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Hill descent control
System that provides assistance when
descending on surfaces with poor grip (mud,
gravel...) or on a steep gradient.
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his system reduces the risk of slip or loss
of control of the vehicle while descending
a hill.
It keeps the vehicle at a steady speed during
a descent by acting independently and with
varying force on each of the brakes. Switching off
Press this button, located in the middle of the
dashboard, to deactivate the system; the indicator
lamp in the button goes off.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), the system is completely
deactivated; the indicator lamp in the button goes off.
operating fault
If a fault occurs with the hill
descent control system, this
warning lamp comes on.
Have the system checked by a P
euge O t

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Switching on
On starting the vehicle, the system is


deactivated.
With the speed below 18 mph (30 km/h)
press this button, located in the middle of
the dashboard, to activate the system; the
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Once the vehicle starts its descent, you can
release the accelerator and brake pedals;
the indicator lamp in the button flashes.
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he brake lamps come on automatically
when the system is brought into operation.
If the speed of the vehicle exceeds 18

mph
(30 km/h), the system is automatically
deactivated, but the indicator lamp in the
button stays on.
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he system reactivates automatically as
soon as the speed of the vehicle drops
below 18 mph (30 km/h).
For the system to operate, the slope
must be steeper than 8%.
Do not use the system with the gearbox in
neutral.
e

ngage an appropriate gear for the speed of
the vehicle, to avoid the engine stalling.
You can press the accelerator or brake
pedal at any time.
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he system may not be available if the
brakes overheat. Wait a few minutes
for them to cool down before trying again.
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deactivating the passenger's front
airbag
When OFF is selected, the passenger's front
airbag will not be triggered in the event of an
impact.
As soon as the child seat is removed, select
ON to re-activate the airbag and thus ensure
the safety of your front passengers in the
event of an impact.Lateral airbags and curtain airbags
If your vehicle is fitted with lateral airbags,
these are fitted to the front seat backs on
the door side.
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he curtain airbags are fitted to the door
pillars and the upper part of the passenger
compartment, in the roof over the front cab
seats.
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hey inflate between the occupant and the
glazed area.
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hey are deployed independently of each
other depending on which side the collision
occurs.
to ensure the safety of your child, it is


essential to deactivate the passenger's
front airbag when you install a rearward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat. Otherwise, the child would risk being
killed or seriously injured if the airbag were
to inflate.
If your vehicle's front passenger airbag
cannot be deactivated: you must not install a
rearward facing child seat.
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eactivation check


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his is confirmed by the
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by a message in
the display screen, every time the
engine is started.
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perating fault If this warning lamp comes on,
contact a P
euge O t
dealer to

have the vehicle checked.
Refer to the "
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echnology on board -


Vehicle configuration" section.
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he setting is made using the "M
od
E"
button: in the "Passenger airbag" menu,
select "OFF".
Airbags
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driving advice
distribution of loads: distribute the load in
the trailer so that the heaviest objects are as
close as possible to the axle and the nose
weight is close to the maximum authorised
without, however, exceeding it.
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ooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the coolant temperature.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on the
engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the
engine speed and reduce your speed.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
tyres:

check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing
the recommended pressures.
Fitting a towbar
We recommend the use of genuine
P euge O t
towbars and their harnesses,

which have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle and that
the fitting of this equipment is entrusted to a
P
euge O t
dealer
.
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hese genuine towbars are compatible with
the operation of the rear parking sensors
and the reversing camera, if fitted to your
vehicle.
If this equipment is not fitted by a P
euge O t

dealer

, it must be fitted in line with the
manufacturer's instructions.
Good practice
If the coolant temperature
warning lamp comes on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Refer to the "Checks - Levels and
checks" section.
Brakes: towing increases the braking
distance. Drive at a moderate speed,
change down early and brake gradually. Side wind: sensitivity to side wind is
increased. Drive smoothly and at a
moderate speed. ABS: the system only controls the vehicle,
not the trailer.
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ear parking sensors: the system is
deactivated while the vehicle is towing with a
genuine P
euge O t
towbar fitted.
Refer to the "

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echnical data -

Identification markings" section.
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on the inside
this operation must only be carried out with the
vehicle stationary and the driver's door open.
Pull the release lever on the side of the

dashboard towards you.
on the outside
Raise the safety catch lever located above
the grille to the right and raise the bonnet. Before closing the bonnet, put the stay back
in its housing.
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel. Check that the bonnet has
latched.
oPEnInG tHE BonnEt
Do not open the bonnet in strong
winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the safety
catch and stay with care (risk of burns).
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition with the
key to avoid any risk of injury resulting from
an automatic change to S
t
ARt mode of the


Stop & Start system.
cLoSInG tHE BonnEt
Bonnet stay
unclip the stay and tilt it to insert it in the
first notch, then the second.
Because of the presence of electrical

equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing,

...) be limited.
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under the bonnet
CHeCKS

