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In the event of a breakdown
After changing a wheel
The punctured wheel cannot be stored in place
of the spare wheel. Place it in the boot.
With a "space-saver" type spare wheel
Deactivate certain driving aid functions
(Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise control,
etc.).
Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum
distance of 50 miles (80 km).
Driving with more than one "space-saver"
type spare wheel is prohibited.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts
and its tyre pressure checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.
Changing a bulb
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Never look too closely at the light beam
of LED technology lamps - risk of serious
eye injury!


The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:
–

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent
products.
–


Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
–


When using a high-pressure washer on
persistent marks, do not keep the lance
directed towards the headlamps, lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to damage
their protective coating and seals.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
headlamps and lamps
Depending on version, the affected types of
headlamps/lamps are:
–

LED technology headlamps.
–


Full LED technology headlamps.
–


Offset daytime running lamps/sidelamps/
direction indicators.
–


Direction indicator side repeaters.
–


Side spotlamps.
–


Brake lamps.
–


Full LED technology rear lamps.
–


LED technology rear lamps.
–


Third brake lamp.
–


Number plate lamps.
Replacement of this type of bulb
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not touch LED or Full LED
technology
headlamps - risk of electrocution! CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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In the event of a breakdown
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 towing
arm; rope 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 towing 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 release the parking
brake.
–

Not possible to tow a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox, with the engine running.
–


T

owing with only two wheels on the ground.
–

Four-wheel drive vehicle.
– No approved towbar available.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition
on, depress the brake pedal and select mode
N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY
indicator lamp off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of
the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.
Use the towing eye only
to free the vehicle
if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a
flatbed lorry or trailer.
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

Hybrid 2WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
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In the event of a breakdown
8Accessing the tools
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Towing your vehicle
To access the front screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner .
►

Release the cover downwards.
T

o be towed:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Put the gearbox into neutral.
Failure to observe this instruction could
result in damage to certain components
(e.g. braking, transmission) and to the
absence of braking assistance the next time
the engine is started.
Automatic gearbox
Never tow the vehicle with the driving
wheels on the ground and the engine off.
►

Unlock the steering and release the parking
brake.
►


Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles in accordance with the legislation in
force in the country in which you are driving.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance.
Towing another vehicle
To access the rear screw thread:

