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Low fuel level
When the low fuel level in the tank is
reached, this warning lamp comes
on in the instrument panel.Opening the filler cap may result in an
inrush of air. This vacuum is entirely
normal and results from the sealing of
the fuel system.
Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 50 litres. A label on the inside of the filler flap reminds
you of the type of fuel to use according to your
engine.
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.
Refuelling
F Open the filler cap by turning it a 1/4 turn to the left.
F

R
emove the filler cap and hang it on its
carrier (on the filler flap).
F

F
ill the tank. Do not continue past the third
cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause
malfunctions.
F

R
efit the filler cap turning it a 1/4 turn to the
right.
F

P
ush the filler flap to close it.Opening
F Raise the lever. When it first comes on, around 5 litres of fuel
remain in the tank.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer the the
"Checks" section.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear* to block
the wheels.
Check that the parking brake warning
lamps in the instrument panel come on.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
Ensure that the jack is correctly
positioned at one of the vehicle's
jacking points.
Incorrect use of the jack could cause
the vehicle to drop.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
F Remove the bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (according to
equipment).
F

S
lacken the bolts using the wheelbrace 1
o n l y.
Do not use:
-

t

he jack for any other purpose than
lifting the vehicle,
-

a j

ack other than the one supplied
by the manufacturer.
*


Position R for an electronic gearbox; P for
an automatic gearbox.
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Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
with bulbs of identical specifications
and colour.
When refitting, close the protective
cover carefully to preserve the sealing
of the headlamp.
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
warning lamp (right or left) indicates the
failure of a bulb on that side.
Changing direction indicator
bulbs
F Turn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn
anti-clockwise and extract it.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order.
Changing main beam headlamp bulbs
F Remove the protective cover by pulling on the tab.
F

D
isconnect the bulb connector.
F

P
ush the spring to one side to release the
bulb.
F

R
emove the bulb and change it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
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Towing your vehicleTowing another vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing on the left edge.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar. Put the gear lever into neutral
(position


N for an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction may
cause damage to some components
(braking, transmission...) and the
absence of braking assistance when
the engine is restarted.
F U nlock the steering by turning the key
in the ignition one notch and release the
parking brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
both vehicles.
F

M
ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short
distance. This towing is strictly prohibited (risk of
damaging your vehicle).
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "Technical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's
recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side blinds and rear screen
blind, smoker kit, portable scented air
freshener, boot dividers, coat hanger, armrest,
insulated module, reading lamp, cruise control,
boot storage, front and rear parking sensors,
glove box lid...
"Transport solutions":
towbars, towbar harnesses, canoe carrier, roof
bars, bicycle carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier
on roof bars, ski carrier, roof boxes, aluminium
roof rack....
"Security and safety":
wheel security bolts, child seats, breathalyzer,
first aid kit, warning triangle, high visibility vest,
snow chains, non-slip covers, foglamp kit, fire
extinguisher...
Tow bar, which mst be fitted by
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Advice on care and maintenance
Recommendations on the care and
maintenance your vehicle are given in the
warranty and maintenance record.
"Styling":
gear lever knob, spoiler, parking brake lever
grip, spoiler, alloy wheels, foglamp trims,
chromed mirror shells, aluminium footrest,
chrome exhaust tailpipes, stickers, door sill
finishers, ligne S badge, wheel trims, front
spoiler...
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* To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers, alarm, front and rear mud
flaps, boot liner, boot carpet, side rubbing
strips, bumper protective strips, transparent
boot sill protector, shield under engine...
The fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by PEUGEOT may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a PEUGEOT 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 PEUGEOT dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic 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.
By visiting a PEUGEOT dealer, you can also
obtain products for cleaning and maintenance
(exterior and interior) - including ecological
products in the "TECHNATURE" range, topping
up products (screenwash...), touch-up pens
and paint aerosols for the exact colour of your
vehicle, refills (cartridge for the temporary
puncture repair kit...), ...
"Multimedia":
audio systems, portable satellite and semi-
integral navigation systems, fixed and
Bluetooth hands-free kit, universal solar
charger, speakers and wiring, 230 V socket,
rear multimedia bracket, telephone bracket...
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Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
In wintry conditions, it is recommended that you
use an ethyl alcohol or methanol based fluid.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.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.
Take used oil to a PEUGEOT 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
PEUGEOT 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
screen (if a display screen is fitted).
Checks