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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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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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Changing brake lamps / sidelamps
This bulb is changed from outside the boot, having first removed the rear lamp:
F
open the boot lid,
F

unclip the access flap of the corresponding side trim, then remove it,
F

unclip the lamp taking hold of it at the base, then tilt it,
F

turn the bulb holder one quarter of a turn and remove it,
F turn
the bulb one quarter of a turn and change it.
To
refit, carry out these operations in reverse order.
F

disconnect the lamp connector
,
F remove
the two lamp fixing bolts,
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TOWING A VEHICLE
TOWING EYE
This is stored in the boot under the floor.
For access to it:
F

open the boot,
F

raise the floor using the strap,
F

secure it in the vertical position beyond the stops, located on the
sides of the boot,
F


remove the towing eye from the storage box.
GENERAL RECOMMEN d ATIONS
Observe the legislation in force in your country.
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 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:
-

vehicle broken down on a motorway or fast road,
-


four-wheel drive vehicle,
-


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


towing with only two wheels on the ground,
-


where there is no approved towing arm available...

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ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the
PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable for your vehicle and benefit
from PEUGEOT's recommendation and warranty

.
"Comfort":
front parking sensors, cool box...
"Transport solutions":
boot tray, boot spacers, towbar bicycle carrier, towbar with quickly detachable ball, towbar harnesses...
"Style":
leather and alcantara sport steering wheel, alcantara gear lever gaiter,
alloy wheels, door mirror shells in carbon fibre...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, window etching, wheel security bolts, breathalyser, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility jacket, booster
cushions and child seats, stolen vehicle tracking system, snow chains,
anti-skid tyre covers...
"Protection":
boot liner, mats*, bumper protective strips, vehicle protective cover...
*

T
o avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
-

ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly
,
- never
fit one mat on top of another.
When

fitting

a

trailer

towbar

and

its

harness

outside

the

PEUGEOT

dealer network, this must be done following the
manufacturer's recommendations.

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ABS and EBFD systems.................... 89
Accessories ..................................... 190
Accessory socket, 12V
......................69
Access to rear seats

..........................58
Active bonnet

..................................... 92
Adjusting headlamps


.........................81
Adjusting the steering wheel


.............................................. 54
Advice on driving


.............................. 11 5
Airbags


.............................................. 99
Airbags, front
........................... 100, 103
Airbags, lateral......................... 101, 103
Air conditioning
.................................. 10
Air conditioning, digital


........................................ 60, 61
Air
filter ............................................ 148
Air
flow ......................................... 59, 62
Air vents............................................. 59
Alarm
................................................. 41
Alert / warning log


.............................. 34
Alloy wheels..................................... 189
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)


.........89
Anti-pinch........................................... 44
Anti-theft

........................................... 11

8
Arches, aluminium


...........................188
Armrest, front
..................................... 70
Ashtray
.............................................. 69
Assistance call


...................88, 201, 202
Audible warning


................................. 88
Audio streaming (Bluetooth)


............................ 244, 272
Audio systems
......................... 203, 259 Automatic illumination
of headlamps ............................76, 79
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps


.................................87
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers


....................83, 85
Auxiliary sockets


........71, 245, 267, 269A/ A/
Battery ..............................148, 165-167
Battery , charging .............................. 167
Battery, remote control
....................................... 39, 40
Bluetooth (hands-free)
.......................... 226, 270
Bluetooth


(telephone)
............................ 226, 270
Bodywork

......................................... 188
Bonnet
............................................. 141
Boot
............................................. 33, 49
Boot lamp
.......................................... 74
Brake discs

...................................... 149
Brake lamps

............................. 172, 175
Brake pads


...................................... 149
Braking assistance system


................89B/
Capacity, fuel tank ........................... 139
CD MP3 ................................... 241, 266
Central locking

............................. 38, 47
Changing a bulb


.......................169-176
Changing a fuse


.......................177-183
Changing a wheel


.....................157-161
Changing a wiper blade
............. 86, 163
Changing the remote control battery

