of the tank is approxi-
mately 67 litres. When the low fuel level is
reached, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message on the mul-
t i f u n c t i o n s c r e e n . W h e n i t fi r s t c o m e s
on, about 6 litres of fuel remains in
the tank.
If you run completely out of fuel
(Diesel), refer also to the "Checks"
section.
A l a b e l fi t t e d t o t h e i n s i d e o f t h e f u e l
fi l l e r fl a p i n d i c a t e s w h i c h t y p e o f f u e l
to use.
Additions of fuel must be of at least
5 litres to be taken into account by the
fuel gauge.
O p e n i n g t h e f u e l fi l l e r m a y p r o d u c e t h e
noise of an inrush of air. This vacuum
is entirely normal and results from the
sealing of the fuel system.
Low fuel warning
To refuel in complete safety:
you must switch off the engine,
o p e n t h e f u e l fi l l e r fl a p .
turn the cap to the left.
remove the cap and hang the end
on the hook located on the inside
o f t h e fl a p .
fi l l t h e t a n k , b u t do not continue
after the third cut-off of the noz-
zle ; this may cause malfunctions.
A f t e r fi l l i n g t h e t a n k :
r e fi t t h e c a p ,
c l o s e t h e fl a p .
Operating fault
A fuel gauge fault is indicated by the
fuel guage needle returning to zero.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Refuelling
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7SAFETY
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SEAT BELTS
Detection of fastening of the front
seat belts
When the ignition is switched on , if a
front passenger has not fastened their
seat belt and if the vehicle speed is below
12 mph (20 km/h) , you are warned by
lighting of the seat belt warning lamp .
The warning lamp switches off when the
seat belt(s) concerned is(are) fastened.
If the vehicle speed is above 12 mph
(20 km/h) , y o u a r e w a r n e d b y fl a s h -
ing of the seat belt warning lamp ,
an audible signal and a message on
the multifunction screen identifying the
unfastened seat belt(s).
Front seat belts with
pre-tensioner and force
limiter
In the event of a serious front impact,
the pre-tensioning system instantly
t i g h t e n s t h e s e a t b e l t s fi r m l y a g a i n s t
the bodies of the occupants.
The pre-tensioning seat belts are
armed when the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure
of the seat belt against the chest of
the occupant, so increasing his pro-
tection.
Rear seat belts
T h e r e a r s e a t s a r e a l l fi t t e d w i t h a
three-point inertia reel seat belt.
The rear side seat belts have a force
l i m i t e r a n d m a y b e fi t t e d w i t h a p r e -
tensioning inertia reel.
To fasten the seat belts
Pull the strap, then insert the
tongue into the buckle.
Check that the seat belt is secured
correctly by pulling the strap.
To unfasten the seat belts
Press the red button on the buckle. Before folding the seat back, pull the
strap and insert the seat belt tongue
into the buckle. This precaution will
ensure that each seat belt is in place
when the rear seats are lifted again.
Note: a bag or an animal
placed on the front passenger
seat may cause illumination of
the warning lamp.
The audible signal ceases and the
warning lamp switches off when the
seat belt concerned is fastened.
After two minutes without any action
o n t h e s e a t b e l t s , t h e fl a s h i n g w a r n i n g
lamp remains on permanently and the
audible signal ceases. All of the warn-
ings cease when a door is opened or
when the engine is switched off.
Front seat belt height adjustment:
To lower the attachment point,
squeeze control 1 and slide it
downwards.
To raise the attachment point, slide
control 1 upwards.
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8DRIVING
Auto-adaptive programme
select position D in the gate: the
gearbox operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on your
part, taking into account the follow-
ing parameters:
- the style of driving,
- t h e p r o fi l e o f t h e r o a d ,
- the vehicle load.
To obtain maximum acceleration with-
out touching the lever, press the ac-
celerator down fully (kick down). The
programme will change down auto-
matically or will stay in the gear select-
ed until the maximum engine speed is
reached.
When the brake is applied, the pro-
gramme will change down automati-
c a l l y i n o r d e r t o p r o v i d e e f fi c i e n t e n g i n e
braking. Sport and Snow programmes
These are two special programmes.
The programme selected is displayed
on the instrument panel screen.
It is only possible to change
from one gear to another if
the vehicle speed and engine
speed permit. If they do not,
the vehicle will operate temporarily in
automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or mo-
ving very slowly, the gearbox automa-
tically selects gear M1 .
Programmes S (sport) and (snow)
do not operate in manual gear selec-
tion mode.
