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ACCESSORIES
Towing a trailer
Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on the
engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the
engine speed and reduce your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Tyres: check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle (see the "Identification
markings" section of chapter 9) and of
the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses,
which have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle and that
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer.
If this equipment is not fitted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it is imperative that it is fitted using
the electrical pre-equipment installed at the
rear of the vehicle and in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
Good practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load up a steep
slope in high temperatures), the engine
automatically limits its power. In this
case, the automatic cutting off of the air
conditioning allows the engine power to be
recovered.
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
See the "Levels" section of chapter 7.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradually.
Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed.
ABS: the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.
Rear parking
sensors
: the system does not
operate while the vehicle is towing.
Checks
CHECKS
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
A clogged passenger compartment filter
may reduce the performance of the
air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. The replacement
intervals for these components are indicated
in the servicing booklet.
Depending on the environment (dusty
atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle
(urban driving...), change them twice as
often if necessary, refer to the "Under the
bonnet" section of chapter 7.
Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance with
the manufacturer's servicing schedule. 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 vehicle's engine.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent quality
and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units as
important as the braking system, PEUGEOT
selects and offers specific products.
In order to avoid damaging the electrical
units, high pressure washing to clean the
engine compartment is strictly prohibited.
Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is too great
or there is a reduction in the performance
of the system, the parking brake should be
adjusted, even between services.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Bleeding the water contained in the Diesel filter
If this warning lamp comes on,
bleed the filter, otherwise bleed
regularly each time the engine oil
is changed.
To drain the water out, unscrew the bleed
screw or the water in Diesel sensor, located
at the base of the filter. Leave open until
all of the water has been drained out. Then
tighten the bleed screw or the water sensor.
HDi engines use advanced technology. All
work requires a special qualification which is
guaranteed by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style of
driving, in particular for vehicles which are
used in town, over short distances. It may
be necessary to check the thickness of the
pads, even between services.
Unless there is a leak on the system, a drop
in the brake fluid level indicates that the
brake pads are worn.
Brake disc/drum wear status
For any information relating to checking
the brake disc/drum wear status, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Oil filter
Change the filter regularly, in accordance
with the servicing schedule.
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QUICK HELP
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Changing a fuse
DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD FUSES
- Remove the bolts and tilt the box to access the fuses.
Fuses A (amps)
Allocation
12 7.5 Right-hand dipped headlamp
13 7.5 Left-hand dipped headlamp - Headlamp height adj uster
31 7.5 Relay supply
32 10 Minibus interior lighting - Hazard warning lamp s
33 15 Rear 12 V socket
34 - Not used
35 7.5 Reversing lamps - Water in Diesel sensor
36 15 Door locking/unlocking unit
37 7.5 Brake lamps switch - Third brake lamp - Instrum ent panel
38 10 Interior relays
39 10 Audio equipment - Diagnostic socket - Alarm sir en - Programmable additional heating controls -
Air conditioning controls - Tachograph
40 15 Defrosting: rear screen (left-hand side), mirro r (driver's side)
41 15 Defrosting: rear screen (right-hand side), mirr or (passenger side)
42 7.5 ABS control unit and sensor - ESP sensor - Brak e lamps switch
43 30 Windscreen wiper motor
44 20 Cigar lighter - Front 12 V socket
45 7.5 Electric window and mirror switches (driver's s ide) - Passenger's electric window
46 - Not used
47 20 Driver's electric window motor
48 20 Passenger's electric window motor
49 7.5 Rain/sunshine sensor - Audio equipment - Driver 's electric window motor - Alarm - Instrument panel controls
50 7.5 Airbags and pre-tensioners unit
51 7.5 Tachograph - Cruise control - Air conditioning controls
52 7.5 Passenger compartment relays
53 7.5 Instrument panel - Rear foglamps
