Get In the event of a breakdown Guide for Peugeot 208 4 Door 2020

In the event of a breakdown

1.6 HDi engines

Warning triangle

As a safety precaution, before leaving your

vehicle to set up and install the triangle, switch

on the hazard warning lamps and put on your

high visibility vest.

Running out of fuel

(Diesel)

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► Open the bonnet and then, if necessary,

unclip the cover to access the priming pump.

► Operate the priming pump repeatedly

until resistance is felt (resistance may be

felt at the ﬁrst press).

► Operate the starter motor to start the engine

(if the engine does not start at the ﬁrst attempt,

wait around 15 seconds before trying again).

► If the engine does not start after a few

attempts, operate the priming pump again, then

the starter motor.

With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be

primed if you run out of fuel.

Before starting to prime the system, it is

essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the

fuel tank.

Assembling and placing the

triangle

For more information on Refuelling and

on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), please

refer to the corresponding section.

► Put the cover back in place and clip it in, then

close the bonnet.

For non-BlueHDi versions, the fuel system

components are located in the engine

compartment, possibly under the removable

cover.

Tool kit

Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.

Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:

– Temporary puncture repair kit.

– Spare wheel.

For more information on the Engine

compartment, in particular the location

of these components under the bonnet,

please refer to the corresponding section.

For versions supplied with a triangle as original

equipment, refer to the illustration above.

For other versions, refer to the assembly

instructions provided with the triangle.

► Put the triangle in place behind the vehicle,

as required by local legislation.

1.5 BlueHDi engines

Access to the tools

Depending on version, the tool kit is stored in a

bag on the boot carpet or in a storage box under

the boot carpet.

► Switch on the ignition (without starting the

engine).

► Wait around 1 minute and switch oﬀ the

ignition.

► Operate the starter motor to start the engine.

If the engine does not start at the ﬁrst attempt,

do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.

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With spare wheel

List of tools

On the boot carpet

1. Chock to immobilise the vehicle (depending

on equipment)

2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in

the glove box) (depending on equipment)

For adapting the wheelbrace to the special

‘security’ bolts.

These tools are speciﬁc to the vehicle

and may vary according to the level of

equipment.

Do not use them for any other purpose.

3. Removable towing eye

The jack must only be used to change a

wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre.

Do not use any jack other than the one

supplied with the vehicle.

For more information on Towing the vehicle

and using the removable towing eye, refer to the

corresponding section.

Under the boot carpet

► Raise the boot carpet by pulling the strap to

access the tools.

If the vehicle does not have its original jack,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to obtain the one that was intended

by the manufacturer.

With temporary puncture repair kit

The jack meets European standards, as

deﬁned in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/

CE.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

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► Follow the safety instructions (hazard

warning lamps, warning triangle, high visibility

vest, etc.) according to the legislation in force in

the country of driving.

For more information on the Spare wheel, refer

to the corresponding section.

4. 12 V compressor with a cartridge of sealant

and a speed limit sticker

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For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust

the tyre pressure.

Temporary puncture

repair kit

► Switch oﬀ the ignition.

► Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

For more information about the Temporary

puncture repair kit, refer to the corresponding

section.

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

With spare wheel

Made up of a compressor and a sealant

cartridge, it allows you to carry out a temporary

repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the

nearest garage.

It is designed to repair most punctures located

on the tyre tread.

The vehicle's electric system allows the

connection of the compressor to the 2 V

power supply for long enough to repair a tyre

after a puncture.

► Connect the pipe from the compressor to the

bottle of sealant.

For more information on the Tool kit,

5. Wheelbrace

refer to the corresponding section.

For removing the wheel trim and the wheel

bolts.

6. Jack with integrated handle

To raise the vehicle.

7. Wheel bolt cap remover (depending on

equipment)

Repair procedure

Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.

nail, screw) which have penetrated into

the tyre.

For removing the wheel bolt head ﬁnishers on

alloy wheels.

► Turn the bottle of sealant over and secure it

► Park the vehicle without obstructing traﬃc

in the notch provided on the compressor.

and apply the parking brake.

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► Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be

The tyre inﬂation pressures are given on

The sealant product is harmful if

repaired, and place it in a clean area.

this label.

swallowed and causes irritation to the

eyes.

