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Practical information
8.Engine oil filler cap
9. Engine oil dipstick
10. Priming pump*
11 . Degassing screw*
The Diesel fuel system operates under 
very high pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out 
only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in 
accordance with the manufacturer's service 
schedule. Top them up if required, unless 
otherwise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the 
corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The fluids must comply with the  manufacturer's requirements and with 
the vehicle's engine.
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).
*  Depending on engine.
Take care with objects or clothing that 
could be caught in the blades of the fan!
Opening 
 
 
 
► Open the left-hand front door .
►  Pull the interior release lever , located at the 
bottom of the door frame, towards you.
 
 
► Lift the exterior safety catch and raise the 
bonnet.
 
 
► Unclip the stay from its housing and place it 
in the support slot to hold the bonnet open.
Closing
► Hold the bonnet and  pull out the stay from the 
support slot.
►
 
Clip the stay in its housing.
►
 
Lower the bonnet and release it near the end 
of its travel.
►
 
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is locked 
correctly
.
Because of the presence of electrical 
equipment under the bonnet, it is strongly 
recommended that exposure to water (rain, 
washing, etc.) be limited. 
Engine compartment
The engine represented is an example given for 
illustration purposes only. The locations of the following elements may 
vary:
–
 
Air filter
 .
–  
Engine oil dipstick.
–
  
Engine oil filler cap.
–
  
Priming pump.
–
  
Degassing screw
 .
Petrol engine 
 
Diesel engine 
 
1.
Screenwash fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Battery / Fuses
5. Remote earth point (-)
6. Fusebox
7. Air filter   
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Practical information
The system only registers AdBlue® top-ups of 
5 litres or more.
If  the AdBlue® tank is completely empty 
– which is confirmed by the message 
"Top up  AdBlue: Starting impossible" – it is 
essential to add at least 5 litres.
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle 
to free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling 
road, in an automatic car wash, or being 
transported by rail or sea freight, etc.).
The procedure varies according to the type of 
gearbox and parking brake.
With a manual gearbox and 
electric parking brake
  /  
Release procedure
►  With the engine running and while depressing 
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the 
neutral position.
►  While depressing the brake pedal, switch off 
the ignition.
►  Release the brake pedal, then switch on the 
ignition again.
►  While depressing the brake pedal, press the 
control lever to release the parking brake.
Precautions for use
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This fluid is 
non-flammable, colourless and odourless (when 
kept in a cool place).
In the event of contact with the skin, wash the 
affected area with soap and running water. In the 
event of contact with the eyes, immediately rinse 
the eyes with large amounts of water or with an 
eye wash solution for at least 15 minutes. Seek 
medical attention if you feel a persistent burning 
sensation or irritation.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth 
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (high temperature, for 
example), the risk of release of ammonia cannot 
be excluded: do not inhale the fluid. Ammonia 
vapours have an irritant effect on mucous 
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Store AdBlue® out of the reach of 
children, in its original container.
Procedure
Before starting the top-up procedure, ensure that 
the vehicle is parked on a flat and level surface.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the temperature 
of the vehicle is above -11
  °C. Otherwise the 
AdBlue
® may be frozen and so cannot be poured 
into its tank. Park the vehicle in a warmer area 
for a few hours to allow the top-up to be carried 
out.
Never put the AdBlue® into the Diesel 
fuel tank.
If  any AdBlue® is splashed, or if there are 
any spillages on the bodywork, 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 
a breakdown because of a lack of 
AdBlue, it is essential to 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 “Keyless Entry and Starting
 
” 
system into the passenger compartment
.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for 10 
seconds before starting the engine.
►
 
Switch off the ignition and remove the key 
from the switch to switch off the engine.
or
►
 
With Keyless Entry and Starting, press the 
"
START/STOP" button to switch off the engine.
 
 
► Turn the blue cap of the AdBlue® tank anti-
clockwise and remove it.
►
 
With a container of 
AdBlue
®: after checking 
the expiry date, read the instructions on the 
label carefully before pouring the contents of the 
container
 
into the vehicle's AdBlue tank.
►
 
With an
 
AdBlue® pump: introduce the nozzle 
and fill the tank until the nozzle automatically 
cuts out.
In order not to overfill the AdBlue® tank:
–
 Add between 10 and 13 litres using 
AdBlue® containers.
–
 Stop after the nozzle’ s first automatic cut-
out, if you are refilling at a service station.