2020 PEUGEOT PARTNER TEPEE Owners Manual

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Driving recommendations
Obser ve the Highway Code 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.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In bad weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the
need to brake and increase the safety distance.
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!
Never drive with the parking brake applied
– risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
Do not park and do not run the engine
with the vehicle stationary, in areas where
substances and combustible materials
(dry grass, leaves, etc.) can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system – Risk
of fire!Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised 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.
In case of towing
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,
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d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
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d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
Under no circumstances exceed 6
mph
(10


km/h),
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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 about the state of your vehicle,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity
to 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 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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In some cases of particularly demanding use
(when towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures), the engine
power is automatically limited. In such a case,
the air conditioning is automatically switched
off to increase the available engine power.F

I
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 620
miles (1,000 kilometres).
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 adjusting
the Headlamp beam
, 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 and stopping
Running and accessories position.
To unlock the steering, turn the steering wheel
gently while turning the key, without forcing. In
this position, certain accessories can be used. Starting position.
The starter is operated. the engine turns over,
release the key.
STOP position
: anti-theft.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering wheel until
the steering column locks. Remove the key.
If this warning lamp comes on, a door
or the bonnet is not closed correctly.
Please check!Diesel engines
If the temperature is high enough,
the warning lamp comes on for
less than a second, you can start
without waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning lamp to go
off then operate the starter (starting position)
until the engine starts.
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow the
turbocharger (Diesel engine) to return to
idle.
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.
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Electronic engine
immobiliser
All of the keys contain an electronic immobiliser
device.
This device locks the engine supply system.
It is activated automatically when the key is
removed from the ignition.
When the ignition switch is turned on, a
dialogue is set up between the key and the
electronic immobiliser.
The metal part of the key must be correctly
unfolded to ensure a good connection.
In case of lost keys
See a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle
registration certificate and your ID.
A PEUGEOT dealer can retrieve the key
code and the transponder code to order the
replacement key.
When you leave the vehicle, check that the
lamps are off and do not leave valuables
visible.
As a safety precaution (with children on
board), remove the key from the ignition when
leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.
Parking brake
Application
F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.
When parking on a slope, turn your
wheels towards the kerb and pull the
parking brake lever up.
There is no advantage in engaging a gear
after parking the vehicle, particularly if the
vehicle is loaded. Apply the parking brake only when the
vehicle is stationary
.
In the exceptional case of use of the
parking brake when the vehicle is moving,
apply the brake by pulling gently to avoid
locking the rear wheels (risk of skidding).
Release
F Pull the lever up slightly and press the button to release the parking brake lever.
When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on indicates
that the parking brake is still on or
has not been fully released.
Manual gearbox
To change gear easily, always press the clutch
pedal fully.
To prevent the mat from becoming caught
under the pedal:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured to the floor correctly,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
When driving, avoid leaving your hand on the
gear knob as the force exerted, even if slight,
may wear the internal components of the
gearbox over time.
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Engaging reverse gearThe movement must be carried out slowly
to reduce noise.
To engage reverse gear, wait until the
vehicle is stationary.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F To fully engage the gear, move the gear lever all the way to the right.
6-speed electronic
gearbox
Mode selection
For safety:
Position N can only be released if the
brake pedal is pressed.
The change from position A (driving in
automated mode) to position M (driving in
manual mode) or vice versa can be done
at any time. The indicator lamp A in the
instrument panel goes off.
Starting the vehicle
F To start the vehicle, the selector must be in position N .
F

P
ress firmly on the brake pedal.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

W
ith the engine running, place the selector
on R , A or M as required.
F

R
elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal to move off.
If the selector is not in position N , and/or if the
brake pedal is not pressed, the engine will not
start; begin the above procedure again.
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear
F
I
n 6 -speed configuration. lift the collar under
the knob. -

A

utomated mode: selector in position A
.
-

M

anual mode: selector in position M
.
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F Move the gear selector to R.
Only engage it when the vehicle is
stationary.
Neutral
Engaging neutral
F

M

ove the gear selector to N. If the vehicle
is moving, do not select this position even
m o m e nt a r i l y.
Automatic mode
Switching to automatic mode
F

