2013 Peugeot Partner Tepee Owner's Manual

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Battery
QUICK HELP
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BATTERY
Before disconnecting the battery, you
must wait for 2 minutes after switching
off the ignition.
Never disconnect a terminal when the
engine is running.
Never charge a battery without fi rst
disconnecting the terminals.
After every reconnection of the battery,
switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute
before starting to allow the electronic
systems to be initialised. If problems
remain after doing this, please contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop.
After changing bulbs, wait
approximately 3 minutes before
reconnecting the battery.
It is advisable to disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is not to be used
for a period of more than one month.

To charge the battery using a
battery charger


- Disconnect the battery,

- Follow the instructions for use
given by the battery charger
manufacturer,

- Reconnect starting with the
negative (-) terminal,

- Check that the terminals and
connectors are clean. If they are
covered with sulphate (white or
greenish deposit), disconnect them
and clean them.



To start the vehicle from
another battery


- Connect the red cable to the positive
(+) terminals of the two batteries,

- Connect one end of the green
or black cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the slave battery,

- Connect the other end of the green
or black cable to an earth point on
the broken down vehicle as far as
possible from the battery,

- Operate the starter, let the engine
run,

- Wait for the engine to return to idle,
then disconnect the cables.




The presence of this label
indicates the use of a 12 V
lead-acid battery with special
technology and specifi cation, for which
the involvement of a PEUGEOT dealer
or qualifi ed workshop is required when
replacing or disconnecting the battery.
Failure to observe this
recommendation may cause premature
wear of the battery.

After refi tting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after
several hours depending on the
climatic conditions and the state of
charge of the battery (up to about
8 hours).

The Stop & Start battery does not have
to be disconnected for charging.

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Battery


ECONOMY MODE

After the engine has stopped, with
the key in the ignition position, certain
functions (windscreen wiper, electric
windows, courtesy lamps, audio
equipment, etc.) can only be used for
a cumulative duration of thirty minutes,
to prevent discharging of the battery.
Once the thirty minutes are over, the
active functions are put on standby
and the battery warning lamp fl ashes
accompanied by a message in the
screen.
To resume the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it
run for a few minutes.
The time available will then be double
the time for which the engine was left
running. However, this time will always
be between fi ve and thirty minutes.
A fl at battery will prevent the engine
from starting.

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QUICK HELP
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Changing a wheel

The temporary tyre repair kit consists
of a compressor and a bottle
(containing a sealant).

Using the kit



1.
Tick the defl ated wheel on the
speed limitation sticker then affi x
the sticker to the vehicle's steering
wheel to remind you that a wheel is
in temporary use.

2.
Clip the bottle 1
on the
compressor 2
.

3.
Connect the bottle 1
to the valve of
the tyre to be repaired.

4.
Take care to unwind the
compressor pipe before connecting
it to the bottle.

5.
Connect the power lead to one of
the vehicle's 12V sockets.

6.
Switch on the compressor by
pressing button A
until the tyre
pressure reaches 2.0 bars. If this
pressure cannot be reached, the
tyre cannot be repaired.

7.
Remove and store the compressor.

8.
Drive immediately, for a few miles
(kilometres), at reduced speed, to
fi ll the puncture.

9.
Adjust the pressure using the
compressor in accordance with the
recommendation for the vehicle and
check that the leak is fi lled correctly
(no further loss of pressure).

10.
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph
[80 km/h]). The tyre must be
examined and repaired by a
specialist as soon as possible. After use, the bottle can be stored in
a plastic bag, supplied in the kit, to
avoid staining your vehicle with traces
of fl uid.
Warning: the bottle of gel contains
ethylene-glycol, a product which
is harmful if swallowed and which
causes irritation to the eyes.
Keep it out of reach of children.
After use, do not discard the bottle
into the environment, take it to a
PEUGEOT dealer or to an specialised
waste disposal site.
Replacement bottles of sealant are
available from PEUGEOT dealers.

The kit is located in one of the two
storage compartments located under
the front seats.
Vehicles supplied with a temporary
puncture repair kit do not have a spare
wheel or tooling (jack, wheelbrace, ...).

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Changing a wheel



1. PARKING THE VEHICLE



- The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait in a safe location.

- If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery
ground.

- Apply the parking brake, switch
off the ignition and engage fi rst or
reverse gear.
- If available, place a chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite the
one to be changed.
If the vehicle is fi tted with a towbar,
it is sometimes necessary to raise
the vehicle slightly to make it easier
to remove the spare wheel from its
carrier.
On certain types of ground and/or
if considerable loads are being
transported, call a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualifi ed workshop.

CHANGING A WHEEL

2. TOOLS



- The tools are stowed in a storage
compartment located under the left
hand front seat. If necessary, move
the seat to access the storage
compartment from the rear.

- Unscrew the nut then take out the
jack and the wheelbrace.


1.
Wheelbrace.

2.
Jack.

3.
Alloy wheel embellisher remover.

4.
Chock.
The jack and the tool kit are specifi c to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

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Changing a wheel



3. SPARE WHEEL


- Unscrew the bolt using the
wheelbrace until the carrier is
lowered fully.

- Open the rear doors to gain access
to the spare wheel.
- Detach the carrier from the hook
and place the spare wheel near the
wheel to be changed.

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4. OPERATING PROCEDURE


- Place the jack in contact with the
locating point provided, the one
which is closest to the wheel to be
changed. Ensure that the jack is
straight and that the base of the jack
is fully in contact with the ground.

- Extend the jack to lift the wheel
clear of the ground.

- Resume and complete the
unscrewing of the wheel bolts.

- Remove the bolts and remove the
wheel.

- Remove the trim using the removal
tool.

- Loosen the wheel bolts and start
unscrewing them. Do not extend the jack until you have
started unscrewing the bolts on the
wheel to be changed and have placed
the chock under the wheel diagonally
opposite.

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Changing a wheel


- Lower the vehicle completely by
folding the jack, then remove the
jack.

- Tighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace, tighten them fully
without forcing them.

- Place the wheel to be repaired in
the carrier.
- Secure the carrier on the hook then
raise the carrier using the bolt and
the wheelbrace.

Never go underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a
jack (use a ramp). Never
use a screwdriver in place of
the wheelbrace


5. FITTING THE SPARE
WHEEL


- Position the wheel on the hub and
start tightening the bolts by hand.

- Carry out an initial tightening of the
bolts using the wheelbrace.

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Snow screen

REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN

According to country, the removable
snow screen is installed on the lower
part of the front bumper to prevent the
accumulation of snow at the radiator
cooling fan.

FITTING

REMOVAL



- Pass a screwdriver into the hole
located near each of the clips.

- Use the screwdriver as a lever to
unclip the four clips B
in turn.


- Offer up the snow screen facing its
centring pin A
on the front bumper.

- Put it in place by pressing at each
clip B
located in the four corners.

Do not forget to remove the
snow screen when the exterior
temperature is higher than 10°C
(no risk of snowfall) and when towing.

6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED
WHEEL
The wheel is refi tted as described in
step 5, not forgetting to refi t the wheel
trim.
Refer to the "Identifi cation
markings" section of chapter 8 to
locate the tyre label.
Refer to the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2,
"Tyre under-infl ation detection"
part, for recommendations after
changing a wheel fi tted with a tyre
under-infl ation detection sensor.
The spare wheel is not designed
to be used over long distances.
Have the tightening of the bolts
and the tyre pressure checked by
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop as soon as possible. Have
the original wheel repaired and refi tted
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed
workshop as soon as possible.