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the system will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being
towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted on
a towbar (vehicle fitted with a towbar
installed in line with the manufacturer's
recommendations).
Deactivation / Activation of
the front and rear parking
sensors
the system is deactivated in the
"Driving assistance " menu of the
touch screen.
F

P
ress this button. t
h
e indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the function.
th

e indicator lamp in the button goes off.
the

parking sensors are deactivated
while the Park Assist system is
measuring a space.
For more information on Park Assist,
refer to the corresponding section. High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, do not
direct the lance within 30 cm of the
sensors.
Operating fault
- this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and/or a
message appears, accompanied
by an audible signal,
-

this symbol changes to alert mode,
its warning lamp flashes for a few
moments then stays on and a
message appears, accompanied by
an audible signal.
Contact a Pe ugeOt dealer or a qualified
workshop. In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.
Depending on version and when engaging
reverse:
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F Once you have identified a parking zone, press this control
at the steering wheel,
Assistance with bay parking
manoeuvres
F Select " Park Assist " in the
" Driving assistance " menu of
the touch screen to activate the
function. F

O
perate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive
at a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m
from the row of parked vehicles.
F
D
rive slowly following the instructions until
the system finds a free space. F

M
ove for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
or
F
L
imit the speed of the vehicle to
a maximum of 12 mph (20 km/h)
and select " Star t parking in a
bay " on the touch screen. When several successive bays are
found, the vehicle will be directed
towards the last one.
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the system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
the
system is deactivated automatically:
-

o
n switching off the ignition,
-

i
f the engine stalls,
-

i
f no manoeuvre is started within 5 minutes
of selection of the type of manoeuvre,
-

a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a manoeuvre,
-

i
f the road wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR)
is triggered,
-

i
f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
-

w
hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
-

a
fter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
-
o

n opening the driver's door,
-

i
f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
th

e operation indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal.
th

e driver should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
Deactivation
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the drive should reactivate it to
repeat the measurement.
th
e system is switched off automatically:
-
w
hen towing a trailer,
-
i
f the driver's door is opened,
-
i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph
(70 km/h).
to s
witch the system of for a prolonged period,
contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
-
t
his warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and a
message appears, accompanied
by an audible signal,
Operating faults
In the event of a fault, the symbol
for the button changes to alert
mode and the warning lamp flashes
for a few moments then goes off.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Switching off
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by road
dirt, ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
-

t

his symbol changes to alert
mode, its warning lamp flashes
for a few moments, then goes off. If the lateral distance between your vehicle
and the space is too great, the system may
not be able to measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the envelope
of the vehicle (long or wide load) is not
taken into account by the Park Assist
system during a manoeuvre.
Depending on version:
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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 screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
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towing a trailer
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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop for this. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
th

e cover is located behind the lower
air intake grille.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
GTi towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a
towbar. For more advice on driving when
towing, refer to the corresponding
section.
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"Multimedia"
Multimedia support, hands-free kit, DVD player,
driving aids, vehicle tracking system, ...
Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the Pe ugeOt dealer network.th
ese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from Pe ugeOt' s recommendation and warranty.
"Transport solutions"
Boot liners, roof bars, bicycle carrier on roof
bars, ski carrier, roof box, towbar harness, ...
to

w bar, which mst be fitted by P
e
uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "en terprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Styling"
alloy wheels from 15 inch to 18 inch, finishers
for wheels, door sills, gear lever knobs, ...
"Ligne S": 16 and 17 inch alloy wheels, body
kit, stickers, interior and exterior mirror shells,
gear lever knob, door sills, mats*, …
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest,
under shelf storage, front and rear parking
sensors, styling mudflaps, window film, boot
management system,


...
*
t
o a
void any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Security and safety"
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, side protection rubbing
strips, bumper protection rubbing strips,
bumper protectors, boot sill finishers, boot
mat,

...
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ugeOt teams work together to develop high
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e

uge
Ot
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uge
Ot
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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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