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towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PeugeOt t owbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop for this. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
the c

over is located behind the lower
air intake grille.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
GTi towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. For more advice on driving when
towing, refer to the corresponding
section.
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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system,
w
indscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
c
ourtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
these functions are reactivated automatically
n ext time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
fo

r less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-
fo

r more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
m

inutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the battery, refer to the
corresponding section.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
the d

eactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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Changing a wiper blade
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off
the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on
the
w

indscreen.
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F unc lip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in
place and clip it.
F
Fo

ld down the wiper arm carefully.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F Op erate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
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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
a ny time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
the check is carried out either when
t he 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
c ompartment of your vehicle.
For more information on the petrol or Diesel
engine, refer to the corresponding section.
F


t
ak
e the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F
Wi

pe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F
Re

fit 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.
top t

hem up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
eu
ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
A = MA X
to en

sure 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
m

inutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
eu

ge
Ot
r

ecommends 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 .
-
If t

he level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
-
If t

he 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
ns
crew the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F
Ad

d oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F
Wa

it a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F
Ad

d more oil if necessary.
F
Af

ter 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
12 V battery
the battery does not require any maintenance.
H owever, 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
t he Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification.
the

involvement
of a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
Particle filter (Diesel)
the start of saturation of the particle
f ilter 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.
thi

s does
not affect the behaviour of the vehicle
or the environment.
unl

ess 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 Peu
geOt d
ealer 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
m aintenance (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 Peu
geOt
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Electric parking brake
this system does not require any
r outine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
P
eu

ge
Ot o
r products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, P
eu

ge
Ot s
elects 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
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop. have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
unl

ess 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
m aintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
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AdBlue® additive and SCR system
for BlueHDi Diesel engines
to assure respect for the environment and
c onformity with the new eur o 6 emissions
standard, without adversely affecting the
per formance or fuel consumption of Diesel
engines, P
eu

ge
Ot h
as taken the decision to
equip its vehicles with an effective system that
associates SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)
with a particle filter (FAP) for the treatment of
exhaust gases.
Presentation of the SCR system
using an additive called AdBlue® containing
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85%
of nitrous oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
the
AdBlue
® additive is held in a special
tank located under the boot at the rear of
the vehicle. It has a capacity of 17 litres: this
provides a driving range of about 12 500 miles
(20 000 km), after which an alert is triggered
warning you when the reserve remaining is
enough for just 1 500 miles (2 400 km).
During each scheduled service of your vehicle
by a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop,
the AdBlue
® additive tank is refilled in order to
allow normal operation of the SCR system.
If the estimated mileage between two services
is greater than 12 500 miles (20 000 km), we
recommend that you go to a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer
or a qualified workshop to have the necessary
top-up carried out. Once the AdBlue
® tank is empty, a
sy
stem required by regulations prevents
starting of the engine.
If the SCR is faulty, the level of
emissions from your vehicle will no
longer meet the
eur

o 6 standard: your
vehicle becomes polluting.
In the event of a confirmed fault
with the SCR system, you must go
to a P
eu

ge
Ot d

ealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible: after
a running distance of 650 miles
(1
1

00 km), a system will be triggered
automatically to prevent engine starting.
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