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Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- i n zone A , the temperature is correct,
-

i
n zone B, the temperature is too high;
the maximum temperature and the
central STOP warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
warning message in the screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off
the


engine.
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dealer or a qualified
workshop. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature
and pressure in the cooling system increase.
to t

op-up the level:
F
w
ait for the engine to cool,
F
u
nscrew the cap slightly to allow the
pressure to drop,
F
w
hen the pressure has dropped, remove
the cap,
F
t
op-up the level to the "MA X" mark.
Be aware of the risk of burns when
topping up the cooling system. Do not
fill above the maximum level (indicated
on the header tank).
gauges and indicators
Service indicator
System which informs the driver when the
next service is due, in accordance with the
manufacturer's servicing schedule.
More than 1 800 miles (3 000 km)
remain before the next service is due
When the ignition is switched on, no service
information appears in the screen.
th
e point at which the next service is due is
calculated from the last indicator zero reset,
depending on the distance travelled and the
time elapsed since the last service.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the degree of
deterioration of the engine oil is also taken into
account (depending on the country of sale).
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the distance remaining may be
weighted by the time factor, depending
on the driving conditions.
th
erefore, the spanner may also come
on if you have exceeded the period
since the last service, indicated in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
For BlueHDi Diesel versions, the
spanner may also be brought on earlier
than expected, depending on the
degree of deterioration of the engine oil
(depending on the country of sale).
th

e rate of deterioration of the engine
oil depends on the driving conditions in
which the vehicle is used.
Resetting the service indicator
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.
Retrieving the service
information
You can access the service information at any
time.
F

P
ress the trip distance recorder reset
button.


t
h
e service information is displayed for a
few seconds, then disappears.
After each service, the service indicator must
be reset to zero.
If you have carried out the service on your
vehicle yourself:
F

s

witch off the ignition,
F

p

ress and hold the trip distance recorder
reset button,
F

s

witch on the ignition; the distance recorder
display begins a countdown,
F

w

hen the display indicates "=0" , release
the button; the spanner disappears.
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Engine oil level indicator
On versions fitted with an electric oil gauge,
information on the conformity of 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.
th
e level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more than
30


minutes.
th

is is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel.
th

is is indicated by a message in the
instrument 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.
th

is is indicated by a message in the
instrument panel. Contact a P
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dealer
or a qualified workshop.Dipstick
there are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
-

A
= max; never exceed this
level,
-

B
= min; top-up the level via
the oil filler, using the grade
of oil suited to your engine.
to l

ocate the dipstick and the oil filler
cap on a Petrol engine or a Diesel
engine , refer to the corresponding
section.
Oil level correct Oil level indicator fault Oil level incorrect
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AdBlue® fluid range indicators
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reserve 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 simultaneous system fault and
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is
the one displayed.
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.
Remaining range greater than 1 500 miles (2 400 km )
Pressing this button will display the remaining
range.
F
t
hen
"Diagnostic ".
Above 3 000 miles (5 000 km), the value is not
specified. When switching on the ignition, there is no
automatic display of range in the instrument
panel.
th

e range at that moment is then displayed.
You can access this information in the touch
screen, if your vehicle has one.
F

Sel
ect the "Driving assistance "
menu.
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)
When switching on the ignition, the uReA
w arning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of a
message (e.g. "
to

p-up emissions additive:
Starting prevented in 900 miles") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
200 miles (300 km) until the AdBlue
® fluid has
been topped-up.
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o a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
For more information on AdBlue
® and
the SCR system , and topping-up in
particular, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)
When switching on the ignition, the SeRVICe
warning lamp comes on and the uReA w arning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g.
"
to

p-up emissions additive: Starting prevented
in 350 miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds until the AdBlue
® fluid has been
topped-up.
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o a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your
engine.
Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue® additive
When switching on the ignition, the SeR VICe
warning lamp comes on and the uReA w arning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of the message "
to

p-up
emissions additive: Starting prevented".
th

e AdBlue
® tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting.
to b

e able to start the engine,
we recommend that you call on a
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dealer or a qualified
workshop for the top-up required.
If you carry out the top-up yourself, it
is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of
AdBlue
® to the tank.
For more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR system , and topping-up in particular, refer
to the corresponding section.
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Starting prevented
every time the ignition is switched on, the SeRVICe
an d engine diagnostic warning lamps come on and
the
u
ReA
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by
an audible signal and the display of the message
"
em

issions fault: Starting prevented".
You have exceeded the authorised
driving limit: the starting prevention
system inhibits engine starting.
to b

e able to start the engine, you must call on
a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault with the SCR emissions control system
A system that prevents engine starting is activated automatically from 650 miles (1 100 km) after confirmation of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system. Have the system checked by a Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
If it is a temporary fault, the alert
disappears during the next journey,
after self-diagnosis of the SCR system.
In the event of the detection of a fault
th

e
u
ReA
, S
eR
VIC
e
and diagnostic warning
lamps comes on, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of the message
"
em

issions fault".
the

alert is triggered when driving when the
fault is detected for the first time, then when
switching on the ignition for subsequent
journeys, while the fault persists. During an authorised driving phase (between
650 miles and 0 miles) (1 100 km and 0 km)
If a fault with the SCR system is confirmed (after
30 miles (50 km) covered with the permanent
display of the message signalling a fault), the
S
eR

VIC
e an
d engine diagnostic warning lamps
come on and the
u
ReA w
arning lamp flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message (e.g.: "
em

issions fault:
Starting prevented in 150 miles") indicating the
remaining range express in miles or kilometres.
While driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds while the fault with the SCR system
persists.
the

alert is repeated when switching on the
ignition.
You should go to a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Other wise, you will not be able to restart your
engine.
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Selective unlocking
F to unlock the driver's door only, press this button once.
Using the remote control
Complete unlocking is activated by default.this is set in the " Driving assistance " menu,
then " Vehicle settings " and "Vehicle access ".
un

locking is confirmed by rapid
flashing of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
unfold at the same time as the first
unlocking action.
F
t
o u
nlock the other doors and the boot,
press this button again
us

e this button for access to
additional information. Locking is confirmed by fixed
lighting of the direction indicators for
approximately two seconds.
According to version, the door mirrors
fold at the same time.
Driving with the doors locked may
render access for the emergency
services difficult in an emergency.
As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
taking your key, even for a short period.
Normal locking
Using the remote control
F Press this button to fully lock the vehicle.
F
t
u

rn the key towards the rear of the vehicle
to fully lock the vehicle.
If your vehicle has an alarm, this will not be
activated.
Maintaining the locking action (key or remote
control) automatically closes the windows. When a door or the boot is not
fully closed, engine running or
vehicle moving (speed above 6 mph
(10
km/h)), a message appears for a
few seconds.
Using the key
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Electronic engine immobiliser
the key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
th
is electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few moments
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
F

P

ress this button.
Locating your vehicle
this will switch on the courtesy lamps and
the direction indicators will flash for around
ten

seconds.
Remote operation of lighting
A short press this button switches
on the lighting remotely (sidelamps,
dipped beam headlamps and number
plate lamps).
A second press before the end of the timed
period cancels the remote lighting.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a P
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dealer as soon as possible.
th

is function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
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