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Fuel tank
Tank capacity:
- around 60
litres (petrol).
-
around 53
litres (Diesel).
Opening the fuel filler flap
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start,
never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key, or the START/STOP button
if your vehicle has

K
eyless Entry and
Starting.
At least 6
litres of fuel must be added, in order
to be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may create a
noise
caused by an inrush of air. This is entirely
normal and results from the sealing of the fuel
system.
F

T
ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle's
engine (see a
reminder label on the inside
of the filler flap). F

I
f your vehicle has a conventional key, insert
the key into the filler cap, then turn it to the
left.
F

Y
ou must switch off the engine.
F

W
ith
K
eyless Entry and Starting, unlock the
vehicle.
F

O
pen the fuel filler flap. F
F
ill the tank. Do not continue past the third
cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause
malfunctions.
F
R
efit the filler cap turning it to the right.
F
P
ush the filler flap to close it (your vehicle
must be unlocked).
F
R
emove the filler cap, then place it on the
carrier located on the filler flap.
F

I
ntroduce the nozzle and push it in fully
(pushing on the metal non-return valve A ).
If the fuel filler flap is open and you open
the left side door, a mechanism prevents it
being opened.
The door can be opened half way however.
Close the fuel filler flap to regain use of
the door.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter,
w hich helps to reduce the level of harmful
emissions in the exhaust gases.
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Removing
F On the towball, move the lever from position 3 to position 2 .
F

R
emove the towball by pulling it towards
you.
F

O
nce the towball has been removed, move
the lever from position 2
to position 1.
F

F

it the end of the towball into the carrier,
located underneath the rear bumper, as far
as it can go.
F

S

ecure the towball correctly by moving the
lever to position 3 ("locked" position). F

C
onnect the trailer plug to the 13 -pin socket
provided next to the carrier.
F
S
ecure the trailer by connecting its safety
cable to the hoop provided on the carrier.
Connect the trailer plug with the engine
off.
If you connect the trailer plug in the
minutes after you have switched off the
ignition, do not touch the exhaust – risk
of burns! If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach. This may cause an accident.
Always lock the towball in accordance with
the descriptions.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
Remove the towball if it is not being used.
Before starting the vehicle, check that the
trailer lamps are working correctly.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
Carrier systems (box or bicycle carrier)
Always comply with the maximum load
authorised on the towing device: if it
is exceeded, this device may detach
from the vehicle and so cause a
serious
accident.
F

B

efore fitting the towball, check that the
contact points, shown by arrows, are clean.
Use a

soft, clean cloth.
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Take care when working under the bonnet,
as certain areas of the engine may be
extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even
with the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
or indeed very corrosive.Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Take used oil to a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a
qualified workshop and dispose of it in
the containers reser ved for this purpose.
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles equipped with an
electric gauge, or using the dipstick. To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a
level sur face
with the engine stopped for more than
30

minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between
two ser vices (or oil changes). PEUGEOT
recommends that you check the level, and top
up if necessary, every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
Checking using the dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F

T
ake the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between marks A and B .A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the mark A or
below the mark B , do not star t the engine .
- I f the level is above the MAX mark (risk of
damage to the engine), contact a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
-

I
f the level is below the MIN mark, you must
top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Topping up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
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After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not
valid during the 30 minutes after topping
up.
F

U
nscrew the oil filler cap to access the filler
opening.
F

A
dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
F

W
ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A
dd more oil if necessary.
F

A
fter checking the level, carefully refit the oil
filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the inter val for this operation.
Fluid specification
This fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up this fluid
between two services. To avoid the risk of scalding when you need to
top up in an emergency, place a
cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up to the required level.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up to the required level when
necessary.
Fluid specification
This fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Engine oil change
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil. The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents a
risk of serious
damage to your engine.
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top up.
When the engine is hot, the temperature of this
fluid is regulated by the fan.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying out any
work. Tank capacity:
-

5
.3 litres for the "very cold climate"
versions.
-

2
.2 litres for other versions.
Fluid specification
The screenwash fluid must be topped up with
a ready for use mix.
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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.
Access to the AdBlue® tank
A blue cap behind the fuel filler flap indicates
access to the AdBlue® tank.
Read the following procedure carefully to
be able to top up properly.
F

