2021 PEUGEOT BOXER battery

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Fuel
The capacity of the tank is about 90 litres.
Fuel tanks of different capacities may be fitted,
60 and 120 litres, depending on the engine.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel tank level E (Empty) is
reached, this warning lamp comes on.
At this moment, you have approximately 10 or
12 litres left in the reserve, depending on the
capacity of your tank and the engine.
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
Refuelling
The fuel tank must be filled with the engine off.
► Open the fuel filler flap.
►

Hold the black filler cap with one hand.
►


With the other hand, insert the key and turn it
anti-clockwise.


► Remove the black filler cap and hang it on
the hook located on the inside of the filler flap.
A
label inside the fuel filler flap indicates the type
of fuel to use.
Do not continue past the 3
rd cut-off of the nozzle.
This may cause malfunctions.
►

After filling the fuel tank, lock the black filler
cap and close the filler flap.
With the Stop & Start system, never
refuel with the engine in STOP mode;
you must switch off the ignition using the key.
Fuel system cut off
In the event of an impact, a device automatically
cuts off the fuel supply to the engine and the
vehicle's power supply.
It triggers the hazard warning lamps and the
courtesy lamps, as well as the unlocking of the
doors.
After the impact and before restoring these power supplies, check that there
are no fuel leaks or sparks to avoid any risk of
fire.


► To restore the fuel supply, press the first
button, located on the front right-hand side.


► To then restore the power supply, press
the second button, located in the battery
compartment under the floor (Minibus).

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7For other versions, the second button is
replaced by a fuse; contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Compatibility of fuels
Diesel fuels conforming to the EN590, EN16734
and EN16709 standards and containing up to
7%, 10%, 20% and 30% fatty acid methyl ester
respectively. The use of B20 or B30 fuels, even
occasionally, imposes special maintenance
conditions referred to as "Arduous conditions".

Paraffinic Diesel fuel conforming to the EN15940
standard.
The use of any other type of (bio) fuel (vegetable or animal oils, pure or diluted,
domestic fuel, etc.) is strictly prohibited (risk
of damage to the engine and fuel system).
The only Diesel fuel additives authorised for use are those that meet the B715000
standard.
Diesel at low temperature
At temperatures below 0 °C (+32 °F), the
formation of paraffins in summer-type Diesel fuels could prevent the engine from operating
correctly
. In these temperature conditions, use
winter-type Diesel fuel and keep the fuel tank
more than 50 % full.
At temperatures below -15 °C (+5 °F) to avoid
problems starting, it is best to park the vehicle
under shelter (heated garage).
Travelling abroad
Certain fuels could damage your vehicle’s
engine.
In certain countries, the use of a particular
fuel may be required (specific octane rating,
specific trade name, etc.) to ensure correct
operation of the engine.
For all additional information, consult a dealer.
Charging system
(Electric)
400 V electrical system
The electrical traction system, which operates at
a voltage of approximately 400 V, is identified by
orange cables, and its components are marked
with this symbol:


An electric vehicle’s power train can become hot during use and after
switching off the ignition.
Observe the warning messages shown on
labels, particularly inside the flap.
All work on or modifications to the vehicle’s
electrical system (including the traction
battery, connectors, orange cables and
other components visible from the interior or
exterior) is strictly prohibited - risk of severe
burns or potentially fatal electric shock
(short-circuit/electrocution)!
In the event of a problem, always contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of an accident or impact
to the vehicle’s underbody
In these situations, the electrical
circuit or the
traction battery can be seriously damaged.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch
off the ignition.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of exposure to a fire
Immediately exit and evacuate all
passengers from the vehicle. Never attempt
to fight the fire yourself - risk of electrocution!
You must immediately contact the emergency
services, informing them that the incident
involves an electric vehicle.

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When washing
Before washing the vehicle, always
check that the charging flap is closed
correctly.
Never wash the vehicle while the battery is
on charge.
High-pressure washing
To avoid damaging the electrical
components, it is expressly prohibited to
use high-pressure washing in the engine
compartment or under the body.
Do not use a pressure greater than 80 bar
when washing the bodywork.
Never allow water or dust to enter the
connector or charging nozzle - risk of
electrocution or fire!
Never connect / disconnect the charging
nozzle or cable with wet hands - risk of
electrocution!
Traction battery
This battery stores the energy that powers
the electric motor and the thermal comfort
equipment in the passenger compartment. It is
discharged during use and must be recharged as
often as possible, even partially.
The range of the battery may vary according
to the type of driving, the route, the use of
thermal comfort equipment and the ageing of its
components.
The lifespan of the traction battery depends on multiple factors, such as
climatic conditions, distance travelled and
how often it has been fast-charged.
To conserve the traction battery's capacity
and range:
–

A

void driving too often with a battery
charge level below 15%.
–

Carry out a full charge (100%) at least once
per week and then do not use the vehicle for
about 4 hours to allow the traction battery to
level out the charge across the cells (thus
ensuring a balanced voltage across the cells).
–


In summer
, park the vehicle in the shade
and away from any source of heat.
In the event of damage to the traction
battery
It is strictly prohibited to work on the vehicle
yourself.
Do not touch liquids coming from the battery,
and in the event of skin contact with these
products, wash abundantly with water and
contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Charging flap and charging
connector


The charging flap is located on the front left-hand
side of the vehicle.
►

T
o open the charging flap, slide your finger
into the slot at the bottom right and pull.
The charging connector is protected by 2 covers.
An indicator lamp above the charging connector
indicates when the charging nozzle is locked.
State of charging indicator lamp Meaning
Fixed The charging nozzle
is locked.

