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General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
th
e driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
th
e towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-
v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f
our-wheel drive vehicle,
-
w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-
t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-
w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
F
O
n the rear bumper, press the cover
(as
shown above) to unclip it.
F
S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F
I
nstall the towing arm.
F
S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F
M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
Towing another vehicle
For more information on the Electric parking brake and in particular, parking the vehicle
with the brake released, refer to the corresponding section.
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In the event of a breakdown
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On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.
For all versions other than BlueHDi, refer to the
corresponding engine compartment view.
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
For more information on Diesel misfuel
prevention, refer to the corresponding
section. (except BlueHDi)
F
A dd at least 5 litres of Diesel to the fuel
tank.
F
O
pen the bonnet.
F
I
f necessary, unclip the styling cover for
access to the priming pump.
F
S
queeze and release the priming pump
repeatedly until resistance is felt (there
may be resistance at the first press).
F
O
perate the starter to start the engine
(if the engine does not start at the first
attempt, wait around 15 seconds before
trying again).
F
I
f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
F
R
efit the styling cover and clip it in place.
F
C
lose the bonnet.
1.6 HDi engine
If the engine does not start first time,
don't keep trying but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
BlueHDi engine
F Add at least 5 litres of Diesel to the fuel tank.
F
S
witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
F
W
ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
F
R
epeat the operation 10 times.
F
O
perate the starter to run the engine.
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Petrol engines and gearboxes
* the maximum power corresponds to the type approved value on a test bed, under conditions defined by eu ropean legislation
(directive 1999/99/eC ).
Engine
1.2 litre
PureTech 82 1.2 litre PureTech 110
1.2 litre PureTech 130 S&S
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
eAt6
automatic
(6-speed)
Model code LPHMZLPHNZ - LRHNZ LPHNY - LRHNY LPHNY - LRHNY
Body style Hatchback HatchbackSWHatchback SWHatchback SW
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 19 91 19 9 1 19 9
Bore x stroke (mm) 75 x 90.575 x 90.5 75 x 90.5
Max power: eu standard (kW)*
6081 96
Max power engine speed (rpm) 5 7505 500 5 500
Max torque: eu standard (Nm)
118205 230
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 2 7501 500 1 750
Fuel
u
nleaded
u
nleaded
u
nleaded
Catalytic converter yesyes yes
Oil capaciy (in litres)
en
gine (with replacement of the filter cartridge)
3.253.5 3.5
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* the maximum power corresponds to the type approved value on a test bed, under conditions defined by eu ropean legislation
(directive 1999/99/eC ).
** For Russia.
*** Outside
e
u
rope.
Engine
1.6 litre VTi 1151.6 litre THP 135** / 150*** / 165***
Gearbox Manual (5-speed)
eAt6
automatic (6-speed)
Model code LWNFP - LXNFP
L35gL / L35gX / L35gY - L 45gL / L 45gX / L 45gY
Body style HatchbackSWHatchback SW
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 5871 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 78.5 x 8277 x 85.8
Max power:
eu standard (kW)* 85 / 11599.3 / 110 / 121.4
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0506 000
Max torque:
eu standard (Nm) 150221 / 240 / 240
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 4 0001 400
Fuel
u
nleaded
u
nleaded
Catalytic converter yesyes
Oil capacity (in litres)
en
gine (with replacement of the filter cartridge) 3.54.25
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gt and gti petrol engines and gearboxes
* the maximum power corresponds to the type approved value on a test bed, under conditions defined by eu ropean legislation
(directive 1999/99/eC )
Engine
1.6 litre THP 205 S&S
GT 1.6 litre THP 250 / 270 S&S
GTi
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)Manual
(6-speed)
Model code L35
gt -
L45
gtL
35
gP / L
35
gN
B
ody style
HatchbackSW Hatchback
Cubic capacity (cc) 1 5981 598
Bore x stroke (mm) 77 x 85.877 x 85.8
Max power: eu standard (kW)*
151184 / 200
Max power engine speed (rpm) 6 0006 000
Max torque: eu standard (Nm)
285330
Max torque engine speed (rpm) 1 7501 900
Fuel
u
nleaded
u
nleaded
Catalytic converter yesyes
Oil capacity (in litres)
en
gine (with replacement of the filter cartridge)
4.254.25
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Petrol weights and towed loads (in kg)
* the kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).Engine
1.2 litre
PureTech 82 1.2 litre PureTech 110
1.2 litre PureTech 130 S&S
Gearbox Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(5-speed) Manual
(6-speed)
eAt6
automatic
(6-speed)
Model code LPHMZLPHNZ - LRHNZ LPHNY - LRHNY LPHNY - LRHNY
Body style Hatchback HatchbackSWHatchback SWHatchback SW
un
laden weight
1 0751 080 1 19 01 090 1 19 01 1501 200
Kerb weight* 1 150 1 1551 2651 1651 265 1 225 1 275
gr
oss vehicle weight (
gV
W)
1 6701 720 1 825 1 7501 840 1 7701 855
gr
oss train weight (
g
t
W
)
on a 12 % gradient 2 395 2 920 2 925
3 0 413 040 2 9702 955
Braked trailer (within gt
W l
imit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 750
1 200 1 10 01 300 1 200 1 200 1 10 0
unb
raked trailer
575 575630580 630 610635
Recommended nose weight 7575 7175 71 --
th
e gt
W a
nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
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the gtW a nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
*
t
h
e kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
** For Russia.
*** Outside
e
u
rope.
Engine
1.6 litre VTi 1151.6 litre THP 135** / 150*** / 165***
Gearbox Manual (5-speed)
eAt6
automatic (6-speed)
Model code LWNFP - LXNFP
L35gL / L35gX / L35gY - L 45gL / L 45gX / L 45gY
Body style HatchbackSWHatchback SW
un
laden weight 1 19 01 260 1 255 1 315
Kerb weight* 1 2651 335 1 3301 390
gr
oss vehicle weight (
gV
W) 1 7201 820 1 780 1 870
gr
oss train weight (
g
t
W
)
on a 12 % gradient 2 320
2 4202 380 2 470
Braked trailer (within
gt
W l
imit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 600
600600600
unb
raked trailer 600600600600
Recommended nose weight 757175 71
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the gtW a nd towed load values indicated are valid up to a maximum altitude of 1 000 metres; the towed load mentioned must be reduced by 10 % for
each additional 1 000 metres of altitude.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h) when towing (comply with the legislation in force in your country).
High ambient temperatures may result in a reduction in the per formance of the vehicle to protect the engine; if the ambient temperature is above 37 °C,
limit the towed load.
*
t
h
e kerb weight is equal to the unladen weight + driver (75 kg).
Petrol gt and gti w eights and towed loads (in kg)
Engine 1.6 litre THP 205 S&S
GT 1.6 litre THP 250 / 270 S&S
GTi
Gearbox Manual (6-speed)Manual (6-speed)
Model code L35
gt -
L45
gtL
35
gP / L
35
gN
B
ody style HatchbackSWHatchback
un
laden weight 1 2001 3151 205
Kerb weight* 1 2751 390 1 280
gr
oss vehicle weight (
gV
W) 1 7901 880 1 790
gr
oss train weight (
g
t
W
)
on a 12 % gradient 3 19 0
3 180 -
Braked trailer (within
gt
W l
imit)
on a 10 % or 12 % gradient 1 400
1 300 -
unb
raked trailer 635695 -
Recommended nose weight 7571 -
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