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LIMIT THE CAUSES OF EXCESS
CONSUMPTION
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the
bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind resistance (roof\
bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At
the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your summer tyres.
OBSERVE THE RECOMMENdATIONS ON
MAINTENANCE
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in
the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
-
before a long journey
,
-
at each change of season,
-
after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or caravan.
Have
your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil filter, air filter,
passenger
compartment filter...) and observe the schedule of
operations recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-of
f of the nozzle to
avoid
any overflow.
At
the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 1 800 miles
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down \
to a consistent average.
ECO-DRIVING
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dISPLAYS
* According to engine.
** Only with the large central display screen.
Small display screen
A. Trip distance recorder.
(miles or km)
B.
d
istance recorder.
(miles or km)
C.
Service spanner
, if a service is due shortly or is overdue.
Central display screen
d. Speed limiter
(mph or km/h) or
Cruise control.
E.
Indication of:
-
a gear change*,
or
-
the programme or gear (automatic gearbox).
F
.
Engine oil level indicator
,
service indicator
.
(miles or km)
These two functions are displayed when the ignition is switched on,
then disappear after a few seconds.
W
arning and status indicator lamps / CHECK.
T
rip computer.
Alert messages**.
V
ehicle speed repeat**.
Navigation - Guidance**.
These functions are displayed according to the selection.
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MONITORING
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BRAKE FLUId LEVEL
The brake fluid level should be close to the "MAX" mark. If it is not, check the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval\
for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the manufacturer's recommendations.
POWER STEERING FLUI d LEVEL
The power steering fluid level should be close to the "MAX" mark. With the engine cold, unscrew the cap to check the level.
Engine oil grade
Before topping up or changing the engine oil, ensure that you have the
correct grade of oil for your engine and that it meets the manufacturer'\
s
recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
Refer to the "Petrol engine" or "Diesel engine" section to identify the \
location
of the oil filler cap in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
F Unscrew
the oil filler cap to reveal the filler aperture.
F Add
oil in small quantities, avoiding any spills on engine
components
(risk of fire).
F
W
ait a few minutes before checking the level again using the
dipstick.
F
Add more oil if necessary
.
F After
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 manufacturer's service schedule for details of the interval\
for this operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine and emission control \
system, never use additives in the engine oil.
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CHECKS
BATTERY
PARTICLE
FILTER ( dIESEL )
On a new vehicle, the first particle filter regeneration operations may be accompanied by a "burning" smell, which is perfectly
normal.
Following prolonged operation of the vehicle at very low speed or
at idle, you may, in exceptional circumstances, notice the emission
of water vapour at the exhaust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the environment.
The
battery
does
not
require
any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean and correctly
tightened, particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer to the "Battery"
section for details of the precautions to be taken before disconnecting \
the battery and following its reconnection.
The start of saturation of the particle filter is indicated by the
temporary illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on the risk of blockage of the
particle
filter.
As
soon as the traffic conditions permit, regenerate the filter by driving
at a speed of at least 40 mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp goes of\
f.
If the warning lamp stays on, refer to the "Additive level" section.
Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance
with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine.
Otherwise,
have
them
checked
by
a
PEUGEOT
dealer
or
a
qualified
workshop.
AIR FILTER AN
d PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FILTER
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of
the replacement intervals for these components.
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 performance of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours. Replace
the oil filter each time the engine oil is changed.
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of
the replacement interval for this component.
OIL FILTER
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MANUAL GEARBOX
A
UTOMATIC
GEARBOX
B
RAKE PA d SB RAKE d ISC WEAR
The gearbox does not require any maintenance
(no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for the
checking interval for this component.
The
gearbox does not require any maintenance
(no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule for details of
the level checking interval for this component.
Brake wear depends on the style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in town, over short distances.
It may be necessary to have the condition of the brakes
checked, even between vehicle services.
Unless
there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in the brake fluid level
indicates that the brake pads are worn. For information on checking brake disc wear
, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by PEUGEOT or products of
equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units as important as those
in
the braking system, PEUGEOT
selects and offers very specific
products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or in wintry conditions, ice
can
form on the brake discs and pads: braking efficiency may
be reduced. Make light brake applications to dry and defrost the
brakes.
PARKING BRAKE
If excessive travel or a loss of effectiveness of this system
is noticed, the parking brake must be checked, even
between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a PEUGEOT
dealer
or
a qualified workshop.
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CHECKS
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSES
The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment near the battery
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F
Change the fuse (see corresponding paragraph).
F
When you have finished, close the cover carefully to assure the
sealing of the fusebox.
Fuse table
Fuse N° RatingFunctions
F2 15 AHorn.
F3 10 AFront wash-wipe.
F4 20 ADaytime running lamps.
F5 15 AAir
flow sensor, coolant pump, oil pump,
thermostat, blow-by heater (petrol),
by-pass and EGR electrovalves (Diesel),
diesel heater (Diesel).
F6 10 ASteering wheel angle sensor
, ABS/DSC
control unit, DSC sensor.
F7 10 APower steering control unit, automatic
gearbox, dual function brake switch.
F8 25 AStarter motor control.
F9 10 ADiagnostic socket, directional
headlamps,
particle emission filter pump
(Diesel).
F
11 40 AAir conditioning blower.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION