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CHECKING LEVELS
  Check all of these levels regularly and 
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated. 
  If a level drops signifi cantly, have the 
corresponding system checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed  work-
shop. 
  Take care when working under the bon-
net, as some parts of the engine can be 
extremely hot (risk of burns). 
   
Brake fluid level 
 
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 30 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. 
  It is normal to top up the engine oil between 
two services. The manufacturer recom-
mends a check of the oil level, and top up 
if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km). 
  The brake fl uid level should be 
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is 
not, check the brake pad wear. 
   
Changing the brake fl uid 
  Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance 
Record for details of the interval for this 
operation.  
 
 
Coolant level 
 
The coolant level should be 
close to the "MAX" mark but 
should never exceed it. 
  When the engine is warm, the 
temperature of the coolant is regulated by 
the fan. This can operate with the ignition 
off. 
   
On vehicles which are fi tted with a par-
ticle emission fi  lter, the fan may operate 
after the vehicle has been switched 
off, even if the engine is cold.   
  In addition, as the cooling system is 
pressurised, wait at least one hour after 
switching off the engine before carrying 
out any work. 
   
Screenwash and headlamp 
wash *  fluid 
 
The minimum level of this fl uid 
is indicated by an audible signal 
and a message on the multifunc-
tion screen. 
  Top up the level when you stop the 
vehicle. 
   
*   According to country.      
Changing the engine oil 
  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.     
Oil specifi cation 
  The oil must correspond to your engine 
and conform to the manufacturer's recom-
mendations.  
 
   
Fluid specifi cation 
  The brake fl uid must conform to the 
manufacturer's recommendations and 
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.  
    
Changing the coolant 
  The coolant does not have to be 
changed.  
   
Fluid specifi cation 
  The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.  
 
   
Fluid specifi cation 
  To guarantee optimum cleaning and 
avoid freezing, plain water should not 
be used to top up or replace this fl uid.  
  

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  Avoid any prolonged contact of 
used oil or fl uids with the skin. 
  Most of these fl uids are harmful to 
health or indeed very corrosive. 
  Do not discard used oil or fl uids 
into sewers or onto the ground. 
  Take used oil to a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualifi ed workshop (France) or 
an authorised waste disposal site.  
 
 
Diesel additive level (Diesel with 
particle emission filter) 
  The minimum level of this additive is in-
dicated by lighting of the service warning 
lamp, accompanied by an audible signal 
and a message on the multifunction 
screen. 
   
Used products 
 
Unless otherwise indicated, check 
these components in accordance with 
the servicing booklet and in relation to 
your engine. 
  Otherwise, have them checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. 
 
 
Battery 
 
The battery does not require 
any maintenance. 
   
However, check that the ter-
minals are clean and correctly 
tightened, particularly in sum-
mer and winter. 
  When carrying out work on the battery, 
refer to the "Practical information" sec-
tion for details of the precautions to be 
taken before disconnecting the battery 
and following its reconnection.  
 
 
Air filter and passenger compartment filter 
 
Refer to the servicing booklet 
for details of the replacement 
intervals for these compo-
nents. 
  Depending on the environ-
ment (dusty atmosphere...) and the use 
of the vehicle (city driving...),  replace 
them twice as often if necessary 
. 
  A clogged passenger compartment fi lter 
may have an adverse effect on the per-
formance of the air conditioning system 
and generate undesirable odours.  
 
 
Particle emission filter (Diesel) 
 
Illumination of the service warning lamp togeth-
er with a related message indicates the start of 
saturation of the particle emissions fi lter. 
 
 
Oil filter 
 
Replace the oil fi lter each time 
the engine oil is changed. 
  Refer to the servicing booklet 
for details of the replacement 
interval for this component.     As soon as the driving conditions 
permit, regenerate the fi lter by driv-
ing at a speed of at least 35 mph 
(60 km/h) until the service warning 
lamp goes off. 
  Maintenance of the particle emis-
sion fi lter must be carried out by 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed 
workshop. 
  Following prolonged operation of 
the vehicle at very low speed or at 
idle, you may, exceptionally, notice 
the emission of water vapour at the 
exhaust on acceleration. This does 
not have any adverse effect on the 
performance of the vehicle or on 
the environment.      
Topping up 
  This additive must be topped up by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed  work-
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  Only use products recommended 
by PEUGEOT or products of equiv-
alent quality and specifi cations. 
  In order to optimise the operation 
of units as important as the braking 
system, PEUGEOT selects and of-
fers very specifi c products. 
  To avoid damaging the electrical 
units, the use of a high pressure 
washer in the engine compartment 
is strictly  prohibited 
.  
 
 
Automatic gearbox 
 
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil 
change). 
  Refer to the servicing booklet 
for details of the checking in-
tervals for this component.  
 
 
Brake disc and drum wear 
 
For any information relating 
to checking of the brake disc 
and/or drum wear, contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.  
 
 
Manual gearbox 
 
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil 
change). 
  Refer to the servicing booklet 
for details of the level checking 
intervals for this component.  
 
 
Brake pads 
 
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 on the circuit, a 
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates 
that the brake pads are worn.  
 
 
Parking brake 
 
If the parking brake travel is 
too long or if you notice a loss 
of effectiveness of this sys-
tem, the parking brake must 
be adjusted, even between 
two services. 
  This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.  

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Beware of discharges of fl uid. 
  The expiry date of the fl uid is indi-
cated on the cartridge.  
The sealant cartridge is designed 
for single use; even if only partly 
used, it must be replaced. 
  After use, do not discard the car-
tridge into the environment, take 
it to an authorised waste disposal 
site or a PEUGEOT dealer. 
  Do not forget to obtain a new sealant 
cartridge, available from PEUGEOT 
dealers or from a qualifi ed workshop.  
 
