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The electric parking brake
combines 2 operating modes:
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A
utomatic application/release
A

pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator,
-

M
anual application/release
T

he parking brake can be applied /
released manually by pulling control
lever


A.
Electric parking brake
Deactivating automatic
operation
Activation / deactivation of
automatic mode is done via
the vehicle configuration menu
(automatic mode is on by
default).
Deactivation is confirmed by
illumination of this indicator lamp in
the instrument panel, accompanied
by the display of a message.
If automatic mode is deactivated, the parking
brake is then applied and released manually .
Deactivation is recommended in
particularly cold conditions (ice) and
when towing (breakdown, caravan...).
Where the automatic operation cannot
be deactivated, refer to the "Parking the
vehicle, brake released" section.
For certain countries of sale, automatic
application when the engine is switched off
and automatic release when you press the
accelerator can be deactivated.
Label on the door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake applied indicator lamp is
on in the instrument panel. Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone,
...) behind the
electric brake control.
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Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
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llumination of the parking brake
applied indicator lamp,
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llumination of the P indicator
lamp in the control lever A ,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F

M
anual gearbox : press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and move
of f.
F

E
lectronic gearbox : select position A, M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
F

A
utomatic gearbox : select position D, M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
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t
he parking brake application
indicator lamp going off,
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the P indicator lamp in the
control lever A going of f,
-

d

isplay of the "Parking brake applied"
message.
The characteristic noise of operation confirms
the application of the electric parking brake. Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake indicator lamp is on in the
instrument panel.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the pavement and
engage a gear when you park.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on the control lever
A,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied" and a beep is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
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n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
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w
hen the gradient you are parked on is
variable in its effect (e.g. on a ferry, in a
lorry, during towing).
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer. -

t
he display of the "Parking brake released"
message.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
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Tool kit
This is a set of tools provided with your vehicle. The content depends on your vehicle's equipment
(temporary puncture repair kit or spare wheel).
List of tools
5a. Temporary puncture repair kit (5-seat).
5b. T emporary puncture repair kit (7-seat).
C

omprises a 12 V compressor and a
sealant cartridge for the temporary repair
of a puncture and can be used for adjusting
tyre pressure.
S

ee the "Temporary puncture repair kit"
section. 6.


Wheelbrace.
F

or removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
7.
W

heelbrace extension.
F

or unwinding/winding up the spare wheel
carrier drive.
8.
J

ack with integral handle.
F

or raising the vehicle.
1. A c
hock to immobilise the vehicle in the
event of a flat battery (depending on
equipment).
2.
R

emovable towing eye.
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ee the "Towing the vehicle" section.
3.
S

ocket for the security bolts (stowed in the
glove box) (depending on equipment).
F

or adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security bolts.
4.
W

heel bolt cap removal tool (depending on
equipment).
F

or removing the finisher caps from the
heads of the wheel bolts with alloy wheels. All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
For versions without spare
wheel:
For versions with spare
wheel:
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Changing a wiper blade
Removing
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip the wiper blade and remove it.
Fitting
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully.
Before removing a front
wiper blade
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
After fitting a front wiper
blade
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Towing the vehicle
Access to the tools
The towing eye is installed under the left-hand
concertina board, in the boot interior trim.
For access to it:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the concertina board,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder.
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or for
towing another vehicle using the removable
towing eye provided in the tool kit.
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Towing your vehicle
F On the front bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

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nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle. F
O n the rear bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

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nstall the towing arm.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
Towing another vehicle
Put the gear lever into neutral
(position N for an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission,
...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine.
General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The 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.
The 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:
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ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...
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Towing a trailer
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.Refer to the "Technical data" section for
details of the weights and towed loads
which apply to your vehicle.
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it is imperative that it
is fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
If the trailer starts to sway, you risk
losing control. The trailer could
overturn. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not try to correct the trailer's
movement by accelerating. Reduce
your speed and do not counter-steer.
Brake if necessary.
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.
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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 lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The 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.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid 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.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
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.
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Removal
F Unclip the upper part of the screen, starting at the edges.
F

T
ake the screen by the lower edges and
detach it by pulling it towards you.
Very cold climate screen
F Offer up the screen, placing the lower clips in contact with lower section of the lower
grille, using the centre guide as an aid.
F

C
lip first the lower part, then the upper
part, from the middle out towards the
edges.
Fitting
Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
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 PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
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w

hen the ambient temperature
exceeds 10° C,
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hen towing,
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a

t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
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