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In the event of a breakdown
Quick-release terminal clamp
Disconnecting the (+) terminal

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover
on the (+) terminal.
►

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
►

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnecting the (+) terminal

► Raise lever A fully.
► Refit the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.
► Push clamp B fully down.
► Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
►

Depending on equipment, lower the plastic
cover on the

(+) terminal.
Do not force the lever, as it will not lock
in place if the clamp is not positioned
correctly; start the procedure again.
Following reconnection
After reconnecting the battery, turn on the
ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the
engine, to enable the electronic systems to
initialise.
If minor problems nevertheless persist following
this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise
certain equipment:
–

Remote control key
.
–

Electric blind.
–


Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the
first engine start.
In this case, the system will only be
available again after a continuous period of
immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which
depends on the exterior temperature and the
state of charge of the battery (up to about 8
hours).Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe 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; ropes 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.
A professional recovery service must be called if:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
– not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or re\
lease the parking brake;
– not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine\
running;
– towing with only two wheels on the ground;
– four-wheel drive vehicle;
– no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion / Manual


Internal combustion / Automatic

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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In the event of a breakdown
8Towing the vehicle
General recommendations
Observe 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; ropes 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.
A professional recovery service must be called if:
– broken down on a motorway or main road;
–

not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or re\
lease the parking brake;
–


not possible to tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, with the engine\
running;
–


towing with only two wheels on the ground;
–


four-wheel drive vehicle;
–


no approved towbar available.
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox) Front wheels on the
ground Rear wheels on the
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground
with towbar
Internal combustion / Manual


Internal combustion / Automatic

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

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PEUGEOT Connect Radio
10Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts can
be transferred in a specific order.
►
Modify the telephone directory display
settings.
Settings
When the treble and bass settings are
changed, the ambience is deselected.
When the ambience is changed, the treble
and bass settings are reset.
Selecting an ambience imposes the treble and
bass settings, and vice versa.
►

Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When the balance settings are changed, the
distribution is deselected.
When the distribution setting is changed, the
balance settings are deselected.
Selecting a distribution setting imposes the
balance settings, and vice versa.
►


Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality

.
There is a difference in sound quality
between audio sources.
To allow for optimal listening quality, the sound
settings can be tailored to different audio
sources, which can generate audible differences
when changing source.
►

Check that the sound settings are appropriate
to the sources listened to.

Adjust the sound
functions to the middle position. When the engine is off, the system switches
off after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system
automatically goes into energy economy mode
and switches off to maintain an adequate charge
in the battery.
►

Start the vehicle’
s engine to increase the
charge of the battery.

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PEUGEOT Connect Nav
11Telephone
I cannot connect my Bluetooth telephone.
The telephone's Bluetooth function may be
switched off or the telephone may not be visible.
►
Check that the telephone has Bluetooth
switched on.
►


Check in the telephone settings that it is
"visible to all".
►


Deactivate then reactivate the telphone’
s
Bluetooth function.
The Bluetooth telephone is not compatible with
the system.
►

Y
ou can check that your telephone is
compatible on the Brand's website (services).
The volume of the telephone connected in
Bluetooth mode is inaudible.
The volume depends on both the system and the
telephone.
►

Increase the volume of the audio system, to
maximum if required, and increase the volume of
the telephone if necessary

.
Ambient noise affects the quality of the
telephone call.
►

Reduce the ambient noise level (close
windows, reduce ventilation, slow down, etc.).
Some contacts are duplicated in the list.
The options for synchronising contacts are:
synchronise the contacts on the SIM card, the
contacts on the telephone, or both. When both
synchronisations are selected, some contacts
may be duplicated. ►


Select "Display SIM card contacts" or
"Display telephone contacts".
The contacts are not listed in alphabetical
order

.
Some telephones offer display options.
Depending on the settings chosen, contacts can
be transferred in a specific order.
►

Modify the telephone directory display
settings.
The system does not receive SMS.
SMS text messages cannot be sent to the
system in Bluetooth mode.
Settings
When the treble and bass settings are
changed, the ambience is deselected.
When the ambience is changed, the treble
and bass settings are reset.
Selecting an ambience imposes the treble and
bass settings, and vice versa.
►

Modify the treble and bass or ambience
settings to obtain the desired musical ambience.
When the balance settings are changed, the
distribution is deselected.
When the distribution setting is changed, the
balance settings are deselected.
Selecting a distribution setting imposes the
balance settings, and vice versa.
►


Modify the balance setting or the distribution
setting to obtain the desired sound quality

.
There is a difference in sound quality
between audio sources. To allow for optimal listening quality, the sound
settings can be tailored to different audio
sources, which can generate audible differences
when changing source.
►

Check that the sound settings are appropriate
to the sources listened to. W
e recommend
setting the sound functions (Bass:, Treble:,
Balance) to the middle position, setting the
musical ambience to "None", setting loudness
correction to "Active" in USB mode and "Inactive"
in Radio mode.
►
In all cases, after applying sound settings,
adjust the volume level on the portable device (to
a high level) first.
Then adjust the volume level
on the audio system.
When the engine is off, the system switches
off after several minutes of use.
When the engine is switched off, the system's
operating time depends on the state of charge of
the battery.
The switch-off is normal: the system
automatically goes into energy economy mode
and switches off to maintain an adequate charge
in the battery.
►

Start the vehicle’
s engine to increase the
charge of the battery.
The date and time cannot be set.
Setting of the date and time is only available
if the synchronisation with the satellites is
deactivated.
►

Settings menu / Options /
Time-Date setting.
Select the "Time" tab and deactivate the "GPS
synchronisation" (UTC).