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used products
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 P
euge O t
dealer or

a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
LEVELS
these regular maintenance operations
will keep your vehicle in good running
order. Ask for advice at a P
euge O t
dealer

or consult the warranty and maintenance
record contained in the handbook pack.
to maintain the reliability of engines and


emission control systems, the use of
additives in engine oil is prohibited.
changing the brake fluid
the brake fluid must be changed at
the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
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se fluids recommended by the
manufacturer, which fulfil DO
t 4 standards.
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he level must be between the MI n and
MA
x marks on the reservoir.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a failure which must be checked by
a P
euge O t
dealer or a qualified workshop

as soon as possible.
If you have to remove/refit the engine
styling cover, handle it with care to
avoid damaging the fixing clips.
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ipstickt
here are two marks on
the dipstick:
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il change
It is imperative that this is carried out at the
intervals specified in the manufacturer's
servicing schedule. Ask for advice at at
P
euge
O
t
dealer

.
Remove the dipstick before filling.
Check the level after filling (never exceed
the maximum mark).
Screw the cap back onto the sump before
closing the bonnet.
Viscosity selection
When topping-up, the oil selected must meet
the manufacturer's requirements.
Warning lamps
Checking by means of the warning
lamps on the instrument panel is
described in the "Ready to set off -
Instruments and controls" section.
A
= maximum
If you fill past this mark,
contact a P
euge
O
t

dealer or a qualified


workshop.
B = minimum
Never allow the level to fall
below this mark.
oil level
Check the level regularly and top up
between changes.
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he maximum
consumption is 0.5 litre per 600 miles
(1 000
km). Check the level with the vehicle
level, engine cold, using the dipstick.
Levels and checks
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cooling systemPower steering fluid level
the vehicle must be parked on level ground
with the engine cold. u nscrew the cap
integrated with the gauge and check the
level which must be between the MI
n and
MA
x marks.
For access to the reservoir filler cap, remove
the protective cover by turning its three
fixing screws a quarter turn, then remove the
second cover fitted to the cap.
topping up
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he level must be between the MI n and
MA x marks on the expansion bottle. If
more than 1 litre of fluid is required to top
up the level, have the system checked by a
P euge O t
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Windscreen wash and headlamp
wash level
Capacity of the reservoir: approximately
5.5
litres.
For access to the reservoir filler cap, pull on
the telescopic filler pipe and unclip the cap.
For best quality cleaning and to prevent
freezing, this fluid must not be topped up or
replaced with plain water.
In wintry conditions, the use of an alcohol or
methanol based fluid is recommended.
If fluid has to be added frequently, this
indicates a failure which must be checked by
a P
euge
O
t dealer or a qualified workshop

as soon as possible.
Only use the fluid recommended by the
manufacturer. Otherwise, you risk seriously
damaging your engine. When the engine
is warm, the temperature of the coolant is
controlled by the engine fan. As this fan can
operate with the ignition key removed and
because the cooling system is pressurised,
wait for at least one hour after the engine
has stopped before carrying out any work.
Slacken the cap by 1/4 of a turn to release
the pressure to prevent any risk of scalding.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level with coolant.
For access to the header tank filler cap,
remove the protective cover by turning its
three fixing screws a quarter turn.
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the 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. The involvement
of a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
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hese operations will keep your vehicle
in good running order. Ask for advice
from a P euge O t
dealer or refer to the

warranty and maintenance record included
in the handbook pack.
cHEcKS
Battery
At the start of winter, have your battery
checked by a P euge O t
dealer or a

qualified workshop.
Bleeding water from the diesel
filter
If this warning lamp comes on,
bleed the filter, or bleed regularly
each time the engine oil is
changed.
to drain the water out, unscrew the bleed


screw or the water in Diesel sensor, located
at the base of the filter. Leave open until
all of the water has been drained out.
t

hen
tighten the bleed screw or the water sensor.
Air filter and passenger
compartment filter
A clogged passenger compartment filter
may reduce the performance of the
air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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he replacement
intervals for these components are given in
the warranty and maintenance record.
Depending on the environment (dusty
atmosphere...) and the use of the vehicle
(urban driving...), change them twice as
often if necessary.
Refer to the "Checks -
u nder the
bonnet" section.
HDi engines use advanced technology.
All work requires a special qualification
which is guaranteed by a P
euge
O
t
dealer


or a qualified workshop.
Levels and checks
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Manual gearbox
Have the level checked in accordance with
the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Good practiceo
il filter
Brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on the style of
driving, in particular for vehicles which are
used in town, over short distances. It may
be necessary to check the thickness of the
pads, even between services.
Brake disc wear
For any information on checking the brake
disc wear, contact a P euge O t
dealer or a

qualified workshop.
Parking brake
Where the parking brake travel is too great
or there is a reduction in the performance
of the system, the parking brake should be
adjusted, even between services.
Have the system checked by a P
euge O t

dealer or a qualified workshop.
If this warning lamp comes on,


have the brake pad wear checked
by a P
euge
O
t
dealer or a


qualified workshop. In order to avoid damaging the
electrical units, we strongly advise you
not to use high pressure washing to clean
the engine compartment.
After washing the vehicle dampness, or in
winter, ice may form on the brake discs and
pads: braking efficiency may be reduced.
Make some light brake applications to dry
and de-ice the brakes. Only use products recommended by
P euge O t
or products of equivalent quality

and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units as
important as the braking system, P euge O t

selects and of
fers specific products.
Change the filter regularly, in accordance
with the manufacturer's servicing schedule.
Levels and checks