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Fitting the towball
Remove the protective blanking plug from the
carrier and check the condition of the fixing
system. If necessary, clean the carrier with a
brush or clean cloth.
Take the towball from the storage bag.
Remove the protective cover from the ball.
Stow the plug and cover in the storage bag.
Check that the towball is unlocked (position B).
If not, insert the key in the lock and turn the
key clockwise to unlock the mechanism.
Then press the locking wheel and turn it fully
clockwise.
Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted by
verifying the following points:
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t
he towball is correctly locked in place
(position A ),
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t
he security key lock is on and the key
removed; the locking wheel can no
longer be operated,
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he towball must no longer move at all in
its carrier; try to shake it by hand.
During use
Never unlock the towball when a trailer or
load carrier is fitted.
Never exceed the maximum authorised
weight for the vehicle plus trailer (Gross
Train Weight - GTW).
Before driving, check the adjustment of the
headlamp beam height.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamps, refer to the corresponding
section.
After use
For journeys made without a trailer or load
carrier, the trailer harness socket must be
folded away, the towball removed and
the
protective blanking plug inserted in the
carrier. This measure applies particularly
if the towball could hinder visibility of the
number plate or lighting.
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Take the towball in both hands; insert the end
of the towball into the carrier, then, to ensure
that it has correctly locked in place, pull firmly
down on the ball end of the towball.
The locking wheel automatically turns a quarter
of a turn anti-clockwise, making a perceptible
click; take care to keep your hands clear.Check that the towball has correctly locked in
place (position A
).
Turn the key anti-clockwise to lock the towball
fixing mechanism.
Always remove the key and keep it in a safe
place.
If the key cannot be turned or removed, this
means that the towball is not fitted correctly;
start the procedure again.
If one of the locking conditions is not met, start
the procedure again.
In all cases, if the marking remains red, do not
use the towbar and contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop. Attach the trailer to the towball.
Attach the cable on the trailer to the security
ring located on the carrier.
Lower the trailer harness socket carrier by
pulling down on the ring visible below the
b u m p e r.
Remove the protective cover from the socket
and connect the trailer wiring harness.
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Removing the towball
Disconnect the trailer harness from the socket
on the carrier.
Detach the cable on the trailer from the security
ring on the carrier.
Unhook the trailer from the towball.
Return the trailer harness connector carrier to
the folded position.Insert the key into the lock.
Turn the key clockwise to unlock the towball
fixing mechanism.
Grasp the towball firmly with one hand; with
the other hand, press and turn the locking
wheel
clockwise as far as it will go.
Extract the towball from the bracket.
Remove the key to avoid it being damaged
when stowing the towball.
Be ready for the weight of the towball
(around 3.5 kg). Risk of injury!
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Refit the protective cover for the ball.
Stow the towball in its bag.
Refit the protective blanking plug to the carrier.
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the towball
and its carrier remain clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high pressure
jet wash, the towbar harness socket carrier must
be folded away, the towball removed and the
protective blanking plug inserted in the carrier.Never leave the removable towball
unsecured in the boot. In the event of
sudden braking, a towball left loose
in the boot could present a danger to
passengers in the vehicle.
Furthermore, the towball and the boot
risk being damaged.
For any work on the towbar, go to
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Stowing the towball
It is recommended that the removable towball
be safely stowed, preferably in a storage space
below the boot floor.
Attach the towball using the bag tie cord.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's
recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
private car into a trade vehicle.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, front and rear parking
sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner, luggage net, roof bars, bicycle
carrier on roof bars, ski carrier, roof box, ....*

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o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
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ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Styling":
gear lever knob, spoiler, styling strips, alloy
wheels, trims, chromed mirror shells, mirror
personalisation kits, wheel caps and exterior
stickers.....
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats and booster
cushions, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen vehicle
tracking system, temporary puncture repair kit,
snow chains, non-slip covers, front foglamps
kit, dog guard...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, door sill protectors, bumper
protection strips, aluminium foot rest...
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Level 1Level 2 Comments
Connected services Secondary page Bluetooth
connections Search
Start the search for a device to connect.
Connect /Disconnect Start or end the Bluetooth connection to the
selected device.
Update Import contacts from the selected telephone to
save them in the audio system.
Delete Delete the selected telephone.
Confirm Save the settings.
Connected services
Secondary pageTransfer rate Reset
Reset the usage monitor, them confirm.
Confirm
Connected services Secondary page
Wi-Fi connection All
Display all Wi-Fi networks.
Secure Display secure Wi-Fi networks.
Remember Memorise the selected Wi-Fi network(s).
Add Add a new Wi-Fi network.
On/ Off Activate or deactivate a Wi-Fi network.
Connect Select a Wi-Fi network found by the system and
connect to it.
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Audio and Telematics