M

ove the gear selector to A .
The gearbox then operates in automatic mode,
without any inter vention on your part.
It continuously selects the most suitable gear
taking account of:
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tyle of driving,
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ro

ad profile,
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o

ptimisation of fuel consumption.
Manual mode
Switching to manual mode
F

M

ove the gear selector to M .
Changing gear
F Press the "+" paddle to change up.
F P ress the " -" paddle to change down.
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W
hen the vehicle is stationary, or at low
speed (approaching a stop, for example),
the gearbox changes down automatically
into 1
st g e a r.
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I
t is not necessary to completely release the
accelerator pedal during gear changes.
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T

he gear change commands are carried out
only if the engine speed permits.
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F

or safety reasons, depending on the
engine speed, downward gear changes may
be made automatically.
If the engine speed is high (sharp
acceleration), the next gear will not be
engaged without the driver changing gear
manually.
Acceleration
For optimum acceleration (for example, when
overtaking another vehicle), simply press
the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of
resistance at the end of its travel.
Vehicle stationary, engine
running
In the event of a prolonged stop with the engine
running, the gearbox automatically returns to
neutral N .
Stopping the vehicle
F Before stopping the engine, move the gear
selector to position N .
In all cases, the parking brake must be applied.
Ensure that the parking brake warning lamp
lights up on the instrument panel.
Before doing any work under the bonnet
ensure that the gear selector is in
neutral


N.
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Gear shift indicator
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
With an electronic gearbox, the system is active
only in manual mode.The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow. It may be
accompanied by a recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver’s requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
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e

ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
t emporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.).
The engine restarts automatically – START
mode – as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The " ECO" indicator lamp in the
instrument panel comes on and the
engine goes into standby:
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w

ith a manual gearbox , at a speed below
12

mph (20 km/h) (depending on version),
when you move the gear lever into neutral
and release the clutch pedal.
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w

ith a 6-speed electronic gearbox ,
when stationary or at a speed below 5
mph
(8

km/h), when you press the brake pedal or
move the gear selector into position N .
If your vehicle is so equipped, a time counter
calculates the total time spent in STOP mode
during a journey. It is reset to zero every time
the ignition is switched on using the key.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or several) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
Gear shift recommendations are only optional.
In fact, the road configuration, the traffic
density and safety remain the determining
factors when choosing the best gear. The driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow this advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.
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With a 6 -speed electronic gearbox, for
your convenience when parking, the
STOP mode is not available for the few
seconds that follow disengagement of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the vehicle's functions, such as, for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not triggered when:
- t he vehicle is on a steep slope (uphill or
downhill),
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t
he driver's door is open,
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t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start using
t h e key,
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t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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d
emisting is on, -
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature, etc.) are present
which require the engine to be running to
assure control of the system.
In this case, the " ECO" indicator
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Going into engine START mode
The " ECO" indicator lamp goes off
and the engine restarts:
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w

ith a manual gearbox , when you fully
press the clutch pedal,
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w

ith a 6-speed electronic gearbox
•

g

ear lever in position A or M , when you
release the brake pedal,
•

o

r gear lever in position N and the brake
pedal released, when you move the gear
selector to position A or M ,
•
o

r when you engage reverse gear. With a manual gearbox in STOP mode, if
a gear is engaged without fully pressing
the clutch pedal, a message is displayed
asking you to press the clutch pedal to
restart the engine.
Special cases: START mode
activated automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is activated
automatically when:
-
y

ou open the driver's door,
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y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph
(25
km/h) with a manual gearbox or 7 mph
(11
km/h) with an electronic 6 -speed
gearbox,
-
s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature, etc.) are present
which require the engine to be running to
assure control of the system or vehicle.
In this case, the " ECO" indicator
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Manual deactivation
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain a comfortable temperature in the
passenger compartment, it may be preferable
to deactivate the Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
F
A
t any time, press the " ECO OFF"
switch to
deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch indicator lamp
coming on, accompanied by a message on the
screen.
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
Manual reactivation
F Press the ECO OFF switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch indicator lamp going off and a
message in the instrument panel. The system is reactivated automatically at
every new start using the key.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the ECO OFF switch indicator lamp flashes,
then comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If a fault occurs in STOP mode, the vehicle
may stall. All of the instrument panel warning
lamps come on. It is then necessary to switch
the ignition off and to restart the engine using
t h e key.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving in a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations
, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of specific technology and
specification. All work on this type of
battery must be carried out only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fitting a battery not approved by
PEUGEOT
introduces the risk of
malfunction of the system.
For more information on the Battery , refer
to the corresponding section.
Driving