................................. 39
Changing the time


.................26, 33, 35
CHECK

.............................................. 25
Checking levels

........................145-147
Checking the engine oil level
.................................... 21, 145
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)


................................ 156
Checks

...................................... 142-149
Children
...................... 98, 100, 104-1

14
Child seats


...............104, 105, 109-114
Child seats, ISOFI
x ..........................11 2
Cleaning (advice)............................. 188
Clock.................................................. 26
Closing the boot........................... 38, 49
Closing the doors......................... 38, 46
Colour screen, retractable


...........34, 36
Connectors, audio


.....71, 245, 267, 269
Coolant level


.............................. 21, 147
Coolant temperature indicator
.......................................... 21
Cruise control

.................................. 132
Customising stickers........................ 188
Cup holder


......................................... 67C/
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DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcasting) ........238, 239, 264, 265
Date (setting)
............................... 33, 35
Daytime running lamps


......78, 170, 171
Deactivating ESP


............................... 91
Deactivating the passenger airbag


............................................ 100
Deadlocking


....................................... 38
Demisting-Defrosting


.........................63
Dials and gauges


............................... 12
Diesel additive level


.........................147
Diesel engine pre-heat warning lamp
.................................. 19
Dimensions

...................................... 197
Dipped beam


.....................75, 170, 171
Dipstick

...................................... 21, 145
Directional lighting

.............................82
Direction indicators
.... 87, 170, 172, 175
Doors

................................................. 46
Doors emergency control
............................................. 48
Door pockets


..................................... 67
Driving economically ......................... 10
Driving positions (storing)
.................. 53
Dynamic stability control (DSC)


............................ 17, 90d/
Filling with fuel ......................... 139, 140
Fitting a wheel ................................. 159
Fittings, boot

...................................... 73
Flashing indicators............................. 87
F/ G/
Front seats................................... 50, 51
Fuel............................................ 10, 140
Fuel consumption


.............................. 10
Fuel
filler flap
................................... 139
Fuel gauge................................. 12, 139
Fuel tank

.......................................... 139
Fusebox, dashboard


........................179
Fuses
............................................... 177
EBA (Emergency braking assistance)


...................................... 89
E/
Eco-driving ........................................ 10
Economy mode................................ 164
Electric window controls


....................44
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
......................... 89
Electronic engine immobiliser

.....40, 118
Electronic stability control (ESC)


.......90
Emergency braking system


...............89
Emergency call


..................88, 201, 202
Emergency warning lamps


................87
Energy economy mode.................... 164
Engine compartment


...............142, 143
Engine compartment fusebox


..........181
Engine, Diesel


.............. 19, 140, 143, 144, 195
Engine oil level indicator


............21, 145
Engine, petrol


..................140, 142, 192
Engines.................................... 192, 195 Environment


........................... 10, 40, 60,
63, 125, 147, 165
Equipment
settings

......................30, 34
ESC/ASR
........................................... 90E/
F/
Gearbox, automatic ...........10, 122, 149
Gearbox, manual ............... 10, 121, 149
Gear lever
, automatic gearbox

........122
Gear lever, manual gearbox


............121
Gear shift indicator


..........................126
Glove box
.......................................... 68
G.P.S.
.............................................. 209
Guide-me-home........................... 79, 80
H/Halogen headlamps......................... 169
Hands-free kit .......................... 226, 270
Hazard warning lamps

.......................87
Headlamp adjustment........................ 81
Headlamps, directional


..............82, 170
Headlamp wash


................................. 84
Headlamp wash reservoir


................147
Head rests, rear
................................. 58
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Keeping children safe .......................... 98, 100, 104-114
Key in ignition warning...................... 11 8
Key with remote control
...........37-40, 118K/
Navigation........................................ 209
Number plate lamps ........................176N/
Labels, identification ........................199
Lamps, front............................. 169, 188 Lamps, rear
..................... 172, 175, 188
Lamps, warning and indicator....... 14-20
LED daytime running lamps


..............78
Level,
brake fluid

............................. 146
Level, headlamp wash


...............84, 147
Level,
power steering fluid

...............146
Levels and checks


....................142-149
Lighting bulbs (replacement)


