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Opening the bonnet
Opening
F From inside: pull the release lever, located
on the left below the dashboard, towards
you.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition (
Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
the engine.
Closing
F Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel.
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heck that it is latched correctly.
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F
rom the outside
: lift the safety catch and
raise the bonnet.
A bonnet strut opens the bonnet and holds it
open.
Never touch, handle or remove the
orange "high voltage" cables.
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e use of a high pressure jet wash
under the bonnet is strictly prohibited,
in order to avoid damage to the electric
components.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
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On vehicles fitted with HDi engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel;
refer to the corresponding engine compartment
view.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
If the tank on your vehicle is fitted with
a misfuel prevention device, refer to the
"Misfuel prevention (Diesel)" section.F
F ill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.
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pen the bonnet.
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f necessary, unclip the style cover for
access to the priming pump.
F

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lacken the bleed screw.
F

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queeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until fuel appears in the
transparent pipe.
F
t
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ghten the bleed screw.
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perate the starter until the engine starts
(if the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
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f the engine fails to start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again,
then the starter.
F

P
ut the style cover back in position and
clip it in place, ensuring that it has clipped
c o r r e c t l y.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
2 litre HDi engine
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition (Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
the engine.
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the various caps and covers allow access for
checking the levels of the various fluids, for
replacing certain components and for priming
the fuel system.
Diesel engine
1. Power steering reservoir.
2. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
3.
C

oolant reservoir.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.
B

attery / Fuses.
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Fusebox.
7.
A

i r f i l t e r.
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gine oil dipstick.
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gine oil filler cap.
10.
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riming pump.
11.
B

leed screw.Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition (
Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
the engine.
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Checking levels
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition (Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
the engine.
Engine oil level
the check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles with and electric oil
level gauge, or using the dipstick.
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nsure that the reading is correct,
your vehicle must be parked on a level
sur face and the engine having been off
for more than 30 minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
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recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the warranty and maintenance record. t
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p them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
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ke care when working under the bonnet, as certain areas of the engine may be extremely hot (risk of burns) and the cooling fan could start at
any time (even with the ignition off).
Checking using the dipstick
Refer to the "Diesel engine" section for
the location of the dipstick in the engine
compartment of your vehicle.
F
t
a
ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

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efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between the marks A
and B .
A = MA X
B = MIN If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
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f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
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f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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the brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
the brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Power steering fluid level
the power steering fluid level should
be close to the "MA X" mark. With
the engine cold, unscrew the cap to
check the level.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Diesel engine" section for the
location of the oil filler cap in the engine
compartment of your vehicle.
F u
n
screw the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
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ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the
oil filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not valid
during the 30 minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record
for 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.
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Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
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ke used oil to a P
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dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g u p
this additive must be topped up by a
Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level (Diesel
engine with particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by illumination
of the service warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible warning and a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Coolant level
the coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
Changing the coolant
the coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
Fluid specification
the coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, the low fluid level
is indicated by an audible signal and
a message in the instrument panel
screen.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of the
coolant is regulated by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
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void any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by
two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When the
pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top
up the level.
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p up the reservoir when you next stop the
vehicle.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades. In wintry conditions, the use of an
ethyl alcohol or methanol base fluid is
recommended.
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12 V battery
the battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened, Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details of
the replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
the presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification.
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h
e involvement
of a P
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Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
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less other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the warranty and maintenance record and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition ( Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
the engine.
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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electric motor and battery
Range varies according to the ambient climatic conditions, the driving style and conditions, the use of vehicle systems and ageing of the battery.Electric motor
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tec
hnology
Synchronous with permanent magnets.
Max. power: eu standard (kW)*
27
Max. power speed (rpm) 2 500
Max. torque: eu standard (Nm)
200
Max. torque speed (rpm) 1 250
ef
ficiency (%)
80 to 90
High voltage battery Ni-MH

(Nickel Metal Hydride)
Volt age ( V~) 200
en
ergy capacity (kWh / Ah)
1.1 / 5.5
Range (miles (km)) 1.2 (2) (approximately)
* t
h
e maximum power corresponds to the value type approved on an engine test bed, under conditions defined by e
u
ropean legislation
(directive 1999/99/
eC

).
technical data