Checks   
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 CHECKS 
  Carbon filter and passenger compartment filter   Particle emission filter (Diesel) 
 Maintenance of the particle emission 
fi lter must be carried out by a 
PEUGEOT dealer. 
 On acceleration after the vehicle has 
been running for a prolonged period 
at very low speed or at idle, you may, 
in exceptional circumstances, notice 
the emission of water vapour at the 
exhaust. This water vapour does not 
have any adverse effect on vehicle 
handling or the environment.  
  Battery 
 At the start of winter, have your battery 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualifi ed workshop.  
  Brake  pads 
 Brake pad wear depends on the style 
of driving, in particular for vehicles 
which are used in town, over short 
distances. It may be necessary to 
check the thickness of the pads, even 
between services. 
 Unless there is a leak on the circuit, a 
drop in the brake fl uid level indicates 
that the brake pads are worn.  
  Brake disc / drum wear 
 For information on checking the brake 
disc / drum wear, consult a PEUGEOT 
dealer.  
  Parking  brake 
 Where the parking brake travel is too great 
or there is a reduction in the performance 
of the system, the parking brake should be 
adjusted, even between services. 
 Have the system checked by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed 
workshop.  
  Oil  filter 
 Change the fi lter regularly in 
accordance with the servicing 
schedule.  
 An access fl ap allows replacement of 
the fi lters. 
 The carbon fi lter permits continuous 
and effective fi ltering of dust. 
 If the passenger compartment fi lter 
becomes blocked, this may reduce the 
performance of the air conditioning 
system and generate unpleasant 
odours. 
 We recommend the use of a combined 
passenger compartment fi lter. By 
means of its second special active 
fi lter, it contributes to the purifi cation 
of the air breathed by the occupants 
and the cleanness of the passenger 
compartment (reduction of allergic 
symptoms, unpleasant odours and 
greasy deposits). 
 Refer to the servicing and warranty 
booklet for the replacement interval for 
these components.   Depending on the environment (dusty 
atmosphere...) and the use of the 
vehicle (urban driving...), change them 
twice as often if necessary.