Get In the event of a breakdown Guide for DS 7 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

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For non-BlueHDi versions, the fuel system

components are located in the engine

compartment; this may be under a removable

cover.

Assembling and placing the

triangle

Warning triangle

This reflective and dismantlable device is to be

installed on the side of the road when a vehicle is

broken down or damaged.

For more information on the Engine

compartment, in particular the location of

these components under the bonnet, refer to

the corresponding section.

Before getting out of the vehicle

Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then

put on the safety vest to assemble and install

the triangle.

BlueHDi engines

►ꢀ Switch on the ignition (without starting the

engine).

Storage compartment

►ꢀ Wait around 1 minute and switch off the

ignition.

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.

►ꢀ 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.

Non-BlueHDi engines

►ꢀ Open the bonnet and then, if necessary, unclip

the cover to access the priming pump.

►ꢀ Loosen the degassing bolt.

Running out of fuel

(Diesel)

►ꢀ Operate the priming pump until fuel

appears in the transparent tube.

There is a compartment in the interior trim of the

tailgate to store a warning triangle.

►ꢀ Retighten the degassing bolt.

With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be

►ꢀ 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).

►ꢀ After opening the tailgate, release the cover by

turning the screw a quarter turn to the left.

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.

►ꢀ 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 on

Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to the

corresponding section.

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

close the bonnet.

Versions with articulated boot mat (Rechargeable

hybrid):

These tools are specific to the vehicle and

may vary according to the level of

►ꢀ Open the boot.

equipment.

►ꢀ Unfold the articulated boot mat by pulling its

handle until it is fully opened.

Do not use them for any other purpose.

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.

With temporary puncture repair kit

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.

Accessing the tools

The jack meets European standards, as

defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/

CE.

The jack does not require any maintenance.

List of tools

With spare wheel

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.

►ꢀ Lift the boot floor past the two retractable

stops.

1. Chocks to immobilise the vehicle (depending

►ꢀ Place the boot floor onto these two stops to

hold it up.

on equipment)

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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.

2. Socket for the wheel security bolts (located in

the glove box) (depending on equipment)

To adapt the wheelbrace to the special

‘security’ bolts.

It is designed to repair most punctures located on

the tyre tread.

3. Removable towing eye and tool to open the

rear protective cover

The vehicle's electric system allows the

connection of the compressor to the 12 V

power supply for long enough to repair a tyre

after a puncture.

For more information on Towing the vehicle and

using the removable towing eye, refer to the

corresponding section.

With temporary puncture repair kit

Tyre inflation pressures are indicated on

this label.

For more information on Identification

markings, particularly this label, refer to the

corresponding section.

5. Wheelbrace

For removing the wheel bolts.

6. Jack with integrated handle

To raise the vehicle.

7. Wheel bolt cap removal tool (depending on

equipment)

For removing the wheel bolt head finishers on

alloy wheels.

For more information on the Tool kit, refer

to the corresponding section.

For more information on the Spare wheel, refer to

4. 12 V compressor with cartridge of sealant and

speed limit sticker

the corresponding section.

Repair procedure

For temporary repair of a tyre and to adjust the

tyre pressure.

Temporary puncture repair

kit

Do not remove any foreign bodies (e.g.

nail, screw) which have penetrated into

the tyre.

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.

►ꢀ Park the vehicle without obstructing traffic

and apply the parking brake.

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►ꢀ Follow the safety instructions (hazard warning

lamps, warning triangle, high visibility jacket,

etc.) according to the legislation in force in the

country in which you are driving.

►ꢀ Remove the valve cap from the tyre to be

repaired, and place it in a clean place.

►ꢀ Switch the ignition on.

►ꢀ Switch the ignition off.

►ꢀ Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

►ꢀ 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).

►ꢀ Connect the hose from the bottle of sealant

to the valve of the tyre to be repaired and tighten

firmly.

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.

►ꢀ Check that the compressor switch is in

position "O".

►ꢀ Connect the pipe from the compressor to the

bottle of sealant.

►ꢀ Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under

the compressor.

►ꢀ Move the switch to position "O".

►ꢀ Disconnect the compressor's electric plug

from the vehicle's 12 V socket.

►ꢀ Connect the compressor's electric plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

►ꢀ Remove the kit.

►ꢀ Affix the speed limit sticker.

►ꢀ Refit the cap on the valve.

►ꢀ Remove and store the bottle of sealant.

The sealant product is harmful if

swallowed and causes irritation to the

eyes.

The speed limit sticker must be affixed

inside the vehicle in the area close to the

driver, to remind them that a wheel is in

temporary use.

Keep this product out of the reach of children.

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

bottle.

►ꢀ Turn the bottle of sealant over and secure it in

the notch provided on the compressor.

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After use, do not discard the bottle into

the environment; 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.

