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DRIVING
REAR PARKING SENSORS
S y s t e m c o n s i s t i n g o f f o u r p r o x i m i t y s e n -
sors, located in the rear bumper.
This detects any obstacle (person, ve-
h i c l e , t r e e , g a t e , e t c . ) b e h i n d t h e v e h i c l e ,
e x c e p t o b s t a c l e s l o c a t e d j u s t b e l o w t h e
bumper. A n o b j e c t , s u c h a s a s t a k e , a r o a d -
works cone or any other similar
o b j e c t m a y b e d e t e c t e d a t t h e b e -
ginning of the manoeuvre, but may
no longer be detected when the
vehicle comes close to it.
The parking sensor system can-
not, in any circumstances, take
the place of the vigilance and re-
sponsibility of the driver. Activation
The system is activated as soon as re-
verse gear is engaged, accompanied
b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l . T h e p r o x i m i t y i n -
formation is given by:
- an audible signal, which becomes
more rapid as the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
- a graphic on the multifunction screen, with blocks which become
increasingly closer to the vehicle. When the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and the obstacle is less than
thirty centimetres, the audible signal be-
comes continuous and the "Danger" sym-
bol appears on the multifunction screen.
On completion of the manoeuvre, when
y o u e x i t r e v e r s e g e a r , t h e s y s t e m b e -
comes inactive.
Programming
You can activate or deactivate the
system by means of the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u . T h e s y s t e m
state is memorised when switching off
the ignition.
For more information on access to the
parking assistance menu, refer to ve-
h i c l e c o n fi g u r a t i o n i n t h e " M u l t i f u n c t i o n
screens" section corresponding to your
screen.
The system will be deactivated auto-
matically when towing a trailer or when
a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d
with a towbar or bicycle carrier recom-
m e n d e d b y P E U G E O T ) .
Operating faults If there is an operating fault,
when reverse gear is engaged
this warning lamp comes on on
the instrument panel, accompa-
n i e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l ( s h o r t b e e p )
and a message on the multifunction
screen.
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered with mud,
frost or snow.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing at the bottom.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing at the bottom.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the shelf support,
remove the polystyrene storage
b o x ,
remove the towing eye from the
holder. When towing with all four wheels on
the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the electronic
g e a r c o n t r o l g e a r b o x o r
a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x ) .
Failure to observe this special condition could result in damage
to certain braking components
and the absence of braking
a s s i s t a n c e t h e n e x t t i m e t h e
engine is started.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING THE VEHICLE
Procedure for having your
vehicle towed or for towing
another vehicle using a re-
movable towing eye.
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle
On the front bumper, unclip the
cover by pressing it on the left.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
On the rear bumper, unclip the cover
by pressing it on the left.
Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towing bar.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
on the towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the left-
hand side trim of the boot.
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
open the boot,
o p e n t h e a c c e s s fl a p i n t h e l e f t - h a n d
side trim,
remove the wheelbrace from its
support,
remove the towing eye from the
same support. When towing with all four wheels
on the ground, always use a tow-
ing bar.
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
sional lifting equipment.
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
steering assistance.
Place the gear lever in neutral
(position N on the automatic
g e a r b o x ) .
Failure to observe this special condition could result in damage
to certain braking components
and the absence of braking
a s s i s t a n c e t h e n e x t t i m e t h e
engine is started.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it
may also be used for towing a trailer. Driving advice
T h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d o n a l o n g
slope depends on the gradient and the
ambient temperature.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant
temperature.
Side wind
Take into account the increased
sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
the temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its
cooling capacity is not dependent on
the engine speed.
To lower the engine speed, reduce
your speed. Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
distance.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
Check the electrical lighting and
signalling on the trailer.
The rear parking sensors will be de-
activated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
If the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come
on, stop the vehicle and
switch off the engine as
soon as possible.
Towbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or caravan with additional lighting
and signalling.
Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
that the heaviest items are as close
a s p o s s i b l e t o t h e a x l e a n d t h e n o s e
w e i g h t a p p r o a c h e s t h e m a x i m u m
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 0 0 0 m e t r e s , t h e m a x i m u m t o w i n g l o a d
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
every 1 000 metres of altitude.
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
which apply to your vehicle.
Driving with a trailer subjects the towing
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
driver must be particularly careful.
