Peugeot iOn 2011 Owner's Manual

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Access to the fuses
)Open the bonnet (refer to the "Checks" section). )Unclip the cover and remove it completely
by pulling towards you. )Change the fuse (refer to the corresponding paragraph).)When you have finished, close the cover carefully to ensure sealing of the fusebox.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
11

10 A
On-board charger.
12


10 A
Dir
ection indicator.


13


10 A
H
orn.
14


10 A Daytime running lamps.
15

15 A
Batter
y fan.
16


10 A
Air conditionin
g compressor.
17 20 A

Right hand dipped beam.
18 20 A

Le
ft hand dipped beam, headlamp adjusters.


19


10 A
Ri
ght hand main beam.


20


10 A
L
eft hand main beam.

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed using fixed mechanical equipment.


To w i ng your vehicle

The towing eye is welded to the body below thefront bumper.)
Install the towing bar. )
Start your vehicle ("Ready" lamp on).)
Put the drive selector in position N . )
Release the parking brake.)
Switch on the hazard warning lamps onyour vehicle.)
Have your vehicle towed for no more than 20 miles (30 km) without exceeding a
speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) .


When towing the vehicle with the four wheels on the ground, always use a towing bar.
When towing with only two wheels onthe ground, use professional lifting equipment.


Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to braking components and the electric motor.









Changing a wiper
blade
Removing a front or rear
wiper blade
)Raise the corresponding wiper arm.)Remove the wiper blade, sliding it towards
the outside.
Fitting a front or rear wiper
blade
)Put the new wiper blade in place and
secure it. )Fold down the wiper arm carefully.



To w i ng another vehicle

Your vehicle cannot be used in any circumstances to tow another vehicle.

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Accessories

A wide range of accessories and genuine par ts is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and par ts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to conver t a trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Comfort":
black armrest, reading lamp, insulated
modules, rear parking sensors, cigarette lighter,ashtray with base...


"Transport solutions":

boot carpet, boot liner, rear parcel shelf, boot dividers...


"Security and safety":

alarm, wheel security bolts, child seats,
breathalyzer, warning triangle, high visibility
vest, first aid kit, snow chains, non-slip covers...
Precautions for
washing
To avoid damaging the electrical components, the use of a high pressure jet wash is strictly prohibited:


- in the front compar tment (under the bonnet),

- under the body.

For washing the body, do not use a pressure greater than 80 bars.
Check - before washing the vehicle -that the charging flaps and the charging socket covers (normal and fast charge) are properly closed.


Do not wash the vehicle while the
battery is being recharged.

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"Protection":
front and rear mudflaps, vehicle cover,
translucent bumper protectors, side rubbing strips...
"Multimedia":
audio systems, speed camera warning,
universal solar charger...

The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories which are not recommended by PEUGEOT may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronicsystem and excessive electricalconsumption. Please note this precaution. You are advised to contact a PEUGEOTrepresentative to be shown the range of recommended equipment and accessories.
Installation of radiocommunicationtransmitters
Before installing any after-market radio communication transmitter, you cancontact a PEUGEOT dealer for thespecification of transmitters which canbe fitted (frequency, maximum power,aerial position, specific installation requirements), in line with the VehicleElectromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2004/104/EC).



Depending on the legislation in forcein the country, it may be compulsory to have a high visibility safety vest, warning triangle and spare bulbs andfuses available in the vehicle.

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Bonnet Protects the components in the front compartment and provides access for checking levels, recharging the 12 V ancillaries battery, changing fuses, ...
)Push the exterior safety catch Bto the left and raise the bonnet.
)
Open the bonnet fully and on the right,unclip the stay Cfrom its holder.)
Fit the stay Cin one of the two notches to
hold the bonnet open.
)Open the front right door.)Pull the interior release lever A , located at
the bottom of the door aper ture.
Opening
Closing
)Take the stay out of the support notch.)Clip the stay in its housing. )Lower the bonnet and release it at the end of its travel. )Pull on the bonnet to check that it is fully latched.


Do not press down on the middle of the bonnet if it does not fully close, as there is a risk of deforming it. Open the bonnet fully and close it again.
The location of the interior release lever prevents opening of the bonnet while the front right door is closed.

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Screenwash fluid reservoir. 2.Heater fluid reservoir.3.Brake fluid reservoir.4.
Ancillaries battery.
5. Fusebox.












Front compartment

To avoid damaging electricalcomponents, the use of a high pressure jet washer in the front compartment is strictly prohibited.

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Rear compartment located under the boot floor, this compar tment gives access to the cooling system reser voir.
)Open the boot.)Detach the carpet retaining adhesive strip. )Remove the boot carpet.
)
Remove the four "butterfly" screws.)
Remove the protective cover. )Check the coolant level and top up if necessary (see following pages).
When working in this compar tment, you must observe the safetyrecommendations on the labels.

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Checking levels Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.


Never do anything in the compar tmentswhen the "Ready" lamp is on or whenyour vehicle is being charged. Take care when carrying out checks in the front and rear compartments assome parts of the compartments canbe very hot (risk of burns): wait at leastone hour after stopping the motor or the end of the charging procedure beforecarrying out any work.

Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the "MIN" and "MA X"
marks. If it is not, check the brakepad wear.
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the ser vicing booklet for details of theinterval for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meet the DOT4 standard.
Front compartment

Heatin
g system fluid level


Changing the fl uid

The fluid does not have to be changed.


Fluid specifi cation

The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Th
e level of this fluid should be between the "L"MIN and "F" MA X marks.


Screenwash fluid level

Top up the level when necessary.


Fluid specifi cation

For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.

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The coolant level should be between
the MIN "L" and MA X "F" marks.
Coolant level
Avoid prolonged contact of used fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful tohealth and some are very corrosive.

Do not discard used fluids into sewers or onto the ground.
Ta k e u s e d fluids to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop (France) or toan authorised waste disposal site.
Used products

Rear compartment


Changing the coolant

The coolant does not have to be changed.


Coolant specifi cation

The coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
As the coolin
g system is pressurised, wait at least one hour after switching off the motor and/
or the end of the charge cycle before carryingout any work.
To a v o i d a ny risk of scalding, unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop.
When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Ancillaries battery
electrolyte level
Remove the battery protective cover to check
this level
(see § "ancillaries battery").The electrolyte level should be between theMIN "LOWER LEVEL" and MA X "UPPER LEVEL".
If necessary, top up using distilled water byremoving the individual battery caps.

Check the electrolyte level at least onceper month.