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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...). u
s
 e 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:
-
 
b
 efore a long journey,
-
 
a
 t each change of season,
-
 
a
 fter 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 manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle 
becomes polluting; go to a P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified workshop 
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to 
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to 
avoid any over flow.
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. 
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-
 
i
 n zone B, the temperature is too high; 
the maximum temperature and the 
central STOP  warning lamps come on, 
accompanied by an audible signal and a 
warning message in the screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off 
the
 
engine.
Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified 
workshop. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature 
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
to t
op up the level:
F  
w
 ait for the engine to cool,
F  
u
 nscrew the cap slightly to allow the 
pressure to drop,
F  
w
 hen the pressure has dropped, remove 
the cap,
F  
t
 op up the level to the "MA X" mark.
Be aware of the risk of burns when 
topping up the cooling system. Do not 
fill above the maximum level (indicated 
on the header tank).
gauges and indicators
Service indicator
System which informs the driver when the 
next service is due, in accordance with the 
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km) 
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service 
information appears in the screen.
th
 e point at which the next service is due is 
calculated from the last indicator zero reset, 
depending on the distance travelled and the 
time elapsed since the last service.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the degree of 
deterioration of the engine oil is also taken into 
account (depending on the country of sale). 
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30
the distance remaining may be 
weighted by the time factor, depending 
on the driving conditions.
th
erefore, the spanner may also come 
on if you have exceeded the period 
since the last service, indicated in the 
manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the 
spanner may also be brought on earlier 
than expected, depending on the 
degree of deterioration of the engine oil 
(depending on the country of sale).
th
e rate of deterioration of the engine 
oil depends on the driving conditions in 
which the vehicle is used.
Service indicator zero reset
Following this operation, if you wish to 
disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle 
and wait at least five minutes for the 
zero reset to be registered.
Retrieving the service 
information
You can access the service information at any 
time.
F
 
P
 ress the trip distance recorder zero reset 
button.
 
t
h
 e service information is displayed for a 
few seconds, then disappears.
After each service, the service indicator must 
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your 
vehicle yourself:
F
 
s
witch off the ignition,
F
 
p
ress and hold the trip distance recorder 
zero reset button,
F
 
s
witch on the ignition; the distance recorder 
display begins a countdown,
F
 
w
hen the display indicates "=0" , release 
the button; the spanner disappears. 
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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 is carried out either when 
the ignition is switched on using the 
oil level indicator in the instrument 
panel for vehicles so equipped, or 
using the dipstick.Checking using the dipstick
F Locate the dipstick in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel 
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F
  t
a
 ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and 
remove it completely.
F
 
W
 ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean 
non-fluffy cloth.
F
 
R
 efit the dipstick and push fully down, then 
pull it out again to make the visual check: 
the correct level is between the marks A 
and B .
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with the manufacturer's service schedule. 
t
o
 p them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
e
 uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified workshop.
A = MA X
to e
nsure that the reading is correct, your 
vehicle must be parked on a level sur face 
with the engine having been off for more than 
30
 
minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between 
two services (or oil changes). P
e
uge
Ot
 
recommends that you check the level, and top 
up if necessary, every 3 000 miles (5 000 kms). B = MIN
If you find that the 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 damage to the engine), contact a 
P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified workshop.
-
 
I
 f the level is below the MIN mark, you 
must top up the engine oil.
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Oil grade
Before topping-up the oil or changing the oil, 
check that the oil is the correct grade for your 
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's 
recommendations.
Topping-up the engine oil level
F Locate the oil filler cap in the engine compartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel 
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F
  u
n
 screw the oil filler cap to reveal the filler 
aperture.
F
 
A
 dd 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
 
A
 dd more oil if necessary.
F
 
A
 fter 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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the brake fluid level must be 
between the marking "A" (MA X 
located on the remote reservoir) and 
the marking " B" (MIN located on the 
main reservoir). If it is not, check the 
brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the personalised service schedule for your 
vehicle for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
the brake fluid must conform to the 
manufacturer's recommendations.
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 a
void 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. The cooling fan may star t after switching 
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and 
clothing that might be caught by the fan 
blades. When the engine is warm, the temperature of 
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing, 
this fluid must not be topped up with or 
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp 
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with 
headlamp washers, the low fluid level 
is indicated by an audible signal and 
a message in the instrument panel 
screen.
to
p up the reservoir when you next 
stop the vehicle.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol 
or methanol base fluid is recommended.
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Checks
12 V battery
the battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check that the terminals are clean 
and correctly tightened, particularly in summer 
and winter.Refer to the manufacturer's 
service schedule for details of the 
replacement intervals for these 
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
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 filterthe presence of this label, in particular with 
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of 
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special 
technology and specification. t
h
 e involvement 
of a P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified workshop 
is essential when replacing or disconnecting 
the battery.
Particle filter (Diesel)
the start of saturation of the particle 
filter is indicated by the temporary 
illumination of this warning lamp 
accompanied by a message in the 
multifunction screen.
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 off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this 
indicates a low additive level.
For more information on checking 
levels, refer to the corresponding 
section.
On a new vehicle, the first particle 
filter regeneration operations may be 
accompanied by a "burning" smell, 
which is per fectly 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. 
t
h
 is does 
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle 
or the environment.
un
less otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's 
service schedule and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a Pe
ugeOt
 dealer or a qualified workshop.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer 
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the 
precautions to be taken before disconnecting 
the battery and following its reconnection. 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 per formance 
of the air conditioning system and generate 
undesirable odours.
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Manual 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 
Brake pads
For information on checking brake 
disc wear, contact a Pe
ugeOt  
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Electric parking brake
this system does not require any 
routine servicing. However, in the 
event of a problem, have the system 
checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by 
P
e
uge
Ot
  or products of equivalent 
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of 
units as important as those in the 
braking system, P
e
uge
Ot
  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 
P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified workshop. have the condition of the brakes checked, even 
between vehicle services.
un
less there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in 
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake 
pads are worn. For more information on the electric parking 
brake, refer to the corresponding section.
Automatic gearbox
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. 
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