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
nesses that have been tested and
approved from the design stage
o f y o u r v e h i c l e , a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative
t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
pre-equipment installed at the rear
of the vehicle, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
You can obtain a wide range of ac-
cessories and original parts from the
PEUGEOT network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
b e n e fi t f r o m P E U G E O T ' s r e c o m m e n d a -
tion and warranty.
The product range offered by PEUGEOT
Accessories is structured around 5 catego-
r i e s : P R O T E C T I O N - T O U R I N G - I N - C A R
TECHNOLOGY - STYLING - UNIVERSAL.
T h i s c o v e r s :
"Protection": "Touring":
m a t s * * , b o o t t r a y , l u g g a g e
n e t , c o a t h o o k fi t t e d t o h e a d
restraints, aluminium or PVC
door sills.
anti-theft alarm, window etch-
ing, wheel security locks,
b r e a t h a l y s e r , fi r s t a i d k i t ,
warning triangle, high visibility
jacket, stolen vehicle tracking
system, dog guard, temporary
tyre repair kit, snow chains. F o r l e i s u r e p u r s u i t s : r o o f b a r s , b i c y c l e
carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier on roof
b a r s , s k i c a r r i e r , r o o f b o x , b o o s t e r s e a t s
and child seats, side blinds and rear
blind, front centre armrest, CD storage,
under shelf storage.
T r a i l e r t o w b a r w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y
the PEUGEOT network.
* * T o a v o i d a n y r i s k o f j a m m i n g o f t h e
p e d a l s :
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.
Fitting
Offer up the very cold climate screen
to the front of the lower section of
the front bumper.
Press around its edge to engage its
fi x i n g c l i p s o n e b y o n e .
Do not forget to remove the very
c o l d c l i m a t e s c r e e n :
- when the ambient temperature e x c e e d s 1 0 ° C ,
- when towing,
-
a t s p e e d s a b o v e 7 5 m p h ( 1 2 0 k m / h ) .
Removal
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
r e l e a s e e a c h fi x i n g c l i p i n t u r n .
* A c c o r d i n g t o c o u n t r y .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
You can obtain a wide range of ac-
cessories and original parts from the
PEUGEOT network.
These accessories and parts have been
tested and approved for reliability and
safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and
b e n e fi t f r o m P E U G E O T ' s r e c o m m e n d a -
tion and warranty.
The product range offered by PEUGEOT
Accessories is structured around 5 catego-
r i e s : P R O T E C T I O N - T O U R I N G - I N - C A R
TECHNOLOGY - STYLING - UNIVERSAL.
T h i s c o v e r s :
"Protection": "Touring":
m a t s * * , b o o t t r a y , l u g g a g e
n e t , c o a t h o o k fi t t e d t o h e a d
restraints, aluminium or PVC
door sills.
anti-theft alarm, window etch-
ing, wheel security locks,
b r e a t h a l y s e r , fi r s t a i d k i t ,
warning triangle, high visibility
jacket, stolen vehicle tracking
system, dog guard, temporary
tyre repair kit, snow chains. F o r l e i s u r e p u r s u i t s : r o o f b a r s , b i c y c l e
carrier on towbar, bicycle carrier on roof
b a r s , s k i c a r r i e r , r o o f b o x , b o o s t e r s e a t s
and child seats, side blinds and rear
blind, front centre armrest, CD storage,
under shelf storage.
T r a i l e r t o w b a r w h i c h m u s t b e fi t t e d b y
the PEUGEOT network.
* * T o a v o i d a n y r i s k o f j a m m i n g o f t h e
p e d a l s :
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- n e v e r fi t o n e m a t o n t o p o f a n o t h e r .
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
Removable protective screen which
prevents the accumulation of snow at
the radiator cooling fan.
Fitting
Offer up the very cold climate screen
to the front of the lower section of
the front bumper.
Press around its edge to engage its
fi x i n g c l i p s o n e b y o n e .
Do not forget to remove the very
c o l d c l i m a t e s c r e e n :
- when the ambient temperature e x c e e d s 1 0 ° C ,
- when towing,
-
a t s p e e d s a b o v e 7 5 m p h ( 1 2 0 k m / h ) .
Removal
Use a screwdriver as a lever to
r e l e a s e e a c h fi x i n g c l i p i n t u r n .
* A c c o r d i n g t o c o u n t r y .