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During a bay parking manoeuvre, the Park
Assist system is automatically deactivated
once the rear of the vehicle is within 20
inches (50 cm) of an obstacle.
During parking and exit from parking
manoeuvres, the Reversing Camera
function may come into operation. It
facilitates monitoring of the surroundings
of the vehicle, by displaying additional
information in the instrument panel.
For more information on the Reversing
Camera , refer to the corresponding
section.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
The system is deactivated automatically:
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o
n switching off the ignition,
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f the engine stalls,
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f no manoeuvre is per formed within
5
minutes of selecting the type of
manoeuvre
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a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during
a manoeuvre,
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i
f the wheel anti-slip regulation (ASR) is
triggered, This symbol is displayed on the touch
screen and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
The driver should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the driver should reactivate it to
repeat the measurement.
Deactivation
The system is switched off automatically:
- w hen towing a trailer,
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i
f the driver's door is opened,
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f the speed of the vehicle is above 43 mph
(70


km/h).
To switch the system off for a prolonged period,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Operating faults
Depending on version:
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
In the event of a fault with the
power steering, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message.
If the lateral distance between your vehicle and the
space is too great, the system may not be able to
measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the dimensions of the
vehicle (long or wide load) is not taken into account
by the Park Assist system during a manoeuvre.
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by road dirt,
ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Tyre under-inflation
detection
This system automatically monitors the tyre
pressure while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
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f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
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hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
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fter 4

manoeuvre cycles,
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n opening the driver's door,
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f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
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Removing
F Use a screwdriver as a lever to release each fixing clip.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
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hen the external temperature is greater
than 10°C (example: in summer, etc.),
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n the event of towing,
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t speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute 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. The maximum
load which can be towed must be reduced by
10% per 1,000
metres of altitude. Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation be
per formed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towing device is
used.
Obser ve the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data

section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
GTi towing
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towing
device.
Towing device with towball
Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted,
verifying the follow points:
Hatchback:
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t
he green mark on the locking wheel
is in line with the green mark on the
towball,
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t
he locking wheel is in contact with the
towball (position A ).
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t
he safety lock is on and the key
removed; the locking wheel can no
longer be operated,
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t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
SW:
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t
he towball is correctly engaged
(position A ),
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t
he safety lock is on and the key
removed; the trigger can no longer be
operated,
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t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
If the towball is not locked, the trailer can
detach – accident risk!
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A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine .
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f the level is above the MAX mark (risk of
damage to the engine), contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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f the level is below the MIN mark, you must
top up the engine oil.
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F

U
nscrew the oil filler cap to access the filler
opening.
Topping up the engine oil level
After topping up the oil, the check when
switching on the ignition with the oil level
indicator in the instrument panel is not
valid during the 30
minutes after topping
up.
Engine oil change
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emissions control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must be between
the marking " A" (MA X located on the
remote reservoir) and the marking " B"
(MIN located on the main reser voir). If
it is not, check the brake pad wear.
Changing the fluid
Refer to the personalised ser vice schedule for
your vehicle.
Fluid specification
This fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up this fluid
between two services.
The check and top-up must only be done with
the engine cold.
A low coolant level presents a risk of serious
damage to your engine.
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top up.
F

A

dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
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ait a few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

A

dd more oil if necessary.
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fter checking the level, carefully refit the oil
filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
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The AdBlue® is contained in
a special tank holding about
17


litres.
An alert system is triggered automatically once
the reser ve level is reached: you can then drive
for a further 1,500

miles (2,400 km) before the
tank is empty.
Once the AdBlue
® tank is empty, a system
r
equired by regulations prevents starting
of the engine.
If the SCR system is faulty, the level of
emissions from your vehicle will no longer
meet the Euro 6 standard: your vehicle
becomes polluting.
In the event of a confirmed fault with the
SCR system, you must go to a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop as soon
as possible: after travelling the distance
of 685

miles (1,100 km), a system will be
triggered automatically to prevent the
engine from starting.
In either case, a range indicator gives you
the distance you can travel before the
vehicle is immobilised. For more information on the Warning
and indicator lamps
and the associated
alerts, refer to the corresponding section.
Freezing of the AdBlue
®
AdBlue® freezes at temperatures below
around -11°C.
The SCR system includes a heater for the
AdBlue
® tank, allowing you to continue
driving in very cold conditions.
Supply of AdBlue®
It is recommended that the AdBlue® is
topped up as soon as the first alert is
issued indicating that the reser ve level has
been reached.
In order to ensure that the SCR system
operates correctly:
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se only AdBlue
® fluid that meets the
ISO 22241 standard.
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ever transfer AdBlue
® to another
container: it would lose its purity.
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N

