Get In the event of a breakdown Guide for DS 7 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2017-2022)

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For all versions other than BlueHDi, the

Assembling and placing the

triangle

Warning triangle

components are located in the engine

compartment; they can be found under the

removable cover.

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.

For more information about the Engine

compartment, in particular the location of

these components under the bonnet, refer to

the corresponding section.

Storage compartment

BlueHDi engines

►ꢀ 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.

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.

Non-BlueHDi engines

►ꢀ Open the bonnet and then, if necessary, unclip

the cover to access the priming pump.

►ꢀ Loosen the degassing bolt.

There is a compartment in the interior trim of the

tailgate to store a warning triangle.

►ꢀ After opening the tailgate, release the cover by

turning the screw a quarter turn to the left.

Running out of fuel

(Diesel)

►ꢀ Operate the priming pump until fuel

appears in the transparent tube.

►ꢀ Retighten the degassing bolt.

►ꢀ Operate the starter motor until the engine

starts (if the engine does not start at the first

attempt, wait around 15 seconds before trying

again).

With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be

primed if you run out of fuel.

Before priming, at least 5 litres of Diesel fuel must

be added to the tank.

►ꢀ If the engine does not start after a few

attempts, operate the priming pump again, then

the starter motor.

For more information on Refuelling and

Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to the

corresponding section.

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

►ꢀ Unfold the hinged boot carpet by pulling the

handle until it is fully opened.

These tools are specific to the vehicle and

may vary according to the level of

close the bonnet.

equipment.

Do not use them for any other purpose.

Versions with a temporary puncture

repair kit

Tool kit

Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.

Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:

– Temporary puncture repair kit.

– Spare wheel.

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.

If the vehicle does not have its original jack,

contact a dealer or a qualified workshop

to obtain the one that was intended by the

manufacturer.

Access to the tools

The jack meets European standards, as

defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/

CE.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

Versions with a spare wheel

List of tools

The tool kit is stored in the boot, under the floor.

To access it:

Versions with 2-position boot floor:

►ꢀ Open the boot.

►ꢀ Place the adjustable boot floor in the high

position.

►ꢀ Raise the floor past the two retractable stops.

►ꢀ Place the floor on these two stops to hold it up.

Versions with hinged boot carpet:

►ꢀ Open the boot.

1. Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending

on equipment)

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With spare wheel

Made up of a compressor and a sealant cartridge,

it allows the temporary repair of a tyre so that you

can drive to the nearest garage.

It is designed to repair most punctures which

could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread.

2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in

the glove box) (depending on equipment)

For adapting the wheelbrace to the special

‘security’ bolts.

3. Towing eye and tool to open the rear protective

cover

The vehicle's electric system allows the

connection of the compressor for long

enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture repair.

For more information on Towing the vehicle and

using the removable towing eye, refer to the

corresponding section.

For more information on the Tool kit, refer

to the corresponding section.

With temporary puncture repair kit

Repair procedure

5. Wheelbrace

For removing the wheel trim and the wheel

bolts.

6. Jack with integrated handle

To raise the vehicle.

Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.

nail, screw) which have penetrated into

the tyre.

►ꢀ Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic

and apply the parking brake.

7. Wheel bolt cap remover (depending on

equipment)

►ꢀ Follow the safety instructions (hazard warning

lamps, warning triangle, high visibility vest, etc.)

according to the legislation in force in the country

of driving.

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition.

►ꢀ Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on

alloy wheels.

4. 12 V compressor with a cartridge of sealant

and a speed limit sticker

For more information on the Spare wheel, refer to

the corresponding section.

For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust the

tyre pressure.

Temporary puncture repair

kit

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.

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►ꢀ Switch on the ignition.

►ꢀ Connect the pipe from the compressor to the

bottle of sealant.

►ꢀ 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".

►ꢀ 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).

►ꢀ Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under

the compressor.

