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SAFETY
89
   
 
Driving safely  
 
4
 
TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) 
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY 
CONTROL 
(ESP) 
   
Activation of the ASR and ESP 
systems 
  When the ignition is on, the ASR and 
ESP systems are always active.  
 
 
Disarming the ASR/ESP 
systems 
  In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in 
mud or snow, or on loose ground...), it 
could prove useful to disarm the ASR 
and ESP systems to make the wheels 
spin and regain grip. 
   
 
 ) 
  Press the switch, situated under 
the steering wheel on the left of the 
fascia.  
  The indicator light comes on 
accompanied by a message: 
the ESP and ASR systems 
no longer act on the engine 
operation, but continue to act 
on the brakes.    
Operating check 
  The ASR/ESP systems offer 
increased safety during normal 
driving, but should not incite the 
driver to take risks or to drive at high 
speed. 
  The operation of these systems is 
ensured if the recommendations 
of the manufacturer regarding 
the wheels (tyres and rims), the 
braking components, the electronic 
components and the fi tting and repair 
procedures within the PEUGEOT 
network are observed. 
  After an impact, have these systems 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.  
     
They engage again: 
   
 
 ) 
  automatically above 30 mph 
(50 km/h), 
   
 ) 
  manually by pressing the switch 
again.  
 
   
Operation of the ASR and 
ESP systems 
  The warning light fl ashes if 
the ASR or ESP is activated.  
     
These systems are linked and 
complement the ABS. 
  The ASR system optimises drive to 
prevent the wheels skidding, by acting 
on the brakes of the drive wheels 
and on the engine. It also allows the 
directional stability of the vehicle to be 
improved on acceleration. 
  If there is a variation between the 
trajectory followed by the vehicle and 
that required by the driver, the ESP 
system automatically acts on the 
engine and the brake of one or more 
wheels, in order to put the vehicle back 
on course, within the limits of the laws 
of physics.   When a malfunction of the 
systems occurs, the indicator 
light comes on, accompanied 
by an audible signal and a 
message on the display. 
  Consult a PEUGEOT dealer to have 
the system checked.  
         
        
        
     
        
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Towing a trailer  
 
ACCESSORIES
5
TOWING A TRAILER, CARAVAN, BOAT, ETC...
 
 
Refer to the administrative 
documents (V5, ...) or to the Diesel 
"Dimensions, weights and towed 
loads" section of chapter 8.    
Distribution of loads: 
 distribute the 
load in the trailer so that the heaviest 
loads are as close as possible to the 
axle and the nose weight is close 
to the maximum authorised without, 
however, exceeding it.    
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.     
Dimension A 
 = 0.96 m 
 
 
Driving advice 
 
A towed vehicle must free wheel: 
gearbox in neutral.  
         
        
        
     
        
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Towing a trailer  
 
  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.    
Brakes: 
 towing increases the braking 
distance. Drive at a moderate speed, 
change down early and brake 
gradually. Please contact a PEUGEOT dealer 
fi rst for further information. 
   
 
Automatic adjustment 
  For vehicles with Xenon bulbs, and if 
the change in load makes it necessary, 
this system automatically corrects the 
height of the beam after approximately 
2 minutes. The driver is then assured 
of having optimum lighting and not 
causing a nuisance to other road 
users.  
 
 
    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, cutting off the air conditioning 
allows the engine power to be 
recovered, and therefore the towing 
speed to be signifi cantly increased 
(approximately 12 mph [20 km/h] 
more). Sequential control of the 
gearbox may also become unavailable. 
   
Lighting 
   
Bicycle carrier 
 
Refer to the "Identifi cation 
features" section of chapter 8.   Refer to the "Steering wheel 
controls" section of chapter 3.  
     
 
 
 
When using a trailer connection, 
you must add a fuse. Refer to 
the "Changing a fuse" section of 
chapter 7.  
  If the coolant temperature warning light 
comes on, stop the vehicle and switch 
off the engine as soon as possible. 
   
Tyres: 
 check the tyre pressures of 
the towing vehicle and of the trailer, 
observing the recommended pressure.    
Side wind: 
 sensitivity to side wind is 
increased. Drive smoothly and at a 
moderate speed.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Towbar 
 
We recommend the use of original 
PEUGEOT towbars, which have been 
tested for endurance from the design 
stage of your vehicle. 
  Towing equipment must be fi tted in 
accordance with the manufacturer's 
instructions, with particular attention to 
the towing capacities of your vehicle, 
the load towed, the nose weight and 
the electrical connection. As this fi tting 
should be carried out by a professional, 
we recommend that you entrust the 
fi tting of this equipment to a PEUGEOT 
dealer. 
  In accordance with the general 
instructions referred to above, we draw 
your attention to the risk connected 
with fi tting a towbar or other electrical 
accessory which is not recommended 
by the PEUGEOT network. Fitting such 
equipment could result in a failure of 
your vehicle's electronic system.   
Manual adjustment 
  Adjust your headlamps so as not to 
dazzle other road users. Check the 
electrical signalling of the trailer. 
  If you fi t a bicycle carrier on 
the tailgate, deactivate the 
rear wiper from the display's 
confi guration menu.   
         
        
        
     
        
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Snow screen  
 
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN
 
If fi tted on your vehicle, this is a 
removable part which permits complete 
or partial covering of the front air intake 
(grille, ...) to favour the increase in the 
engine temperature when driving in 
very low temperatures and to prevent 
the entry of snow into the engine 
compartment. 
   