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7Charging the traction
battery (Electric)
To charge, connect the vehicle to a domestic
charging unit or a fast public charger (superfast
charging).
For a full charge, follow the desired charging
procedure without interrupting it, until it ends
automatically.
To stop charging at any time, press the locking
button on the remote control for 5 seconds
and remove the charging nozzle. For superfast
charging, also refer to the fast public charger.
The display of information linked to the charging
is integrated into the rear view mirror. For more
information on the Display integrated into the
rear view mirror , refer to the corresponding
section.
As a safety measure, the engine will not start if the charging cable is plugged into
the vehicle's charging connector.
Cooling the traction battery
The cooling fan in the engine
compartment comes on during charging to
cool the on-board charger and the traction
battery.
Balancing the traction battery voltage
After carrying out a full charge (100%)
at least once per week, we recommend not
using the vehicle for about 4 hours.
This time allows the voltage to balance across
all of the traction battery's cells (ensuring a
level voltage across all of its cells).
This process helps keep the traction battery in
good condition and aids in the calculation of
its charging level.
Completely discharged traction
battery
T
o preserve the lifespan of the traction battery
and avoid damaging it, make sure that it is
never completely discharged (0%).
When the charge level drops to 15%, the
message "LOW POWER MODE" appears
on the display integrated into the rear view
mirror. If this message appears while driving,
avoid heavy acceleration and charge the
vehicle as soon as possible.
Long-term parking
Before parking the vehicle for an
extended period, carry out a full charge of the
traction battery.
Park the vehicle in a place where the
temperature will be between 0°C and 45°C
(parking in a place which will experience
extreme temperatures can damage the
traction battery).
Disconnect the cable from the (-) terminal of
the 12
V accessory battery.
Check the level of charge in the traction
battery periodically and charge it if necessary.
When parking the vehicle for more than one
month, keep the level of charge above 50%.
When parking the vehicle for a very long
period, charge the vehicle every 2 months.
Do not leave the charging cable connected.
Lack of use of the traction battery temporarily
affects its performance. At the end of the
parking period, carry out several charge/
discharge cycles to restore the normal
operation of the traction battery.
Precautions
Our electric vehicles have been developed in
accordance with the recommendations on the
maximum limits for electromagnetic fields, as
issued by the International Commission on Non-
Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP - 1998
Guidelines).
Wearers of pacemakers or equivalent
devices
Ask your doctor about what precautions you should take, or ask the manufacturer
of your implanted electro-medical device about
whether its operation is guaranteed in an
environment which complies with the ICNIRP
recommendations.
If in doubt
Accelerated charging: do not remain
inside or near the vehicle, or near the
charging cable or charging unit, even for a
short time.

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Superfast charging: do not use the system
yourself and avoid approaching public fast
charging points. Leave the area and ask a
third party to recharge the vehicle.
Before charging
Accelerated charging
Depending on the context:
►

Have a professional check that the
electrical system to be used complies with
applicable standards and is compatible with
the vehicle.
►


Have an accelerated charging unit which
is compatible with the vehicle installed by a
professional.
Favour the use of the cable supplied with the
vehicle or as an accessory

.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Superfast charging
Check that the fast public charging
station and its charging cable are compatible
with the vehicle.
During charging
Never work under the bonnet:
– Some areas remain very hot, even an
hour after charging ends - risk of burns!
–

The fan may start at any time - risk of cuts
or strangulation!
The performance of the traction battery varies depending on the outside
temperature and the temperature inside the
traction battery itself.
During charging, the outside temperature
must ideally be between 0°C and 45°C.
Charging is not possible when the
temperature inside the traction battery is
below -5°C or above 55°C. Charging time
may be longer if the temperature is below
0°C.
In cold weather, immediately connect the
vehicle after switching off the ignition.
Significant variations in the level of
incoming electric current may stop the
charging process.
►

Disconnect the charging cable and wait for
the level of electric current to return to normal.
After charging
Check that the charging flap is closed.
Connection
► Switch the ignition off.
► Open the charging flap, remove the
protective covers and check that there are no
foreign bodies on the charging connector
.
Accelerated charging, mode 3
► Connect the charging cable to the charging
unit (if applicable).
►

Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.


