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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle;
place the heaviest items in the bottom of
the boot, as close as possible to the rear
seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof
box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres
and refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations on
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when
cold, referring to the label in the door
aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
- before a long journey,
- at each change of season,
- after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres
on any trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter...) and observe the
schedule of operations recommended by the
manufacturer.
When refuelling, do not continue after
the 3 rd cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any
overflow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle,
it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel
consumption settle down to a consistent
average.
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Instruments and controls
Warning lamp
is
indicates
Solution - action
Coolant
temperature on with the
needle in the red
zone. an abnormal increase. Park and switch off the ignition, allow the system to cool.
Visually check the level.
on H in the red
zone. a coolant temperature. Refer to the "Levels" section of chapter 7. Consult a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil
pressure on while driving. that the pressure is too low. Park and switch off the ignition, allow the lubrication
system to cool in order to check its level. Refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 7.
continuously on,
even though the
level is correct. a major fault. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
flashing, for a
few seconds,
with a message
on the screen. that a service will soon be due. Refer to the list of checks in the servicing booklet then
carry out the PEUGEOT service.
Battery charge on. a malfunction of the charging
system. Check the battery terminals… Refer to the "Battery"
section of chapter 8.
continuously on,
fixed or flashing
in spite of the
checks. a circuit fault, an ignition or
injection malfunction. Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Door or bonnet
open detection on. that a door or the bonnet is not
closed correctly. Check that the cab doors, the rear and side doors and
the bonnet are closed.
