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Advice on care and
maintenance
Recommendations on the care and
maintenance of your vehicle are given in the
Warranty and Maintenance Record.
Headlamps and lamps
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating.
Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent
products.
Use a sponge and soapy water.
The use of a high pressure jet wash for
cleaning the headlamps, lamps and their
surrounds may damage the lacquer and
seals.
Observe the recommendations on
pressure and distance for jet washing.
First clean persistent stains with a sponge
and warm soapy water.
Leather
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate
regular care and cleaning is essential for
its

durability. Refer to your vehicle's Warranty and
Maintenance Record for information on
all
the special precautions to obser ve.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi engines)
To respect the environment and ensure
compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without
adversely affecting the per formance or fuel
consumption of its Diesel engines, PEUGEOT
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles
with a system that associates SCR (Selective
Catalytic Reduction) with a Diesel particle filter
(DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases.
SCR system
Using a fluid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85%
of nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
The AdBlue
® is contained in
a
special tank holding about
17


litres. An alert system is triggered automatically once
the reser ve level is reached: you can then drive
for a further 1,500 miles (2,400
km) before the
tank is empty.
Once the AdBlue
® tank is empty, a system
r
equired by regulations prevents starting
of the engine.
If the SCR system is defective, the level of
emissions from your vehicle will no longer
meet the Euro 6 standard: your vehicle
becomes polluting.
In the event of a confirmed fault with the
SCR system, you must go to a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon
as possible: after a running distance of
685 miles (1,100

km), a system will be
triggered automatically to prevent engine
starting.
In either case, a range indicator gives you
the distance you can travel before the
vehicle is immobilised.
For more information on the Warning and
indicator lamps and associated alerts,
refer to the corresponding section.
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In the event of an AdBlue® breakdown,
confirmed by the message "Add AdBlue:
Starting impossible", you must top up with
at least 5 litres.
Never pour AdBlue
® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
If any AdBlue
® is splashed, or if there are
any spillages on the side of the body, rinse
immediately with cold water or wipe with a
damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
Important: in the event of a top-up after
an AdBlue breakdown, you must wait
about five minutes before switching on the
ignition, without opening the driver's
door, unlocking the vehicle or bringing
the electronic key into the passenger
compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
10


seconds before starting the engine.
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ith Keyless Entry and Starting, press the
" START/STOP " button to switch off the
engine. F
O btain an AdBlue® container. After first
checking the use-by date, read the
instructions on the label carefully before
pouring the contents of the container into
your vehicle's AdBlue tank.
Or
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nsert the AdBlue
® pump nozzle and refill
the tank until the nozzle stops automatically. Important:
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o avoid over flowing the AdBlue
® tank,
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t is recommended:
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o top up between 10 and 13 litres
using AdBlue
® containers.
Or
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hat you stop after the nozzle’s first
automatic cut-out if you are refilling
at a ser vice station.
-
I

f 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 5 litres.
After refilling
F Refit the blue cap to the tank filler and turn it 1/6 of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F

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lose the fuel filler flap.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® containers in
the household waste.
Place them in a suitable container or
take them to your dealer.
F

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ith the vehicle unlocked and the fuel filler
flap open, turn the blue cap of the AdBlue
®
tank 1/6 of a turn anti-clockwise.
F

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elease the blue cap.
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Warning triangle
As a safety precaution, before leaving your
vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch
on the hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
Storage compartment
There is a compartment in the interior trim of
the tailgate to store a triangle.
F
O
pen the tailgate.
F

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elease the cover by turning the screw a
quarter turn anti-clockwise.
Assembling the triangle
For versions supplied with a triangle as original
equipment:
F
R

emove the triangle from its case,
F
U

nfold the legs,
F
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pen out the two sides of the triangle,
F
C

lip them together to complete the assembly.
For other versions, refer to the instructions
provided with the triangle.
Positioning the triangle
F Place the triangle behind the vehicle, as required by local legislation.
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
If the engine does not start first time, do not
keep trying, but start the procedure again from
the beginning.
For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel) , refer to the
corresponding section.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of Diesel.
F

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

W
ait around 1 minute and switch off the
ignition.
F

O
perate the starter to run the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure.
HDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5 litres of Diesel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

