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towing the vehicle
F take the removable towing eye stowed in the tool box, under the boot carpet.
F
u
n
clip the plastic cover, by pressing at the
bottom.
F

F
ully screw in the towing eye.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
en
sure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off
g e nt l y.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
Your vehicle can only be towed from the front
.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox: put the gear lever
into neutral.
F

W

ith an
etg
gearbox: place the selector at
position N .
Failure to follow this advice may result in
damage to certain components (braking,
transmission, ...) and the absence of braking
assistance when the engine is restarted.
F
u
n

lock the steering and release the
parking brake.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
Never use the radiator crossmember.
If your vehicle has "Active City Brake",
it should be deactivated when being
towed.
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Fitting roof bars
When fitting transverse roof bars, use the
accessories recommended by PeugeOt and
follow the manufacturer's fitting instructions.
For more information, contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop. Please refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations
concerning the transportation of objects
which are longer than the vehicle.
Maximum weight authorised on the bars,
for a loading height not exceeding 40 cm
(except bicycle carrier): 40 kg.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PeugeOt dealer network.th
ese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from Pe ugeOt' s recommendation and warranty.
"Transport solutions":


boot carpet, boot liner,
boot net, transverse roof bars, bicycle carrier,
ski carrier, roof boxes, boot dividers, ...
"Style":


ligne S body kit, ligne S personalised
mats, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels,
exterior personalisation stickers, chrome side
mouldings, chrome mirror shells, door sill
finishers, personalised remote control shells, ... "Comfort":


air deflectors, insulated module,
sun blinds, scented air freshener, portable
ashtray, reading lamp, front and rear parking
sensors, centre armrest, cigarette lighter... "Security and safety": anti-theft alarm,
vehicle tracking system, snow chains, wheel
non-slip covers, wheel security bolts, child
seats, first aid kit, warning triangle, high
visibility vest, breathalyzer, fire extinguisher,
pet seat belt, foglamp kit, seat belt cutter/glass
hammer, ...
"Protection":
mats, mud flaps, vehicle cover,
seat covers, bumper protectors, ...
to p

revent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another."Multimedia":


CD player, audio system,
speaker, semi-integral navigation systems,
hands-free kit, driving assistance systems,
230 V socket, rear multi-media support, DVD
players, portable satellite navigation system,
telephone/smartphone support, digital radio, ...
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the fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by P
e
uge
Ot
may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
el

ectromagnetic Compatibility
Directive


(2004/104/
eC
). Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
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PeugeOt & t O tA L,
A PARtNeRSHIP tO DeL IVe R
Be

tte R

P
e
RFORMANC
e
!
Innovation, the key to success
the tOtAL Research and Development and
Pe
ugeOt teams work together to develop high
quality lubricants that meet the requirements
of P
e

uge
Ot
vehicles. For you, this is the
assurance that the performance of your engine
is optimised while also ensuring its durability.
th

e 208 HYbrid F
e
demonstrates the ability of
P
e

uge
Ot
and
tOtA
L to develop innovative
technologies and provide other ways of moving
towards the future.
208 HYbrid FE, a technology demonstrator with exceptional characteristics: 1.9 l /100 km
(148.7 mpg) and 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 8 seconds.
Reduced exhaust emissions,
a true reality
tOtAL lubricants are formulated to optimise the
efficiency of engines and the protection of the
emissions post-treatment systems. It is important
to observe the servicing recommendations
made by P
e

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Ot
to assure correct operation.
RECOMMENDS
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Bonnet
Do not open the bonnet when there is a
very strong wind.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
F

P

ush the exterior safety catch to the left
and raise the bonnet. F u
n
clip the bonnet stay from its housing.
F
F
ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
Opening
F Pull towards you the interior release lever, located in the lower dashboard.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with ar ticles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
Closing
F take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully
latched.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
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1. Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
A

i r f i l t e r.
4.
B

rake fluid reservoir.
5.


Battery.
6.


Fusebox.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
Petrol engines
PureTech 82
VTi 68
For access to the brake fluid reservoir
and the fusebox, unclip the plastic cover
at the base of the windscreen, pressing
on the two tongues.
Refer to the "Changing a fuse" section.
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Checking levels
take 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).
Oil level
the check of the oil level is carried
out with the dipstick, located under
the bonnet. For the position of the
dipstick, refer to the under-bonnet
view on a previous page.
Checking with dipstick
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop.
to e

nsure the accuracy of the reading,
your vehicle must be on a level
sur face, with the engine off for at least
30


minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
e

uge
Ot

recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 km). If you find that the oil level is above the A mark
or below the B mark, do not star t the engine
.
-

I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of engine damage), contact a P
e

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dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you
must top-up the engine oil.
Refer to the under-bonnet view for the location
of the dipstick on your vehicle.
F
t
a
ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

W
ith the end of the dipstick with a clean
and non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push it fully down,
then pull it out again for a visual check of
the oil level: the level must be between the
two marks A and B .
Checks