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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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W
 hen washing your vehicle, never clean 
the interior with a water jet.
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W
 hen washing your vehicle in an 
automatic roller-brush car wash, be sure 
to lock your doors and, depending on 
version, remove the key. -
 
N
 ever use high-pressure washing to 
clean the engine compartment, in order 
to avoid damaging the electrical units.
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L
 iquids carried in an open vessel (e.g. 
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 version, 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.
It is always preferable to have paint repairs carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
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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.
With 1.5 BlueHDi (Euro 6.2)
F Fill the fuel tank with at least 5   litres of 
Diesel.
F
 
S
 witch on the ignition (without starting the 
engine).
Other engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of  diesel.
F
 
O
 pen the engine bonnet.
F
 
I
 f necessary, unclip the style cover to 
access the priming pump.
F
 
O
 perate the priming pump 
repeatedly until resistance is felt 
(there may be resistance on 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 style cover in place and clip it in.
F
 
C
 lose the bonnet again.
Tool kit
With 1.6 BlueHDi (Euro 6 .1)
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 6   seconds and switch off the 
ignition.
F
 
R
 epeat the last two operations 10   times.
F
 
O
 perate the starter to start the engine. F
 
W
 ait around 1   minute and switch off the 
ignition.
F  
O
 perate the starter to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the 
procedure. F  
F
 or easier access, move the seat(s) 
forward.
Access to the tools
With temporary puncture repair 
kit
The kit is located under the right-hand front seat.
With spare wheel
The jack is located under the right-hand front 
seat.
The tools are located under the left-hand front 
seat.
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Halogen bulbs
To ensure good quality lighting, check 
that the bulb is correctly positioned in its 
housing.
After changing a bulb
When refitting, close the protective cover 
very carefully to guarantee the sealing of 
the lamp.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low 
temperature or humidity), the presence 
of misting on the internal sur face of the 
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is 
normal; it disappears after the lamps have 
been on for a few minutes. Opening the bonnet /Access to bulbs
With the engine warm, proceed with 
caution – risk of burns!
Take care with objects or clothing that 
could be caught in the blades of the 
cooling fan – risk of strangulation!Types of bulb
Various types of bulb are fitted to your vehicle. 
To remove them:
Ty p e  A
Ty p e  B
Ty p e  C Ty p e  D
All glass bulb: pull gently as it is fitted by 
pressure.
Bayonet bulb: press on the bulb then turn it 
anti-clockwise.
Halogen bulb: release the retaining spring from 
its housing. Halogen bulb: turn the bulb anti-clockwise.
Halogen bulbs must be changed with 
headlamp off and cold (risk of severe 
burns). Do not touch the bulb directly, use 
a lint-free cloth.
When each operation has been completed, 
check the operation of the lighting. 
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Engine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine 
compartment near the battery.
Access to the fuses
F Release 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. Fuse
No. Rating
(A) Functions
F16 15Front foglamp.
F18 10
Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10Left-hand main 
beam headlamp.
F29 40Windscreen wipers.
12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another 
battery or charging a discharged battery.
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.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are 
fitted with a 12
  V lead-acid battery of 
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out 
only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
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Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
F O pen the bonnet using the interior release 
lever, then the exterior safety catch.
F
 
S
 ecure the bonnet stay.
For more information on the Bonnet  and 
the Engine , refer to the corresponding 
sections.
Starting using another 
battery
When your vehicle's battery is flat, the engine 
can be started using a backup battery (external 
or from another vehicle) and jump leads 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.
First check that the backup battery has 
a nominal voltage of 12   V and a capacity 
at least 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. F  
S
 tart 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  
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.
Some functions, including Stop & Start, 
are not available if the battery is not 
sufficiently charged.
The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.
A remote earth point is provided at the front of 
the vehicle.
F  
C
 onnect the red cable to the (+) terminal of 
flat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to 
the (+) terminal of backup battery B or the 
b o o s t e r. F
 
