gearbox Peugeot iOn 2018 Owner's Manual

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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the steering wheel so that you are
ready to react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver must only carry
out any operations that require close attention
when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In bad weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the
need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied – Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the motor running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the motor running,
apply the parking brake and put the drive
selector into position N or P.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the motor or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
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c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 6 inches (15
cm), taking account
of waves that might be generated by other
users,
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d
rive as slowly as possible. In all cases, do
not exceed 6
mph (10 km/h).
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Starting-switching off the
vehicle
Ignition switch
- Position 1: LOCK .
The steering is locked.
-

P
osition 2: ACC .
The accessories (audio system, 12V socket,
etc.) can be used.
-

P
osition 3: ON .
Switching on the ignition.
-

P
osition 4: S TA R T .
"Ready" lamp lights up.
Engine operation.
If you use accessories for a prolonged
period of time (with the switch in position
ACC ), you risk discharging the ancillaries
battery. Starting your vehicle will then no
longer be possible. Be careful.
Driving

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Towing the vehicle
Procedure for having your vehicle towed using
a fixed towing eye.General recommendations
Obser ve the legislation in force in your
c o u nt r y.
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.
In the following cases, you must always
call on a professional recovery ser vice:
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v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or
main road,
-
f

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

t
owing with only two wheels on the
ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towbar
available.
Towing your vehicle
The towing eye is welded to the chassis under
the front bumper.
F

I
nstall the towbar.
F

S
tart your vehicle ("Ready" lamp on).
F

M
ove the drive selector to position N .
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

T
urn on your vehicle's hazard warning
lamps.
F

H
ave your vehicle towed for no more than
20
miles (30 km) without exceeding the
speed of 20
mph (30 km/h).
Failure to comply with these operations
may cause damage to the braking
components and the electric motor.
Towing another vehicle
Your vehicle cannot in any circumstances
be used to tow another vehicle.
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In the event of a breakdown