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the system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key.
Reactivation
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.the system is active again; this is confirmed by
the indicator lamp in the switch going off and a
message in the screen.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the
indicator lamp in the "ECO OFF" switch
flashes then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in S
tO

P mode, the
vehicle may stall: all the instrument panel
warning lamps come on. It is then necessary
to switch off the ignition and start the engine
again using the key.
If the system has been deactivated
in S
tO

P mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
At any time, press the "ECO OFF"

switch to
deactivate the system.
th

is is confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
switch coming on accompanied by a message
in the screen.
Deactivation
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Fuel
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres to
be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may result in an inrush of
air. t
h
is vacuum is entirely normal and results
from the sealing of the fuel system.
F
t
a
ke care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle's
engine (reminder on a label on the inside of
the filler flap).
F

O
pen the filler cap by turning it a 1/4 turn to
the left.
F

R
emove the filler cap and hang it on its
carrier (on the filler flap).
Fuel tank
Capacity of the tank: approximately 72 litres (or 55 litres according to version).
If you have put in the wrong fuel for
your vehicle, you must have have
the tank drained and refilled with
the correct fuel before starting the
engine.
With Stop & Start, never refuel with
the system in S
tO

P mode; you must
switch off the ignition with the key, or
the S
tA

R
t/
S
tO
P button if your vehicle
has Keyless
e
n
try and Starting.
Opening
- Press the switch. th is control remains active for a few
minutes after switching off the ignition. If
necessary, switch the ignition on again to
reactivate it.Refuelling
F Introduce the nozzle and push it in fully (pushing on the the metal non-return
valve


A).
F

F
ill the tank. Do not continue past the third
cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause
malfunctions.
F

R
efit the filler cap turning it a 1/4 turn to the
right.
F

P
ush the filler flap to close it.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter,
a device which helps to reduce the level of
harmful emissions in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded
fuel only.
th

e filler neck is narrower, admitting petrol
nozzles only.
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towbar with quickly detachable towball
Presentation
this towbar allows the towball to be fitted and
removed quickly and easily without the use
of tools. Installed behind the rear bumper, the
towbar is invisible after removing the towball
and folding the trailer harness socket carrier.
1.

Carrier.
2.
P

rotective blanking plug.
3.
S

ecurity ring.
4.
F

olding trailer harness socket.
5.
D

etachable towball.
6.
L

ocking / unlocking wheel.
7.
Sec

urity key lock.
8.
L

ocking wheel protector.
9.
Ba

ll protector.
10.
St

orage bag.A. Locked position
the locking wheel is not in contact with the
towball (gap of about 5 mm).
the
green mark is visible.
th

e lock for the locking wheel is facing
rearward.
th

e bolt is visible and extends beyond the
towball.
B. Unlocked position
the locking wheel is in contact with the towball.then green mark is hidden.
th

e lock for the locking wheel is facing for ward.
th

e peg is not visible. Observe the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
For information on the maximum trailer
weight and the recommended nose
weight, refer to the "
te

chnical data"
section.
For information on safely towing a
trailer, refer to the "
to

wing a trailer"
section.
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Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted by verifying the following points:
- t he towball is correctly locked in place (position A ),
-

t
he security key lock is on and the key removed; the locking wheel can no longer be
operated,
-

t
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 (gr oss tr ain
Weight -
gt
W
).
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. th is
measure applies particularly if the towball could hinder visibility of the number plate or
lighting.
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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 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. Check that the towball has correctly locked in
place (position A
).
tu

rn 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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
ta

ke the towball from the storage bag.
Remove the protective cover from the ball and
the protective cap from the locking wheel.
Stow the plug, cover and cap 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.
th

en press the locking wheel and turn it fully
clockwise.
th

e locking wheel automatically turns a quarter
of a turn anti-clockwise, making a perceptible
click; take care to keep your hands clear.
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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.
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.
un
hook the trailer from the towball.
Return the trailer harness connector carrier to
the folded position. Insert the key into the lock.tu
rn the key clockwise to unlock the towball
fixing mechanism.
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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.
und

er these conditions, the additive 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.
F

S

witch off the ignition and remove the
key, or if your vehicle has one, press the
S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P button to switch off the
engine. F

F
or access to the AdBlue
® tank, raise the
boot carpet then, depending on equipment,
lift out the spare wheel and/or the storage
box.
F

W

ithout pressing, turn the black cap a
quarter turn anti-clockwise and lift it off.
F
t
u

rn the blue cap a 6
th of a turn anti-
clockwise.
F

L

ift off the cap.
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F Obtain a bottle of AdBlue®. After first
checking the use-by date, read carefully
the instructions on use on the label before
pouring the contents of the bottle into your
vehicle's AdBlue
® tank.
Important : if your vehicle's
AdBlue
® tank is completely empty -
w
hich is confirmed by the alert
messages and the impossibility of
starting the engine, you must add at
least 3.8 litres (so two 1.89 litre bottles). F

A
fter emptying the bottle, wipe away any
spillage around the tank filler using a damp
cloth.
If any additive is split or splashed, wash
immediately with cold water or wipe with
a damp cloth.
If the additive has crystallised, clean it
off using a sponge and hot water.
F
R
efit the blue cap to the tank and turn it a
6
th of a turn clockwise, to its stop.
F
R
efit the black cap and turn it a quarter of
a turn clockwise without pressing.
e
n
sure
that the indicator on the cap lines up with
the indicator on the support.
F

D

epending on equipment, return the spare
wheel and/or the storage box to the bottom
of the boot.
F

R

efit the boot carpet and close the tailgate. Important: when topping-up after
running out of additive
, signalled
by the message "
to
p up emissions
additive: Starting prevented", you
must wait for about 5 minutes before
switching the ignition on again, without
opening the driver's door, unlocking
the vehicle, introducing the remote
control key into the ignition switch,
or placing the electronic key of the
"Keyless Entr y and Star ting" system
inside the vehicle.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
10 seconds before starting the engine.
Never dispose of AdBlue
® additive
bottles in the household waste. Place
them in a special container provided
this purpose or take them to your dealer.
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