►ꢀ Connect the compressor's electric plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

If after approximately 7 minutes, the

pressure of 2 bar is not reached, this

indicates that the tyre is not repairable;

contact a dealer or a qualified workshop for

assistance.

►ꢀ Affix the speed limit sticker.

►ꢀ Move the switch to position "O".

►ꢀ Disconnect the compressor's electric plug

from the vehicle's 12 V socket.

►ꢀ Refit the cap on the valve.

►ꢀ Remove the kit.

►ꢀ Turn the bottle of sealant over and secure it in

the notch provided on the compressor.

►ꢀ Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be

repaired, and place it in a clean area.

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.

►ꢀ Remove and store the bottle of sealant.

The tyre inflation pressures are given on

this label.

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The sealant product is harmful if

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.

a dealer or a qualified workshop for

Checking / adjusting tyre

pressures

The compressor can be used, without injecting

sealant, to check and, if necessary, adjust the

tyre pressures.

assistance.

►ꢀ Once the correct pressure is reached, put the

switch in position "O".

►ꢀ Remove the kit and stow it.

►ꢀ 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.

After use, do not discard the bottle in standard

waste, take it to a dealer or an authorised

waste disposal site.

Do not forget to obtain a new bottle of

sealant, available from a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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.

►ꢀ 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.

Spare wheel

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

►ꢀ Switch on the ignition.

The tyre inflation pressures are given on

this label.

For more information on the Tool kit, refer

to the corresponding section.

►ꢀ 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.

►ꢀ 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 deflate: press the black button located on the

compressor pipe, near the valve connection.

With a tyre repaired using this type of kit,

do not exceed a speed of 50 mph

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

125 miles (200 km).

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to

have the tyre changed.

If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is

not reached, the tyre is damaged; contact

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Removing the spare wheel

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

►ꢀ Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in

the middle of the wheel.

Access to the spare wheel

►ꢀ Tighten the central nut sufficiently to retain

the wheel correctly.

►ꢀ Put the tool box back in place in the middle of

the wheel and clip it in place.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not

obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,

stable and non-slippery.

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.

►ꢀ Slacken the central nut.

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the

floor.

If you need access to the spare wheel, first refer

to the Tool kit section.

►ꢀ Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

►ꢀ Lift the spare wheel towards the back of the

boot.

►ꢀ Take the wheel out of the boot.

Depending on version, the spare wheel

may be a standard size steel or alloy

wheel.

Putting the spare wheel back in place

In some countries, it is a ‘space saver’ wheel.

Check for the fixed illumination of the parking

brake indicator 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.

►ꢀ Put the spare wheel back in place in its

housing.

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Wheel with wheel trim

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the

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.

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!

►ꢀ 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.

►ꢀ Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

►ꢀ Remove the wheel.

►ꢀ 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.

►ꢀ Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 5 only.

►ꢀ Extend jack 6 until its head comes into contact Fitting a wheel

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.

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Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type spare

After changing a wheel

wheel

Store the punctured wheel in the boot or,

depending on version, remove the central cover

first to store it beneath the floor in place of the

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.

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).

Driving with more than one “space-saver” type

spare wheel is prohibited.

►ꢀ Fit the wheel on the hub.

►ꢀ 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.

Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop as

soon as possible to have the tightness of

the bolts and the pressure of the spare wheel

checked.

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.

►ꢀ 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).

►ꢀ Store the tools.

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After changing a bulb

To refit, carry out the operations in

reverse order to removal.

Close the protective cover very carefully to

guarantee the sealing of the lamps.

Front lamps

Changing a bulb

In some weather conditions (e.g. low

temperature or humidity), the presence of

misting on the internal surface of the glass of

the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it

disappears after the lamps have been on for a

few minutes.

Model with “Full LED” technology

headlamps

Light-emitting diode (LED)

headlamps and lamps

Depending on version, the affected types of

headlamps / lamps are:

The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating:

– Full LED technology headlamps.

