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12 V battery
the presence of this label, in particular
with the Stop & Start system, indicates
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with
special technology and specification;
the involvement of a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop is essential
when replacing or disconnecting the
battery.
After refitting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after a
continuous period of immobilisation of the
vehicle, a period which depends on the
climatic conditions and the state of charge
of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
th

e battery is located under the bonnet.
to g

ain access to it:
F

o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

r
emove the plastic cover on the (+)
terminal,
F

i
f necessary, unclip the fusebox to remove
the battery.
Access to the batteryProcedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the
parking brake, put the gearbox in
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is
switched off.
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Removing - refitting the battery*
* Valid only for Saloon and SW.
th

is procedure allows you to safely remove the
battery when needed to change a failed bulb.
You can also call on a P
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Ot


dealer or a qualified workshop to carry
out this procedure.
Before removal
- Place the vehicle in a ventilated location, with free access and preferably on a level
sur face.
-

A
pply the parking brake.
-

P
ut the gear lever into neutral (position N
for an automatic or electronic gearbox).
-

I
f the vehicle has an alarm, leave the
bonnet open to avoid triggering the alarm.
-

L
eave at least one window open if in a
secure location, other wise lock all the
doors and the boot. -
I f the vehicle has a motorised tailgate,
it will not be possible to open it after
disconnecting the battery.
-

S
witch off the ignition and remove the key.
-

I
f the vehicle has Keyless e
n
try and
Starting, take the remote control at least
3
metres away from the vehicle.
-

W
ait about 4 minutes (or 12 minutes with
an automatic or electronic gearbox) before
disconnecting the battery.
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Refitting
to reassemble, carry out the removal
operations in reverse order, connecting the
positive (+) terminal last.
After refitting
- Check that the battery terminals are secure.
-

S
witch on the ignition, without starting the
engine.
-

C
heck that there are no error messages or
warning lamps on. If necessary contact a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
to have the system reset.
-

C
heck the correct operation of all doors
and windows.
-

A
fter refitting, wait around 1 minute (or
2 minutes for an automatic or electronic
gearbox).
-

S
tart the engine.
-

C
heck the correct operation of anti-pinch
systems: electric windows, opening roof,
panoramic sunroof. -

I
f the vehicle has an electric parking
brake, check that it is working correctly by
releasing and applying it.
-
S
witch the ignition off.
- g
e
t out of the vehicle then check that the
remote control works correctly.
-
S
et: the time, the preset radio stations and
the audio settings.
After refitting the battery, some systems
may be temporarily unavailable:
Stop (Stop & Start), Air conditioning,
Navigation.
In all cases, contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop if there are any
faults after refitting the battery.
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General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
en
sure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of
the towed vehicle and must have a valid
driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, always use an
approved towing arm; rope and straps
are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
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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.
th

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

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Ot
towbar is used.
Refer to the "
te

chnical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
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Manual gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for the details
of the level checking interval for this
component.
Automatic gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details of
the level 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
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.
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
P
e

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Ot
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

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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
P
e

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Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop. For more information, refer to the "
el

ectric
parking brake - Operating faults" section.
Electronic gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details
of the checking interval for this
component.
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Checks

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exterior
Remote control key / electronic key 4 1- 51
-
ope

ning / closing
-
a

nti-theft protection
-


starting
-


battery Welcome lighting

1
45
Door mirror spotlamps
1

45
Additional headlamps
1

47
Secondary additional headlamps
1

48
Headlamp height adjustment
1

46
Changing front bulbs
2

00-202
Wipers
149-152
Changing a wiper blade 1 52, 220
D o o r s


42- 51
-

K
eyless e
n
try and Starting
-
ope

ning / closing
-

c
entral locking
-
em

ergency control
Alarm


52-53
el

ectric windows
5
4-55
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention
6

3-65
Sunroof
6

0 - 61
Roof bars

2
25
Accessories
2

27-228
ty

re under-inflation detection
1
74-175
e

SC: ABS-
eB
FD, e
B
A, ASR,
D S C
17

6 -178
Changing a wheel
1

92-198
-
tools
-

r
emoving / refitting
Snow chains

1
99
ty

re pressures
2
64
Boot

4
4, 56, 59
-
ope

ning / closing
-
em

ergency release
te

mporary puncture repair kit
1
86-191
Changing bulbs
2

03, 206
-
r

ear lamps
-

3
rd brake lamp
-

n
umber plate lamps
Parking sensors
1

34-136
to

wbar

223-224
to

wing

221-222 Door mirrors

7
3 -74
Blind spot monitoring
1

26-128
Saloon
.

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exterior
Remote control key / electronic key 41- 51
- ope ning / closing
-
a

nti-theft protection
-


starting
-


battery Welcome lighting

1
45
Door mirror spotlamps
1

45
Additional headlamps
1

47
Additional secondary headlamps
1

48
Headlamp adjustment
1

46
Changing front bulbs
2

00-202
Wipers


149-152
Changing a wiper blade 1 52, 220
Door mirrors
7
3 -74
Blind spot monitoring
1

26-128
D o o r s


42- 51
-

K
eyless e
n
try and Starting
-
ope

ning / closing
-

c
entral locking
-
em

ergency control
Alarm


52-53
Wipers
54-55
Fuel tank, misfuel prevention
6

3-65
Boot

4
4, 56, 59
-
ope

ning / closing
-
em

ergency control
Motorised tailgate
5

7-58
te

mporary puncture repair kit
1
86-191
Changing bulbs
2

04-206
-
r

ear lamps
-
3
rd brake lamp
-
n
umber plate lamp
Parking sensors
1

34-136
to

wbar

223-224
to

wing

221-222Sunroof
6

0 - 61
Panoramic sunroof
6
2
Roof bars
2
25
Accessories
2
27-228
un

der-inflation detection
1
74-175
e

SC: ABS-
eB
FD, e
B
A, ASR,
D S C
17

6 -178
Changing a wheel
1

92-198
-
tools
-

r
emoving / refitting
Snow chains

1
99
ty

re pressures
2
64
SW
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