Checking/adjusting tyre

pressures

The compressor can be used, without injecting

sealant, to check and, if necessary, adjust the

tyre pressures.

For more information on Tyre under-inflation

detection, refer to the corresponding section.

►ꢀ Remove the valve cap from the tyre and keep it

in a clean place.

Spare wheel

►ꢀ Uncoil the pipe stowed under the compressor.

►ꢀ Screw the pipe onto the valve and tighten

firmly.

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view

explanatory videos.

►ꢀ Check that the compressor switch is in

position "O".

For more information on the Tool kit, refer

►ꢀ Fully uncoil the electric cable stowed under

the compressor.

to the corresponding section.

►ꢀ Connect the compressor's electric plug to the

vehicle's 12 V socket.

►ꢀ 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.

Accessing the spare wheel

►ꢀ Switch the ignition on.

►ꢀ 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 50 miles

(80 km).

If after 7 minutes the pressure of 2 bar is

not reached, the tyre is damaged; contact

a dealer or a qualified workshop for

assistance.

You must contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the repair checked and the

tyre changed.

►ꢀ Once the correct pressure is reached, put the

switch in position "O".

The spare wheel is stored in the boot, under the

floor.

►ꢀ Remove the kit and stow it.

►ꢀ Refit the cap on the valve.

To access the spare wheel, first refer to the Tool

kit section.

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Depending on version, the spare wheel

may be a standard size steel or alloy

Putting the spare wheel back in place

Check that the parking brake indicator lamps

on the instrument panel are on fixed.

The occupants must get out of the vehicle and

wait where they are safe.

wheel.

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

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.

Removing the spare wheel

Wheel with wheel trim

When removing the wheel, first remove

the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture

using the wheelbrace.

►ꢀ Put the spare wheel back in place in its

housing.

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.

►ꢀ 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.

►ꢀ Slacken the central nut.

►ꢀ Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt).

►ꢀ Lift the spare wheel towards the back of the

boot.

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

the wheel and clip it in place.

►ꢀ Take the wheel out of the boot.

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 an automatic gearbox, select mode P

to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,

unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch

off the ignition.

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►ꢀ To remove the wheel bolt cover on each of the

bolts, use tool 7 (alloy wheels).

►ꢀ 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.

Fitting a wheel

Fitting a steel or "space-saver" type spare

►ꢀ Fit security socket 2 on wheelbrace 5 to

slacken the security bolt.

wheel

►ꢀ Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 5 only.

►ꢀ Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space

between the wheel and the ground to easily admit

the spare (not punctured) wheel.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the

ground is slippery or loose, the jack may

slip or collapse - risk of injury!

If the vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, the

washers A do not make contact with the steel

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

is held in place by the conical contact surface

B of each bolt.

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 on 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.

►ꢀ 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.

►ꢀ Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

►ꢀ Remove the wheel.

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After changing a wheel

Changing a bulb

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.

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.

With a "space-saver" type spare wheel

Never look too closely at the light beam of

LED technology lamps - risk of serious eye

injury!

►ꢀ Lower the vehicle again fully.

►ꢀ Fold jack 6 and remove it.

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) or the maximum distance

of 50 miles (80 km).

Driving with more than one "space-saver" type

spare wheel is prohibited.

Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Have the tightening of the spare wheel's

bolts and its tyre pressure 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.

The headlamps have polycarbonate

lenses with a protective coating:

►ꢀ Tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 5 equipped with a security socket 2.

►ꢀ Tighten the other bolts using the wheelbrace 5

only.

–

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.

►ꢀ Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts

(depending on equipment).

– 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.

►ꢀ Store the tools.

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Changing a bulb must only be done with

If you need to replace this type of bulb,

you must contact a dealer or a qualified

Model with halogen and Xenon

headlamps

the ignition off and after the headlamp /

lamp has been switched off for several

minutes - risk of serious burns!

workshop.

Do not touch the "Full LED" technology

Do not touch the bulb directly with your

fingers; use a lint-free cloth.

headlamps or lamps - risk of electrocution!

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.

Front lamps

Model with “Full LED” technology

headlamps

After changing a bulb

To refit, carry out the operations in

reverse order to removal.

1. Dipped beam / main beam headlamps (D5S

25W)

Close the protective cover very carefully to

guarantee the sealing of the lamps.

2. Direction indicators (PY21W).

3. Additional main beam headlamps (H7)

4. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (LED)

5. Foglamps (LED)

Light-emitting diode (LED)

headlamps and lamps

Opening the bonnet/Accessing the bulbs

Proceed with caution when the engine is

hot - risk of burns!

Depending on version, the affected types of

1. Direction indicators (LED)

headlamps/lamps are:

2. Dipped / main beam headlamps (LED)

3. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps (LED)

4. Foglamps (LED)

– Full LED technology headlamps.

