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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
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. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F 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.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
Refer to the "
te

chnical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
e

uge
Ot
towbar is used.
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Practical information

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Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a Pe
ugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Electric parking brake
This system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, P
e

uge
Ot
selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
un

less there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn. For more information, refer to the "
el
ectric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
Checks

397
Inflating tyres .......................................... 10, 29 6
Inputs for audio system

..........9

1, 318, 322, 382, 384
Instrument panel
...............................

..............12
Instrument panel screen
................... 1

2, 35, 130
Intelligent
t
ra
ction Control
............................ 2

02
Interactive help


................................................ 44
Interior fittings


................................................. 88
Interior mood lighting


.................................... 19 4
Inter-vehicle time
........................................... 15

4
ISOFIX mountings ................................. 221, 222
Jack
........

....................................................... 235
Jack cable


..................................................... 322
JACK socket


..................... 88, 92, 322, 382, 384
Jukebox (playing)


.......................................... 323
Keeping children safe
........... 20

6, 208, 212-228
Key


............................................................ 50- 67
Key in ignition warning


..................................115
Keyless
e
n
try and Starting ........5 9 - 6 4 , 11 6 , 11 9
Key with remote control
.....................5 2 - 5 4 , 11 9 Labels, identification .....................................
29 6
Lamps, warning and indicator ..................13 -27
L
eD d

aytime
running lamps


............185, 243, 244, 246, 247
L
eD

s - light-emitting diodes

........243, 248, 250
Level, AdBlue
® additive ................................. 279
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 28
9
Level, headlamp wash


.......................... 191, 29 0
Levels and checks
................ 276, 277, 288 -290
Light-emitting diodes - L
eD

s

.......243, 248, 250
Lighting
................

.......................................... 19 4
Lighting bulbs (replacement)
................ 2

43-252
Lighting control stalk


..................................... 181
Lighting dimmer
..............................

................34
Lighting, guide-me home


...................... 185, 18 6
Lighting, interior


.................................... 193, 19 4
Lighting on reminder


..................................... 18 4
Loading


................................................... 10, 270
Load reduction mode


.................................... 263
Load space cover

...............................
.............96
Locating your vehicle
................................ 5

4, 58
Long objects, transporting
.............................. 93
L

ow fuel level

............................................ 22, 77
Lumbar adjustment
................................... 8

0, 84
J
K
L
Main beam ............................ 181, 243, 245, 247
Maintenance ................................................... 10
Map reading lamps


....................................... 193
Markings, identification


.................................296
Massage function
........................................... 84
Mat


.................................................................. 89
Memorising a speed


..................................... 13 9
Menu


.................................... 306, 308, 310, 324,
326, 328, 344, 356, 358 Menu, main


...................................................
376
Menus (
tou
ch screen)
..................................
3
02
Mirror, rear view ............................................
180
Mirrors, door .......................................... 16 3 , 178
Mountings for ISOFIX seats

.................
221, 222
MP3 CD .................................................
318, 379
M
Navigation ..................................................... 324
Number plate lamps ...................................... 2
52
Oil filter
...............

........................................... 291
Oil level .................................................... 32, 288
Opening the bonnet
...................................... 2

75
Opening the boot
.......................... 5

7, 59, 61, 62
Opening the doors
.............................. 5

1, 57, 59
Operation indicator lamps


........................13 -27
Paint colour code
.......................................... 296
Panoramic glass sunroof


................................75
Park Assist
............................................. 170 -17 7
Parking brake, electric


.............20, 121-127, 292
Parking brake, manual


....................15, 120, 292
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Safety
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Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
Operation
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims), make sure that these are approved for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake pedal.
The fixed illumination of this warning lamp indicates that there is a fault with the ABS. The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive carefully at moderate speed.
When this warning lamp comes on, coupled with the STOP and ABS warning lamps, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates that there is a fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
Intelligent traction control
system
The use of snow tyres is strongly recommended on sur faces offering low levels of adhesion.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. In both cases, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
Depending on version, your vehicle has a system to help driving on snow: intelligent traction control. This system detects situations of difficult sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to move off or make progress on deep fresh snow or compacted snow. In these situations, the intelligent traction control limits the amount of wheel slip to provide the best traction and trajectory control for your vehicle.