Keep this product out of the reach of children.

The use-by date of the ﬂuid is marked on the

bottle.

► Switch on the ignition.

After use, do not discard the bottle in

standard waste, take it to a PEUGEOT dealer

or an authorised waste disposal site.

Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of

sealant, available from a PEUGEOT dealer or

a qualiﬁed workshop.

► Connect the hose from the bottle of sealant

to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and tighten

ﬁrmly.

► Check that the compressor switch is in

position "O".

► Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under

the compressor.

► Connect the compressor's electric plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

► Switch on the compressor by moving the

switch to position "I" until the tyre pressure

reaches 2 bar. The sealant product is injected

under pressure into the tyre; do not disconnect

the pipe from the valve during this operation (risk

of blowback).

If after approximately 7 minutes, the

pressure of 2 bar is not reached, this

indicates that the tyre is not repairable;

contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop for assistance.

► Drive immediately for approximately 3 miles

(5 kilometres) at reduced speed (between

12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h)) to plug the

puncture.

► Stop to check the repair and the tyre

pressure using the kit.

► Aﬃx the speed limit sticker.

► Move the switch to position "O".

► Disconnect the compressor's electric plug

from the vehicle's 12 V socket.

The speed limit sticker must be secured

to the interior of the vehicle in the area

close to the driver, to remind the driver that a

wheel is in temporary use.

With a tyre repaired using this type of kit,

do not exceed a speed of 50 mph

► Reﬁt the cap on the valve.

► Remove the kit.

► Remove and store the bottle of sealant.

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(80 km/h) and do not drive more than

125 miles (200 km).

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to have the tyre changed.

deﬂate: press the black button located on the

compressor pipe, near the valve connection.

Access to the spare wheel

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If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is

not reached, the tyre is damaged;

contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop for assistance.

Checking / adjusting tyre

pressures

The compressor can be used, without

injecting sealant, to check and, if necessary,

adjust the tyre pressures.

► Remove the valve cap from the tyre and keep

it in a clean place.

► Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

► Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten

ﬁrmly.

► Check that the compressor switch is in

position "O".

► Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under

the compressor.

► Connect the compressor's electric plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

► Once the correct pressure is reached, put the

switch in position "O".

► Remove the kit and stow it.

The spare wheel is stored under the boot carpet.

If you need access to the spare wheel, ﬁrst refer

to the Tool kit section.

Should the pressure of one or more tyres

be adjusted, it is necessary to reinitialise

the under-inﬂation detection system.

For more information on Tyre under-inﬂation

detection, refer to the corresponding section.

Depending on version, the spare wheel

may be a standard steel or 'space-saver'

wheel.

Spare wheel

Removing the spare wheel

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

► Switch on the ignition.

For more information on the Tool kit,

refer to the corresponding section.

The tyre inﬂation pressures are given on

this label.

► Slacken the central nut.

► Start the compressor by placing the switch at

position "I" and adjust the pressure to the value

shown on the vehicle's tyre pressure label. To

► Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

► Lift the spare wheel towards you from the

rear.

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► Take the wheel out of the boot.

With a manual gearbox, engage ﬁrst gear

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,

unless it is programmed to be in automatic

mode, and switch oﬀ the ignition.

With an automatic gearbox, select mode P

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,

unless it is programmed to be in automatic

mode, and switch oﬀ the ignition.

Putting the spare wheel back in place

The punctured wheel cannot be placed in

the boot under the ﬂoor.

Check for the ﬁxed illumination of the parking

brake warning lamps in the instrument panel.

The occupants must get out of the vehicle

and wait where they are safe.

If necessary, place a chock under the wheel

diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a

jack; use an axle stand.

► To remove the wheel bolt cover on each of

the bolts, use tool 7 (alloy wheels).

► Fit security socket 2 on wheelbrace 5 to

slacken the security bolt.

► Put the spare wheel back in place in its

housing.

► Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 5 only.

Wheel with wheel trim

► Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns.

► Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in

the middle of the wheel.

► Tighten the central nut suﬃciently to retain

the wheel correctly.

► Depending on version, put the tool box back

in place in the middle of the wheel and clip it in

place.

When removing the wheel, ﬁrst remove

the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture

using the wheelbrace.

