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Eco-driving 104
Driving recommendations 1 05
Starting – Switching off the engine

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Parking brake

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Manual gearbox
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Electronic gearbox
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Automatic gearbox

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Gear shift indicator

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Hill start assist

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Stop & Start

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Speed limiter
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Cruise control

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Memorising speeds
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Active City Brake

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Parking sensors
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Reversing camera
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Park Assist

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Under-inflation detection
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35Fuel tank
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Misfuel prevention (Diesel) 1 39
Compatibility of fuels
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Snow chains

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Towing a trailer

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Load reduction mode

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Energy economy mode
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Changing a window wiper
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Fitting roof bars

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Bonnet


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Engines


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Checking levels

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Checks
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AdBlue
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Advice on care 1 56
Warning triangle
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Running out of fuel (Diesel)

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Temporary puncture repair kit
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Spare wheel

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Changing a bulb
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Changing a fuse
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V battery
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To w i n g


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Characteristics of engines and towed loads 18 4
Pe
trol engines
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Diesel engines
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LPG engines
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Dimensions
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Identification markings
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Driving Practical information
In the event of a breakdown Technical data
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Contents

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STOPFixed, associated with
another warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message. Illumination of this warning
lamp is related to a serious
fault detected with the engine,
the braking system, the power
steering, etc., or a major
electrical fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Parking brake Fixed. The parking brake is applied or
not properly released. Release the parking brake to extinguish the warning
lamp; keep your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Parking brake
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Braking Fixed. The brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid approved by PEUGEOT.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ Fixed, associated with
the ABS warning lamp.
The electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system is
faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Engine self-
diagnosis
system Fixed.
The emission control system has
a fault. The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop without delay.
Flashing. The engine management system
has a fault. Risk of the catalytic converter being destroyed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
+ Fixed, associated with
the service warning
lamp.
A minor fault in the engine has
been detected.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
+ Fixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp.
A major fault in the engine has
been detected.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Under-inflation Fixed, accompanied
by an audible signal
and a message. One or more wheels has
insufficient pressure.
Check the pressure of the tyres as soon as possible.
This check should preferably be carried out when the
tyres are cold.
You must reinitialise the system after adjusting one or
more tyre pressures and after changing one or more
wheels.
For more information on Tyre under-inflation
detection
, refer to the corresponding section.
+ Flashing then fixed,
accompanied by the
Service warning lamp.
The system is faulty: tyre
pressures are no longer
monitored. Check the tyre pressures as soon as possible.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Dynamic stability
control
(DSC/ASR) Flashing.
The DSC/ASR regulation is
operating. The system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
Fixed. The DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Airbags Temporarily on. This warning lamp comes on for
a few seconds when you turn on
the ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed.One of the airbag or seat belt
pyrotechnic pretensioner systems
has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Diesel engine
pre-heating Fixed.
The key is at position 2 (ignition
on) in the ignition switch. Wait until the warning lamp goes off before starting.
The period of illumination of the warning lamp is
determined by the ambient conditions (up to about
thirty seconds in extreme conditions).
If the engine does not start, switch the ignition off and
then on, wait until the indicator lamp goes off again,
then start the engine.
Power steering Fixed. The power steering has a fault. Drive carefully at reduced speed.
Have the vehicle checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Rear foglamp Fixed. The rear foglamp has been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to
switch off the rear foglamp.
Stop & Star t Fixed. When the vehicle stops (red
lights, traffic jams, etc.), the Stop
& Start system puts the engine
into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
Flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable.
or
START mode is triggered
automatically. For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Resetting the service indicatorRetrieving the service
information
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the ser vice on your
vehicle yourself:
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witch off the ignition,
If you have to disconnect the battery
following this operation, lock the vehicle
and wait at least 5
minutes for the reset to
be registered.
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ress and hold the trip distance recorder
reset button,
F

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witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
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hen the display indicates " =0", release
the button; the spanner disappears. You can access the ser vice information at any
time.
F

P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button.
The ser vice information is displayed for a few seconds, then disappears.
Engine oil level indicator
(depending on version)
On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, after the servicing information. The level read will only be correct if the
vehicle is on level ground and the engine
has been off for more than 30
minutes.
Oil level incorrect
This is indicated by the display of the message
"Oil level incorrect" in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by the ser vice warning
lamp and an audible signal.
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.
For more information on Checking levels
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refer to the corresponding section.
Oil level indicator fault
This is signalled by the display of the message
"Oil level measurement invalid" in the
instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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AdBlue® range indicators
These range indicators are present only on
BlueHDi Diesel versions.
Once the AdBlue
® tank is on reser ve or after
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system, when the ignition is switched
on, an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance that can be covered, the range, before
engine starting is prevented.
In the event of the risk of non-
starting related to a lack of
AdBlue
®
The engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank is
e m pt y.
In the event of a fault with the electric
indicator, the oil level is no longer
monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking levels
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Range of the 1.6 BlueHDi engine
( E u r o 6 .1)
Range greater than 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
W hen switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
Pressing this button
temporarily displays the
driving range with the
message "AdBlue: Range
greater than 1,500
miles
(2,400
km)" followed, if the
tank level of AdBlue permits,
with a message indicating
that you can top it up.
Remaining range between 1,500 and 375 miles
( 2,400 and 600 km) (1.6 BlueHDi Euro 6.1)
When switching on the ignition, the warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g. "Top
up AdBlue: Start-up not possible in x miles")
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
200
miles (300 km) until the level is topped up.
The reser ve level has been reached; it is
recommended that you top up as soon as
possible.
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Remaining range less than 60 miles
( 100 km) (1.5 BlueHDi Euro 6.2)
When driving, the audible signal and the
message display are triggered every 6
miles
(10
km) until the AdBlue tank is topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine after
the next stop. When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal (1 beep) and the display of a message
(e.g. "Top up AdBlue: Starting impossible
in x miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.) Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue
®
The AdBlue® tank is empty: the starting
inhibition system required by legislation
prevents starting of the engine.
To be able to restart the engine, it is
essential to add at least 4
litres of AdBlue
®
to its tank.
When switching on the ignition, this warning
lamp flashes, associated with an audible
signal and the display of the message "Top up
AdBlue: Starting impossible".
In the event of a fault with the
SCR emissions control system
An engine immobiliser is activated
automatically after you have driven a
further 650
miles (1,100 km) following
confirmation of a fault with the SCR
emissions control system. Have the
system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop as soon as possible. In the event of the detection of a fault
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnostic checks of the SCR
emissions control system.
The warning lamps come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of the
message "Emissions fault".
The alert is triggered while driving as soon
as the fault is detected for the first time, then
when switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists.
When driving, the audible signal and the
message display are triggered every 60

miles
(100

km) until the level is topped up.
It is essential to top up as soon as possible and
before the tank is completely empty; other wise
it will not be possible to restart the engine after
the next stop.
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