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Using a public charging point for normal charging
Some public charging points include a charging cable.
In this case, use the cable provided.
In Mode 3, regardless of the power of the charging point, charging will be limited to 16 A maximum. For more information on the charging times,
refer to the Motor and main battery section.
Several types of electrical socket may be available for charging your vehicle.
Before starting the charging procedure, use the table below to identify the correct type of socket and use the corresponding charging cable.
Domestic power point "Mode 3 - Type 2" socket "Mode 3 - Type 3" socket
"Mode 2" cable
(supplied with your vehicle) "Mode 3 - Type 2" cable
(available as an accessory) "Mode 3 - Type 3" cable
(available as an accessory)
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Rear compartmentLocated under the boot floor, this compartment gives access to the cooling system reservoir.
F
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pen the boot.
F

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etach the carpet retaining adhesive strip.
F

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emove the boot carpet. F

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emove the four "butter fly" screws.
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emove the protective cover.F

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heck the coolant level and top up if
necessary.
For more information on Checking
levels , refer to the corresponding
section.
When working in this compartment,
you must observe the safety
recommendations on the labels.
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Checking levelsCheck all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.Never do anything in the compartments
when the "Ready" lamp is on or when
your vehicle is being charged.
Take care when carrying out checks
in the front and rear compartments as
some parts of the compartments can
be very hot (risk of burns): wait at least
one hour after stopping the motor or the
end of the charging procedure before
carrying out any work.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the "MIN" and "MA X"
marks. If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Front compartment Heating system fluid level
Changing the fluid
This fluid does not have to be changed.
Fluid specification
The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. The level of this fluid should be between
the "L" MIN and "F" MA X marks.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
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The coolant level should be between
the MIN "L" and MA X "F" marks.
Coolant levelAvoid prolonged contact of used fluids
with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to
health and some are very corrosive.
Do not discard used fluids into sewers
or onto the ground.
Take used fluids to a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop (France) or to
an authorised waste disposal site.
Used products
Rear compartment
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be changed.
Coolant specification
The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. As the cooling system is pressurised, wait at
least one hour after switching off the motor
and/or the end of the charging cycle before
carrying out any work.
To avoid 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.
12 V battery electrolyte
level
Remove the battery protective cover to check
this level.
For more information on the 12 V battery, refer
to the corresponding section.
The level of this fluid should be between the
MIN "LOWER LEVEL" and MA X "UPPER
LEVEL" marks.
If necessary, top up using distilled water by
removing the caps of the different battery
compartments.
Check the electrolyte level at least once
per month.
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Changing a wiper
blade
Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F R emove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
F Put the new wiper blade in place and secure it.
F

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old down the wiper arm carefully.
Precautions for
washing
To avoid damaging the electrical
components, the use of a high pressure
jet wash is strictly prohibited:
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n the front compartment (under the
bonnet).
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nder the body.
For washing the bodywork, do not use a
pressure greater than 80 bars. Check - before washing the vehicle -
that the charging flaps and the charging
socket covers (normal and fast charge)
are properly closed. Do not wash the vehicle while the
battery is being recharged.
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F Lift the protective cover on the (+) terminal.F
C
onnect one end of the red cable to
the (+) terminal of your discharged
battery A , then the other end to
the (+) terminal of the battery on the
other vehicle B .
Starting using a battery on
another vehicle
F Connect one end of the green or black
cable to the (-) terminal of the battery on
the other vehicle B .
F

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onnect the other end the green or black
cable to the earth point C of your vehicle.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.
Check the electrolyte level and top up
with distilled water if necessary.
For more information on Checking
levels
, refer to the corresponding
section. Check that the battery on the other
vehicle is a 12 V battery.
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Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Start the other vehicle and wait a few minutes.
F

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urn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
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isconnect the cables in the reverse order.
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efit the battery protective cover and
tighten the fixing screw.
If the "Ready" lamp does not come on, proceed
as follows:
F

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eave the cables connected.
F

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eturn the ignition switch on your vehicle
to the " LOCK" position.
F

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ut the main battery on charge, following
the procedure for normal charging.
F

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hen the charging warning lamp in
the instrument panel comes on fixed,
disconnect the cables.
F

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eave the battery on charge for at least
o n e h o u r.
F

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urn the ignition key on your vehicle, until
the "Ready" lamp comes on.
If the problem persists, contact a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop. F
R emove the protective cover from the
battery.
Ensure that the electrolyte is not frozen.
Check the electrolyte level and top up
with distilled water if necessary.
For more information on Checking
levels , refer to the corresponding
section. F

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lacken the nut 1 and lift off the
retaining


bar.
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Changing a fuse
The extraction tweezer is fitted to the back of
the fusebox cover in the dashboard (left-hand
side).
To gain access to it:
F
U
nclip the cover and remove it completely
by pulling it towards you.
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emove the tweezer.
Access to tools
Before changing a fuse, the cause of the failure
must be identified and rectified.
F
C
heck that the ignition switch is in the
" LOCK " position.
F

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dentify the faulty fuse by checking the
condition of its filament.
Changing a fuse
Good Failed
F

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se the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its location.
F

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lways replace the faulty fuse with a fuse
of the same rating.
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heck that the number etched on the box,
the rating etched on the top and the tables
below all agree. PEUGEOT will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying the malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by PEUGEOT and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
consumption of all of the additional
equipment connected exceeds
10


milliamperes.
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories in your
vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
In the event of a breakdown