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F Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.
F

Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.
F


Remove the wheel.
FITTING A WHEEL
F Put the wheel in place on the hub.
F
Screw in the bolts by hand.
F

Pre-tighten the security bolt using the wheelbrace fitted with the
security socket.
F


Pre-tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace only
.
F

Lower the vehicle fully
.
F

Fold the jack and detach it.
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TOOLS AN d SPARE WHEEL *
Depending on the country of sale, the vehicle is equipped with the tools needed
to change a wheel and may also be equipped with a spare
wheel.
The spare wheel is stowed in a protective cover

, secured to the boot
floor
with Velcro
®.
The

tools

are

held in a storage box under the boot floor.
Never drive with the rear seat folded when the
spare wheel - or a punctured wheel - is present
in the boot.
Warning marking
"Do not release the backrest of the rear seats!"
* According to country.
F Tighten

the

security

bolt

using

the

wheelbrace

fitted

with

the

security socket.
F


T

ighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace only.
F Refit

the

covers

on

each

of

the

bolts.
F

Store the tools in the storage box.
After changing a wheel
Have the tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the new wheel
checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop without
delay

.

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Access to the spare wheel*
F Open the boot lid.
F
Remove the spare wheel by grasping the grip of its protective
cover

.
F

Position the wheel vertically so as to read the warning markings.
F


Remove the V
elcro
® located on the tyre tread.
F

Detach the straps, located on each sidewall, then slacken them.
F


Remove the wheel from its protective cover
.
When

refitting

the

wheel
into its cover, place it so that the valve is
opposite


the

strap

fixings.
Access to tools*
F Open the boot lid.
F Lift the boot floor using its strap.
F

Fix it in the vertical position beyond the stops located on the boot
sides.
F


Remove the temporary puncture repair kit for access to the jack.
*

According to country. All
of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for
other purposes.
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SNOW CHAINS
Original tyre sizeMaximum link size.
235/45 R18 cannot
be fitted with chains
235/40 R19
225/45 R18 9 mm
For more information on snow chains, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified

workshop.
Use

only

the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to
your vehicle:The


snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels.
They

must


never be fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use
of snow chains and the maximum running speed authorised. Avoid driving with snow chains on roads that have been cleared
of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road
surface.
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, check that no
part

of the chain or its fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the
behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat
surface on the side of the road.
F

Apply the parking brake and position any wheel chocks to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F


Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the
manufacturer

.
F

Move of
f gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding
30
mph (50 km/h).
F

Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly
tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before you leave, you practise
fitting

the snow chains on a level and dry surface.

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CHANGING A WIPER BLADE
BEFORE REMOVING A WIPER BLA d E
F Within one minute after switching of f the ignition, operate the wiper
stalk to position the wiper blades in the centre of the windscreen.
REMOVING
F Raise the corresponding wiper arm.
F
Unclip the wiper blade and remove it.
FITTING
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F
Fold down the wiper arm carefully
.
AFTER FITTING A WIPER BLA d E
F Switch on the ignition.
F
Operate the wiper stalk again to park the wiper blades.
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ENERGY ECONOMY MODE
System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to
conserve
a sufficient level of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as
the audio and telematics system,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of
thirty minutes.
GOING INT O T O ECONOMY MO d E
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears in the multifunction
screen indicating that the vehicle has gone into economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.This period may be reduced considerably if the battery is not fully
charged.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it will be maintained
for 5 minutes with the hands-free kit of your P
EUGEOT
Connect
Sound (RD5) or P

EUGEOT
Connect Navigation (R
T6).
COMING OUT OF ECONOMY MO d E
These functions are reactivated automatically next time the vehicle is
started.
To resume the use of these functions immediately, start the engine and
let it run for at least 5 minutes.
A


flat battery prevents the engine from starting (refer to the "12 V
battery" section).
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of certain functions according to the
level of charge remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning, the heated \
rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit. Observe this minimum period of engine running to maintain the correct
level of charge in the battery.
Do not repeatedly restart of the engine to restore immediate use of
systems.

