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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the Peugeot dealer network.th
ese accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from Pe ugeot' s
recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort"
Door deflectors, cigarette lighter, boot dividers,
coat hanger fixed to head restraint, front and
rear parking sensors, styling mudflaps, boot
management system, ...
"Transport solutions"
Boot liners, roof bars, bicycle carrier on roof
bars, ski carrier, roof box, towbar harness, ....
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w bar, which must be fitted by P
e
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
"Styling"
Wheel trims, wheel caps, door sills, gear lever
knobs, ...
"Security and safety"
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats, breathalyzer, first aid
kit, warning triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen
vehicle tracking system, fleet management unit,
snow chains, tyre snow socks, front foglamps
kit, ...
"Protection"
Mats*, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, side protection rubbing
strips, bumper protectors, loading area
protection (on wood or plastic), rear sill
finishers, rear mat,


...
th

e fitting of electrical equipment or
accessories which are not recommended
by P
e

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may result in a failure of
your vehicle's electronic system and
excessive electrical consumption.
Contact a P
e

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dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a P
e

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specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
el

ectromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/
eC

).
Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle. *
t
o a
void any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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By visiting a Peugeot dealer, you can
also obtain products for cleaning and
maintenance (exterior and interior)


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including ecological products in the
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ange, topping-up
products (screenwash...), touch-up pens
and paint aerosols for the exact colour
of your vehicle, refills (cartridge for the
temporary puncture repair kit...), ...
"Multimedia"
Smartphone support, table support or semi-
integral navigation support, range of audio
systems and portable navigation systems,
driving recorder, Bluetooth hands-free kit,
DVD
player, multimedia support, driving aids,
vehicle tracking system,
...
Range of trade equipment
Another range is also available, structured
around comfort, leisure and maintenance:
Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, first aid kit,
high visibility safety vest, rear parking sensors,
warning triangle...
Seat covers compatible with airbags for front
seat, bench seat, rubber mats, carpet mats,
snow chains.
Parts and Services technical information
publishes an accessory catalogue offering
various equipment and fittings, such as:
Roof bars for short, medium and long
wheelbase (load retainers for all models).
Sill plate, loading roller, sill.
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wbar, towbar harness.
Roof racks, roof bars, ladder.
Separation partitions and grilles, smooth, non-
slip wooden protective floor.
Protective grilles, multimedia.
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Warning triangle (stowing)
Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and put on your
high visibility vest.
th

is safety equipment should be used in
addition to the hazard warning lamps.
Its presence in the vehicle is mandatory.
Placing the triangle in the
road
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions on
unfolding and assembly supplied with the
triangle. F
P
lace the triangle behind the vehicle, as
required by the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
th

e triangle is available as an
accessory; contact a P
e

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or a qualified workshop.
tool box
Access
the tool box is located under the left-hand front
seat.
As a safety measure, the bars 1 and
2 prevent the box escaping from its
housing, if it is not correctly secured.
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Stowing
F Press the latches A and slide them inwards to release the box.
F

L
ift the box slightly then pull it as far as it
will go to take it past bar 1 .
F
t
h
en, lift the box upwards to take it past
bar 2 . F
un clip the fixings B on the cover, then
open it for access to the tools.
OpeningRemoving
Pull on the box to check that it is secure
in its housing.
F
o
f

fer up the box with the front inclined
upwards.
F
t
o t

ake it past bar 2 , push the box in and
down. F
t
o t
ake it past bar 1
, raise the box slightly
then push it fully in.
F

R

efit the cover on the box and clip the
fixings B . F
o
n
ce the box is fully home
in its housing,
push it against the floor carpet then slide
the latches A outwards to secure it.
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F Access to the spare wheel is from the rear.
F op en the side-hinged rear doors or the
tailgate, according to the configuration of
your vehicle. F

A
ccess the carrier bolt, located on the rear
door sill.
F t
u
rn the bolt anti-clockwise using the
wheelbrace (about 14 turns) until the
carrier is low enough to allow the carrier
hook to be disengaged.
Access to the spare wheel
F If your vehicle is fitted with a towbar, raise the rear of the vehicle using the jack (must
be at jacking point B ) to allow sufficient
space to remove the spare wheel.
Removing
to avoid any unwanted opening of the
electric side door(s), deactivate the
" Hands-Free Access " function in the
vehicle configuration menu.
For more information on the Hands-
free sliding side door , refer to the
corresponding section.
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Peugeot will not accept responsibility
for the cost incurred in repairing your
vehicle or for rectifying malfunctions
resulting from the installation of
accessories not supplied and not
recommended by P
e

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not installed in accordance with its
instructions, in particular when the
combined consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected
exceeds 10 milliamperes.
Installing electrical
accessories
Your vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or
optional equipment.
Before installing other electrical
equipment or accessories on your
vehicle, contact a P
e

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a qualified workshop.
For more information on installing a
towbar or equipment of the
t
A
XI type,
contact a P
e

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Fuses behind the glove box
the fusebox is located in the left-hand part of
the glove box.
Access to the fuses
F unclip the cover by pulling at top left, then right.
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engines
Engine characteristics
the engine characteristics (capacity,
maximum power, maximum power speed, fuel,
Co
2 emissions...) for your vehicle are given in
t
he registration document, as well as in sales
brochures.
the

se characteristics correspond to the
values type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined in
e
u
ropean legislation
(Directive


1999/99/
eC
).
For more information, contact a P
e

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dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights
the kerb weight is equal to the unladen
weight + driver (75 kg).
th

e gt
W a
nd towed load values indicated
apply up to a maximum altitude of
1
000 metres; the towed load mentioned
must be reduced by 10 % for every additional
1
000 metres.
th

e weight of the braked trailer can be
increased, within the
gt
W l
imit, on condition
that the
g
V
W of the towing vehicle is reduced
by the same amount.
the

recommended nose weight is the vertical
load on the towbar ball (removable with or
without tools). High ambient temperatures may result
in a reduction in the per formance of
the vehicle to protect the engine; when
the ambient temperature is higher
than 37 °C, limit the towed weight.
If the ambient temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling.
to

wing with a lightly loaded vehicle can
adversely affect roadholding.
Braking distances are increased when
towing a trailer.
Never exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when
towing (comply with the legislation in
force in your country).
GV W:

gross vehicle weight, the maximum authorised vehicle weight.GT W: gross train weight, the maximum authorised weight of
vehicle plus trailer.
Weights and towed
loads
the maximum weights and towed loads for your
vehicle are given are given in the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
th

ese values are also present on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a P
e

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dealer or a qualified workshop.
technical data