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Fitting roof bars
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
load, shown in the instructions for the
roof bars.
When fitting roof bars, you must only secure
them to the four anchorage points on the sides
of the roof.
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ese points are hidden by the
vehicle's doors when they are closed.
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e accessories approved by
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bserving the manufacturer's
recommendations and fitting instructions
so as to avoid the risk of damaging the
body (deformation, scratches, ...). If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars
and the fixings on the roof.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer
than the vehicle.
Fitting on longitudinal
bars
You must attach the transverse bars at the
engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.As a safety measure and to avoid damaging the
roof, it is essential to use the transverse bars
approved for your vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars.
Recommendations
- Distribute the load evenly, avoiding
overloading on one side.
-

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load as
close as possible to the roof.
-

L
ash the load securely.
-

D
rive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds and
the stability of the vehicle may be affected.
-

O
n a long journey, check the security of the
load at every stop.
-

R
emove the roof bars once they are no
longer needed.
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Bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
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A R
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o d e .
Opening
Closing
F take the stay out of its support slot.
F C lip the stay back into its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly.
F
u
n
clip the stay from its housing and place
it in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.
Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
to

avoid damaging electrical units,
it is strictly forbidden to use a high
pressure jet wash under the bonnet.
F

P

ull the safety catch towards you, then
raise the bonnet.
F

O

pen the door.
F

P

ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
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Petrol engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid filler cap.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
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gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
9.
R

emote earth point.
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is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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* According to engine.
Diesel engine
1. Screenwash and headlamp wash reservoir.
2. Coolant header tank.
3.
B

rake fluid filler cap.
4.
B

attery / Fuses.
5.


Fusebox.
6.
A

i r f i l t e r.
7.


e
n
gine oil dipstick.
8.


e
n
gine oil filler cap.
9.
P

riming pump*.
10.
R

emote earth point.
th

is engine is shown as an example. t
h
e locations of the engine oil dipstick and filler cap may vary.
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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
any time (even with the ignition off).
Engine oil level
the check is carried out either when
the 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
the location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F t
a
ke the dipstick by its coloured grip and
remove it completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit 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.
t
o
p them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
A = MA X
to e

nsure 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 minutes.
It is normal to top-up the oil level between
two services (or oil changes). P
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recommends 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 .
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I
f the level is above the MAX mark (risk
of damage to the engine), contact a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
-

I
f the 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
the location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F u
n
screw the oil filler cap to reveal the filler
aperture.
F

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

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter 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.th
e brake fluid level must be
between the marking " A" (MA X
located on the remote reservoir) and
the marking " B" (MIN located on the
main reservoir). If it is not, check the
brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the personalised service schedule for your
vehicle for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
the brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
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Coolant level
the coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
to a

void any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top-up the level.
It is normal to top-up the coolant
level between services (or coolant
replacements).
Fluid specification
the coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades. When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped-up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, the low fluid level
is indicated by an audible signal and
a message in the instrument panel
screen.
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p-up the reservoir when you next
stop the vehicle.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol
or methanol base fluid is recommended. 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.
ta

ke used oil to a P
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dealer or
a qualified workshop (France) or to an
authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
To p p i n g - u p
this additive must be topped-up by a
Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel engine with
particle filter)
A low additive level is indicated by
illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible warning
and a message in the instrument
panel screen.
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