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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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In the event of a breakdown
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 , using the tool attached to
the towing eye.
►

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
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Technical data
9Engine 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
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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
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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Alphabetical index
Stowing rings 59
Sunshine sensor
49
Sun visor

54
Suspension

164
Switching off the engine

92
Synchronising the remote control

30
T
Tables of engines 186–187
Tailgate
31
Tank, fuel

143
Technical data

186–187
Telephone

197–198, 201–202
Temperature, coolant

18
Time (setting)

203
Tool box

60
Tools

168–169
Top Tether (fixing)

85, 88–89
Total distance recorder

19
Touch screen

20–22, 53
Towball, quickly detachable

154–157
Towbar

77, 153
Towbar with quickly detachable
towball

154–157
Towed loads

185–187
Towing

182–183
Towing another vehicle

182, 184
Towing the vehicle

182–183
Traction battery charge

148
Traction battery (Rechargeable
hybrid)

19, 144–145, 151
Traction control (ASR) 76
Trailer
77, 153
Trailer stability assist (TSA)

77
Trajectory control systems

75
Triangle, warning

168
Trip computer

19–20
Tyres

164, 188
Tyre under-inflation detection

103, 170
U
Under-inflation (detection) 103
Unlocking
24, 26
Unlocking from the inside

28
Unlocking the boot

24, 27
Unlocking the doors

28
Unlocking the tailgate

24, 27
Updating the time

203
V
Vehicle data recording and privacy 205
Ventilation
48–49
Visibility

52
Visiopark

138
Visiopark 1

136
W
Wallbox (Rechargeable hybrid) 146–147, 152
Warning and indicator lamps 11
Warning lamp, driver's seat belt
not fastened

78
Warning lamp, READY



160
Warning lamps

11
Warning lamp, seat belts

78
Warnings and indicators

11
Washing

105
Washing (advice)

145, 165–166
Weights

185
Welcome lighting

64
Wheel, spare

164, 168–169, 172
Window controls

37
Windscreen, heated

53
Wiper blades (changing)

71
Wipers

68
Wipers, automatic rain sensitive

70
Wipers, windscreen

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