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Changing a fuse
GoodFailedPEUGEOT will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by PEUGEOT and
not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
Before changing a fuse:
F

t

he cause of the failure must be identified
and rectified,
F
a
ll electrical consumers must be switched
of f,
F

t

he vehicle must be immobilised with the
ignition off,
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i

dentify the failed fuse using the tables and
layout drawings in the following pages.
To replace a fuse, you must:
F

u

se the special tweezer to extract the fuse
from its housing and check the condition of
its filament.
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lways replace the failed fuse with a fuse
of the same rating (same colour); using a
different rating could cause faults (risk of
f i r e).
Tw e e z e r
The replacement of a fuse not shown in
the tables below may cause a serious
malfunction of your vehicle. Contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the fuse fails again soon after
replacement, have the vehicle's electrical
system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".Fuse N°
Rating Functions
F02 5 AHeadlamp adjusters, diagnostic socket, air conditioning panel.
F09 5 AAlarm, alarm (accessory).
F11 5 AAdditional heating.
F13 5 AParking sensors, parking sensors (accessory).
F14 10 AAir conditioning panel.
F16 15 ACigarette lighter, 12 V socket.
F17 15 AAudio system, audio system (accessory).
F18 20 AAudio system / Bluetooth, audio system (accessory).
F19 5 AMonochrome screen C.
F23 5 ACourtesy lamps, map reading lamps.
F26 15 AHorn.
F27 15 AScreenwash pump.
F28 5 AAnti-theft.
Fuse tables
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F29 -Not used.
F30 10 AHeated door mirrors.
F31 25 AHeated rear window.
F32 -Not used.
F33 30 AFront electric windows.
F34 30 ARear electric windows.
F35 30 AHeated front seats.
F36 -Not used.
F37 20 ATrailer interface.
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F14 15 AHeated lower windscreen.
F15 5 AAir conditioning compressor.
F16 15 AFront foglamps.
F18 10 ARight hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10 ALeft hand main beam headlamp.
F29 40 AFront wiper motor.
F30 80 APre-heater plugs (Diesel).
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F
C hange the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.
Fuse tableEngine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
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Battery
Disconnecting the cables
F Raise the locking tab fully.
Reconnecting the cables
F Position the open clip 1 of the cable on the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
F

P
ress vertically on the clip 1 to position it
correctly against the battery.
F

L
ock the clip by spreading the positioning
lug and then lowering the tab 2 .
Do not force the tab as locking will not
be possible if the clip is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
Procedure for charging your battery when it is flat or for starting the engine using another battery.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
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o
pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

s

ecure the bonnet stay,
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r

emove the plastic cover on
the (+) terminal.
Access to the battery
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Starting using another
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.F

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emove the plastic cover from the (+)
terminal, if your vehicle has one.
F
C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the
slave battery B (or earth point on the
other

vehicle).
F
C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
F
S
tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for
a

few

minutes.
F O perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run
I

f the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
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W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F

R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal,
if
your vehicle has one.
First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
Do not try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an electronic or
automatic gearbox.Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F F ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F

C
onnect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).
F

C
heck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to retain a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can
still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, windscreen wipers, dipped
beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for
a maximum combined duration of about
thirty


minutes.
Electrical energy economy mode
Switching to economy mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
F
T
o restore these functions immediately,
start the engine and let it run for at least
five minutes.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting (refer to the corresponding
section).
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