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Contents
Child seats 146
ISOFIX child seats 152
Child safety
Direction indicators 157
Emergency or assistance call 158
Horn 158
Ty r e u n d e r- i nfl ation detection 159
ESP system 160
Seat belts 163
Airbags 166
Safety
Temporary puncture repair kit 170
Changing a wheel 176
Changing a bulb 183
Changing a fuse 192
12 V battery 196
Energy economy mode 199
Changing a wiper blade 200
Towing the vehicle 201
Towing a trailer 202
Fitting roof bars 204
Accessories 205
Practical information
Opening the bonnet 208
Running out of fuel (Diesel) 209
Petrol engines 210
Diesel engines 211
Checking levels 213
Checks 216
Checks
Petrol engines 218
Petrol weights 219
Diesel engines 221
Diesel weights 224
Dimensions 227
Identifi cation markings 228
Technical data
Emergency or assistance 229
JBL equipment 231
Peugeot Connect Navigation (RT6) 233
Audio system 287
Audio equipment and telematics
Alphabetical index
Visual search
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Familiarisation
Sitting comfortably
Door mirrors
Adjustment
1.
Selection of the mirror.
2.
Adjusting the position of the mirror glass.
3.
Deselection of the mirror.
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Other functions...
Folding/Unfolding.
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night type
1.
Selecting the "day" position of the rear view
mirror.
2.
Rear view mirror adjustment.
Automatic day/night type
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1.
Automatic detection of day/night mode.
2.
Rear view mirror adjustment.
1.
Fitting the belt.
2.
Fastening.
3.
Check that the belt is correctly fastened by
pulling on the belt webbing.
Front seat belts
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Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake
flashing. The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on level ground, switch off the ignition and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake fault
fixed. The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
The parking brake can be released manually.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
Braking
fixed. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid listed by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp. The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake
fixed. The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (according to country) via the
vehicle configuration menu or contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop if automatic application/
release is not possible.
The parking brake can be released manually using the
emergency release procedure.
For more information on the electric parking brake,
refer to the "Driving" section.
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Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Dynamic
stability control
(ESP/ASR)
flashing. The ESP/ASR regulation is active. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle.
fixed. Unless it has been deactivated
(button pressed and its indicator lamp
on) the ESP/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
Engine
autodiagnosis
system
fixed. The emission control system has a
fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
qualified workshop without delay.
flashing. The engine management system has
a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic conver ter.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Low fuel level
fixed with the needle
in the red zone. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 7 litres
of fuel in the
tank.
At this point, you begin to use the fuel
reser ve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of
fuel.
This warning lamp will come on every time the ignition
is switched on, until a sufficient addition of fuel is
made.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS)
fixed. The anti-lock braking system has a
fault. The vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay.
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Instruments and controls
Warning/indicator lamp
State
Cause
Action/Observations
Airbags
on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a few
seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is star ted.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Directional
headlamps
flashing. The directional headlamps system
has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Seat belt(s)
not fastened/
unfastened
fixed then flashing
accompanied by an
increasing audible
signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened. Pull the strap then inser t the tongue in the buckle.
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Instruments and controls
* According to country.
CHECK (vehicle autotest)
Automatic CHECK
With the key in the ignition on position, all of the
warning lamps for the functions tested are displayed.
They are switched off after a few seconds.
At the same time, an automatic CHECK
(vehicle autotest) is carried out.
In the presence of a fault
A "minor" fault has been detected: the warning
lamp(s) are displayed then go off.
You can start your vehicle; however, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
A "major" fault has been detected: the
associated warning lamps(s) remain on
accompanied by the STOP or SERVICE
warning lamp.
Do not start your vehicle.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Manual CHECK
Pressing the "CHECK
"
button on the instrument
panel star ts the manual CHECK (vehicle autotest).
This function enables you to recall at any time (with
the key in the ignition on position or with the engine
running), the aler ts present.
The passenger's airbag deactivated
warning lamp * remains on while the
airbag is deactivated.
With the engine running and the vehicle
moving, the instrument panel displays
the
warning lamps (in the event of a fault). If no "major" fault is found, you can start your
vehicle.
Lighting dimmer control
With the headlamps on, press button B
to
increase the brightness of the instruments and
controls and the interior mood lighting or button A
to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.
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Engine oil level indicator
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate the
dipstick and the oil filler cap on your engine.
There are 2 marks on the dipstick: The total mileage is displayed in zone A
of the
screen and the trip mileage in zone B
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With the trip mileage displayed, press the
button for a few seconds.
Mileage recorder
Trip recorder zero reset
System which informs the driver whether the
engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds
when the ignition is switched on, after the
service information.
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30 minutes.
- A
= max; never exceed this
level,
- B
= min; top up the level via
the oil filler cap, using the
grade of oil suited to your
engine.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
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Access
Emergency procedure
Emergency unlocking/
locking
using the electronic key
The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate:
- cell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, ...
- vehicle located in an area with strong
electromagnetic emissions.
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Pull on button 1
, to extract the integral key 2
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Unlock or lock the vehicle using the key.
Manual locking
Driver's door
Inser t the key in the lock to lock or unlock the
door.
Passenger doors
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On the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
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Remove the black cap located on the edge
of the door, using the key.
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Inser t the key into the aper ture without
forcing, then without turning, move the latch
sideways towards the inside of the door.
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Remove the key and refit the cap.
Remote control problem
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
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First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock
or lock your vehicle.
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Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Reinitialisation with the remote
control
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Switch on the ignition.
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Immediately press one of the remote
control buttons for a few seconds.
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Switch off the ignition.
The remote control is fully operational again.