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Follow the instructions for use provided
by the manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.F

S
witch off the ignition.
F
S
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, ...).
F
S
witch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F
E
nsure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F R aise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F

C
onnect the charger B cables as follows:
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t
he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery A ,
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t
he negative (-) black cable to the earth
point C on the vehicle.
F

A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A .
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery:
F

c
lose all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof),
F

s
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, ...),
F

s
witch off the ignition and wait for
4


minutes.
Having exposed the battery, it is only
necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal.
If you envisage charging your vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries of a
nominal voltage of 12 V.
If this label is present, it is essential
to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid
causing irreversible damage to the
electrical components related to the
Stop & Start system.
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To w i n g
To w i n g e y e
The towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
To gain access to it:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and remove it,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
Ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
The 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.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
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,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
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Checking levels
Oil level
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel (depending
on version), or using the dipstick.Engine oil change
Refer to the warranty and maintenance record
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.
Oil specification
The oil must be the correct grade for your
engine and conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Brake fluid
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
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).
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 PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
It is normal to top up the oil level
between two services (or oil changes).
PEUGEOT recommends that you check
the level, and top up if necessary, every
3 000 miles (5 000 kms).
It will only be correct if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Level
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Coolant level
The coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out
any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be replaced at
routine services.
Fluid specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan. The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
be caught by the fan blades.
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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
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).
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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for the checking
interval for this component.
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the 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.
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
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.
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.
Checking this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn.
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Emergency call
PEUGEOT Connect SOS
The green indicator lamp comes on for
3 seconds when the ignition is switched
on, signifying that a call can be made.
Operation : "Emergency call".
Pressing this button for more than 2 seconds starts
a call to the PEUGEOT Connect SOS centre.
- The green indicator lamp flashes.- A voice message confirms that the call is being
dealt with.
The green indicator lamp on fixed indicates that
communication has been established. It goes off at
the end of the communication.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer if the
orange indicator lamp comes on:
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f
lashing, then off: the system has
a fault.
-

o
n fixed: the back-up battery
must be replaced.
In either case, the emergency and assistance
calls service may not work.
Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer as soon as
possible. Test of operation of the system:
Conditions for use:
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I
n countries where the service is not
available, or when the locating service has
been expressly declined, the call is sent
directly to the emergency services (112)
without the vehicle location. 112 is the
telephone number reserved for emergency
calls and is accepted throughout the
European Union.
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"
PEUGEOT Connect SOS" is subject to
the terms and conditions for the service
available from dealers, and to technological
and technical limitations.
Inadvertent press:
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pressing brings on the green indicator lamp.- pressing again immediately cancels the call.
A voice message confirms the cancellation.
- if the call connects, explain to the contact that it was a mistake. The green indicator
lamp goes off at the end of the call.
The "PEUGEOT Connect SOS" centre immediately
locates your vehicle, communicates in your language*,
and depending on the circumstances, makes a call to
the appropriate public emergency services*.
* Depending on the geographical cover of "PEUGEOT Connect SOS", "PEUGEOT
Connect Assistance" and the official national
language selected by the owner of the vehicle.



T
he list of countries covered and PEUGEOT
CONNECT services is available from dealers or
at www.peugeot.co.uk. The fault with the system does not
prevent the vehicle being driven.
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PEUGEOT Connect Assistance
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of
the deployment of any airbags, an
emergency call is made automatically.
If you purchased your vehicle outside
the PEUGEOT dealer network, we
invite you to have a dealer check the
configuration of these services and, if
desired, modified to suit your wishes.
In a multi-lingual country, configuration
is possible in the official national
language of your choice.
In the event of a breakdown, pressing
for more than 2 seconds starts the
call.
A voice message confirms that the
call has been made.
Inadvertent press:
-
p

ressing again immediately cancels
the call. A voice message confirms the
cancellation.
For technical reasons and in particular
to improve the quality of "PEUGEOT
CONNECT services" to customers,
the manufacturer reserves the right to
update the vehicle's on-board telematic
system.If you benefit from the PEUGEOT Connect
Packs offer with the SOS and assistance
pack included, there are additional services
available to you in your MyPEUGEOT
personal space, via the PEUGEOT Internet
website in your country, accessible on
www.peugeot.co.uk.
Assistance call
.
Audio and Telematics