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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.
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 l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e 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 a void 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 hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
e

uge
Ot
towbar is used.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
Driving

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ABS ...............................................................13 3
Accessories .................................................. 131
Adaptive lighting


............................................ 12 2
AdBlue
® ............................... ..............24, 32, 223
Additive, Diesel ..................................... 220, 221
Adjusting headlamps


.................................... 126
Adjusting head restraints


..........................75, 78
Adjusting seats


.......................................... 75, 76
Adjusting the date


..................................... 4 7, 4 8
Adjusting the height and reach of the steering wheel


.................................... 79
Adjusting the seat belt height


.......................137
Adjusting the time


..................................... 4 7, 4 8
Advice on driving


.................................. 159, 16 0
Airbags


.................................................... 2 7, 1 3 9
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 14

1, 142
Airbags, front ......................................... 13 9, 142
Airbags, lateral


...................................... 141, 142
Air conditioning


............................. 11, 86, 88, 91
Air conditioning, dual-zone
............................. 88
A

ir conditioning, manual

................................. 86
Air conditioning, quad-zone


............................91
Air vents


.......................................................... 83
Alarm


............................................................... 70
Anti-lock braking system (A BS)
...............

........................................... 13 3
Anti-theft


..................................... 52, 61, 69, 167
Armrest


............................................................ 99
Armrest, front
................................................ 107
Armrest, rear
................................................. 111
AS

R


............................................................... 13 3
Assistance call


...................................... 13 2 , 2 74
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)
......................... 29

4
Audio system
................................................ 337
Auxiliary socket


............................ 108, 292, 346 Cable, audio


.........................................292, 346
Capacity, fuel tank
..............................

..........200
Cap, fuel filler
................................................200
CD


........................................................292, 343
Central locking


...................................49, 55, 64
Centre console


..............................................107
Changing a bulb


............................................242
Changing a fuse


............................................249
Changing a wheel


.........................................235
Changing a wiper blade


........................13 0 , 2 11
Changing the remote control battery


........54, 63
Checking the engine oil level


..................31, 218
Checking the levels


.......................................218
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
........234 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) -
Digital radio


.................................................290
Date (setting)
...............................

..............4 7, 4 8
Daytime running lamps


.........118, 120, 242, 243
Deactivating ASR


..........................................13 5
Deactivating the passenger airbag


...............140
Deadlocking


..............................................51, 6 0
Demisting/defrosting, front, rear


.....................96
Dimensions


...................................................271
Dipstick
................

....................................31, 218
Direction indicators


................120, 125, 242-24 6
Display screen, instrument panel


.............13, 28
Driving economically ....................................... 11
Checks
...............

...................................
215-222
Child lock
...............................
........................
15 8
Children ............................... ...
13 8, 140, 143 -15 8
Child seats, general ......................
13 8, 143 -145
Child seats, conventional ......................149, 15 0
Child seats, ISOFIX

...............................15

2-155
Closing the boot
..............................................65
Configuration, vehicle


.....................................28
Connection, Bluetooth


..........................324, 325
Control, back-up boot release
........................68
Control, back-up door
.....................................53
Control, heated seats


......................................78
Control stalk, lighting
.................................... 11

7
Control stalk, wipers
.....................................127
Courtesy lamps
.............................................102
Cover, load space

.........................................11

4
Cruise control
........................................ 19

0, 192
Cup holder

...............................
................9 9 , 111
A
CD
B
Battery ........................................... 221, 253-260
Battery, charging ........................................... 255
Battery, remote control
...................... 5

4, 63, 69
Blanking screen (snow shield)
...............................

.......204, 205
Blind, sunroof


................................................ 104
Blind, panoramic roof


.................................... 10 6
Blind spot monitoring system
........................19 6
BlueHDi


........................................... 35, 175, 223
Bluetooth (telephone)


............................324, 325
Boot


............................................... 55, 57, 65, 68
Boot monitoring system
............................65, 68
Boot, motorised


......................................... 66, 68
Brake discs, pads
...............................

...........222
Brake lamps
...............................

...........245, 246
Brake warning lamp


........................................ 22
Braking assistance, emergency


...................13 3
Bulbs (changing)
...............................

............242
.
Alphabetical index

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.Hybrid4 system
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AUTO mode
This mode is designed to optimise the vehicle's fuel consumption by managing the alternate or simultaneous operation of the two motors according to the conditions and driving style. When conditions allow, an adequate battery state of charge and moderate acceleration, the alternator-starter motor stops the HDi Diesel engine to provide 100% electric running.
Z E V m o d e
(all electric)
Zero emissions vehicle operation is assured 100 % by electric drive. This mode allows silent and clean running at moderate speeds.
If the conditions do not allow ZEV mode to be selected or maintained, the message " Electric mode is not currently available " appears in the screen. The ZEV indicator lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes off and the indicator lamp in the AUTO position comes on. In ZEV mode: - range and acceleration capacity are limited; the maximum speed is around 36 mph (60 km/h), - under high load or a priority requirement causing the start of the HDi Diesel engine, the system changes automatically to AUTOmode.
For more information on the special conditions for the operation of ZEVmode, refer to the corresponding section.
It can be activated when the conditions allow, particularly if the state of charge of high voltage battery is sufficient (from 4 bars).
In AUTO mode, the electric motor : - can power the vehicle on its own in "zero emissions" electric running, depending on the state of charge of the battery, if the conditions specific to the vehicle are met
and if acceleration is moderate, - supplements the HDi Diesel engine when moving off and changing gear, during acceleration or when traction from the front wheels is inadequate, temporarily providing 4-wheel drive. The electric motor can operate only at speeds below 52 mph (85 km/h). It is no longer active above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Refer to the special conditions for operation of ZEV mode.

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Frequently asked questions
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Air conditioning / Heating
QuestionAnswer
It seems to me that the vehicle runs less on electric when the heating or air conditioning is operating, is that right?
The demand for heating or air conditioning may require the starting of the HDi Diesel engine until the desired level of comfort is attained. Normal operation of the HYbrid4 system is simply put back. The period can be longer under very low or very high ambient temperatures.
It seems to me that when it is very hot and the air conditioning is working, the vehicle runs on electric for shorter periods. Is that right?
When it is hot, the periods when the HDi Diesel engine is put on standby and the vehicle runs on electric are necessarily restricted in order to limit the difference between the temperature in the vehicle and the level of comfort selected. In very hot weather, it is possible to press the " ECO OFF " button (which brings the vehicle out of ZEV mode and prevents electric running or the stopping of the engine) to give preference to temperature control (keeps the air conditioning running).
M i s c e l l a n e o u s
QuestionAnswer
Is towing possible with my HYbrid4 vehicle? For information on the towing ability of your HYbrid4 vehicle, refer to " Weights and towed loads" in the "Technical data" section. This allows a jet ski or two-wheeler on a trailer to be towed, for example. This limit is related to maintaining adequate cooling capacity for the HDi Diesel engine as well as the components of the HYbrid4 system that are also cooled by the engine's cooling system.
Why does engine braking seem so strong? If the high voltage battery is not fully charged, the engine braking results mainly from the energy recovery by the electric motor. The power of this engine braking is higher than that of an internal combustion engine.