– Front foglamps.

Take care with objects or clothing that could

be caught in the blades of the cooling fan - risk

of strangulation!

– Offset daytime running lamps.

– Direction indicator side repeaters.

– Side spotlamps.

5. Additional lamps (LED)

Risk of electrocution

– Tailgate rear lamps.

Xenon bulbs (D5S) must be replaced by a

dealer or by a qualified workshop.

– Third brake lamp.

– Number plate lamps.

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Halogen bulbs (Hx)

Additional main beam headlamps

Main lamps

To ensure good quality lighting, check

that the bulb is correctly positioned in its

housing.

1. Brake lamps (LED)

2. Sidelamps (LED)

3. Direction indicators (LED)

4. Reversing lamps (LED)

Direction indicators

Secondary lamp cluster

Rapid flashing of a direction indicator

lamp (left or right) indicates that one of

the bulbs on the corresponding side has failed.

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

6. Direction indicators reminder (PY21W)

7. Foglamps (W16W)

Access to the secondary lamp cluster

►ꢀ 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.

Rear lamps

Tools required: rear protective cover opening tool

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

►ꢀ 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.

Amber coloured bulbs must be replaced by

bulbs with identical specifications and

colour.

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The replacement of a fuse by a third party

could cause a serious malfunction of the

vehicle.

Installing electrical accessories

The vehicle's electrical system is

designed to operate with standard or optional

equipment.

Before fitting other electrical equipment or

accessories to your vehicle, contact a dealer or

a qualified workshop.

►ꢀ 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.

The Manufacturer accepts no

responsibility for the cost incurred in

repairing the vehicle or for rectifying

malfunctions resulting from the installation of

accessories not supplied or not approved by it

and not installed in accordance with its

specifications, in particular when the

combined power consumption of all of the

additional equipment connected exceeds 10

milliamperes.

For each lamp:

►ꢀ Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn anti-

clockwise and remove it.

12 V battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another

►ꢀ Insert the screwdriver head diagonally in the

cylindrical guide until you reach the lamp unit

fixing bolt.

►ꢀ Remove the bulb and replace it.

battery or for charging a discharged battery.

►ꢀ Slacken the bolt by about 10 turns then pull

the lamp unit to release it from the bumper.

Fuses

Changing a fuse

All work must be carried out only by a

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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Lead-acid starter batteries

For access to the (+) terminal:

►ꢀ Release the bonnet by pulling the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►ꢀ Raise the bonnet.

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.

(+) 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 near

the battery.

Take used remote control batteries and vehicle

batteries to a special collection point.

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

vehicle has one.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling the battery.

Starting using another battery

If the 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).

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.

Never start the engine by connecting a

battery charger.

Wash your hands afterwards.

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.

Accessing the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet.

►ꢀ 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.

Switch off all electricity-consuming equipment

on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,

lighting, etc.).

If the engine does not start immediately, switch

off the ignition and wait a few moments before

trying again.

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.

►ꢀ 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.

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

with the vehicle stationary, so that the battery

reaches an adequate state of charge.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

►ꢀ At the end of the charging operation, switch

off charger B before disconnecting the cables

from battery A.

Never reverse polarities.

Driving immediately without having

reached a sufficient level of charge may

affect some of the vehicle's functionalities.

If this label is present, use only a 12 V

charger to avoid causing irreversible

damage to the electrical components.

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

►ꢀ Switch the ignition off.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

Automatic gearbox

Never try to start the engine by pushing

the vehicle.

24V

12V

Charging the battery using a

battery charger

For optimum service life of the battery, it is

essential to maintain an adequate state of

charge.

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

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.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the battery:

– When using the vehicle mainly for short

journeys.

►ꢀ Switch off charger B before connecting

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any

dangerous sparks.

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

several weeks.

Some functions, including Stop & Start,

are not available if the battery is not

sufficiently charged.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

►ꢀ Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

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.

Disconnecting the battery

►ꢀ Connect the cables of charger B as follows:

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

of battery A,

In order to maintain an adequate state of

charge for starting the engine, we recommend

disconnecting the battery if the vehicle is to be

unused for an extended period.

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

the vehicle.

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Before disconnecting the battery:

►ꢀ Close all openings (doors, boot, windows,

roof).

Reconnecting the (+) terminal

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise

certain equipment:

– Electronic key.

►ꢀ Switch off all electricity-consuming devices

(audio system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition and wait for 4 minutes.

After accessing the battery, it is only necessary to

disconnect the (+) terminal.

– Sunroof and electric blind.

– Electric windows.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

After reconnecting the battery, the

message "Collision risk detection system

fault" is displayed on the instrument panel

when the ignition is switched on. This

operation is perfectly normal. The message

will disappear while driving.

Quick-release terminal clamp

Disconnecting the (+) terminal

►ꢀ Raise lever A fully.