► Insert the nozzle into the vehicle's charging
connector .
The indicator lamp in the flap comes on fixed to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
When charging has started, the message
"CHARGING" appears on the display integrated
into the rear view mirror and the level of current
flowing into the traction battery is shown.
If this is not the case, charging has not
started; restart the procedure, ensuring that all
connections are properly established.
Superfast charging, mode 4
► Follow the instructions for use of the fast
public charger and select a maximum power of
50 kW
.
Charging will not start if a power level
greater than 50 kW has been selected.
►

Remove the protective cover from the nozzle
on the fast public charger

.

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► Insert the nozzle into the vehicle's charging
connector .
The indicator lamp in the flap comes on fixed to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
When charging has started, the message
"CHARGING" appears on the display integrated
into the rear view mirror and the level of current
flowing into the traction battery is shown.
If this is not the case, charging has not started.
Depending on the message displayed in the rear
view mirror, proceed as follows:
–
"UNPLUG&PLUG": remove and then reinsert
the nozzle.
–
"WAITING x SEC": wait several seconds until
the message "DC CHARGE READY " appears.
Disconnection
Charging is complete when the message
"CHARGE FULL" is shown on the display
integrated into the rear view mirror.
Before disconnecting the nozzle from the
charging connector:
►

Switch off the current to the charging unit (if
applicable).
or
►


Press the locking button on the remote
control for 5 seconds.
The charging nozzle unlocks (confirmed when
the indicator lamp above the charging connector
goes out).
Accelerated charging, mode 3
When the nozzle is unlocked, the message
"PLUGGED IN" appears in the display integrated
into the rear view mirror.
►

Remove the charging nozzle within 30
seconds

.
If the charging nozzle is not removed
within 30 seconds, it automatically locks
again inside the flap and charging
recommences (the message " CHARGING"
appears on the display integrated into the rear
view mirror).
Superfast charging, mode 4
When the nozzle is unlocked, the message
"CHARGE STOP" appears on the display
integrated into the rear view mirror.
►

W
ait until the message "UNPLUG" appears,
then remove the charging nozzle.
Never try to remove the charging nozzle
when it is locked (indicator lamp on fixed)
- risk of irreversibly damaging the locking
mechanism and preventing charging of the
traction battery!
►

Replace the protective covers over the
charging connector and close the charging flap.
► Disconnect the cable from the charging unit
(if applicable).
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the
vehicle when braking.
The snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be
fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Observe the legislation in force in your
country on the use of snow chains and
the maximum authorised speed.
Only use chains that have been designed to be
fitted to the type of wheel on the vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.
205/70 R15 16 mm
215/70 R15 12 mm
225/70 R15 16 mm
215/75 R16 12 mm
225/75 R16 16 mm
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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On the outside

► Push the lever located above the grille
upwards and lift the bonnet.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the lever and
the stay with care (risk of burns).


► Unclip the stay and rotate it to insert it into
the first slot and then into the second slot.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water (rain,
washing, etc.) be limited.
Closing the bonnet
► Before closing the bonnet, replace the stay in
its housing.
►

Lower the bonnet and release it near the end
of its travel. Check the bonnet is locked.
Diesel engines



1. Screenwash and headlamp washer reservoir
2. Power steering fluid reservoir
3. Engine coolant reservoir
4. Brake and clutch fluid reservoir
5. Diesel fuel filter
6. Fusebox
7. Air filter
8. Dipstick
9. Engine oil filler cap
Battery connections:
+ Positive metallic terminal
- Negative metallic terminal (earth)
Diesel fuel system
This system is under very high pressure.

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7Check the coolant level regularly
according to how much you use your
vehicle (every 3,000 miles (5,000 km)/3
months).
(Electric)
Do not top up the coolant.
If the level is close to or below
the
"MIN" mark, it is essential to contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Heating circuit fluid
( Electric)
Do not top up the heating circuit fluid.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Screenwash and headlamp
washer fluid
To check the level or top up this fluid on vehicles fitted with headlamp washers,
immobilise the vehicle and switch off the engine.
Reservoir capacity: approximately 5.5 litres.


To access the filler cap, pull the telescopic filler
neck and unclip the cap.
Fluid specification
The fluid must be topped up with a ready-to-use
mixture.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a liquid
containing an agent to prevent freezing must
be used which is appropriate for the prevailing
conditions, in order to protect the elements of the
system (pump, tank, ducts, jets, etc.).
Filling with pure water is prohibited under
all circumstances (risk of freezing,
limestone deposits, etc.).
AdBlue (BlueHDi)
An alert is triggered when the reserve level is
reached.
For more information on Indicators and in
particular the AdBlue range indicators, refer to
the corresponding section.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised in
accordance with regulations, you must top up the
AdBlue tank.
For more information on AdBlue
® (BlueHDi),
and in particular on the supply of AdBlue, refer to
the corresponding section.
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule and according
to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
components as important as those in the
braking system, PEUGEOT selects and offers
very specific products.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any maintenance.
However, check regularly that the terminals
are correctly tightened (versions without quick
release terminals) and that the connections are
clean.