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Practical information
►ꢀ After disconnection, replace the protective
cover over the nozzle and close the charging flap.
►ꢀ Disconnect the control unit's charging cable
from the domestic socket.
Comply with the maximum authorised
towable weight, as indicated on your
vehicle's registration certificate, on the
manufacturer's label and in the Technical data
section of this guide.
Towing device
Load distribution
►ꢀ Distribute the load in the trailer so that
the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle, and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine performance. The maximum towable
load must be reduced by 10% per 1,000 metres of
altitude.
Accelerated charging (mode 3)
The end of charging is confirmed by the
If using accessories attached to the
towing device (e.g. bicycle carriers, tow
boxes):
accelerated charging unit (Wallbox) and when the
green light guides in the flap come on fixed.
►ꢀ After disconnection, replace the nozzle on to
the charging unit and close the charging flap.
– Comply with the maximum authorised nose
weight.
Use genuine towing devices and wiring
harnesses approved by the Manufacturer.
We recommend having them fitted by a dealer
or a qualified workshop.
– Do not transport more than 4 conventional
bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.
Deferred charging
Settings
When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier
on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest
bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.
With NAVIGATION
►ꢀ In the Energy touch screen menu,
select the Charge page.
If not fitted by a dealer, they must still be
fitted in accordance with the Manufacturer's
instructions.
►ꢀ Set the charging start time.
►ꢀ Press OK.
Observe the legislation in force in the
country where you are driving.
Important: if the vehicle has a motorised
tailgate and Hands-Free Tailgate Access
function, and a towing device has been fitted
outside the dealer network, it is essential to
visit a dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the detection system recalibrated - risk of
malfunction of the Hands-Free Tailgate Access
function.
The setting is saved in the system.
With DS CONNECT RADIO or NAVIGATION
You can also programme the deferred
charging function at any time from a
smartphone via the MyDS App application.
For more information on Remote functions, refer
to the corresponding section.
Vehicle equipped with motorised tailgate
with hands-free function (Hands-Free
Tailgate Access)
To avoid unintentionally opening the motorised
tailgate when operating the towing device:
– Deactivate this function in advance in the
vehicle's configuration menu.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions
are automatically deactivated while an
approved towing system is in use.
Activation
– Or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
►ꢀ Connect the vehicle to the desired charging
equipment.
For more information about driving with a
towing device fitted to a trailer and associated
with the Trailer stability assist, refer to the
corresponding section.
►ꢀ Press this button in the flap within one
minute to activate deferred charging
(confirmed by the light guides coming on in blue).
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