When reﬁtting the wheel, reﬁt the wheel

trim, starting by placing its aperture in line

with the valve and then pushing it into place

all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

► Place the foot of jack 6 on the ground and

ensure that it is directly below the front A or

rear B jacking point on the underbody, whichever

is closest to the wheel to be changed.

Immobilise the vehicle where it does

not obstruct traﬃc: the ground must be level,

stable and non-slippery.

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► Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

► Extend jack 6 until its head comes into

contact with jacking point A or B; contact area A

or B on the vehicle must be properly inserted

into the central part of the head of the jack.

► Raise the vehicle until there is suﬃcient

space between the wheel and the ground to

admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.

► Fit the wheel on the hub.

place.

► Remove the wheel.

► Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.

► Pre-tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 2.

► Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 5 only.

Fitting a wheel

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the

ground is slippery or loose, the jack may

slip or collapse - risk of injury!

Take care to position the jack strictly at

one of the jacking points A or B under the

vehicle, ensuring that the head of the jack is

centred under the contact area of the vehicle.

Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the

vehicle and/or of the jack collapsing - risk of

injury!

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type

spare wheel

If the vehicle is equipped with alloy wheels,

the washers do not make contact with the

steel or "space-saver" type spare wheel. The

wheel is secured by the conical contact of

each bolt.

► Lower the vehicle again fully.

► Fold jack 6 and remove it.

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Driving with more than one “space-saver”

type spare wheel is prohibited.

their edges for too long, so as not to damage

their protective coating and seals.

Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop as soon as possible to have

the tightness of the bolts and the pressure of

the spare wheel checked.

Changing a bulb must only be done with

the ignition oﬀ and after the headlamp /

lamp has been switched oﬀ for several

minutes - risk of serious burns!

Have the punctured tyre examined. After

inspection, the technician will advise you on

whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must

be replaced.

Do not touch the bulb directly with your

ﬁngers; use a lint-free cloth.

It is essential only to use anti-ultraviolet

(UV) type bulbs, so as not to damage the

headlamp.

Always replace a failed bulb with a new bulb

of the same type and speciﬁcation. To avoid

lighting imbalance, replace the bulbs in pairs.

► Tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 2.

► Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 5 only.

► Reﬁt the bolt covers to each of the bolts

(depending on equipment).

Changing a bulb

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), misting on the

internal surface of the glass of the headlamps

and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear

after the lamps have been on for a few

minutes.

► Store the tools.

Reﬁtting the lamp units

Perform the operations in the reverse

order to dismantling.

After changing a wheel

Light-emitting diode (LED)

headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the aﬀected types of

headlamps / lamps are:

– "LED" technology headlamps.

– Full LED technology headlamps.

– Oﬀset daytime running lamps.

– Direction indicator side repeaters.

– Side spotlamps.

The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating:

– Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive

cloth, nor with detergent or solvent

products.

– Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH

neutral product.

– When using a high-pressure washer on

persistent marks, do not keep the lance

directed towards the headlamps, lamps or

With a "space-saver" type spare wheel

Deactivate certain driving aid functions

(Active Safety Brake, Adaptive cruise control,

etc.).

Do not exceed the maximum authorised

speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

– 3D rear lamps.

– Third brake lamp.

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– Number plate lamps.

If you need to replace this type of bulb,

you must contact a PEUGEOT dealer or

a qualiﬁed workshop.

Do not touch LED or Full LED technology

headlamps - risk of electrocution!

Model with

LED technology headlamps

Opening the bonnet / Accessing the

bulbs

With the engine warm, proceed with caution -

risk of burns!

Take care with objects or clothing that could

be caught in the blades of the cooling fan -

risk of strangulation!

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Front lamps

Model with Full

LED technology headlamps

Halogen bulbs (Hx)

1. Main beam headlamps (LED)

To ensure good quality lighting, check

that the bulb is correctly positioned in its

housing.

2. Dipped beam headlamps (LED)

3. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps (LED)

4. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

Main / Dipped beam headlamps

Model with halogen headlamps

1. Dipped beam headlamps / Main beam

headlamps

2. Direction indicators

3. Sidelamps

4. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps

1. Main beam headlamps (H9)

2. Dipped beam headlamps (H18)

3. Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps

(W21/5W)

4. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

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Direction indicators

Rapid ﬂashing of a direction indicator

lamp (left or right) indicates that one of

the bulbs on the corresponding side has

failed.