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Alphabetical index
3D digital instrument panel 7
A
ABS 62
Accessories
26, 58, 84
Active Safety Brake

112–114
AdBlue®

15, 146
AdBlue® tank

147
Additive, Diesel

144
Adjusting headlamps

54
Adjusting head restraints

30
Adjusting seat

30–31
Adjusting the air distribution

44–46
Adjusting the air flow

44–46
Adjusting the date

195, 218
Adjusting the height and reach of
the steering wheel

33
Adjusting the lumbar support

31
Adjusting the seat angle

31
Adjusting the temperature

44–46
Adjusting the time

195, 218
Advice on care and maintenance

148
Advice on driving

6, 81
Affaire version

182
Airbags

66, 68, 70
Airbags, curtain

67–68
Airbags, front

67–68, 70
Airbags, lateral

67–68
Air conditioning

43, 43–44
Air conditioning, automatic

44–46
Air conditioning, digital 47
Air conditioning, manual
43–44
Air intake

46
Air vents

42
Alarm

26–28
Android Auto connection

210
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

62
Anti-pinch

28–29, 47–48
Antitheft / Immobiliser

23
Apple CarPlay connection

191, 209
Applications

210
Armrest

37
Armrest, front

38–39
Armrest, rear

39
Assistance call

59–60
Assistance, emergency braking

62, 113
Audible warning

61
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)

190, 214
B
Battery 139, 169
Battery, 12 V
144, 169–172
Battery, charging

170–171
Battery, remote control

23–25
Bicycle carrier

26
Blanking screen (snow shield)

133, 135
Blind, panoramic roof

47–48
Blind spot monitoring system, active

120
Blind spot sensors

119–120
BlueHDi

15, 174
Bluetooth (hands-free) 192–193, 214–215
Bluetooth (telephone)
192–193, 214–215
Bodywork

149
Bonnet

141
Boot

20, 25
Boot light

40
Brake discs

145–146
Brake lamps

164–166
Brakes

145–146
Braking assistance system

62
Braking, automatic emergency

112–114
Braking, dynamic emergency

86–88
Brightness

194
Bulbs (changing)

160–161, 164–166
C
Cable, audio 213
Cable, Jack
213
Capacity, fuel tank

131–132
Cap, fuel filler

131–132
Care of the bodywork

149
CD

190
CD, MP3

190
Central locking

20–22
Changing a bulb

160–161, 164–166
Changing a fuse

166–168
Changing a wheel

150, 157–158
Changing a wiper blade

55–56
Changing the remote control battery

24–25
CHECK

17

226
Alphabetical index
Priming pump 174
Priming the fuel system
174
Profiles

194, 217
Protecting children

67–70, 72, 74–76, 79
Puncture

151, 153–157
R
Radar (warnings) 101
Radio
187–188, 190, 211–212
Radio, digital (Digital Audio
Broadcasting - DAB)

189, 213
Range, AdBlue®

15
RDS

188, 212
Rear screen, demisting

47
Recharging the battery

170–171
Recirculation, air

44–46
Recovery

173–174
Reduction of electrical load

140
Regeneration of the particle filter

144
Reinitialisation of the under-inflation
detection system

100
Reinitialising the remote control

24–25
Reminder, key in ignition

84
Remote control

19–23
Removing a wheel

158–160
Removing the mat

38
Replacing bulbs

160–161, 164–166
Replacing fuses

166–168
Replacing the air filter

144
Replacing the oil filter

144
Replacing the passenger compartment
filter
144
Reservoir, screenwash

143
Reset trip

18
Rev counter

7
Reversing camera

101, 122–123
Reversing lamp

164–166
Roof bars

140
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

174
S
Safety, children 67–70, 72, 74–76, 79
Saturation of the particle filter (Diesel)
144
Screen, cold climate

133
Screen menu map

191
Screenwash

55
Screenwash, rear

55
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)

16, 146
Seat belts

64–65, 71
Seat belts, rear

65
Seat, rear bench

35–36
Seats, electric

31
Seats, front

30–32
Seats, heated

32
Seats, rear

35–36, 69
Selector, gear

93–96
Sensors (warnings)

101
Serial number, vehicle

183
Service indicator

14, 17
Servicing

14, 144, 145
Settings, system 194, 218
Sidelamps
51, 161–162, 164–166
Ski flap

39
Snow chains

100, 133
Socket, 12 V accessory

37, 39–40
Socket, 230 V

37
Socket, auxiliary

190, 213
Socket, Jack

37, 213
Sockets, audio

39
Speed limiter

103–105
Speed limit recognition

102
Speedometer

7, 102
Spotlamps, side

53
Stability control (ESC)

62–63
Starting a Diesel engine

131
Starting the engine

82–83
Starting the vehicle

84–85, 91, 93–96
Starting using another battery

85, 170
Station, radio

187–188, 211–212
Stay, bonnet

141
Steering mounted controls, audio

185, 199
Steering wheel, adjustment

33
Stickers, customising ~ Stickers,
expressive

149
Stopping the vehicle

84–85, 91, 93–96
Stop & Start

18, 43, 47, 97–99,
131, 141, 144, 169, 172
Storage

37–40
Storage wells

40
Storing driving positions

32
Stowing rings

40
Sunshine sensor

43