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Charging the main battery
Normal charging
During charging, if you
wear a pacemaker or other
electrical medical device, you F

A
pply the parking brake and put the drive
selector in position P .
F

S
witch off all electrical consumers and turn
the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position.
In most European countries, PEUGEOT
has established a partnership with a
specialist company that can check and
bring your electrical installation up to
standard. For more information, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer. In the event of damage to or
deterioration of the charging cable or
control unit, do not use it. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer if in doubt or for a
replacement. You must always use only a genuine
PEUGEOT charging cable.
Before connecting, check that the
electrical installation you want to use
meets standards* and is compatible
with the rating of your charging unit.
If in doubt, call upon a professional
installer.
There are sockets available that are
specially designed for charging electric
vehicles.
For sockets dedicated to charging an
electric vehicle, refer to the installation
instructions for the socket.
In all cases, it is recommended that
that you first have an initial check
and then regular checks
carried out
on your installation by a qualified
electrician.
* For example, in France the standard is NF C 15 -100. must not stay inside the vehicle or near
the vehicle, charging cable, charging
unit or charging point, even for a short
time.
It is also important that you take advice
from your doctor on the precautions to
take and observe.
There are two types of charging you can use:
normal or fast.
Normal charging should be favoured; it is done
from a domestic mains power point.
Fast charging is done at a compatible fast
charging station.
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Check the compatibility of the charging
station and its charging cable with your
vehicle.F

P
ress latch 4 to open the socket cover.
F

E
nsure that there is no foreign body on the
vehicle's charging socket.
Fast charging*
F Apply the parking brake and put the drive selector in position P .
F

S
witch off all electrical consumers and turn
the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position.
F

P
ull lever 3 , located alongside the driver's
seat, door side, to open the access flap for
the fast charging socket (left-hand side of
the vehicle). Do not touch the metal end of the fast
charging socket or of the charging
cable.
Risk of electrocution and/or faults.
F
C
onnect the charging cable of the charging
station to the vehicle following the
instructions on use of the station.
If you wear a pacemaker
or other electrical medical
device, you must not use fast
charging.
Avoid going near a fast charging point.
However, should this occur, leave the area as
quickly as possible.
If necessary, ask someone else to charge
your vehicle.
* Depending on equipment.
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Checking componentsUnless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule.
Other wise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Passenger compartment filter
Refer to the manufacturer's
service schedule for details of the
replacement intervals for this filter.
Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to have
the condition of the brakes checked,
even between vehicle services.
Brake pads
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specifications.
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, PEUGEOT selects and offers
very specific products.
Parking brake
If a loss of effectiveness of this
system is noticed, the parking brake
must be checked, even between
two

services.
Brake disc / drum wear
For information on checking the
brake disc or drum wear, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
This system must be checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g. city
driving),
replace it twice as often if necessar y .
A dirty passenger compartment filter may have
an adverse effect on the per formance of the air
conditioning system and generate undesirable
odours.
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Spare wheel
Tools required
- A jack: for lifting the vehicle.
- A w heelbrace: for removing and refitting
the wheel bolts.
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andle: for operating the jack.
These tools are not supplied with your vehicle.Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
block traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and put the drive selector in
position P to lock the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
You must ensure that the occupants get
out of the vehicle and wait where they
are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel , first
remove the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace, by pulling at the valve hole.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
wheel trim starting by aligning the valve
hole with the valve, and then press on
the edge of the trim with the palm of
your hand.
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Snow chains
The snow chains must be fitted only to the rear wheels (vehicle with rear wheel drive).It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face. Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised. For more information on snow chains,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
with alloy wheels, check that no part of
the chain or its fixings is in contact with
the wheel rim.Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a
journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original
tyre size Maximum link
size.
175 / 5 5 R15 9 mm
145/65 R15
cannot be fitted with chains
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Towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed using fixed mechanical equipment.
Towing your vehicle
The towing eye is welded to the body below the
front bumper.
F
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nstall the towing bar.
F

S
tart your vehicle ("Ready" lamp on).
F

P
ut the drive selector in position N .
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on
your vehicle.
F

H
ave your vehicle towed for no more than
20 miles (30 km) without exceeding a
speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) .When towing the vehicle with the four
wheels on the ground, always use a
towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels on
the ground, use professional lifting
equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions may
cause damage to braking components
and the electric motor.
Towing another vehicle
Your vehicle cannot be used in any
circumstances to tow another vehicle.
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Foglamps, front ..................................... 5 4, 13 0
Folding the rear seat backrest ......................34
Folding / unfolding the door mirrors


......................................................... 36
Fuses


........................................................... 13 4
Hazard warning lamps


..................................59
Headlamp adjustment


...................................56
Headlamps, automatic illumination


..............55
Headlamps, dipped beam


...........................13 0
Headlamps, main beam
.............................. 12

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Head restraints ........................................ 32-34
Heating


.......................................................... 43
Horn ............................................................... 59Jack ........
.....................................................121
Key with remote control
..........................25, 27
Kit, hands-free


............................................152
Kit, temporary puncture repair


.........................................................117
Immobiliser, electronic


............................26, 27
Indicator, energy consumption /
generation
..............................

.....................20
Indicator lamps, operation


............................11
Indicators, direction


...................................... 55
Inflating tyres


....................................... 117, 1 4 4
Instrument panel
...............................

............10
Isofix mountings
...............................

.......83-85
Markings, identification


...............................143
Mat


................................................................39Opening the boot
..............................

............29
Opening the front compartment
................. 10

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Pads, brake


.................................................111
Parking brake


........................................8 9 , 111
Pedestrian horn
............................................60
P
E

UGEOT
C
onnect Assistance

...................61
P
E

UGEOT
C
onnect Packs

...........................61
P
E

UGEOT
C
onnect SOS
.............................61
P

layer, MP3 CD ...................................149, 15 0
Port, USB

..............................................4

0, 150
Pressures, tyre


..............................92, 143, 14 4
Pre-tensioning seat belts


..............................69
Mirror, rear view
............................................37
Mirrors, door .................................................. 36
Mountings, Isofix


.....................................83-85
MP3, CD
..............................................149, 15 0
Labels, identification
................................... 14

3
Lamps, front


................................................126
Lamps, rear


.................................................131
Level, brake fluid

.........................................10

9
Level, engine coolant


..................................109
Level, heating system fluid

.........................10

9
Levels and checks
.......................107, 109, 110
Level, screenwash fluid
..............................109
Lighting, automatic off


..................................55
Lighting dimmer
..............................

........21, 2 2
Locking from the inside

.................................28N

umber plate lamps
....................................13

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