Rear lamps

Model with Full LED lamps

► Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

► Pull the bulb holder backwards to remove it.

► Pull the bulb to remove it.

► Replace the bulb.

When reﬁtting the bulb holder in its housing,

press until you hear a click which means it is

locked in place.

► Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

1. Sidelamps / Daytime running lamps

2. Brake lamps

3. Reversing lamps

Daytime running lamps / Sidelamps

► Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise.

► Pull the bulb and bulb holder assembly

backwards.

4. Direction indicators

► Replace the bulb.

Model with halogen headlamps

Amber coloured bulbs must be replaced

by bulbs with identical speciﬁcations and

colour.

► Remove the protective cover by pulling the

tab.

► Pull the bulb holder backwards to remove it.

► Pull the bulb to remove it.

► Replace the bulb.

When reﬁtting the bulb holder in its housing,

press until you hear a click which means it is

locked in place.

1. Brake lamps / Sidelamps (P21/5W LL)

2. Direction indicators (PY21W amber).

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Foglamp (P21W)

3. Reversing lamps (W16W)

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Brake lamps / sidelamps / reversing

lamps and direction indicators

Rapid ﬂashing of a direction indicator

lamp (left or right) indicates that one of

the bulbs on the corresponding side has

failed.

► Unclip the four ﬁxings around the bulb holder.

► Remove the bulb holder.

Once the lamp unit and the bulb holder are

removed:

Amber coloured bulbs, such as the

direction indicators, must be replaced by

bulbs with identical colour and speciﬁcations.

For access, pass your hand under the bumper

on the left-hand side.

► Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left

and pull it out.

1. Brake lamps/sidelamps

2. Direction indicators

3. Reversing lamps

These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.

► Open the boot.

► Turn the bulb a quarter turn to the left and

pull it out.

► Change the bulb.

► Turn the bulb 1 or 2 a quarter turn to the left

and remove it.

► Pull the bulb 3 to remove it.

► Replace the bulb.

Changing a fuse

Engage the lamp unit in its guides while

keeping it in line with the centreline of the

vehicle.

Tighten without forcing to guarantee correct

sealing and to avoid damaging the lamp unit.

Accessing the tools

The extraction tweezers are located behind the

fusebox cover.

► Remove the access ﬂap on the

corresponding side trim, so that the lamp unit

ﬁxing can be accessed.

Depending on version:

► Slacken the ﬁxing nut with a socket wrench.

► Finish slackening it by hand to recover the

nut, making sure that it does not fall.

► Push the retaining clip outwards and remove

the lamp unit from the back.

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► Immobilise the vehicle and switch the ignition

oﬀ.

► Identify the defective fuse using the current

allocation tables and diagrams.

Tweezers

To replace a fuse, it is essential to:

► Use the special tweezers to extract the fuse

from its housing and check the condition of its

ﬁlament.

► Always replace the failed fuse with a fuse of

the same rating (same colour); use of a diﬀerent

rating may cause malfunctions - risk of ﬁre!

If the fault recurs after replacing a fuse, have

the electrical system checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Installing electrical accessories

Your vehicle's electrical system is

designed to operate with standard or optional

equipment.

Before installing other electrical equipment

or accessories on your vehicle, contact a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

► Unclip the cover by pulling at the top left, then

right.

► Remove the cover completely.

► Take the tweezers from their housing.

PEUGEOT accepts no responsibility for

the cost incurred in repairing your vehicle

or for rectifying malfunctions resulting from

the installation of accessories not supplied

and not recommended by PEUGEOT and not

installed in accordance with speciﬁcations, in

particular when the combined power

The fuse allocation tables and the

corresponding diagrams are available

from a PEUGEOT dealer or from a qualiﬁed

workshop.

The replacement of a fuse not shown in

the allocation tables may cause a serious

malfunction of your vehicle. Contact a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

consumption of all of the additional equipment

connected exceeds 10 milliamperes.

► Open the glove box.

► Press on the central handle of the fusebox

cover.

► Lower the cover completely.

► Take the tweezers from their housing.

Fuses in the dashboard

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard

(left-hand side).