– Front foglamps.

– Offset daytime running lamps.

– Direction indicator side repeaters.

– Side spotlamps.

– Tailgate rear lamps.

– Third brake lamp.

– Number plate lamps.

–

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

their edges for too long, so as not to damage

their protective coating and seals.

1. Direction indicators (LED)

2. Dipped / main beam headlamps (LED)

3. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (LED)

4. Foglamps (LED)

For the replacement of this type of bulb,

you must contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Do not touch the "Full LED" technology

headlamps - risk of electrocution!

5. Additional lamps (LED)

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!

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.

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Model with halogen and Xenon

headlamps

Risk of electrocution

Xenon bulbs (D5S) must be replaced by a

dealer or by a qualified workshop.

Amber coloured bulbs must be replaced by

bulbs with identical specifications and

colour.

Halogen bulbs (Hx)

Additional main beam headlamps

To ensure good quality lighting, check

that the bulb is correctly positioned in its

housing.

Direction indicators

Rapid flashing of a direction indicator

lamp (left or right) indicates that one of

the bulbs on the corresponding side has failed.

1. Dipped beam / main beam headlamps (D5S

25W)

2. Direction indicators (PY21W).

3. Additional main beam headlamps (H7)

4. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (LED)

5. Foglamps (LED)

►ꢀ Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.

►ꢀ Pull the connector backward: the bulb is

detached from the reflector.

►ꢀ Disconnect the connector.

►ꢀ Replace the bulb.

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!

►ꢀ Remove the protective cover by pulling the tab.

►ꢀ Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise.

►ꢀ Pull the bulb and bulb holder assembly

backwards.

►ꢀ Replace the bulb.

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Access to the secondary lamp cluster

Rear lamps

Tools required: rear protective cover opening tool

(tool kit) and Torx T30 screwdriver (not supplied).

►ꢀ Insert the screwdriver head diagonally in the

cylindrical guide until you reach the lamp unit

fixing bolt.

Main lamps

►ꢀ Slacken the bolt by about 10 turns then pull

the lamp unit to release it from the bumper.

1. Brake lamps (LED)

2. Sidelamps (LED)

3. Direction indicators (LED)

4. Reversing lamps (LED)

Secondary lamp cluster

5. Brake lamps / sidelamps reminder (P21/5W)

6. Direction indicators reminder (PY21W)

7. Foglamps (W16W)

►ꢀ Using the opening tool, unclip the cover of

the access flap on the rear screw thread of the

towing eye, then pull it towards you.

►ꢀ Disconnect the harness.

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

right.

►ꢀ Remove the cover completely.

►ꢀ Take the tweezers from their housing.

►ꢀ 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 dealer or by a

qualified workshop.

The fuse allocation tables and the

corresponding diagrams are available

from a dealer or from a qualified workshop.

For each lamp:

►ꢀ Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-

clockwise and remove it.

The replacement of a fuse not shown in

the allocation tables may cause a serious

malfunction of your vehicle. Contact a dealer

or a qualified workshop.

►ꢀ Open the glove box.

►ꢀ Press on the central handle of the fusebox

cover.

►ꢀ Remove the bulb and replace it.

►ꢀ Lower the cover completely.

►ꢀ Take the tweezers from their housing.

Changing a fuse

Accessing the tools

The extraction tweezers are located behind the

fusebox cover.

Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse:

Good

Failed

►ꢀ Identify the cause of the fault and fix it.

►ꢀ Stop all power consumption.

►ꢀ Immobilise the vehicle and switch the ignition

off.

Depending on version:

►ꢀ Identify the defective fuse using the current

allocation tables and diagrams.

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.

Tweezers

Installing electrical accessories

Your vehicle's electrical system is

designed to operate with standard or optional

equipment.

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Before installing other electrical equipment or

accessories on your vehicle, contact a dealer

or a qualified workshop.

Fuse No.

F6

Rating (A)

20 A

Functions

Fuse No.

