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Driving
Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain 
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
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Monitor your environment and keep your 
hands on the wheel to be able to react to 
anything that may happen any time.
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Drive smoothly
 , anticipate the need for 
braking and maintain a longer safety distance, 
especially in bad weather.
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Stop the vehicle before performing operations 
that require sustained attention (e.g.
  settings).
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During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a 
closed space without sufficient 
ventilation.  Internal combustion engines emit 
toxic exhaust gases such as carbon 
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In very severe wintry conditions 
(temperature below -23°C), let the engine 
run for 4 minutes before moving off, to ensure 
the correct operation and durability of the 
mechanical components of your vehicle 
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake 
applied . Risk of overheating and 
damaging the braking system!
Do not park the vehicle or leave the 
engine running on a flammable 
surface (e.g. dry grass, dead leaves).The 
vehicle exhaust system is very hot, even 
several minutes after the engine stops. Risk 
of fire!
Never leave the vehicle unattended, 
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).
Never leave children inside the vehicle 
unsupervised.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded 
roads, as this could cause serious damage to 
the internal combustion engine or electric motor, 
the gearbox and the electrical systems of the 
vehicle.
 
 
If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a 
flooded section of road:
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Check that the depth of the water does not 
exceed 15
  cm, taking account of waves that 
might be generated by other users.
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Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
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For rechargeable hybrid engines, place the 
mode selector in  4WD
 position (depending on 
version).
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Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In 
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10
  km/h).
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Do not stop and do not switch off the motor
 .
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety 
conditions 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.
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater 
demands on the towing vehicle and 
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum towable 
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower 
air density at high altitudes decreases engine 
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the 
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles 
(1,000 kilometres).
If the outside temperature is high, let the 
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the 
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
►  Distribute the load in the trailer so that the 
heaviest items are as close as possible to the 
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it 
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum 
permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
►  Check the tyre pressures of the towing 
vehicle and of the trailer, observing the 
recommended pressures.
Lighting
►  Check the electrical signalling on the trailer 
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine PEUGEOT towing device is 
used, the rear parking sensors will be 
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible 
signal.   

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Practical information
To refuel in complete safety:
► Y ou must switch off the engine.
 
 
► To open the filler flap, press the flap opening 
button or press the rear edge of the filler flap 
(depending on version).
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
After pressing the button, it may take a 
few minutes for the filler flap to open.
If the flap becomes stuck, press and hold the 
button for more than 3
  seconds.
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T
ake care to select the pump that delivers the 
correct fuel type for the vehicle's engine (see a 
reminder label on the inside of the filler flap).
 
 
► Turn the filler cap to the left, remove it 
and place it on its support on the filler flap 
(depending on version).
► Insert the filler nozzle and push it in as far as 
possible before starting to refuel (to minimise the 
risk of splashing).
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Fill the tank.
Do not continue past the 3rd cut-off of the 
nozzle; as this may cause malfunctions.
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Put the filler cap back in place and turn it to 
the right (depending on version).
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Push the filler flap to close it.
The vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter
, 
which helps to reduce the level of harmful 
emissions in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded 
fuel.
The filler neck is narrower, allowing only 
unleaded petrol nozzles to be inserted.
If you have put in the wrong fuel for 
the vehicle, you must have the fuel 
tank drained and filled with the correct fuel 
before starting the engine.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
If the filler   flap is accidentally closed 
before refuelling, it cannot be opened 
manually. Restart the engine and move the 
vehicle a few metres before pressing the 
filler
  flap opening button again.
Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
(Depending on country of sale.)
This mechanical device prevents filling the tank 
of a Diesel vehicle with petrol.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention 
device is visible when the filler cap is removed.
Operation 
 
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the 
fuel filler neck of a Diesel vehicle, it comes into 
contact with the flap. The system remains closed 
and prevents filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type 
filler nozzle.
The use of a fuel jerrycan to fill the tank remains possible.
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be 
different in other countries, the presence 
of the misfuel prevention device may make 
refuelling impossible.
Before travelling abroad, it is advisable to 
check with a PEUGEOT dealer if the vehicle 
is suitable for the distribution equipment of the 
countries visited.
Rechargeable hybrid 
system
Electrical system
The electrical circuit of the rechargeable hybrid 
system is identified by orange cables and its 
components are marked with this symbol:
  
The rechargeable hybrid engine's system  uses a voltage of between 240 V and 
400 V. This system may be hot both when the 
ignition is on and after switching it off. 
Observe the warning messages on the labels 
in the vehicle, especially in the flap.
Any work on or modification to the vehicle's 
electrical system (battery, connectors, orange 
cables and components visible from inside or 
outside) is strictly prohibited due to the risk of 
serious burns or electrical shock that can lead 
to death.
In the event of a problem, always contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.