FITTING 
 
 
 
-   Offer up the screen facing its 
centring pin  A 
 on the front bumper. 
   
-   Put it in place by pressing at each 
clip  B 
 located in the four corners.  
 
 
 
REMOVAL 
 
 
 
-   Pass a screwdriver into the hole 
located near each of the clips. 
   
-   Use the screwdriver as a lever to 
unclip the four clips  B 
 in turn.  
 
    When the snow has cleared, do not 
forget to remove the very cold climate 
screen.  
         
        
        
     
        
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Maintenance with TOTAL  
 
 
 
Partners in performance and 
protection of the environment 
   
Innovation at the service of performance 
  The TOTAL Research and Development 
teams develop lubricants for PEUGEOT 
which satisfy the requirements of the 
latest technical innovations incorporated in 
PEUGEOT vehicles. 
  This ensures that you obtain the best 
performance and the maximum engine life.  
 
 
 
RECOMMENDS 
 
 
 
 
 
Reduced exhaust emissions 
  TOTAL lubricants are formulated to optimise 
the effi ciency of engines and the protection 
of the emissions post-treatment systems. 
It is crucial to observe the servicing 
recommendations made by PEUGEOT to 
ensure correct operation.   
         
        
        
     
        
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Fuel  
 
CHECKS
6
 
 
LOW FUEL LEVEL 
 
 
Filling with fuel 
  The tank must be fi lled with fuel with 
  the engine off 
. 
   
 
-   Open the fuel fi ller fl ap. 
   
-   Insert the key then turn it to the left. 
   
-   Remove the cap and attach it to 
the clip located on the inside of the 
fl ap.  
  It is usual to hear an air intake noise 
when opening the cap as there is a 
vacuum linked with the sealing of the 
fuel circuit. 
  A label on the inside of the fl ap 
indicates which type of fuel to use. 
  More than 5 litres of fuel must be 
added in order to be registered by the 
fuel gauge. 
  If you fi ll your tank, do not continue 
after the third cut-off of the pump 
nozzle. This could result in vehicle 
malfunctions.  
FILLING THE FUEL TANK 
 
 
If the warning light fl ashes, this 
indicates a fuel gauge malfunction. 
  Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.  
 
  When the tank's minimum 
level is reached, this warning 
light comes on, accompanied 
by the message  "Fuel level 
low" 
 on the display. When 
this warning light fi rst comes on, you 
have  approximately 8 litres 
 left, 
depending on driving conditions and 
the engine. 
  Fill up with fuel as soon as possible to 
avoid running out. 
  Never continue to drive until you run 
out of fuel as this could damage the 
emission control and injection systems.    
The capacity of the tank is 
approximately 18 gallons ( 80  
litres). 
   
 
-  After fi lling the tank, lock the cap 
and close the fl ap.  
    
When the fuel fi ller fl ap is open, a 
system limits the opening of the 
rear left sliding side door. 
  The key cannot be removed from the 
cap's lock until the cap is refi tted on the 
tank.   
         
        
        
     
        
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DIESEL
11 0
   
 
Fuel  
 
FUEL CIRCUIT DISARMED
 
In a serious collision, a mechanism 
automatically prevents fuel from 
reaching the engine. 
  The fl ashing of this warning 
light is accompanied by a 
message on the display. 
  DIESEL REPRIMING PUMP 
 
If you should run out of fuel, it is 
necessary to re-prime the circuit: 
   
 
-  fi ll the fuel tank with at least fi ve 
litres of diesel, 
   
-   squeeze and release the manual 
re-priming pump, under the bonnet 
under the protective cover, until fuel 
appears in the transparent pipe, 
   
-   operate the starter until the engine 
starts.  
  Check that there is no odour or 
leakage of fuel outside the vehicle and 
re-establish the fuel supply: 
   
 
-   switch off the ignition (STOP position). 
   
-   remove the key. 
   
-   put the key back in the ignition. 
   
-   switch on the ignition and start.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quality of the fuel used for 
Diesel engines 
   
The Diesel engines are perfectly 
compatible with biofuels which conform 
to current and future European 
standards (Diesel fuel which complies 
with standard EN 590 mixed with a 
biofuel which complies with standard 
EN 14214) available at the pumps 
(containing up to 7 % Fatty Acid Methyl 
Ester). 
  The B30 biofuel can be used in certain 
Diesel engines; however, this use 
is subject to strict application of the 
special servicing conditions. Consult a 
PEUGEOT dealer. 
  The use of any other type of (bio)fuel 
(vegetable or animal oils, pure or 
diluted, domestic fuel...) is strictly 
prohibited (risk of damage to the 
engine and fuel system).  
  
         
        
        
     
        
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CHECKS
6
   
 
Opening the bonnet  
 
 
OPENING THE BONNET
 
 
From inside: 
   
 
-   lift the cover located at the left foot 
of the driver’s seat. 
   
-   pull the control upwards.  
    
"Bonnet open" warning 
  This warning is linked to the  alarm 
option 
 only. 
  With the engine running or the vehicle 
moving, a diagram on the display 
accompanied by an audible signal, 
warns you that the bonnet is not 
properly closed.  
     
From outside: 
   
 
-   lift the catch and raise the bonnet.  
 
 
 
 
Bonnet strut 
 
Secure the strut to hold the bonnet 
open. 
  Before closing the bonnet, replace the 
strut in its housing. 
   
To close 
  Lower the bonnet and release it at the 
end of its travel. Check that the bonnet 
is properly locked.