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Warning triangle (stowing)
Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
th

is safety equipment should be used in
addition to the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.
Placing the triangle in the
road
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on
unfolding and installing supplied with the
triangle. F
P
lace the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
th

e triangle is available as an
accessory; contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer
or a qualified workshop.
th

e storage location for a folded triangle or its
box is under the boot floor.
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this kit is installed in the storage box, under the
boot floor.
th
is kit consists of a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.
temporary puncture repair kit
Access to the kit
List of tools
these tools are specific to your vehicle and can
vary according to equipment. Do not use them
for other purposes.
1.
1

2 V compressor.
C

ontains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also be
used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2.


t
o
wing eye.
th
e tyre inflation pressures are given on
this label.
th

e vehicle's electric system allows the
connection of a compressor for long
enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture
repair or for inflating a small inflatable
accessory.
For more information on towing refer to
the corresponding section.
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Changing a wheel
the tools are installed in the boot under the
f l o o r.
Access to the tooling
List of tools
these tools are specific to your vehicle and can
vary according to the level of equipment. Do
not use them for other purposes.
1.

Wheelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel bolts.
2.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle. 3.
"

Bolt cover" tool.
F

or removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4.
S
ocket for the security bolts (located in the
glove box).
F
or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5.

t
o
wing eye.
Procedure for changing a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
For more information on towing, refer to
the corresponding section.
Wheel with trim
When refitting the wheel, refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
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to w i n gProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tooling
the towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
to g
ain access to it:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder. Put the gear lever into neutral.
th

e failure to follow this requirement
may lead to damage to components
of the braking system and the lack
of braking assistance on restarting
the

engine.
F O n the front bumper, press the cover
(as shown above) to unclip it.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing arm.
F

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

M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing your vehicle
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General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.ensure 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...
F

O

n the rear bumper, press the cover
(as

shown above) to unclip it.
F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall the towing arm.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

M

ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing another vehicle
For more information on the electric parking brake (brake released), refer to the
corresponding section.
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Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
* the kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).Engine
1.2 litre
PureTech 82 1.2 litre PureTech 110
1.2 litre PureTech 130 S&S
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
eAt6
automatic
(6-speed)
Model code LPHMZLPHNZ - LRHNZ LPHNY - LRHNY LPHNY - LRHNY
Body style Hatchback HatchbackSWHatchback SWHatchback SW
un
laden weight
1 0751 080 1 19 01 090 1 19 01 1501 200
Kerb weight* 1 150 1 1551 2651 1651 265 1 225 1 275
gr
oss vehicle weight
( g
V
W)
1 670
1 720 1 825 1 7501 840 1 7701 855
gr
oss train weight (
g
t
W
)
on a 12 % gradient 2 395 2 920 2 925
3 0 413 040 2 9702 955
Braked trailer (within gt
W l
imit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 750
1 200 1 10 01 300 1 200 1 200 1 10 0
unb
raked trailer
575 575630580 630 610635
Recommended nose weight 7575 7175 71 --
th
e gt
W a
nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
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the gtW a nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
*
t
h
e kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** For Russia.
*** Outside
e
u
rope.
Engine
1.6 litre VTi 1151.6 litre THP 135** / 150*** / 165***
Gearbox Manual (5-speed)
eAt6
automatic (6-speed)
Model code LWNFP - LXNFP
L35gL / L35gX / L35gY - L 45gL / L 45gX / L 45gY
Body style HatchbackSWHatchback SW
un

laden weight 1 19 01 260 1 255 1 315
Kerb weight* 1 2651 335 1 3301 390
gr

oss vehicle weight
(
g
V
W) 1 720
1 820 1 780 1 870
gr

oss train weight (
g
t
W
)
on a 12 % gradient 2 320
2 4202 380 2 470
Braked trailer (within
gt
W l
imit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 600
600600600
unb

raked trailer 600600600600
Recommended nose weight 757175 71
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the gtW a nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
*
t
h
e kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
Petrol gt and gti w eights and towed loads (in kg)
Engine 1.6 litre THP 205 S&S
GT 1.6 litre THP 250 / 270 S&S
GTi
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)Manual (6-speed)
Model code L35
gt -

L45
gtL
35
gP / L
35
gN
B

ody style HatchbackSWHatchback
un

laden weight 1 2001 3151 205
Kerb weight* 1 2751 390 1 280
gr

oss vehicle weight
(
g
V
W) 1 790
1 880 1 790
gr

oss train weight (
g
t
W
)
on a 12 % gradient 3 19 0
3 180 -
Braked trailer (within
gt
W l
imit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 400
1 300 -
unb

raked trailer 635695 -
Recommended nose weight 7571 -
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