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Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention

device appears when the filler cap is removed.

If you have added the wrong fuel, you

must have the tank drained and refilled

with the correct fuel before you start

the engine.

Driving abroad

As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be

different in other countries, the presence

of the misfuel prevention device may make

refuelling impossible.

Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with

misfuel protection, so before travelling

abroad, we recommend that you check

with the PEUGEOT dealer network,

whether your vehicle is suitable for the

fuel pumps in the country in which you

intend to travel.

Low fuel level

When the low fuel level in the

tank is reached, this warning lamp

comes on in the instrument panel,

accompanied by an audible signal

1 /2

and a message.

When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the

fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes

into contact with the flap. The system remains

closed and prevents filling.

Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type

filler nozzle.

When it first comes on, less than 6 litres of

fuel remain in the tank.

You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid

running out of fuel.

Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains

improve traction as well as the

behaviour of the vehicle when

braking.

Fuel cut-off

It is still possible to use a fuel can to fill the

tank slowly.

In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,

do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in

direct contact with the flap of the misfuel

prevention device.

Your vehicle is fitted with a safety system that

cuts off the supply of fuel in the event of an

impact.

Snow chains must be fitted only to the

front wheels. They must never be fitted to

"space-saver" type spare wheels.

Diesel misfuel prevention

Mechanical device which prevents filling the

tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It helps

avoid the risk of engine damage that can result

from filling with the wrong fuel.

Take account of the legislation in force in

your country on the use of snow chains

and the maximum authorised speed.

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Installation tips

F If you have to fit the chains during a journey,

stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side

of the road.

F Apply the parking brake and position any

wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent

movement of your vehicle.

F Fit the chains following the instructions

provided by the manufacturer.

F Move off gently and drive for a few

moments, without exceeding 31 mph

(50 km/h).

F Stop your vehicle and check that the snow

chains are correctly tightened.

Use towing devices and their original

Maximum link size

(mm)

harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It

is recommended that the installation

be performed by a PEUGEOT dealer or

a qualified workshop.

If the towing device is not fitted by

a PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be

fitted in accordance with the vehicle

manufacturer's instructions.

Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring

assistance functions are automatically

deactivated if an approved towing device

is used.

Original tyre size

195/65 R15

205/60 R16

205/55 R17

215/65 R16

215/60 R17

cannot be fitted with chains

You can also use snow socks.

For more information, contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

Observe the maximum authorised towable

weight, indicated on your vehicle's

registration certificate, the manufacturer's

label and in the Technical data section of

this guide.

Complying with the maximum

authorised nose weight (towball)

also includes the use of accessories

(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).

It is strongly recommended that before

you leave, you practise fitting the snow

chains on a level and dry surface.

Towing device

Load distribution

F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to

the axle, and the nose weight approaches

the maximum permitted without exceeding

it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus

reducing engine performance. The maximum

towed load must be reduced by 10% for every

1,000 metres of altitude.

Avoid driving with snow chains on roads

that have been cleared of snow to avoid

damaging your vehicle's tyres and the

road surface. If your vehicle is fitted with

alloy wheels, check that no part of the

chain or its fixings is in contact with the

wheel rim.

Observe the legislation in force in the

country in which you are driving.

Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the

type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:

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