Any operating abnormality is
indicated by lighting of this
warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message on the multi-function
screen.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
ates in downgrade mode (locked in
3rd gear). You may feel a substantial
knock when changing from P to R and
from N to R (this will not cause any
damage to the gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) and
keep within local speed limits.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Operating check
Operation with manual
selection of the gears
select position M in the gate,
push the lever to the + sign to
change up a gear and push again
to change up another gear,
pull the lever to the - sign to change
down a gear and pull again to
change down another gear.
You can change from position D (driv-
ing in automatic mode) to position M
(driving in manual mode) at any time.
Releasing the accelerator
sharply does not have any im-
mediate effect on the speed of
the vehicle.
Never select position
N when
the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R
unless the vehicle is stationary.
Never change between positions to
optimise braking on a slippery surface. Sport programme
Press button S once the vehicle
has been started in position D , the
auto-adaptive programme favours
dynamic driving.
Snow programme
This programme improves starting and
drive when traction is poor.
Press button once the vehicle
has been started and position D has
been selected, the auto-adaptive
programme adjusts the performance
of the vehicle to the condition of the
slippery road.
You can deactivate the Sport or Snow
programme at any time by pressing
the button selected.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t a n d t h e l e -
ver is in position P , it will be
impossible to change to an-
other position.
In particular, do not force the lever
or there is a risk the gearbox may be
damaged.
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9CHECKS
107
1.8 LITRE 16V, 2 LITRE 16V, 2 LITRE 16V BIOFLEX PETROL ENGINES
* According to country.
Important: if you have to re-
m o v e o r r e fi t t h e e n g i n e s t y l e
cover, handle it with care to
a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Check the levels!
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir
(header tank).
3. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. Engine oil dipstick.
7. Screenwash and headlamp * wash
r e s e r v o i r fi l l e r c a p .
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9CHECKS
108
2.2 LITRE 16V AND 3 LITRE V6 24V PETROL ENGINES
* According to country.
Important: if you have to re-
m o v e o r r e fi t t h e e n g i n e s t y l e
cover, handle it with care to
a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e fi x i n g c l i p s .
Check the levels!
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir
(header tank).
3. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. Engine oil dipstick.
7. Screenwash and headlamp * wash
r e s e r v o i r fi l l e r c a p .
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9CHECKS
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1.6 LITRE HDI 16V AND 2 LITRE HDI 16V DIESEL ENGINES
* According to country.
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 -
ver, 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 .
Check the levels!
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir
(header tank).
3. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. Engine oil dipstick.
7. Screenwash and headlamp wash *
r e s e r v o i r fi l l e r c a p .
8. Priming pump.
9. Bleed screw.
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9CHECKS
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2.2 LITRE HDI 16V DIESEL ENGINES
* According to country.
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 -
ver, 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 .
Check the levels!
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Engine coolant reservoir
(header tank).
3. E n g i n e o i l fi l l e r c a p .
4. B r a k e fl u i d r e s e r v o i r .
5. A i r fi l t e r .
6. Engine ol dipstick.
7. Screenwash and headlamp wash *
r e s e r v o i r fi l l e r c a p .
8. Priming pump.
9. Bleed screw.
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9CHECKS
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CHECKING THE LEVELS
These are normal maintenance opera-
tions which keep your vehicle in good
working order. Obtan advice from the
PEUGEOT dealer network or from the
Warranty and Maintenance Record
provided with the vehicle.
I f y o u h a v e t o r e m o v e / r e fi t t h e e n g i n e
style cover, 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 .
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
To maintain the reliability
of engines and emission
control systems, the use
of additives in engine oil is
prohibited.
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. Oil change
It is essential that this is carried out at
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 c o s i t y
of the oil chosen must meet the require-
ments laid down in the manufacturer's
servicing schedule. Ask for advice from
the PEUGEOT dealer network.
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
dealer network (France) or take it to
an approved recycling centre. system is pressurised, wait for at least
one hour after the engine has stopped
before carrying out any work.
Oil filter
R e p l a c 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 -
dance 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 t h e D O T 4
standard.
I t i s e s s e n t i a l 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
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
is very corrosive. Used oil
Power steering reservoir
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 and close to the MAX. mark.
Cooling system Screenwash and headlamp
wash level
To ensure optimum cleaning and avoid
f r e e z i n g , t h i s fl u i d s h o u l d n o t b e t o p p e d
up or replaced with plain water. Slacken the cap by two turns
to release the pressure to pre-
vent any risk of scalding. When
the pressure has dropped, re-
move the cap and top up the level.
Note : the coolant does not need to be
changed.
U s e t h e fl u i d r e c o m m e n d e d
by the manufacturer.
When the engine is warm, the
temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this
fan can operate with the ignition key
removed and because the cooling 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.
Take care when working un-
der the bonnet, as some parts
of the engine can be very hot
(risk of burns).