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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 r
oof 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:
-
be

fore a long journey,
-
at e

ach change of season,
-
af

ter 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
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer 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
0

00 kilometres) that you will see the fuel consumption settle down to
a consistent average.
.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Service on temporarily. A minor fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by means of the associated
message, such as:
-
lo

w engine oil level,
-
lo

w screenwash/headlamp wash fluid level,
-
di

scharged remote control battery,
-
lo

w tyre pressures,
-
sa

turation of the particle filter (FAP) on Diesel
vehicles.
For more information on checking the particle filter,
refer to the corresponding section.
For any other faults, contact a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a
qualified workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for which
there is no specific warning lamp. Identify the fault by reading the message and contact
a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
fixed, associated with
flashing and then fixed
display of the service
spanner.
the ser

vicing interval has been
exceeded. Only on BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as possible.
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Engine oil
pressurefixed.the
re is a fault with the engine
lubrication system. You must stop as soon it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a Peu
geOt
d
ealer or a qualified workshop.
Deflated tyre fixed.
the p

ressure in one or more tyres is
too low. Check the pressures of the tyres as soon as possible.
thi

s check should preferably carried out with the tyres
cold.
flashing then fixed.
the u

nder-inflation detection system
has a fault. Have it checked by a P
eu

ge
Ot d
ealer or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on under-inflation detection,
refer to the corresponding section.
Warning
/

indicator lamp
State Cause Action
/
Observations
Foot on the
brake pedal fixed.
the b

rake pedal must be pressed. With an automatic gearbox, press the brake pedal, engine running, before releasing the parking brake, to
unlock the lever and come out of position P .
If you wish to release the parking brake without
pressing the brake pedal, this warning lamp will
remain on.
Foot on the
clutch fixed.
In the S
tOP m

ode of Stop & Start,
changing to S
tARt m

ode is refused
because the clutch pedal is not fully
down. You must declutch fully to allow the change to engine
S
tA

R
t m o
d e .
Instruments

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Engine oil level indicator
On versions fitted with an electric oil gauge,
information on the oil level is displayed in the
instrument panel for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on, at the same time as the
service information.
the l
evel read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30
m

inutes.
Oil level correct
this is indicated by a message in the
in strument panel.
Oil level incorrect
this is indicated by a message in the
in strument panel.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
Oil level indicator fault
this is indicated by a message in the
i nstrument panel. Contact a Peu geOt d ealer
or a qualified workshop.
Dipstick
there are 2 marks on the
di pstick:
-
A = m

ax; never exceed this
level,
-
B = m

in; top up the level via
the oil filler, using the grade
of oil suited to your engine.
Refer to the petrol or Diesel engine
section to locate the dipstick and the oil
filler cap on your engine.
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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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