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In the event of a breakdown
Spare wheel
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For more information on the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section.
Accessing the spare wheel

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the
floor.
To access the spare wheel, first refer to the Tool
kit section.
Depending on version, the spare wheel
may be a standard (steel or aluminium)
or 'space-saver' wheel.
Removing the spare wheel

► Slacken the central nut.
► Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).
►

Lift the spare wheel towards you from the
rear

.
►

T
ake the wheel out of the boot.
Putting the spare wheel back in place
The punctured wheel cannot be put under the boot floor.


► Put the spare wheel back in place in its
housing.
►

Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.
► Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in
the middle of the wheel.


► Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain
the wheel correctly.
►

Put the tool box back in place in the middle of
the wheel and clip it in place.
Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
Select mode
P on the automatic gearbox
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.
Check that the parking brake indicator lamps
on the instrument panel are on fixed.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel
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In the event of a breakdown
8Fuses
Changing a fuse
All work must be carried out only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
The replacement of a fuse by a third party
could cause a serious malfunction of the
vehicle.
Installing electrical accessories
The vehicle's electrical system is
designed to operate with standard or optional
equipment.
Before fitting other electrical equipment
or accessories to your vehicle, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
PEUGEOT accepts no responsibility for
the cost incurred in repairing the vehicle
or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from
the installation of accessories not supplied or
not recommended by PEUGEOT and not
installed in accordance with its
recommendations, in particular when the
combined power consumption of all of the
additional equipment connected exceeds 10
milliamperes.
12 V battery/Accessory
batteries
Lead-acid starter batteries
These batteries contain harmful
substances (sulphuric acid and lead).
They must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must never under any
circumstances be discarded with household
waste.
Dispose of used batteries at a designated
collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be carried
out in a well ventilated area and away from
naked flames and sources of sparks, to avoid
any risk of explosion or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards.
Electronic control units/LED
technology headlamps
Never connect the negative jump lead to the
metal part of the electronic control units or at
the back of the headlamps.
Risk of destroying the electronic control units
and/or headlamps!
Connect to the remote earth point provided
for this purpose.
Frozen battery
Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk
of explosion!
If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or by a qualified workshop,
who will verify that the internal components
have not been damaged and that the case
has not cracked, which could lead to a risk of
leakage of toxic and corrosive acid.
Automatic gearbox
Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Symbols
No sparks or naked flames, no smoking.
Always protect your eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness and injury.
Keep the vehicle's battery out of the reach
of children.
The vehicle's battery contains sulphuric acid which can make you go blind or
cause severe burns.
For more information, refer to the
handbook.
Explosive gases can be present close to
the battery.
With petrol engines
Procedure for starting the engine using another
battery or for charging a discharged battery. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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In the event of a breakdown

► Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting
the red quick-release clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully to release clamp
B
.
•

Remove clamp

B
by lifting it off.
Reconnection
Front battery:

► Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the
red quick-release clamp: •

Raise lever

A
fully.
•

Refit open clamp

B
on the (+) terminal.
• Push clamp B fully down.
• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.
Central battery:
►

Connect the
(-) terminal using the black
quick-release connector.
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:
–

Electronic key
.
–
Sunroof.
–

Electric windows.
–


Date and time.
–


Preset radio stations.
After reconnecting the battery, the message "Collision risk detection
system fault" is displayed on the instrument
panel when the ignition is switched on. This
operation is perfectly normal. The message
will disappear while driving.
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. CarM an uals 2 .c o m

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In the event of a breakdown
8Rechargeable 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/Automatic


Hybrid 2WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles.
Accessing 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
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Technical data
Engines and towed loads - Petrol
EnginesPureTech 130 S&SPureTech 215
Gearboxes EAT8
(Auto. 8-speed) EAT8
(Auto. 8-speed)
Codes EB2ADTS ATN8 STT Euro
6.4
EB2ADTSI ATN8 STT Euro
6.4EP6FADTXM ATN8 Euro
6.1
Model codes:
FP... F3... HNS/T
EGP/P
Cubic capacity (cc) 1,1991,598
Max. power: EC standard (kW) 96158
Fuel UnleadedUnleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1,200* - 1,350**
600
Unbraked trailer (kg) 725600
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 7070
* With towing device 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 - Rechargeable hybrid
HYBRID 180 e-EAT8HYBRID 225 e-EAT8
Codes EP6FADTXHPE EATN8 FWD Euro
6.4 EP6FADTXHPD EATN8 FWD Euro 6.4
Model codes:
F3... DGX/T
DGY/T
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) (kg)
on a 10% or 12% gradient 1 400
1 400
Unbraked trailer (kg) 750750
Maximum authorised nose weight (kg) 7070
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
Children (safety) 90
Child seats
79, 83–85
Child seats, conventional

