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the batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. th ey
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
ta

ke used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month. 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 Pe
ugeOt 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.
With Stop & Start, the battery does not
have to be disconnected for charging.
F

D

isconnect 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.
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve 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 forty minutes.
energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel 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.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty


minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting
(refer to the "Battery" section).
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...
th

e deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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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 tools
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 bar.
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.
From the front
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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 bar.
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.
From the rear
to keep the electric parking brake released when switching off the ignition, refer to the
"el ectric parking brake" section.
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Very cold climate screen
Before fitting or removing the screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the cooling
fan has stopped. It is recommended that
the screen be fitted and removed by a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fitting
F Offer up the screen to the front of the top section of the front bumper upper grille.
F

P
ress on the screen to engage its fixing
clips.
Removal
F use a screwdriver as a lever to unclip each retaining clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-

when the ambient temperature exceeds
10° C (for example: in summer, ...),
- when towing,
- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
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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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ugeOt teams work together to develop high
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uge
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uge
Ot
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RECOMMENDS
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Bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S
t
A R
t m
o d e .
Opening Closing
F take the stay out of its support slot.
F
C lip the stay back into its housing.
F

L
ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

P
ull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly.
F
u
n
clip the stay from its housing and place
it in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.
Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
to

avoid damaging electrical units,
it is strictly forbidden to use a high
pressure jet wash under the bonnet.
F

P

ull the safety catch towards you, then
raise the bonnet.
F

O

pen the door.
F

P

ull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
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