ever dilute AdBlue
® with water.
You can obtain AdBlue
® from a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop. You can also visit a ser vice station
equipped with AdBlue
® pumps specially
designed for passenger vehicles (for those
versions with access to the AdBlue
® tank
via the fuel filler flap).
Never top up from an AdBlue
® dispenser
reserved for heavy goods vehicles.
Recommendations on
storage
AdBlue® freezes at about -11°C and
deteriorates above 25°C. It should be stored in
a cool place and protected from direct sunlight.
Under 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.
Never keep AdBlue
® containers in your
vehicle.
Precautions for use
AdBlue® is a urea-based solution. This liquid
is non-flammable, colourless and odourless
(when kept in a cool place).
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In the event of contact with the skin, wash the
affected area with soap and water. In the event
of contact with the eyes, wash (irrigate) the
eyes with large amounts of water or with an eye
wash solution for at least 15 minutes. If you feel
a persistent burning sensation or irritation, get
medical attention.
If swallowed, immediately wash out the mouth
with clean water and then drink plenty of water.
In certain conditions (at high temperature,
for example), the risk of release of ammonia
cannot be excluded: do not inhale the vapour.
Ammonia has an irritant effect on mucous
membranes (eyes, nose and throat).
Keep AdBlue
® in its original container and
out of the reach of children.
Procedure
Before starting the top up procedure, ensure
that the vehicle is parked on a flat and level
sur face.
In winter, check that the temperature of the
vehicle is above -11°C. If not, due to freezing,
the AdBlue
® cannot be poured into the tank.
Park your vehicle somewhere warmer for a few
hours before topping up. In the event of an AdBlue
® breakdown,
confirmed by the message "Add AdBlue:
Starting impossible", you must top up with
at least 5

litres.
Never pour AdBlue
® into the Diesel fuel
tank.
For the specifics associated with the
access configuration for the AdBlue
® tank
(via the boot or via the fuel filler flap), refer
to the descriptions given in detail further
on.
If any AdBlue
® is splashed, or if there are
any spillages on the side of the body, rinse
immediately with cold water or wipe with a
damp cloth.
If the fluid has crystallised, clean it off
using a sponge and hot water.
Important: in the event of a top-up after a
breakdown because of a lack of AdBlue,
you must wait around 5
minutes before
switching on the ignition, without opening
the driver’s door, locking the vehicle,
introducing the key into the ignition
switch, or introducing the key of the

K

eyless Entr y and Star ting system into
the passenger compartment.
Switch on the ignition, then wait for
10


seconds before starting the engine.
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Front lamps
With halogen headlamps
1.Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (LED).
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7).
3. Main beam headlamps (HB3).
4. Direction indicators (PY21W).
5. Foglamps (H11 or LED for GT/GT Line
ve r s i o n s).
With "full LED" technology
headlamps
1.Daytime running lamps/sidelamps (LED).
2. Dipped beam headlamps (LED).
3. Main beam headlamps (LED).
4. Direction indicators (LED).
5. Foglamps (H11 or LED for GT/GT Line
ve r s i o n s).
Do not touch the "Full LED" technology
headlamps. Risk of electrocution!
Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Access to headlamps (halogen
model)
Opening of bonnet /Access to bulbs
With the engine hot, proceed with caution
– Risk of burns!
Take care with objects or clothing that
could be caught in the blades of the
engine fan – Risk of strangulation!
To facilitate access to the front lamps, the
headlamp must first be moved for ward a few
centimetres:
F

M
ove the orange clip towards the rear then
while pressing on the black part (located
above the orange clip) pull on the connector.
F

R
emove the two screws that hold the
headlamp.
F

D
isengage the rear pin then the front centre
piece.
F

M
ove the headlamp for wards.
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Towing your vehicle
Put the gear lever into neutral.
Failure to adhere to this instruction
may lead to damage to braking system
components and the lack of braking
assistance on restarting the engine.
Towing another vehicleGeneral recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Ensure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
The 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
towbar; rope and straps are prohibited.
The towing vehicle must move off gently.
When the vehicle is towed with its engine
off, there is no longer braking and steering
assistance.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
main road,
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f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
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w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking brake,
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w
hen it is not possible to tow a vehicle
with an automatic gearbox, engine
running,
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t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
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here there is no approved towbar,
etc. available.
F

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n the front bumper, slide a finger from the
centre of the cover to the upper corner (as
shown above) to unclip it.
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crew in the towing eye fully.
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nstall the towbar.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

S

et off gently and drive slowly for a short
distance. F

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crew in the towing eye fully.
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I

nstall the towbar.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

S

et off gently and drive slowly for a short
distance.
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In the event of a breakdown