85, 88–89
Child seats, i-Size

87–89
Child seats, ISOFIX

85–86, 88–89
Cleaning (advice)

145, 165–167
Closing the boot

27, 31
Closing the doors

27, 31
Collision Risk Alert

126–128
Configuration, vehicle

10, 21
Connection, Bluetooth

197–198
Connectivity

202
Consumptions

22
Control, emergency boot release

31
Control, emergency door

29
Control, heated seats

43–44
Controls, steering mounted

97–98
Control stalk, lighting

61–62
Control stalk, wipers

68, 70
Control unit

146–148, 152
Courtesy lamp, front

58
Courtesy lamps

57–58
Cruise control

109–110, 112–114
Cruise control, adaptive

109–110, 114–115
Cruise control by speed limit
recognition

109–110
D
Date (setting) 203
Daytime running lamps
62
Deactivating the passenger airbag

80, 84–85
Deadlocking 25, 27
Deferred charging
22, 153
Deferred charging (Rechargeable
hybrid)

21–22, 146, 151
Defrosting

45, 52
Defrosting, front

52
Defrosting, rear screen

52
Demisting

45, 52
Demisting, front

52
Demisting, rear

52
Diagnosis, vehicle

19
Dials and gauges

10
Digital instrument panel

10
Dimensions

188
Dipstick

17, 161
Direction indicators (turn signals)

62, 176
Display, head-up

67
Display screen, instrument panel

10
Domestic charging

148
Domestic charging (Rechargeable
hybrid)

152–153
Doors

31
Drive Assist Plus

114–115
Driver’s attention warning

130–131
Driving

40–41, 91–92, 106
Driving abroad

66
Driving aids camera (warnings)

105
Driving aid shortcuts

106
Driving aids (recommendations)

104
Driving economically

8
Driving modes

99
Driving positions (storing)

43
Dynamic stability control (DSC)

76E
EBFD 75
Eco-driving (advice)
8
ECO mode

99
Electric automatic gearbox (Rechargeable
hybrid)

96
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

75
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)

76
Emergency call

73–74
Emergency switching off

94
Emergency warning lamps

72, 168
Energy economy (mode)

159
Energy economy mode

159
Energy flows

21
Energy recovery

18, 98
Engine

164
Engine compartment

160–161
Engine, petrol

100, 161, 186
Engines

185–186
Environment

8, 30
e-Save function (energy reserve)

22
ESC (electronic stability control)

75
Expanded traffic sign recognition

11 0
Exterior lighting

64
F
Fatigue detection 130–131
Favourite driving functions
106
Filling the fuel tank

143
Filter, air

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Alphabetical index
Filter, oil 163
Filter, passenger compartment
49, 163
Fitting a wheel

172, 174
Fitting roof bars

157–158
Fittings, boot

59
Fittings, interior

54
Fittings, rear

58
Flap, charging

153
Flap, fuel filler

143
Flap, ski

59
Flashing indicators

62
Flat bed (towing)

183
Fluid, brake

162
Fluid, engine coolant

162
Foglamps, rear

61, 176
Folding the rear seats

47–48
Frequency (radio)

200
Fuel

8, 143
Fuel consumption

8, 18
Fuel level, low

143
Fuel (tank)

143
Fuses

177
G
Gauge, fuel 143
Gearbox, automatic
96–99, 101, 163, 177
Gearbox, manual

101
Gear shift indicator

101
Glove box

54
H
Hands-free access 33–34
Hands-free tailgate
33–34
Hazard warning lamps

72, 168
Headlamps (adjustment)

62
Headlamps, automatic dipping

64–65
Headlamps, automatic operation

63
Headlamps, halogen

62
Headlamps, main beam

64
Head restraints, front

41
Head restraints, rear

47–48
Head-up display

67
Heated steering wheel

45
Heating

48
Heating, programmable

22, 53
Hi-Fi system

57
High voltage

144
Hill start assist

100–101
Histogramme, fuel consumption

22
Horn

73
I
Ignition 93, 202
Ignition on
93
Immobiliser, electronic

92
Indicator, coolant temperature

18
Indicator, engine oil level

17
Indicators, direction

62
Indicator, service

17
Inflating tyres

164, 188
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)
169, 171
Information, vehicle

10, 205
Infrared camera

67, 105
Instrument panel

10, 19, 19–20, 106
Instrument panels

10
ISOFIX mountings

85, 88–89
J
Jack 168–169, 172
Jump starting
178
K
Key 24–25, 29
Key, electronic
26–27
Keyless Entry and Starting

24, 26–27, 92–93
Key not recognised

94
Key with remote control

24, 92
Kit, hands-free

197
Kit, puncture repair

168–169
Kit, temporary puncture repair

168–171
Klaxon

73
L
Labels, identification 188
Lamps, parking
62
Lamps, rear

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