►ꢀ Refit 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.

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).

Do not force the lever when pressing on it,

as if the clamp is not positioned correctly,

locking will then not be possible. Start the

procedure again.

►ꢀ 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.

Following reconnection

After reconnecting the battery, turn on the

ignition and wait 1 minute before starting the

engine, to enable the electronic systems to

initialise.

Accessory battery

(Rechargeable hybrid)

The rechargeable hybrid system has two

accessory batteries: one at the front and one at

the rear of the vehicle.

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

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The batteries contain harmful

(+) Positive terminal, protected by a red plastic

cover (not accessible).

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.

(-) Negative terminal with a black quick-release

connector.

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.

Take used remote control batteries and vehicle

batteries to a special collection point.

Protect your eyes and face before

handling batteries.

In some circumstances, it may be necessary to

charge the front battery:

For access to the (+) terminal:

►ꢀ Release the bonnet by pulling the internal

release lever, then the external safety catch.

►ꢀ Raise the bonnet.

(+) Positive terminal with a quick-release

terminal.

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.

Wash your hands afterwards.

– When 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.

(-) Negative terminal.

Replacing the batteries

As the battery's negative terminal is not

accessible, a remote earth point is located near

the battery.

To charge the vehicle's front battery

yourself, use only a charger compatible

with lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage

of 12 V.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Jump-starting another vehicle

Do not start or jump start another vehicle

from the vehicle’s batteries.

Rear

The rear battery is located in the boot.

To reach the battery:

Accessing the batteries

Front

The front battery is located under the bonnet.

Follow the instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the charger.

►ꢀ Lift the boot floor.

Never reverse polarities.

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In the event of a breakdown

It is not necessary to disconnect the

battery.

Never try to charge a frozen battery - risk

of explosion!

Disconnection

Rear battery:

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.

►ꢀ Disconnect the (-) terminal using the black

quick-release connector.

►ꢀ Switch the ignition off.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, lighting, wipers, etc.).

Front battery:

Disconnection/reconnection of

the batteries

Procedure for disconnecting/reconnecting the

batteries in the event of long-term immobilisation

of the vehicle.

Before disconnecting the batteries:

►ꢀ Open the driver's door and boot.

►ꢀ Close all other doors.

►ꢀ Switch off all electrical consumers (audio

system, wipers, lamps, etc.).

►ꢀ Disconnect the (+) terminal by disconnecting

the red quick-release clamp:

►ꢀ Switch off charger B before connecting

the cables to the battery, so as to avoid any

dangerous sparks.

• Raise lever A fully to release clamp B.

• Remove clamp B by lifting it off.

►ꢀ Ensure that the charger cables are in good

condition.

►ꢀ Switch off the ignition and wait for the READY

indicator lamp to go out.

Reconnection

Front battery:

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

vehicle has one.

►ꢀ Observe a waiting time of 4 minutes.

Never reverse the order of the battery

disconnection and reconnection steps

- risk of irreversible damage!

►ꢀ 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.

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In the event of a breakdown

If minor problems nevertheless persist following

this operation, contact a dealer or a qualified

workshop.

When the vehicle is towed with its engine

off, there is no longer braking and steering

assistance.

Referring to the relevant section, reinitialise

certain equipment:

A professional towing service must be

called if:

– Electronic key.

– Sunroof and electric blind.

– Electric windows.

– Broken down on a motorway or main road.

– Not possible to put the gearbox into neutral,

unlock the steering, or release the parking

brake.

– Date and time.

– Preset radio stations.

– 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.

►ꢀ Connect the (+) terminal by connecting the

red quick-release clamp:

Towing the vehicle

• Raise lever A fully.

General recommendations

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

• Push clamp B fully down.

– No approved towbar available.

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

• Lower lever A to lock clamp B.

Rear battery:

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.

Rechargeable 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).

►ꢀ Connect the (-) terminal using the black quick-

release connector.

Following reconnection

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.

Always call on professionals for recovery of the

vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer.

Use the towing eye only to free the vehicle

if it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a

flatbed lorry or trailer.

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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In the event of a breakdown

Towing constraints

Rear wheels on the ground

Type of vehicle

Front wheels on the

ground

Flatbed

4 wheels on the ground

with towbar

(engine/gearbox)

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.

The opening tool for the rear protective cover is

Accessing the tools

secured to the towing eye.

For more information on accessing the Tool kit,

refer to the corresponding section.

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

►ꢀ Unclip the cover by pressing at its top left-

hand corner.

►ꢀ Release the cover.

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In the event of a breakdown

To be towed:

►ꢀ 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 attached to the

towing eye.

Automatic gearbox

Never tow the vehicle with the driving

wheels on the ground and the engine off.

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.

►ꢀ Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a

short distance.

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread:

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