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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,
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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
ugeot  dealer or a qualified 
workshop without delay to have the emissions 
of nitrogen 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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Checks
12 V battery
the battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals 
are correctly tightened (versions without quick 
release terminals) and that the connections 
are clean.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 filterParticle 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 n
ew 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.
ot
her wise, have them checked by a P
e
ugeot
 dealer or a qualified workshop.
For more information and the precautions to 
take before starting work on the 12 V batter y , 
refer to the corresponding section. 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.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are 
fitted with a 12 V lead-acid battery of 
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried 
out only by a P
e
ugeot
 dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
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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.  
Brake pads
For information on checking brake 
disc wear, contact a Peugeot  
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear
only use products recommended by 
Pe ugeot  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
ugeot  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
ugeot  dealer or a qualified workshop.
It may be necessary to 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.
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.
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.
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