F10

Rating (A)

15 A

Functions

Screenwash

pump.

Air conditioning

additional

blower.

The Manufacturer 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 and not installed in accordance

with specifications, in particular when the

combined power consumption of all of the

additional equipment connected exceeds 10

milliamperes.

F14

F27

5 A

Emergency and

assistance calls,

alarm.

Engine compartment fuses

The fusebox is placed in the engine compartment

near the battery.

Additional

heating/

ventilation

remote control

receiver.

Accessing the fuses

F29

F31

F32

20 A

15 A

Touch screen

audio system.

Fuses in the dashboard

The fusebox is located in the lower dashboard

(left-hand side).

To access the fuses, follow the same procedure

as that described for accessing the tool kit for

changing fuses.

Front 12 V

socket.

12 V socket in

boot.

Box 2

For more information on Access to the tool kit,

refer to the corresponding section.

Fuse No.

F1

Rating (A)

40 A

Functions

►ꢀ 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.

Heated rear

screen.

Fuse tables

Box 1

F4

F6

15 A

25 A

Electric windows

and exterior

mirrors.

Fuse No.

F3

Rating (A)

5 A

Functions

Rear USB socket.

Horn.

Reversing lamps.

F4

15 A

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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.

12 V battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

battery or charging a discharged 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.

For access to the (+) terminal:

►ꢀ Unlock the bonnet by activating the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►ꢀ Raise the bonnet.

Take used remote control batteries and vehicle

batteries to a special collection point.

(+) Positive terminal.

It has a quick-release clamp.

(-) Negative terminal.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

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.

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is placed near

the battery.

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

vehicle has one.

Wash your hands afterwards.

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.

►ꢀ 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.

►ꢀ 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).

Access to the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

Never start the engine by connecting a

battery charger.

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.

►ꢀ Connect the other end of the green or black

cable to the earth point C.

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►ꢀ 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.

To charge the vehicle's battery yourself,

use only a charger compatible with

lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of

12 V.

►ꢀ 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,

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

the vehicle.

►ꢀ At the end of the charging operation, switch

off charger B before disconnecting the cables

from battery A.

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.

►ꢀ Allow the engine to run for at least 30 minutes,

with the vehicle stationary, so that the battery

reaches an adequate state of charge.

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

24v

12v

Drive cautiously during the first 30

minutes after starting the engine.

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.

With an automatic gearbox, never try to

start the engine by pushing the vehicle.

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

Charging the battery using a

battery charger

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by

a dealer or by a qualified workshop who will

verify that the internal components have not

been damaged and that the case has not

cracked, which would mean a risk of toxic and

corrosive acid leaking.

For optimum service life of the battery, it is

essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

►ꢀ 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.

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.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Some functions, including Stop & Start,

►ꢀ 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.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Referring to the relevant section, reset certain

equipment:

– Electronic key.

– Sunroof and electric sun blind.

– Electric windows.

are not available if the battery is not

sufficiently charged.

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

Disconnecting the battery

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.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

Before disconnecting the battery:

After reconnection of the battery, the

“Collision risk detection system fault”

message is displayed on the instrument panel

when the ignition is switched on. This

operation is perfectly normal. The message

will disappear while driving.

►ꢀ Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof).

►ꢀ 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.

►ꢀ Raise lever A fully.

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 of

immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which

depends on the exterior temperature and the

state of charge of the battery (up to about 8

hours).

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

►ꢀ Push clamp B fully down.

►ꢀ Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

►ꢀ Depending on equipment, lower the plastic

cover on the (+) terminal.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

Do not force the lever as locking will be

impossible if the clamp is not positioned

correctly; start the procedure again.

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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(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic

Accessories batteries

(Hybrid)

cover.

(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release

connector.

The hybrid system has two accessory batteries:

one at the front and one at the rear of the vehicle.

