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Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your
vehicle.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended
that bottles be stored in a cool area and
protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept
for at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it
has completely thawed out.
Procedure
Before topping-up, ensure that the vehicle is
parked on a flat and level sur face.
In wintry conditions, ensure that the
temperature of the vehicle is above -11°C.
Otherwise the AdBlue
® may be frozen and
so cannot be poured into its tank. Park your
vehicle in a warmer area for a few hours to
allow the top-up to be carried out.
Access
F For access to the AdBlue® tank, raise the
boot carpet then, depending on equipment,
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage
box.
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S

witch off the ignition and remove the key.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® bottles in
the household waste. Place them in a
container provided for this purpose or
take them to your dealer.
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps have polycarbonate
lenses with a protective coating:
F

d

o not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F

u

se a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F

w

hen using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
1. D
aytime running lamps / sidelamps
(light -emitting diodes - LEDs).
2.
D

ipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3.
D

irection indicators (PWY-24W).
4.
M

ain beam headlamps (H7-55W).
5.
F

ront foglamps (with "cornering
lighting" function according to version)
(PSX-24W).
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F

D

o not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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Changing main beam headlamp bulbsDaytime running lamps /
sidelamps (light-emitting
diodes - LEDs)
For the replacement of this type of LED lamp,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To reassemble, carry out these operations in
reverse order, positioning the alignment lug at
the bottom.
F

R

emove the protective cover by pulling on
the tab.
F
D
isconnect the bulb connector.
F

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ull out the bulb and replace it.
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1. Brake lamps (P21W) (light- emitting diodes-LEDs).
2.
S

idelamps (light-emitting
diodes - LEDs).
3.
D

irection indicators (PY21W amber)
(light-emitting diodes-LEDs).
Rear lamps
Light-emitting diodes -
LEDs
For replacement, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.
4.
F

oglamp (P21W).
5.
R

eversing lamp (P21W).
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Changing the third brake lamp
(light- emitting diodes - LEDs)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Number plate lamps
To facilitate the removal of the lamp, carry out
this operation with the tailgate half open.
F
I
nsert a thin screwdriver into the lens
cutout.
F

P
ush it outwards.
F

R
emove the lens.
F

C
hange the faulty bulb.
To refit, press on the lens to clip it in place. Access is by passing a hand under the bumper.
F
T urn the bulb holder an eighth of a turn and
pull it out.
F

C
hange the failed bulb.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
o r d e r.
Changing a foglamp or reversing
lamp bulb
On the left hand side, take care to not
touch the exhaust silencer; risk of burns
if changing a bulb after stopping the
engine.
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Some functions, including Stop & Start,
are not available if the battery is not
sufficiently charged.
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 or a battery booster.Never try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
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.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off the electrical consumers on
both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, ...).
Ensure that the jump lead cables do
not pass close to moving parts of the
engine (cooling fan, belts, ...).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To gain access to it:
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pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
F

s

ecure the bonnet stay,
F

l

ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.
Access to the battery
The (-) battery terminal is not
accessible.
A remote earth point is located on the
front left-hand wheel arch.
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Follow the instructions for use provided
by the manufacturer of the charger.
Never reverse polarities.
It is not necessary to disconnect the
battery.F

S
witch off the ignition.
F
S
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, lighting, wipers, ...).
F
S
witch off the charger B before connecting
the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any
dangerous sparks.
F
E
nsure that the charger cables are in good
condition.
F R aise the plastic cover, if your vehicle has
one, on the (+) terminal.
F

C
onnect the charger B cables as follows:
-

t
he positive (+) red cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery A ,
-

t
he negative (-) black cable to the earth
point C on the vehicle.
F

A
t the end of the charging operation, switch
off the charger B before disconnecting the
cables from the battery A .
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state
of charge for starting the engine, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long
period.
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery:
F

c
lose all openings (doors, boot, windows,
roof),
F

s
witch off all electrical consumers (audio
system, wipers, lighting, ...),
F

s
witch off the ignition and wait for
4


minutes.
Having exposed the battery, it is only
necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal.
If you envisage charging your vehicle's
battery yourself, use only a charger
compatible with lead-acid batteries of a
nominal voltage of 12 V.
If this label is present, it is essential
to use only a 12 V charger, to avoid
causing irreversible damage to the
electrical components related to the
Stop & Start system.
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When towing
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.For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
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.
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 avoid overheating of the brakes, 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 and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
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