S

witch off the ignition and remove the key.
F

W

ith the vehicle unlocked and the fuel filler
flap open, turn the AdBlue
® blue filler cap
anti-clockwise. 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
F

I

nsert the AdBlue
® pump nozzle and refill
the tank until the nozzle stops automatically.
Important:
To avoid over flowing the AdBlue
® tank, it
is recommended:
F

T

o do a

top-up between 10

and
13

litres using the AdBlue
® bottle.
Or
F

I

f filling in a

ser vice station, stop after
the third automatic shut-off of the
nozzle.
F

A

fter refilling, carry out the same operations
in reverse order. Important: in the event of a
top-up after
a breakdown because of a lack of
AdBlue, you must wait around 5 minutes
before switching on the ignition, without
opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle, introducing the key into
the ignition switch, or introducing
the key of the
K
eyless Entr y and
Star ting system into the passenger
compartment .
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
10

seconds before starting the engine.
Never pour AdBlue
® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
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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.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel fuel.
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.
Other engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel fuel.
F

O
pen the bonnet.
F

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

O
perate the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt
(there may be resistance on the
f i r st p r e s s).
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 back in place and clip it in.
F
C
lose the bonnet again.
Tool kit
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.
Details of the tool kit
1.
Chock to immobilise the vehicle.
2. Removable towing eye.
3. To r x k e y.
Permits removal of the rear lamps in order
to change a
bulb.
F

F

or easier access, move the seat(s)
forward.
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The vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to repair a damaged tyre.
Repair procedure
F Park the vehicle without obstructing any traffic and apply the parking brake.
F

F
ollow the safety instructions (hazard
warning lamps, warning triangle, wearing
high visibility vest, etc.) according to the
legislation in force in the country where you
are driving.
F

S
witch off the ignition.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor. Avoid removing any foreign bodies which
have penetrated into the tyre.
F
C
onnect the pipe from the compressor to
the bottle of sealant.
F
T
urn the sealant bottle over and secure it in
the notch provided on the compressor.
It is designed to repair most punctures
which could affect the tyre, located on the
tyre tread or shoulder.
For more information on the Tool kit
, refer
to the corresponding section. F
R
emove the valve cap from the tyre to be
repaired, and place it in a

clean area.
F C heck that the compressor switch is at the
" O " position.
F

U
ncoil fully the electric cable, stowed under
the compressor.
Only the 12
V socket located at the front of
the vehicle can be used.
F

A
ffix the speed limit sticker.
F

C
onnect the hose from the bottle of sealant
to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and
tighten firmly.
F
C
onnect the compressor's electric plug to
the vehicle's 12
V socket.
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The speed limit sticker must be secured
to the interior of the vehicle in the driver's
field of vision, to remind you that a wheel
is in temporary use.
Take care, the sealant product is harmful
if swallowed and causes irritation to the
eyes.
Keep this product out of the reach of
children.
The use-by date of the fluid is marked on
the bottle.
After use, do not discard the bottle in
standard waste, 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.
Checking/adjusting tyre
pressures
You can also use the compressor,
without injecting sealant, to check and, if
necessary, adjust the tyre pressures.
F

R
emove the valve cap from the tyre and
place it in a
clean area.
F

U
ncoil the pipe stowed under the
compressor.
The tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
F

S

witch on the ignition.
F

S

tart the compressor by turning the switch
to the " l" position until the pressure of the
tyre reaches 2.0

bars. The sealant product
is injected under pressure into the tyre;
do not disconnect the pipe from the valve
during this operation (risk of blowback). If a

pressure of 2

bars is not reached after
about 7

minutes, this indicates that the
tyre is not repairable; contact a

PEUGEOT
dealer or a

qualified workshop for
assistance.
F

P

lace the switch in the "
O" position.
F

D

isconnect the compressor's electric plug
from the vehicle's 12

V socket.
F

R

eplace the cap on the valve.
F

R

emove the kit.
F

R

emove and then store the bottle of sealant.
Do not exceed the speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre repaired
using this type of kit.
F

D
rive immediately for approximately three
miles (five kilometres), at reduced speed
(between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)),
to plug the puncture.
F

S
top to check the repair and measure the
tyre pressure using the kit.
In the event of a breakdown