To access the fuses, follow the same procedure

as described for accessing the fuse replacement

tools.

Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse:

Good

Failed

► Identify the cause of the fault and ﬁx it.

► Stop all power consumption.

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Fuse tables

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Lower fusebox

Fuse N°

Rating

Functions

(Amps)

F1

F3

10 A

5 A

Electrochrome interior rear view mirror

Wireless smartphone charger.

Horn.

F4

15 A

20 A

5 A

F5

Screenwash pump.

F6

Screenwash pump.

F7

Rear USB sockets.

F8

20 A

30 A

5 A

Rear wiper.

F10

F11

F14

F24

Locking / Unlocking.

Emergency and assistance calls - Alarm.

7-inch touch screen.

5 A

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Fuse N°

Rating

Functions

(Amps)

F27

F29

5 A

Alarm (retroﬁt).

20 A

15 A

10-inch touch screen.

F31 or F32

Cigarette lighter / 12 V accessory socket.

Upper fusebox

Fuse N°

Rating

Functions

(Amps)

F1

F2

40 A

10 A

30 A

20 A

30 A

Heated rear screen.

Heated door mirrors.

F3

Front one-touch electric windows.

Door mirrors adjustment - Folding door mirrors.

Rear one-touch electric windows.

Front heated seats.

F4

F5

F10

Engine compartment fuses

The fusebox is placed in the engine

compartment near the battery.

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Accessing the fuses

► Release the two latches A.

► Remove the cover.

► Replace the fuse.

► When you have ﬁnished, close the cover

carefully, then engage the two latches A to

ensure that the fusebox is properly sealed.

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Fuse table

Fuse N°

Rating

Functions

(Amps)

F16

F18

F19

20 A

10 A

Heated windscreen.

Right-hand main beam halogen headlamp.

Left-hand main beam halogen headlamp.

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Fuse N°

F29

Rating

(Amps)

Functions

40 A

Windscreen wipers.

Electric motor

12 V battery / Accessory

battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

battery or charging a discharged battery.

Flat accessory battery

It is not possible to start the motor or

recharge the traction battery.

Precautions before working on the

accessory battery

Lead-acid starter batteries

These batteries contain harmful

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance

with regulations and must never under any

circumstances be discarded with household

waste.

Select mode P, switch oﬀ the ignition, check

that the instrument panel is oﬀ and that the

vehicle is not plugged in.

For access to the (+) terminal:

► Release the bonnet by pulling the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

► Raise the bonnet.

(+) Positive terminal.

This terminal has a quick-release clamp.

(-) Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is located facing

the battery.

Recharging the accessory battery

Do not recharge the battery without ﬁrst

disconnecting the terminals and removing the

battery from the motor compartment.

Do not disconnect the battery terminals while

the READY lamp is lit, or while the vehicle is

charging.

Take used remote control batteries and

vehicle batteries to a special collection point.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

Starting using another

battery

If your vehicle's battery is ﬂat, the engine can be

started using a backup battery (either external or

from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a

battery booster.

All operations on the battery must be carried

out in a well ventilated area and away from

naked ﬂames and sources of sparks, to avoid

any risk of explosion or ﬁre.

Access to the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

Wash your hands afterwards.

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Never start the engine by connecting a

battery charger.

► Connect one end of the green or black cable

to the (-) terminal of the backup battery B or of

the booster (or to an earth point on the assisting

vehicle).

► Connect the other end of the green or black

cable to the earth point C.

► Start the engine on the assisting vehicle and

leave it running for a few minutes.

► Operate the starter on the broken down

vehicle and let the engine run.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the battery:

– using the vehicle mainly for short journeys;

– if the vehicle is to be taken oﬀ the road for

several weeks.

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Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster.

Check beforehand that the backup battery

has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity

at least equal to that of the discharged

battery.

The two vehicles must not be in contact with

each other.

Switch oﬀ all electricity-consuming equipment

on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,

lighting, etc.).

Make sure that the jump leads are well away

from the engine’s moving parts (fan, belt,

etc.).

Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while the

engine is running.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,

use only a charger compatible with

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of

12 V.

If the engine does not start immediately, switch

oﬀ the ignition and wait a few moments before

trying again.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

► Wait for it to return to idle.

► Disconnect the jump leads in reverse order.