 
 
Removing the cartridge
 
 
 
 
 ) 
  Stow the black pipe. 
   
 ) 
  Detach the angled base from the 
white pipe. 
   
 ) 
  Support the compressor vertically. 
   
 ) 
 
Unscrew the cartridge from the bottom.  
 
Checking tyre pressures/inflating accessories 
 
 
You can also use the compressor, with-
out injecting any product, to: 
   
 
-   check or adjust the pressure of your 
tyres, 
   
-  infl ate other accessories (balls, bi-
cycle tyres...).  
   
 
 ) 
  Turn the selector  A 
 to the 
"Air" position. 
   
 ) 
  Uncoil the black pipe  H 
 fully. 
   
 ) 
  Connect the black pipe to 
the valve of the wheel or accessory.  
 If necessary, fi t one of the adaptors 
supplied with the kit fi rst.    
 ) 
 Connect the compressor’s electri-
cal connector to the vehicle’s 12 V 
socket. 
   
 ) 
 
Start the vehicle and let the engine run. 
 
 
 ) 
  Adjust the pressure using the com-
pressor (to infl ate: switch  B 
 in po-
sition  "I" 
; to defl ate: switch  B 
 in 
position  "O" 
 and press button  C 
), 
according to the vehicle’s tyre pres-
sure label or the accessory’s pres-
sure label. 
   
 ) 
  Remove the kit then stow it.  
 
  

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  Do not charge the batteries without 
disconnecting the terminals fi rst. 
  Do not disconnect the terminals 
while the engine is running. 
  The batteries contain harmful sub-
stances such as sulphuric acid and 
lead. They must be disposed of in 
accordance with regulations and 
must not, in any circumstances, be 
discarded with household waste. 
  Take used remote control batteries 
and vehicle batteries to a special 
collection point. 
   
Charging the battery using a 
battery charger 
   
 
 ) 
  Disconnect the battery from the ve-
hicle. 
   
 ) 
  Follow the instructions for use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the 
charger. 
   
 ) 
  Reconnect starting with the nega-
tive terminal (-). 
   
 ) 
  Check that the terminals and connec-
tors are clean. If they are covered with 
sulphate (whitish or greenish deposit), 
remove them and clean them.  
  It is advisable to disconnect the 
battery if the vehicle is to be left un-
used for more than one month.    
Before disconnecting the 
battery 
  Wait 2 minutes after switching off 
the ignition before disconnecting 
the battery. 
  Close the windows and the doors 
before disconnecting the battery.  
   
Following reconnection of the 
battery 
  Following reconnection of the bat-
tery, switch on the ignition and wait 
1 minute before starting to permit ini-
tialisation of the electronic systems. 
However, if slight diffi culties are en-
countered following this operation, 
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualifi ed workshop. 
  Referring to the corresponding sec-
tion, you must yourself reinitialise: 
   
 
-   the remote control key, 
   
-   the one-touch electric windows, 
   
-   the GPS satellite navigation 
system.  
 
     
 
Disconnecting the cables    
Reconnecting the cables 
   
 
 ) 
  Position the open clip  1 
 of the cable 
on the positive terminal (+) of the 
battery. 
   
 ) 
  Press vertically on the clip  1 
 to posi-
tion it correctly against the battery. 
   
 ) 
  Lock the clip by spreading the position-
ing lug and then lowering the tab  2 
.  
  Do not force the tab as locking will not 
be possible if the clip is not positioned 
correctly; start the procedure again.  
 
   
 
 ) 
  Raise the locking tab fully.  
  

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  A fl at battery prevents the engine 
from starting (refer to the corre-
sponding paragraph).     If a roof operation is in progress, 
it will be completed, but no further 
operation is possible.  
ENERGY ECONOMY MODE 
 
System which manages the duration of 
use of certain functions to conserve a 
suffi cient level of charge in the battery. 
  After the engine has stopped, you can 
still use functions such as the audio 
equipment, windscreen wipers, dipped 
beam headlamps, courtesy lamp, etc. 
for a maximum combined duration of 
thirty minutes. 
Exiting economy mode 
  These functions are reactivated auto-
matically next time the vehicle is driven. 
   
 
 ) 
  In order to resume the use of these 
functions immediately, start the 
engine and let it run for a few minutes.  
  The time available to you will then be 
double the duration for which the engine 
is left running. However, this period will al-
ways be between fi ve and thirty minutes. 
Switching to economy mode 
 
Once the thirty minutes are over, a 
message appears on the multifunction 
screen indicating that the vehicle has 
switched to economy mode and the ac-
tive functions are put on standby. 
CHANGING A WIPER BLADE 
  Procedure for replacing a worn wiper 
blade with a new one without the use 
of tools. 
   
Removing a front wiper blade 
 
 
 
 ) 
  Raise the corresponding wiper arm. 
   
 ) 
  Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.  
 
 
 
Fitting a front wiper blade
 
 
 
 ) 
  Check the size of the wiper blade 
as the shorter blade is fi tted on the 
right-hand side of the vehicle. 
   
 ) 
 Put the corresponding new wiper 
blade in place and clip it. 
   
 ) 
  Fold down the wiper arm carefully.  
 
LOAD REDUCTION MODE 
 
System which manages the use of cer-
tain functions according to the level of 
charge remaining in the battery. 
  When the vehicle is being driven, the load 
reduction function temporarily deactivates 
certain functions, such as the air condi-
tioning, the heated rear screen... 
  The deactivated functions are reactivated 
automatically as soon as conditions permit.