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Important: if your vehicle's AdBlue®
tank is completely empty – which is
confirmed by the alert messages and the
impossibility of starting the engine – you
must add at least 4

litres and no more than
10


litres.
F

A

fter emptying the container or bottle, wipe
away any spillage around the tank filler
using a damp cloth.
If any fluid is spilt or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with a
damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
F

R

efit the blue cap to the tank filler and turn it
1/6th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
F
rom below, pull the black
c ove r.
F

T

urn the blue cap 1/6th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

L

ift off the cap.
F

T

ake a container or bottle of AdBlue
®. After
first checking the use-by date, carefully
read the instructions for use on the label
before pouring the contents of the container
or bottle into your vehicle's AdBlue
® tank. F
R
efit the black cover, starting
at the top.
F
C
lose the door.
Important: when topping up after
running out of AdBlue , signalled
by the message " Top up AdBlue:
starting impossible ", you must wait for
about 5 minutes before switching the
ignition on again, without opening the
driver's door, unlocking the vehicle,
introducing the remote control key
into the ignition switch, or placing the
K

eyless Entr y and Star ting electronic
key inside the vehicle.
Switch on the ignition, then, after
10

seconds, start the engine.
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Advice on care
General recommendations on the care and maintenance of your vehicle are given in the Warranty
and Maintenance Record.Observe the following recommendations to
avoid damaging your vehicle:
-

D
o not clean your headlamps with a dry
or abrasive cloth, nor with detergent or
solvent products. Use a sponge and
soapy water or a pH neutral product.
-

W
hen using a high pressure washer on
stubborn dirt, avoid prolonged use on the
headlamps, the lamps and their edges to
avoid damaging their lacquer finish and
seals.
-

N
ever use an abrasive sponge to clean
persistent dirt, as this may scratch the
paint sur face. Use a soft cloth with soapy
water instead.
-

W
hen washing your vehicle, never clean
the interior with a water jet.
-

W
hen washing your vehicle in an
automatic roller-brush car wash, be sure
to lock your doors and, depending on the
version you have, remove the key and
deactivate the " Hands-Free Tailgate
Access " system. It is always preferable to have paint
repairs carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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N
ever use high pressure washing to
clean the engine compartment, in order
to avoid damaging the electrical units.
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iquids carried in an open vessel (a cup
or mug) could be spilt, presenting a risk
of damage on contact with the controls
in the dashboard and centre console. Be
careful.
Depending on the version you have, in order
to avoid damaging or unpeeling the stickers
on the bodywork, you are strongly advised
against using high-pressure cleaners to
wash your vehicle. It is recommended that
you wash it using a high-flow water jet and
rinse the vehicle down using demineralised
water.
Only a microfibre cloth is recommended for
wiping your vehicle, it must be clean and
used gently.
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Warning triangle
This safety equipment should be used in
addition to the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle may be mandatory.
Placing the triangle on the
road
Before leaving your vehicle to set up and install
the triangle, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and put on your high visibility vest.Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on
unfolding and assembly supplied with the
triangle.
The triangle is available as an accessory;
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
F
P
lace the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
For all versions other than BlueHDi, refer to the
corresponding engine compartment view.
For more information on Diesel misfuel
prevention , refer to the corresponding
section.
If the engine does not start first time, do
not keep trying but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel.
F

S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F

W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F

R
epeat the operation 10

times.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
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F Operate the priming pump repeatedly until resistance is felt (there may be resistance at
the first press).
F

O
perate the starter to start the engine (if the
engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15
seconds before trying
again).
F

I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F

P
ut the cover in place and clip it in.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
Tool box
Access
The tool box is located under the left-hand front
seat.
As a safety measure, bars 1
and 2 prevent
the box escaping from its housing, if it is
not correctly secured.
Removing
Other engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the cover to access the
priming pump.
F

P
ress latches A and slide them inwards to
release the box.
F

L
ift the box slightly then pull it as far as it will
go to take it past bar 1 .
F

T
hen, lift the box upwards to take it past
bar 2 .
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Opening
Storage
F Refit the cover on the box and clip fixings B.
F
P
osition the box with the front inclined
upwards.
F
T

o take it past bar 2, push the box in and
down.
F

T
o take it past bar 1 , raise the box slightly
then push it fully in. F

O
nce the box is fully home
in its housing,
push it against the floor carpet then slide
latches A outwards to secure it.
Pull on the box to check that it is secure in
its housing.
With a temporary puncture
repair kit
F Unclip fixings B on the cover, then open it for access to the tools.
1.12
V compressor.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also
be used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Towing eye.
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These tools are specific to your vehicle
and may vary according to its equipment.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
This kit comprises a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.
Access to the kit
For more information on the Tool box ,
refer to the corresponding section.
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and
may vary according to the level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
1. 12
V compressor.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also
be used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Towing eye.
With a spare wheel
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel bolts and raising/
lowering the jack.
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Wheel bolt cap/hub cap removal tools.
If your vehicle is fitted with it, it removes
the wheel bolt head covers on alloy
wheels or the hub cap on steel wheels.
4. Socket for the wheel security bolts. For
adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5. Towing eye.
This kit is stowed in the tool box.
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For more information on To w i n g, refer to
the corresponding section.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair.
Only use the two 12
V sockets, located at
the front , to connect your compressor.Kit content description
A."Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On I/off O switch.
C. Deflation button.
D. Pressure gauge (in bar and psi). E.
Compartment housing a cable with an
adaptor for a 12 V socket.
F. Sealant cartridge.
G. White pipe with cap for repair and
inflation.
H. Speed limit sticker.
The speed limit sticker must be affixed to
the vehicle's steering wheel to remind you
that a wheel is in temporary use.
Do not exceed a speed of 50
mph
(80
km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
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1. Sealant
F Turn selector A to the "sealant" position.
F

C
heck that switch B is in
position O.
Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre. Take care, this product is harmful if
swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date is marked on the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle by the
roadside, take it to a PEUGEOT dealer or
an authorised waste disposal site.
Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of
sealant, available from a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.Do not start the compressor before
connecting the white pipe to the tyre valve:
the sealant product would be expelled
through the pipe.
Repair procedure
F Switch off the ignition.
F
U
ncoil the white pipe G fully.
F
U
nscrew the cap from the white pipe.
F
C
onnect the white pipe to the valve of the
tyre to be repaired. F
C
onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
S
tart the vehicle and leave the engine
running.
In the event of a breakdown