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Practical information
Always wear gloves, protective glasses and
suitable clothing to avoid direct contact with
liquids against the skin or eyes.
In the event of contact with the skin, wash
the affected area thoroughly 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.
Never go underneath the vehicle raised
using a jack; always use an axle
stand-type support.
When working on the vehicle's electrical
system, take care not to cause a short circuit -
risk of burns and fire.
Flammable products and all sources of heat
(sparks, for example) must be kept away from
the battery, the fuel tank and all components
of the fuel system.
Never run the engine in a closed space
without sufficient ventilation; always use a
ventilation system such as an exhaust gas
extractor, for example.
Never leave liquids (oil, coolant) unattended.
Keep these liquids out of the reach of children
and animals.
The liquids and components replaced must have the same characteristics and
comply with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
General checks
Check the following components to ensure
proper operation and longevity of the vehicle.
For more information on the components
to be
checked, refer to the Checking levels, Checks
and Advice on care
sections.
Daily checks
Check that all vehicle lamps (front and
rear) are working properly.
Check the condition of the door mirrors and
the adjustment controls.
Check that all the doors can be opened,
closed and locked correctly.
Regularly check all levels, the condition of the
tyres and the bodywork.
Monthly checks
Check:
–
The engine coolant level.
–
The absence of leaks on all the pipes and
hoses visible on the vehicle as well as the
tanks.
–
The proper functioning of the elements of
the: •
Heating and ventilation system.
•
Air conditioning system.
• Parking brake (application and release).
• Horn.
–
The tightening of the wheel nuts (if
necessary
, retighten them to the specific
tightening values).
–
The good condition of the wipers.
–
The absence of significant play in the
steering wheel and steering.
–
The correct travel of the brake pedal as
well as the clutch pedal.
General recommendations
related to maintenance
operations
Electronic engine management
computer
The electronic computer is not completely
waterproof. When performing maintenance
in the rain or washing the engine, it must be
protected from water.
Never remove or disconnect any part of the
electronic injection system to avoid the entry
of moisture, oil or any other foreign body.
Do not install a radio antenna or other
equipment likely to generate interference near
the electronic computer.
Do not expose the electronic computer to a
temperature higher than 105°C.
Before any welding operation on the vehicle,
it is essential to disconnect the electronic
computer - risk of damage to the electronic
system components.
Fuel system
All work on the fuel system must be
carried out only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electrical system
Never:
– disconnect the battery cables or the
electrical wiring harness connectors when the
engine is running.
– reverse the polarities when reconnecting
the battery (risk of damage to electronic
components).
– pierce the insulation of the electrical wires
during an electrical check or diagnosis.
Changing the 12 V battery
Petrol engine
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In the event of a breakdown
8After using the fire extinguisher, store it in a safe
place, then replace it with a new extinguisher as
soon as possible.
Never keep a fire extinguisher that has
already been used or that does not bear
its seal.
When the fire extinguisher is not used, attach
it to its support. There is a risk of movement
in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
The fire extinguisher must be replaced
approximately every 5 years; the expiry date
is written on its label.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop to replace the fire
extinguisher with one that has the same
specifications as the original.
Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be
primed if you run out of fuel.
Before starting to prime the system, it is
essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the
fuel tank.
For more information on Refuelling and
on the Engine compartment (in
particular the location of the priming pump),
refer to the corresponding section. ►
Open the bonnet.
►
Loosen the degassing bolt about 2 to 3 turns.
► Activate the priming pump until fuel
(without air) appears through the
degassing bolt.
►
Retighten the degassing bolt.
►
Operate the starter motor until the engine
starts (if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before trying
again).
►
If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again, then
start the engine.
►
Close the bonnet.
Tool kit
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Accessing the tools
Depending on version, the tools are stored under
the rear passenger seat cushion or behind the
front passenger seat or bench seat.
To access the tools under the rear passenger
seat:
►
Open the rear passenger door
.
► Lift the right-hand rear seat cushion by pulling
the strap to unlock it, then lift up the carpet
(
unscrew the jack to take it out of its support).
To access the tools behind the front seats:
► Open the passenger door .
►
Fold down the seat backrest to access the
jack.
►
T
ake the rest of the tools from the pocket
behind the driver's seat backrest.
For more information on the Front bench seats,
Rear bench seats and Front seats, and in
particular their use, refer to the corresponding
section.