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12 V BATTERY
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to it:
F
open the bonnet using the interior release lever
, then the exterior
safety catch,
F

remove the plastic cover for access to the two terminals,
F


unclip the fusebox to remove the battery
, if necessary.
ACCESS TO THE BATTERYBefore doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the parking brake, put the gearbox
into neutral (or position P if your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox), then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical systems are off.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without disconnecting the terminals
first.
Ensure that the battery posts and terminals are clean. If covered
in sulphate (white or green deposits), remove and clean them.
The batteries contain harmful substances such as sulphuric
acid and lead. They must be disposed of in accordance with
regulations and must not, in any circumstances, be discarded with
household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and vehicle batteries to a
special collection point.
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Some functions are not available if the battery is not sufficiently charged.
STARTING USING ANOTHER BATTERY
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the engine can be started
using a slave battery (external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.
First check that the slave battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V
and
a capacity at least equal to that of the discharged battery.
Do not try to start the engine by connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when the engine is running.
F

Remove the plastic cover from the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has
one.
F

Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat
battery

A, then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative
terminal (-) of the slave battery

B (or earth point on the other
vehicle). F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then disconnect the jump lead
cables in the reverse order.
F Refit
the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.
F
Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the earth
point
C on the broken down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
F

Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery and leave it
running for a few minutes.
F


Operate the starter on the broken down vehicle and let the engine
run.
If the engine does not start straight away

, switch off the ignition and
wait a few moments before trying again.

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dISCONNECTING THE (+) TERMINAL
F Raise the lever d fully to release the clamp E.
RECONNECTING THE (+) TERMINAL
F Position the open clamp E of the cable on the positive post (+) of
the battery.
F

Press down on the clamp to position it correctly on the battery post.
F


Lock the clamp by lowering the lever d
.
Do not force the lever as locking will not be possible if the clamp is
not positioned correctly; start the procedure again.
CHARGING THE BATTERY USING A BATTERY
CHARGER
When your vehicle's battery is discharged or when the vehicle is to be
out of use for a prolonged period, you can charge the battery using a
battery charger.
Contact

a

PEUGEOT dealer

or

a

qualified

workshop

for

the

specification

of chargers compatible with your battery

.
Before disconnecting
F Go to the battery.
F
Withdraw the active spoiler
.
F

Check that the doors and boot are closed but not locked.
F


Switch of
f the ignition and wait for at least four minutes.
If the vehicle is to not going to be used for more than a month, it is
recommended that the battery be disconnected.
To avoid discharging the battery, do not leave the lighting on for
extended periods when the engine is not running (see the "Energy
economy mode" section).
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Charging
F Disconnect the (+) terminal.
F
Follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the
charger

.
F

Connect the charger's red cable to the (+) terminal of the battery
,
then the black cable to the (-) terminal.
F

Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger cables in
reverse order

.
Charging should be carried out in a well-ventilated area and away
from
naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to avoid any risk
of

explosion and fire.
Do
not try to charge a frozen battery; first thaw it out so as to
avoid the risk of explosion.
If the battery had frozen, before charging, have it checked by a
PEUGEOT


dealer or qualified workshop who will ensure that the
internal components have not been damaged and that the casing
is not cracked, which would cause a leak of toxic and corrosive
acid.
REINITIALISATION AFTER RECONNECTION
After any reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait at
least one minute before starting, to allow time for the initialisation o\
f the
electronic systems.
By referring to the corresponding sections, you should set or initialise\

the following systems yourself:
-

remote control,
-


electric windows and automatic partial opening of door glasses,
-


time and date,
-


audio and navigation system settings.
Check that no alert message or warning lamp comes on after switching
on the ignition.
However

, if minor problems persist after carrying out these operations,
contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.