....169-176
Lighting control stalk


..........................75
Lighting dimmer
................................. 26
Lighting, guide-me home ............. 79, 80
Lighting, interior ........................... 64, 65
Lighting on reminder

..........................77
Loading


.............................................. 10
Load reduction mode


.......................164
Locating your vehicle


.........................39
Locking from the inside...................... 47
Locking the boot


................................ 49
Low fuel level


............................. 16, 139L/
Main beam ......................... 75, 170, 171
Maintenance ...................................... 10
Maintenance (advice)

......................188
Map reading lamps
............................ 64
Markings,

identification
.................... 199
Mat

..................................................... 72
Menu, main


...................................... 262
Mirror, rear view
................................. 57
Mirrors, door
................................ 55, 56
Motorway function (direction indicators)
....................... 87
Mountings for ISOFI

x seats .............111
MP3 CD

................................... 241, 266
Music media players

................240, 265M/Heated seats ..................................... 52
Heating .............................................. 61
Height and reach adjustment, steering wheel
................................. 54
Hill start assist

................................. 120
Horn
................................................... 88H/jACK socket ..............71, 245, 267, 269j/
Identification plates ..........................199
Ignition .............................................. 11
8
Indicators, direction


...........................87
Inflating
accessories

(using the kit)


................................ 156
Inflating

tyres ............................. 10, 199
Inputs for audio system

.................... 71, 245, 267, 269
Instrument panel lighting
............................................ 26
Instrument panels ........................ 12, 25
Instrument panel screen

..................................... 12, 126
Intelligent Traction
Control


............................................ 90
Interior
finish

.................................... 188
Interior
fittings .................................... 67
Interior lamp....................................... 64
Interior mood lighting


.........................65
ISOFI
x
....................................... 111 - 11 3
ISOFI
x mountings ............................111I/
Oil filter ............................................ 148
Oil level ...................................... 21, 145
Opening the bonnet
......................... 141
Opening the boot ......................... 37, 49
Opening the doors

.................37, 46, 48
Opening
the fuel filler flap

................139
Opening the retractable screen


.........36
Operation indicator lamps............. 14-20O/
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Warning lamps .............................. 14-20
Washing (advice) ............................. 188
W
eights .................................... 193, 196
Welcome lighting


.........................65, 66
Window controls
................................ 44
Wiper control stalk ....................... 83, 85
Wipers

......................................... 83, 85W/
Vanity mirror ......................................68
V ehicle configuration ...................30, 34
Vehicle diagnosis


............................... 30
Vehicle
identification

........................199
Ventilation
.............................. 59, 60, 62
V/
Table of weights .......................192, 195
Tables of engines..................... 193, 196
Tables of fuses................................. 177
Tank, fuel
......................................... 139
Technical data........................... 192-199
Telephone


................................ 226, 270
Temperature control for heated seats
............................................... 52
Temperature, coolant


.........................21
Temporary puncture repair kit
........................................ 150
Third brake lamp...................... 172, 176
TMC
(Traffic info) ............................. 223
Tools
........................................ 157, 160
Total distance recorder
.......................................... 25
T

owbar
............................................. 186
T

owed loads............................. 193, 196
Towing another vehicle


........................................... 184
Traction control (ASR)
................. 17, 90
T

raffic information (TA) ....224, 237, 264
Traffic
information (TMC) .........223, 224
Trajectory control systems

........................................... 90
T

rip computer

.............................. 27, 29
Trip distance recorder


........................25
Tyre pressures


................................. 199
Tyres
.................................................. 10
Tyre
under-inflation

detection ....................................... 127
T/Under floor storage ............................74
Under-inflation (detection) ...............127
Unlocking


........................................... 37
Unlocking from the inside


..................47
Unlocking the boot


.......................37, 49
Update risk areas


............................214
Updating the time


..................26, 33, 35
USB (PEUGEOT Connect) ....71, 245, 267
U/X/xenon headlamps............................ 170
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