Charging the front battery

using a battery charger

For optimum service life of the front battery, it

is essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the front battery:

– using the vehicle mainly for short journeys;

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

several weeks.

The batteries contain harmful

substances (sulphuric acid and lead).

They must be disposed of in accordance

with regulations and must not, in any

circumstances, be discarded with household

waste.

For access to the (+) terminal:

►ꢀ Release the bonnet by operating the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►ꢀ Raise the bonnet.

(+) Positive terminal with a quick-release

terminal.

Take used remote control batteries and vehicle

batteries to a special collection point.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling batteries.

All operations on the batteries must be carried

out in a well ventilated area and away from

naked flames and sources of sparks, so as to

avoid the risk of explosion or fire.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

(-) Negative terminal.

To charge the vehicle's front battery

yourself, use only a charger compatible

with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage

of 12 V.

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is placed near

the battery.

Rear

Wash your hands afterwards.

For the replacement of batteries, contact a

dealer or a qualified workshop.

The rear battery is located in the boot.

To reach the battery:

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

Never reverse polarities.

Accessing the batteries

Front

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

The front battery is located under the bonnet.

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

►ꢀ Lift the boot floor.

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Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

►ꢀ Disconnect the (-) terminal of the rear battery

using the black quick-release connector.

If the battery has frozen, have it checked by

a dealer or by a qualified workshop who will

verify that the internal components have not

been damaged and that the case has not

cracked, which would mean a risk of toxic and

corrosive acid leaking.

Disconnection / reconnection

of the batteries

►ꢀ 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,

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

the vehicle.

►ꢀ At the end of the charging operation, switch

off charger B before disconnecting the cables

from battery A.

Procedure for disconnecting / reconnecting the

batteries in the event of long-term immobilisation

of the vehicle.

►ꢀ Disconnect the (+) terminal of the front

battery by disconnecting the red quick-release

clamp:

• Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

• Remove clamp B by lifting it off.

Before disconnecting the batteries:

►ꢀ Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof).

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lighting, etc.),

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition and wait for the READY

indicator lamp to go out.

►ꢀ Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.

Reconnection

Never reverse the order of the

reconnection steps - risk of irreversible

damage!

Disconnection

Never reverse the order of the

disconnection steps - risk of irreversible

damage!

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• Raise lever A fully.

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

• Push clamp B fully down.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

►ꢀ Connect terminal (-) to the rear battery using

the black quick-release terminal connector.

Referring to the relevant section, reset certain

equipment:

– Electronic key.

– Sunroof and electric sun blind.

– Electric windows.

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.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

►ꢀ Connect the (+) terminal of the front battery

by connecting the red quick-release clamp:

Towing the vehicle

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 towbar; ropes 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.

A professional recovery service must be called if:

– broken down on a motorway or main road;

– 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;

– no approved towbar available.

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In the event of a breakdown

Hybrid vehicles

Before any intervention, with the ignition on, depress the brake pedal and select mode N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY indicator lamp

off).

Always call on professionals for recovery of the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.

Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle where it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a flatbed lorry or trailer.

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

Hybrid 2WD

Hybrid 4WD

2WD: 2-wheel drive.

4WD: 4-wheel drive.

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

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►ꢀ Release the cover.

To be towed:

Access to the tools

►ꢀ Screw the towing eye in fully.

►ꢀ Install the towbar.

►ꢀ Put the gearbox into neutral.

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.

►ꢀ Unclip the cover, using the tool fixed on the

towing eye.

To tow:

►ꢀ Screw the towing eye in fully.

►ꢀ Install the towbar.

►ꢀ Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both

vehicles.

Automatic gearbox: never tow the vehicle

with the driving wheels on the ground and

the engine off.

The opening tool for the rear protective cover is

secured to the towing eye.

For more information on accessing the Tool kit,

refer to the corresponding section.

►ꢀ 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.

►ꢀ Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a

short distance.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread:

►ꢀ Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-

hand corner.

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