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- when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is
at the same time detected at the rear in the
blind spot angle and present in the driver's
forward field of vision,
-

i
n very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in
front and behind are confused with a lorry
or a stationary object,
-

w
hen overtaking quickly. F
t
o d
eactivate the system, press
this button again; the warning
lamp goes off.
Operating fault
the system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud, ice
or snow.
ta

ke care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system. In the event of a fault, the warning
lamp in the button flashes then
goes off.
Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
th

e state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition.th
e system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
P
e

u g e
Ot

.
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In addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
th
e front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking sensors
the function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by P
e

uge
Ot)
.
Deactivation / Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
the function is deactivated by pressing this button. th e indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the function. th e indicator lamp in the button goes off.
th

e sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind. With
audio system or for HYbrid4 version With
touch screen
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towing the vehicleProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Towing your vehicle
Access to the tools
the towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
to g

ain access to it:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

p
osition the floor vertically,
F

r
emove the towing eye. F
O n the front bumper, unclip the cover by
pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle. Put the gear lever into neutral
(position


N for an electronic or
automatic gearbox).
Failure to follow this instruction could
lead to damage to certain components
(brakes, transmission, ...) and the
absence of braking assistance on
restarting the engine.
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General
recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your
c o unt r y.
en
sure that the weight of the towing
vehicle is higher than that of the towed
vehicle.
th

e 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.
th

e towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine
off, there is no longer any power
assistance for braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way
or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the
gearbox into neutral, unlock the
steering, or release the parking
brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing
arm available...Towing another vehicle
F On the rear bumper, unclip the cover by pressing at the bottom.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
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towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PeugeOt towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer, it is imperative that it
is fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
to

wbar suitable for the attachment of a
trailer or installation of a bicycle carrier, with
additional lighting and signalling.Blanking cover
When towing, you must remove the blanking
cover if your vehicle has one.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop for this. Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
P
e

uge
Ot
towbar is used.
Refer to the "
te

chnical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the PeugeOt dealer network.th
ese accessories and parts have been tested and approved for reliability and safety.
th

ey are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit from P
e
uge
Ot'
s recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
cool box, smoker's kit, 230 V socket, torch...
"Transport solutions":
booster seats and child seats, boot tray, roof
box, ski carrier, towbar-mounted bicycle carrier,
towbars (swan-neck, quickly detachable ball,
folding), harnesses, sliding floor, utility vehicle
conversion kit, ...
th

e trailer towbar and its harness should
preferably be fitted by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer.
"Style":
spoiler, front and rear mud flaps, aluminium
gear lever knob, alloy wheels (16, 17, 18 and
19 inch), body kit, door mirror shells, door air
deflectors, ...
*
t
o a
void any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
"Safety and security":
speed limiter/cruise control, anti-theft alarm,
microwave unit, window etching, wheel security
bolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility vest, stolen vehicle
tracking system, winter equipment (17 inch
wheels for snow chains), reversing camera,
front and rear parking sensors, boot spacers...
"Protection":
mats*, seat covers, vehicle covers, sun blinds,
boot net, load protection net, dog guard, door
and boot sill protectors, resin side rubbing
strips...
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temperature control for heated seats ............................................ 69
te

mperature, coolant

...................................... 26
te

mporary puncture repair kit

......................18 6
th

ird brake lamp

........................................... 206
thr

ee flashes function
(direction indicators)


...................................171
tM

C (
tr
affic info)
.......................................... 3

06
to

o l s

.............................................................. 192
to

uch screen ............................... 35 -38, 40, 269
tou

ch screen (Menus)

............................36, 270
to

w b a r

........................................................... 223
to

wed loads

.......................................... 252, 258
to

wing another vehicle
................................. 2

22
tra

ction control (ASR)

............................21, 176
tr

affic information (
tA
)

.........................3 0 7, 3 4 6
tr

affic information (
tM
C)
.....................3

06, 307
t

r a i l e r

............................................................ 223
tr

ip computer

............................................ 31- 3 4
ty

re pressures

.............................................. 264
ty

r e s

........................................................ 10, 26 4
ty

re under-inflation detection

.........25, 174, 194
ta

ble of weights

.................................... 25

2, 258
tab

les of engines


................................. 250, 254
ta

bles of fuses

.............................................. 207
ta

nk, AdBlue
® additive ......................... 24 2, 247te
chnical data ....................................... 250-264
te

lephone


..................................................... 328
un
der-inflation (detection)
..............
2
5, 174, 194
unl

ocking
..............................
....................
41, 42
un
locking the boot ..........................................
44
up
date risk areas
..........................................
3
01
up

dating the date

......................................
39, 40
upd
ating the time

......................................
39, 40uR eA ............................................................
242u
SB ...............................................................286u
SB
( Peuge
O

t Connect)


.....78, 286, 290, 352, 353
T
U
Side repeater .............................. ..................202
Ski flap .............................. ..............................78
Snow chains
.................................................. 19

9
Spare wheel
...............................

............192-19 4
Speed limiter


......................................... 12 9, 13 0
Spotlamps, side


.................................... 145, 202
Starting the engine


...............................10 0 -102
Starting the vehicle


.......................1 0 0 , 112 , 11 6
Starting using another battery
...................... 2

12
Steering mounted controls, audio


.................................................. 273, 343
Stopping the vehicle


.....................1 0 0 , 112 , 11 6
Stop & Start


............................ 34, 63, 90, 93, 97,
120, 211, 230, 240
Storage


.......................................... 76, 77, 79, 80
Storage wells


............................................ 79, 80
Storing a speed


............................................. 129
Storing driving positions


.................................68
Stowing rings


............................................ 79, 80
Sunroof


............................................................ 60
Switching off the engine
....................... 10

0 -102
Synchronising the remote control
..................................................... 4

9, 50
Synthesiser, voice
......................................... 3

11
System settings


....................................... 13, 320
Screen, instrument panel


.......................... 13, 31
Screen menu


........................ 274, 276, 278, 292,
294, 296, 312, 324, 326
Screen, monochrome


.......................... 344, 356
Screen, multifunction (with audio equipment)

............................... 3

44
Screenwash fluid level

.......................... 151, 2 3 9
Screenwash, front


......................................... 150
Screen-wash reservoir


................................. 239
SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)


............ 242
Seat adjustment
...............................

......... 66, 67
Seat belts
............................................... 17

9 -181
Seats, rear


....................................................... 71
Serial number, vehicle
.................................. 26

4
Service indicator


............................................. 28
Servicing
...............................

.......................... 10
Setting the clock

....................................... 39, 40
Sidelamps


..................... 138, 142, 200, 202-204
S
Replacing fuses .............................. .......2 07-210
Replacing the air filter ...................................240
Replacing the oil filter
................................... 24

0
Replacing the passenger compartment filter


...................................... 240
Replacing wiper blades .........................152, 220
Resetting the service indicator


.......................29
Reversing camera


......................................... 137
Reversing lamp
.................................... 20

3, 204
Risk areas (update)
....................................... 301
Roof bars
....................................................... 2

25
Roof blind


........................................................ 62
Routine checks


..................................... 240, 241
Running out of fuel (Diesel)

..........................2

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