I
f necessary, unclip the cover to access the
priming pump.
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F Loosen the degassing bolt.
F O perate the priming pump until fuel appears
in the transparent tube.
F

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etighten the degassing bolt.
F

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perate the starter until the engine starts (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 back in place, clip it and
ensure it is clipped in.
F

C
lose the bonnet.
Tool kit
This is a set of tools provided with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's
equipment:
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t
emporary puncture repair kit,
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spar

e wheel.
Access to the tools
The main tools are stowed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
Versions with a temporary
puncture repair kit
Hatchback
For access to them:
F
o
pen the boot,
F

l
ift the floor and fold it on itself.
SW
For access to them:
F

o
pen the boot,
Versions with a spare wheel
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary depending on
equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
F

r

aise the floor,
F

h
ang the floor hook at the upper boot seal.
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Halogen bulbs
To ensure good quality lighting, check
that the bulb is correctly positioned in its
housing.
Front lamps
Model with "Full LED"
technology headlamps
1.Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps/
Direction indicators (LED).
2. Dipped beam headlamps (LED).
3. Main beam headlamps (LED).
4. Static cornering lamps (LED).
Do not touch the "Full LED" technology
headlamps. Risk of electrocution!
Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Model with halogen headlamps
1.Daytime running lamps/Sidelamps (LED).2.Main beam headlamps (H7).
3. Dipped beam headlamps (H7).
4. Direction indicators (PWY24W).
Opening of bonnet /Access to bulbs
If the engine is warm, proceed with
caution – Risk of burns!
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the
engine fan – Risk of strangulation!
After changing a bulb
When refitting, close the protective cover
very carefully to guarantee the sealing of
the lamp.
Direction indicators (model with
halogen headlamps)
Rapid flashing of the direction indicator
lamp (left or right) in the instrument panel
indicates that one of the bulbs on the
corresponding side has failed.
F

T
urn the bulb holder a quarter turn and pull
it out.
F

T
urn the bulb a quarter turn and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Amber coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced
by bulbs with identical colour and
specifications.
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Passenger compartment fusebox
Trailer interface unitEngine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery.
Access to the fusesFuse N°Rating (A) Functions
F36 30 APanoramic sunroof.
F37 30 APanoramic sunroof blind.
F38 30 AElectric seats.
F39 30 AMotorised tailgate unit.
F40 25 AAdditional heating.
Fuse N° Rating (A) Functions
F36 20 ABrake lamps, reversing lamps (trailer).
F37 20 ASidelamps, direction indicators (trailer).
F38 20 AInterior lighting (caravan).
F40 2 AAudible signal (trailer). F

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elease the two latches A.
F

R
emove the cover.
F

C
hange the fuse.
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully then engage the two latches A ,
to


ensure correct sealing of the fusebox.
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12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or charging a discharged battery.
General points
Lead-acid starter batteries
Batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection
point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources of
sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion
or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal.
It has a quick-release clamp.
(-) Negative terminal.
As the battery's negative terminal is not
accessible, a remote earth point is placed near
the battery.
Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables or a battery booster. Never try to start the engine by connecting
a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the slave battery
has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a
minimum capacity equal to that of the
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not
close to moving parts of the engine (fan,
belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while
the engine is running.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F
u
nlock the bonnet by activating the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
F
r
aise the bonnet.
F
L
ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
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F Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it running for a few
minutes.
F

O
perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.
F

W
ait for it to return to idle.
F

D
isconnect the jump lead cables in reverse
order .
F

R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal,
if
your vehicle has one.
F

A
llow the engine to run for at least
30
minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
For optimum ser vice life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
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i
f you only use your vehicle for short
journeys,
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i
f the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If you wish to charge your vehicle's battery
yourself, use only a charger compatible
with lead-acid batteries with a nominal
voltage of 12 V.
Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
F

S
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, etc.).
F

C

onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal (+) of
slave battery B or the booster.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of slave
battery B or the booster (or the earth point
on the other vehicle).
F

C

onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C on the broken down
vehicle.
F

S
witch off charger B before connecting the
cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F

E
nsure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F

R
aise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F

C
onnect the cables of the charger B as
follows:
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t
he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of battery A ,
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t
he negative (-) black cable to earth point
C on the vehicle.
F

A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
off charger B before disconnecting the
cables from battery A .
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