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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).
engine 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
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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
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
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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.
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t
a
ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
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ith the end of the dipstick with a clean
and non-fluffy cloth.
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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 .
Practical information

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F uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.
F

C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the sealant cartridge.
F
t
u
rn the the sealant cartridge and secure it
in the cut-out provided on the compressor.
Repair procedure
Avoid removing any foreign bodies
which have penetrated into the tyre. F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a clean area.
F
C
onnect the hose from the sealant
cartridge to the valve of the tyre to be
repaired and tighten firmly.
F

S

witch off the ignition.
F

S

ecure the speed limit sticker inside the
vehicle.
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F Check that the compressor switch is at the "o" position.
F
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n
coil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect compressor's plug to the vehicle's
12 V socket.
F

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witch on the ignition.
ta
ke care, the sealant product is
harmful if swallowed and causes
irritation to the eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
th

e use-by date is marked on the
cartridge.
After use, do not discard the
cartridge by the roadside, take it to a
P
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Ot
dealer or an authorised
waste disposal site.
Don't forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop. If after around 5 to 7 minutes the
pressure is not attained, this indicates
that the tyre is not repairable; contact
a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop for assistance.
F S tart the compressor by placing the switch
at the " I" position and leave it running until
the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bar.


t
h
e sealant product is injected into the tyre
under pressure; do not disconnect the pipe
from the valve during this operation (risk of
splashing and stains).
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F Place the switch in the "o" position.
F R emove the kit.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately
three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced
speed (between 15 and 35 mph
(20 and 60
km/h)), to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and the tyre
pressure using the kit.
Checking / adjusting tyre pressures
F Check that the compressor switch is at the "o" position.
F
u
n
coil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
F

C
onnect the compressor's plug to the
vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting sealant, to check and if necessary
adjust the tyre pressures.
F

R

emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a clean area.
F
u
n

coil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
F

S

crew the pipe onto the valve and tighten
f i r m l y.
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Spare wheel
F As far as possible, immobilise the vehicle on level, stable, non-slippery ground.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

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witch off the ignition ("
oFF" m

ode for
vehicles fitted with "Keyless
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n
try and
Starting").
F
e
n
gage first gear or reverse for a manual
gearbox.
F

P
lace the gear selector at position N for an
e

tg
el
ectronic gearbox.
Parking the vehicle
Procedure for replacing a wheel with a damaged tyre by the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.
F
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f necessary, chock the wheel diagonally
opposite the wheel to be changed.
F

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ou must ensure that the occupants leave
the vehicle and wait in a safe location.
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Before changing a fuse, it is necessary to:
F i mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the
ignition,
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s
witch off all electrical consumers,
F

i
dentify the failed fuse using the fuse
allocation tables and diagrams in the
following pages,
F

i
dentify and correct the cause of the
problem.
Replacing a fuse
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w e e z e r
When replacing a fuse, you must always:
F

u

se the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its holder and check the condition of
its element,
F

r

eplace a failed fuse by on of the same
rating (same colour) ; the use of a different
rating fuse could cause a fault (risk of fire).
If the problem recurs after replacing the fuse,
have the vehicle's electrical system checked by
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop. P
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will not accept any
responsibility for the costs incurred
in repairing your vehicle or for the
malfunctions resulting from the
installation of auxiliary accessories which
were not supplied or recommended by
P
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and which were not installed
in accordance with its instructions, in
particular where the current consumption
of all the the additional equipment
connected exceeds 10 milliamps.
Installation of electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a P
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dealer or
a qualified workshop.
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12 V battery
the battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F
r
elease the bonnet using the interior lever,
then the exterior safety catch,
F

r
aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
F

l
ift the plastic cover for access to
the (+)


terminal.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off.
th

e presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a P
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dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery. After refitting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends on the
climatic conditions and the state of charge
of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an
etg electronic
gearbox.
general points
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
th

ey must be disposed of in
accordance with regulations and must
not, in any circumstances, be discarded
with household waste.
ta

ke used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point. Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
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Starting using another battery
F Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it running for a
few


minutes.
F

O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I

f the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition and wait a
few
moments before trying again.
Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
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.
th

e two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, ...).
en

sure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts, ...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running. F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F

R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal,
if
your vehicle has one.
F

A
llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
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 or a battery booster.
F

R

aise the plastic cover on the (+) terminal,
if your vehicle has one.
F

C

onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A (at the

(+)
of the slave battery B or the booster. F

C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B or the booster (or earth
point on the other vehicle).
F
C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle.
In the event of a breakdown