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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.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at
least around 600
miles (1,000 kilometres).
When the exterior temperature is high,
leaving the engine running for 1
to
2
minutes after stopping the vehicle to
allow it to cool is recommended.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid 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 Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine PEUGEOT
towbar is used.
Starting/switching off
the engine, manual key,
remote control
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
Starting with the key
The parking brake must be applied.
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After an impact, the function automatically
stops operating. Consult a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
Operating limits
In the following cases, deactivating the
system via the vehicle's configuration menu is
recommended:
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hen towing a trailer or caravan,
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hen a load on the roof rack extends
beyond the windscreen (for example: long
objects),
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hen the vehicle is being towed, with the
engine running,
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hen a "space-saver" type spare wheel is
fitted (if your vehicle has one),
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hen on a rolling stand for a ser vice in a
workshop,
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hen in an automatic car wash,
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f the brake lamps are not working. Because of limits in the operation of the
system, it is possible that warnings are
not given, are given too late or seem
unjustified. Consequently, always stay
alert and be prepared to react at any time
to avoid an accident.
Collision Risk Alert
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert threshold
chosen, different levels of alert can be
triggered and displayed in the instrument panel
or the head-up display.
This information also appears in the
head-up display. For more information
on the Head-up display, refer to the
corresponding section. Level 1
: visual alert only, warning
you that the vehicle ahead is very
close.
A message is displayed warning you
to be vigilant when approaching the
target vehicle.
This level of alert is based on the inter-vehicle
time between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front.
Level 2: visual and audible alert,
warning you that a collision is
imminent.
A message indicating that you
should brake is displayed.
This level of alert is based on the time before
collision. It takes account of the vehicle
dynamics, the speed of your vehicle and the
one in front, the environmental conditions, the
operation of the vehicle (cornering, pedals
pressed, etc.) to trigger the alert at the best
moment.
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- when overtaking or being overtaken by a very long vehicle (lorry, bus, etc.) which is
also in the rear blind spot and present in the
driver’s front field of vision,
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n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry or
a stationary object,
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hen overtaking quickly.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
With/Without audio system
F Press this button, its indicator lamp goes off, the system is
deactivated.
With touch screen
In the " Driving/Vehicle " menu,
activate/deactivate " Blind spot
monitoring ".
The system state remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off. The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
P E U G E O T.
Operating fault
To activate the system:
F
P
ress this button, its indicator
lamp comes on, the system is
activated.
To deactivate the system: Depending on your vehicle's equipment:
or
The warning lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. In the event of a fault, these warning lamps
flash.
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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a PEUGEOT
dealer, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's
instructions.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.Please respect the maximum authorised
towable weights, indicated on the
registration certificate or in your vehicle’s
technical data.
For more information on Driving advice
,
particularly when towing, refer to the
corresponding section.
Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve 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.
Switching to this 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 hands-free kit of your
audio system.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
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Opening
Storage
F Refit the cover on the box and clip fixings B.
F
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osition the box with the front inclined
upwards.
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o take it past bar 2, push the box in and
down.
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o take it past bar 1 , raise the box slightly
then push it fully in. F

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nce the box is fully home
in its housing,
push it against the floor carpet then slide
latches A outwards to secure it.
Pull on the box to check that it is secure in
its housing.
With a temporary puncture
repair kit
F Unclip fixings B on the cover, then open it for access to the tools.
1.12
V compressor.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also
be used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Towing eye.
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These tools are specific to your vehicle
and may vary according to its equipment.
Do not use them for any other purpose.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
This kit comprises a compressor and a sealant
cartridge.
It allows the temporary repair of a tyre.
You are then able to go to the nearest garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
Its compressor can be used to check and
adjust the pressure of the tyre.
Access to the kit
For more information on the Tool box ,
refer to the corresponding section.
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle and
may vary according to the level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
1. 12
V compressor.
Contains a sealant cartridge for the
temporary repair of a tyre and can also
be used for adjusting tyre pressures.
2. Towing eye.
With a spare wheel
1.Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel bolts and raising/
lowering the jack.
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Wheel bolt cap/hub cap removal tools.
If your vehicle is fitted with it, it removes
the wheel bolt head covers on alloy
wheels or the hub cap on steel wheels.
4. Socket for the wheel security bolts. For
adapting the wheelbrace to the special
"security" bolts.
5. Towing eye.
This kit is stowed in the tool box.
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Spare wheel
Access to the tools
For more information on the Tool box,
refer to the corresponding section.
List of toolsFor more information on To w i n g , refer to
the corresponding section.
All of these tools are specific to your
vehicle and may vary depending on the
level of equipment.
Do not use them for any other purposes.
The jack must only be used to change
a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.
Do not use any jack other than the one
supplied with this vehicle.
If the vehicle does not have its original
jack, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop to obtain the correct
jack for it.
The jack meets European standards,
as defined in the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC.
The jack does not require any
maintenance.
The tools are stowed in the tool box.
1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel bolts and raising/
lowering the jack.
2. Jack.
Used to raise the vehicle.
3. Wheel bolt cover/trim removal tool.
If your vehicle is fitted with it, it removes
the wheel bolt covers on alloy wheels or
the hub cap on steel wheels.
4. Socket for the wheel security bolts.
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
5. Towing eye.
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Battery capacity
Vehicle lengthRating in Ah
(Ampere hours)
Compact 480
Standard 640
Long 720
/ 800
Always replace the battery with one of
equivalent specification.
To w i n g
Procedure for having your vehicle towed or
for towing another vehicle using a removable
towing eye.
Access to the tools
For more information on the Tool box ,
refer to the corresponding section.
With a manual gearbox, move the gear
lever into neutral.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox,
place the gear selector into position N .
Failure to adhere to this specification
may lead to damage to braking system
components and the lack of braking
assistance on restarting the engine.
The towing eye is stowed in the tool box.
In the event of a breakdown