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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or run the engine over areas where
inflammable substances and materials
are present: grass, leaves, etc.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position
N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
-
c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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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 headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Weights
, refer
to the corresponding section.
th
e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine P
e
uge
Ot
towbar is used. For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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F With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without pressing
the accelerator. Once the engine starts,
release the key.
F
W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
F
W
ait until this warning lamp
goes off in the instrument panel,
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without
pressing the accelerator. Once
the engine starts, release the
key.In wintry conditions, the period of illumination
of this warning lamp is extended.
When the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine running to warm up, but set
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed. If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before trying
again. If the engine does not start after
a few attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor and the
engine.
Call on a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and the durability
of the mechanical components of
your vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off.
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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-
zero temperatures the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "S
tA
R
t/
StO
P" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until
the warning lamp goes off,
without pressing the "S
tA
R
t/
StO
P" button again, until the
engine starts and runs.
F
P
lace the electronic key inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
Starting
F Press the " START/STOP"
button.
th
e presence in the recognition zone of
the electronic key of the "Keyless e
n
try
and Starting" system is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this zone
while the engine is running.
A message is displayed if the electronic
key is not detected in the zone. Move
the electronic key into the zone to be
able to start the engine.
Starting and switching off the engine,
"Keyless e
n
try and Starting"
the steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less immediately. If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "S
tA
R
t/
S
tO
P" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
(Read the information on Diesel versions). F
I
f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
F
I
f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
these functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-
f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
th
e deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
For more information on the 12 V
battery , refer to the corresponding
section.
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Recommendations on storage
Never store bottles of AdBlue® in your
vehicle.
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.
un
der these conditions, the fluid 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 starting the top-up procedure, ensure
that the vehicle is parked on a flat and level
sur face.
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.
Freezing of the AdBlue®
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below
around -11°C.
th
e SCR system includes a heater
for the AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to
continue driving in very cold conditions.
Do not dispose of AdBlue
® bottles or
containers in the household waste.
Place them in a container provided
for this purpose or take them to your
dealer.
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Fusebox 2
Fuse N° Rating
(A) Functions
F8 30Diesel emissions control system (AdBlue
®).
F10 5Automatic gearbox.
F12 15Automatic gearbox.
Version 2 (Eco)
Fuse
N° Rating
(A) Functions
F13 5Built-in systems inter face.
F16 15Front foglamps.
F18 10Right-hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10Left-hand main beam headlamp.
F25 40Headlamp wash relay (aftermarket fitment).
F27 25Built-in systems inter face.
F28 30Diesel emissions control system (AdBlue
®).
F29 30Front wiper motor.
F30 80Pre-heater plugs (Diesel), additional programmable heating
(aftermarket fitment), headlamp wash pump.
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the table below gives answers to the most frequently asked questions on your audio system.QUESTION ANSWER SOLUTION
With the engine off, the
audio system switches off
after a few minutes of use. When the engine is switched off, the audio system operating time
depends on the state of charge of the battery.
th
e switch-off is normal: the audio equipment switches to economy
mode and switches off to prevent discharging of the vehicle's
battery. Start the vehicle's engine to increase the battery
charge.
th
e message "the audio
system is overheated"
appears on the display. In order to protect the installation if the surrounding temperature
is too high, the audio system switches to an automatic thermal
protection mode leading to a reduction in volume or CD play
stopping. Switch the audio system off for a few minutes to
allow the system to cool.
Frequently asked questions
QUESTION
ANSWER SOLUTION
th
ere is a difference in
sound quality between the
different audio sources
(radio, CD...). For optimum sound quality, the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
tr
eble, Ambience, Loudness) can be adapted to the different sound
sources, which may result in audible differences when changing
source (radio, CD...). Check that the audio settings (Volume, Bass,
tr
eble, Ambience, Loudness) are adapted to the
sources listened to. It is advisable to set the audio
functions (Bass,
t
r
eble, Front-Rear Balance, Left-
Right Balance) to the middle position, select the
musical ambience "None" and set the loudness
correction to the "Active" position in CD mode or
to the "Inactive" position in radio mode.
Radio
.
Audio and telematics