C
 onnect one end of the green or black 
cable to the (-) terminal of backup battery 
B or the booster (or an 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. 
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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 plan 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, lamps, wipers, etc.). Never try to charge a frozen battery – risk 
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked 
by a PEUGEOT dealer or by a qualified 
workshop who will check that the internal 
components have not been damaged and 
that the container has not cracked, which 
would mean a risk of toxic and corrosive 
acid leaking.
F
 
S
 witch off the 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 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 . If this label is present, it is essential to 
use only a 12
  V charger to avoid causing 
irreversible damage to the electrical 
components related to the Stop & Start 
system.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state 
of charge for starting the engine, it is 
recommended that the battery be disconnected 
if the vehicle is taken out of ser vice for a long 
period.
Before disconnecting the battery:
F
 
c
 lose the windows and the doors before 
disconnecting the battery,
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Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminalReconnecting the (+) terminal
Do not force the lever as locking will be 
impossible if the clamp is not positioned 
correctly; start the procedure again.
Following reconnection of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, turn on 
the ignition and wait 1   minute before starting 
the engine, in order to enable the electronic 
systems to initialise.
However, if minor problems persist following 
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop. The Stop & Start system may not be 
operational during the trip following the 
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be 
available again after a continuous 
period of immobilisation of the vehicle, 
a period which depends on the exterior 
temperature and the state of charge of the 
battery (up to about 8
  hours).
F
 
s
witch off all electrical consumers (audio 
system, wipers, lighting, etc.).
F
 
s
witch off the ignition and wait for four 
minutes.
At the battery, detach the (+) terminal only.
F
 
Ra
ise the lever A fully to release the 
clamp B .
F
 
R
emove the clamp B by lifting it off. F 
Ra
 ise the lever A fully.
F  
R
 eplace the open clamp B on the (+)
 
terminal.
F  
P
 ush the clamp B fully down.
F  
L
 ower the lever A to lock the clamp B
.Referring to the corresponding section, you 
must reset certain systems yourself, such as:
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t
 he remote control or electronic key 
(depending on version),
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t
 he electric windows,
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t
 he electric doors,
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t
 he date and time,
-  
t
 he radio preset stations.
To w i n g
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or 
for towing another vehicle using a removable 
mechanical device.
Access to the eye
For more information on the Tool kit
, refer 
to the corresponding section. 
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With a manual gearbox, move the gear 
lever into neutral.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear 
selector into position N.
Failure to adhere to this instruction 
may lead to damage to braking system 
components and the lack of braking 
assistance on restarting the engine.
Towing your vehicle Towing another vehicle
F In the front bumper, slide a finger from the 
centre of the cover plate to the upper corner 
(as shown above) to unclip it.
F
 
S
 crew the towing eye in fully.
F
 
I
 nstall the towbar. F
 
S
 witch on the hazard warning lamps on the 
towed vehicle.
F  
M
 ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short 
distance. General recommendations 
Obser ve the legislation in force in your 
c o u nt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing 
vehicle is higher than that of the towed 
vehicle.
The driver must remain at the wheel of 
the towed vehicle and must have a valid 
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels 
on the ground, always use an approved 
towbar; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine 
off, there is no longer braking and steering 
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always 
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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v
 ehicle broken down on a motor way or 
main road,
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 f
 our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
 hen it is not possible to put the 
gearbox into neutral, unlock the 
steering, or release the parking brake,
-  
t
 owing with only two wheels on the 
ground,
-  w here there is no approved towbar 
available.
F
 
I
 n the rear bumper, place the key in the 
notch located under the flap.
F  
T
 urn the key and then open the flap.
F  
S
 crew the towing eye in fully.
F  
I
 nstall the towbar.
F  
S
 witch on the hazard warning lamps on the 
towed vehicle.
F  M ove off gently, drive slowly and for a short 
distance.
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