► Reﬁt the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if

the vehicle has one.

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

► Allow the engine to run for at least

30 minutes, with the vehicle stationary, so that

the battery reaches an adequate state of charge.

► Switch oﬀ the ignition.

Drive cautiously during the ﬁrst 30

minutes after starting the engine.

► Switch oﬀ all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

With an automatic gearbox, never try to

start the engine by pushing the vehicle.

► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

► Connect the red cable to the (+) terminal of

ﬂat battery A (at the metal elbow), then to the

(+) terminal of the backup battery B or of the

booster.

Charging the battery using a

battery charger

For optimum service life of the battery, it is

essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

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► Switch oﬀ charger B before connecting

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any

dangerous sparks.

► Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

► Lift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if the

vehicle has one.

► Connect the cables of charger B as follows:

• the positive (+) red cable to the (+) terminal

of battery A,

has not cracked, which would mean a risk of

toxic and corrosive acid leaking.

► Depending on equipment, lift the plastic cover

on the (+) terminal.

► Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

► Remove clamp B by lifting it oﬀ.

Disconnecting the battery

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

In order to maintain an adequate state of charge

for starting the engine, it is recommended that

the battery be disconnected if the vehicle is

taken out of service for a long period.

Before disconnecting the battery:

► Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof).

• the negative (-) black cable to earth point C

on the vehicle.

► Switch oﬀ all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lighting, etc.).

► Switch oﬀ the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

At the battery, it is only necessary to disconnect

the (+) terminal.

► At the end of the charging operation, switch

oﬀ charger B before disconnecting the cables

from battery A.

► Raise lever A fully.

► Reﬁt the open clamp B on the (+) terminal.

► Push clamp B fully down.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

24v

12v

► Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

► Depending on equipment, lower the plastic

cover on the (+) terminal.

If this label is present, use only a 12 V

charger to avoid causing irreversible

damage to the electrical components related

to the Stop & Start system.

Do not force the lever as locking will be

impossible if the clamp is not positioned

correctly; start the procedure again.

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by a

PEUGEOT dealer or by a qualiﬁed workshop

who will verify that the internal components

have not been damaged and that the case

After reconnection

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the

engine, to enable the electronic systems to

initialise.

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If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

Referring to the relevant section, reset certain

equipment:

– Remote control key or electronic key

(depending on version).

– Electric windows.

– Not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,

unlock the steering, or release the parking

brake.

– Not possible to tow a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox, with the engine running.

– Towing with only two wheels on the ground.

– Four-wheel drive vehicle.

Towing the vehicle

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General recommendations

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

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.

– No approved towbar available.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

Before towing the vehicle, it is essential

to put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode.

For more information on Changing to free-

wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.

The Stop & Start system may not be

operational during the trip following the

ﬁrst engine start.

In this case, the system will only be available

again after a continuous period with the

vehicle immobilised, the duration of which

depends on the exterior temperature and the

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8

hours).

Electric motor

An electric vehicle must never be used

for road transfers.

It may be used, for example, to exit a rut.

A professional towing service must be

called if:

– Broken down on a motorway or main road.

Towing constraints

Type of vehicle

(engine / gearbox)gearbox

Font wheels on the

ground

Rear wheels on the

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground

with towbar

Internal combustion /

Manual

Internal combustion /

Automatic

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Towing constraints

Type of vehicle

(engine / gearbox)gearbox

Font wheels on the

ground

Rear wheels on the

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground

with towbar

Electric

In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a professional using ﬂatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox).

► Install the towbar.

► Put the gearbox into neutral.

Access to the tools

For more information on accessing the Tool kit,

Failure to observe this instruction could

result in damage to certain components

(braking, transmission, etc.) and to the

absence of braking assistance the next time

the engine is started.

refer to the corresponding section.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle

with the driving wheels on the ground

and the engine oﬀ.

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand

section.

► Pull the cover downwards.

To tow:

► Screw the towing eye in fully.

► Install the towbar.

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both

vehicles.

► Unlock the steering and release the parking

brake.

► Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both

vehicles.

► Move oﬀ gently, drive slowly and only for a

short distance.

► Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-

hand corner.

To be towed:

► Move oﬀ gently, drive slowly and only for a

short distance.

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread:

► Screw the towing eye in fully.

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