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CHANGING A WHEEL
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the ignition and engage first
gear (position P

for the automatic gearbox) to lock the wheels.
Check
that the parking brake indicator lamps are on fixed (not
flashing)

in the instrument panel.
It is imperative that you ensure that the occupants get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel diagonally opposite
the wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle
stand.
Security socket: for adaptation of the
wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts.
Specific

to

your

vehicle,

it

is

stored

in

the

glove box.
Wheelbrace:


for

removal

of

the

wheel

fixing

bolts.
j

ack with integrated handle: for lifting the
vehicle.
TOOLS REQUIRE d*
Bolt cover removal tool: for removal of the
bolt
finishers (covers) on alloy wheels.
*

Depending


on

the

country of sale, the vehicle may be equipped with
the tools needed to change a wheel and a spare wheel (see following
pages). Do not use:
-


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


a jack other than the one supplied with the vehicle.
If the jack supplied with the vehicle is not present, contact a
PEUGEOT


dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain the jack
defined

for the vehicle by the manufacturer.
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CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
BEFORE REMOVING A WIPER BLA d E
F Within one minute after switching of f the ignition, operate the wiper
stalk to position the wiper blades in the centre of the windscreen.
REMOVING
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
FITTING
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F
Fold down the wiper arm carefully
.
AFTER FITTING A WIPER BLA d E
F Switch on the ignition.
F
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the wiper blades.
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12 V BATTERY
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to it:
F
open the bonnet using the interior release lever
, then the exterior
safety catch,
F

remove the plastic cover for access to the two terminals,
F


unclip the fusebox to remove the battery
, if necessary.
ACCESS TO THE BATTERYBefore doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the parking brake, put the gearbox
into neutral (or position P if your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox), then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical systems are off.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals
first.
Ensure that the battery posts and terminals are clean. If covered
in sulphate (white or green deposits), remove and clean them.
The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with
regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.
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Some functions are not available if the battery is not sufficiently charged.
STARTING USING ANOTHER BATTERY
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be started
using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.
First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V
and
a capacity at least equal to that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to start the engine by connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running.
F

Remove the plastic cover from the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has
one.
F

Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat
battery

A, then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative
terminal (-) of the slave battery

B (or earth point on the other
vehicle). F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then disconnect the jump lead
cables in the reverse order.
F Refit
the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.
F
Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the earth
point
C on the broken down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
F

Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it
running for a few minutes.
F


Operate the starter on the broken down vehicle and let the engine
run.
If the engine does not start straight away

, switch off the ignition and
wait a few moments before trying again.

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dISCONNECTING THE (+) TERMINAL
F Raise the lever d fully to release the clamp E.
RECONNECTING THE (+) TERMINAL
F Position the open clamp E of the cable on the positive post (+) of
the battery.
F

Press down on the clamp to position it correctly on the battery post.
F


Lock the clamp by lowering the lever d
.
Do not force the lever as locking will not be possible if the clamp is
not positioned correctly; start the procedure again.
CHARGING THE BATTERY USING A BATTERY
CHARGER
When your vehicle's battery is discharged or when the vehicle is to be
out of use for a prolonged period, you can charge the battery using a
battery charger.
Contact

a

PEUGEOT dealer

or

a

qualified

workshop

for

the

specification

of chargers compatible with your battery

.
Before disconnecting
F Go to the battery.
F
Withdraw the active spoiler
.
F

Check that the doors and boot are closed but not locked.
F


Switch of
f the ignition and wait for at least four minutes.
If the vehicle is to not going to be used for more than a month, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected.
To avoid discharging the battery, do not leave the lighting on for
extended periods when the engine is not running (see the "Energy
economy mode" section).
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Charging
F Disconnect the (+) terminal.
F
Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the
charger

.
F

Connect the charger's red cable to the (+) terminal of the battery
,
then the black cable to the (-) terminal.
F

Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger cables in
reverse order

.
Charging should be carried out in a well-ventilated area and away
from
naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to avoid any risk
of

explosion and fire.
Do
not try to charge a frozen battery; first thaw it out so as to
avoid the risk of explosion.
If the battery had frozen, before charging, have it checked by a
PEUGEOT


dealer or qualified workshop who will ensure that the
internal components have not been damaged and that the casing
is not cracked, which would cause a leak of toxic and corrosive
acid.
REINITIALISATION AFTER RECONNECTION
After any reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait at
least one minute before starting, to allow time for the initialisation o\
f the
electronic systems.
By referring to the corresponding sections, you should set or initialise\

the following systems yourself:
-

remote control,
-


electric windows and automatic partial opening of door glasses,
-


time and date,
-


audio and navigation system settings.
Check that no alert message or warning lamp comes on after switching
on the ignition.
However

, if minor problems persist after carrying out these operations,
contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Changing reversing lamps and foglamps
Version with asymmetrical twin exhaust tailpipes
These two bulbs are changed from outside the rear bumper:
F
unclip the protective cover from the rear
, then tilt it,
F remove
it completely to gain access to the two lamp fixing bolts,
On the left-hand side, take care not to touch the silencer; risk
of burns, if you change the bulb immediately after switching
off the ignition.
F turn
these two bolts one quarter of a turn and remove them,
F

push the lamp towards the inside to unclip it, then tilt it,
F


pull the lamp towards the outside for access to the various bulb-
holders.
-


For the reversing lamps: pull the corresponding bulb holder
,
- turn
the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
- For
the foglamp: turn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn and
remove it,
-

turn the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
To
refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.

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Version with symmetrical twin exhaust tailpipes
The bulbs on these two types of lamp are changed by partly removing
the lamp unit A in the rear bumper:
F using a screwdriver, remove the 3 fixing screws B located under the
vehicle,
Take care not to touch the silencer; risk of burns, if you
change the bulb immediately after switching off the ignition.
F

without forcing, lower the rear part of the lamp unit for access to the \
bulb holders C

,
F turn
the corresponding bulb holder a quarter of a turn then remove
it towards the front of the vehicle,
F

turn the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
To
refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
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