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-
hand corner .
►

Pull the cover downwards.
T

o tow:
►

Screw the towing eye in fully
.
►

Install the towbar
.
►

Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both
vehicles.
►


Move off gently
, drive slowly and only for a
short distance. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Technical data
Engine technical data and
towed loads
Engines
The engine characteristics are given in the
vehicle's registration document, as well as in
sales brochures.
Only the values available at the time of
publication are presented in the tables.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to obtain missing values.
The maximum power corresponds to the value type-approved on a test bed, under
conditions defined by European legislation
(Directive 1999/99/EC).
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Weights and towed loads
The weights and towed loads relating to
the vehicle are indicated on the registration
document, as well as in sales brochures.
These values are also indicated on the
manufacturer's plate or label.
For more information, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The GTW (Gross Train Weight) and towed load
values indicated are valid up to a maximum
altitude of 1,000 metres. The towed load value
must be reduced by 10% for each additional
1,000 metres of altitude.
The maximum authorised nose weight
corresponds to the weight permitted on the
towball.
When exterior temperatures are high, the
vehicle performance may be limited in
order to protect the engine. When the exterior
temperature is higher than 37°C, reduce the
towed weight.
Towing even with a lightly loaded vehicle can adversely affect its road holding.
Braking distances are increased when towing
a trailer.
When using a vehicle to tow, never exceed
a speed of 62 mph (100
km/h) (observe the
local legislation in force). CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Technical data
9Engines and towed loads - Petrol
EnginesPureTech 110 S&SPureTech 130 S&S PureTech 130 S&S
Gearboxes BVM6
(Manual 6-speed) BVM6
(Manual 6-speed) EAT8
(Auto. 8-speed)
Codes EB2ADT MB6E STT Euro 6.3
EB2ADTI MB6E STT Euro 6.3 EB2ADTS MB6E STT Euro
6.3
EB2ADTSI MB6E STT Euro 6.3 EB2ADTS ATN8 STT Euro 6.3
EB2ADTSI ATN8 STT Euro 6.3
Model codes:
Hatchback: FP...
SW: FR... HNP/L
HNS/LHNS/T
Body styles Hatchback SW Hatchback SW Hatchback SW
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,1991,1991,199
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 819696
Fuel UnleadedUnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,300
1,2501,3001,250 1,200*
- 1,400** 1,200*
- 1,400**
Unbraked trailer (kg) 600680600680600710
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 707070707070
* With towing devic e fitted as an accessory.
** With factory-fitted towing device. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Technical data
9Engines and towed loads - Diesel
EnginesBlueHDi 130 S&SBlueHDi 130 S&SBlueHDi 130 S&S
Gearboxes BVM6
(Manual 6-speed) EAT8
(Auto. 8-speed) EAT8
(Auto. 8-speed)
Codes DV5RC ML6O STT Euro
6.3 DV5RC ATN8 STT Euro 6.3 DV5RCM ATN8 STT Euro 6.1
Model codes:
Hatchback: FB...
SW: FC... YHZ/L
YHZ/T YHZ/P
Body styles Hatchback SW Hatchback SW Hatchback SW
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,4991,4991,499
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 969696
Fuel DieselDieselDiesel
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,600
1,5501,5501,500 600600
Unbraked trailer (kg) 600720600730600600
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 707070707070 CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Technical data
Engines and towed loads - Rechargeable hybrid
HYBRID 180 e-EAT8HYBRID 225 e-EAT8
Codes EP6FADTXHPE EATN8 FWD Euro 6.3 EP6FADTXHPD EATN8 FWD Euro
6.3
Model codes:
Hatchback: F3...
SW: F4... DGX/T
DGY/T
Body styles HatchbackSWHatchback SW
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,500
1,4501,5001,450
Unbraked trailer (kg) 600750600750
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 70707070
Petrol engine PureTech
150 PureTech
180
Gearbox Electric automatic 8-speedElectric automatic 8-speed
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,5981,598
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 11 0132
Fuel UnleadedUnleaded
Electric motor
Technology Synchronous with permanent magnets Synchronous with permanent magnets
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 8181
Traction battery
Technology Lithium-IonLithium-Ion
Voltage (Volts AC) 240-400240-400
Installed capacity (kWh) 12.412.4
Combined power (kW) 133165 CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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Alphabetical index
Environment 8, 32
e-Save function (energy reserve)
24
ESC (electronic stability control)

79
Expanded traffic sign recognition

11 4
Exterior lighting

68
F
Fatigue detection 134–135
Favourite driving functions
11 0
Filling the AdBlue® tank

168, 172
Filling the fuel tank

147–148
Filter, air

169
Filter, oil

169
Filter, particle

168–169
Filter, passenger compartment

51, 169
Fitting a wheel

182–183
Fitting roof bars

162–163
Fittings, boot

61
Fittings, front

56
Fittings, interior

57
Fittings, rear

60
Flap, charging

158
Flap, fuel filler

147–148
Flap, ski

60
Flashing indicators

66
Flat bed (towing)

192
Floor, boot, adjustable

63
Fluid, brake

168
Fluid, engine coolant

168
Foglamps, rear

65, 186
Folding the rear seats 49–50
Frequency (radio)
212
Fuel

8, 147
Fuel consumption

8, 20
Fuel level, low

147
Fuel (tank)

147–148
Fuses

186
G
Gauge, fuel 147
Gearbox, automatic
100–103, 105, 169, 187
Gearbox, manual

100, 105, 169
Gear lever

100
Gear lever, manual gearbox

100
Gear shift indicator

105
Glove box

57
H
Hands-free access 35–36
Hands-free tailgate
35–36
Hazard warning lamps

76, 176
Headlamps (adjustment)

66
Headlamps, automatic dipping

68–69
Headlamps, automatic operation

67
Headlamps, halogen

66
Headlamps, main beam

68
Head restraints, front

43
Head restraints, rear

49–50
Heated steering wheel 47
Heating
51
Heating, programmable

24, 55
Hi-Fi system

59
High voltage

149
Hill start assist

104–105
Histogramme, fuel consumption

23–24
Horn

77
I
Ignition 97, 214
Ignition on
97
Immobiliser, electronic

95
Indicator, AdBlue® range

18
Indicator, coolant temperature

18
Indicator, engine oil level

18
Indicators, direction

66
Indicator, service

17
Inflating tyres

170, 200
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)

178, 180
Information, vehicle

10, 217
Infrared camera

109
Instrument panel

10, 21, 110
Instrument panels

10
ISOFIX mountings

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