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Maintenance

Correct operation is only possible if the towball

and its carrier are kept clean.

Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-

pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed

and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.

Apply the label provided to a clearly visible

area, close to the carrier or in the boot.

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop for any work on the towing

device system.

F Extract the towball from the bottom of its

carrier 1.

F Release the locking wheel; this

automatically stops in the unlocked position

(position B).

1. Carrier.

2. Protective plug.

Towing device with

quickly detachable towball

(SW)

3. Safety eye.

4. Connection socket.

5. Detachable towball.

6. Locking/unlocking latch.

7. Locking/unlocking trigger.

8. Safety key lock.

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No tools are required to install or remove the

towball on this genuine towing device.

9. Safety lock protective cap.

10. Stowing bag.

F Refit protective plug 2 to carrier 1.

F Carefully stow the towball in its bag away

from knocks and dirt.

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A. Locked position

To find out the towable weights for your

vehicle, consult the "Technical data"

section.

To ensure complete safety while driving

with a Towing device, refer to the

corresponding section.

F On the towball, push the latch to the left and

hold it in this position.

F At the same time, push the trigger forwards

to unlock the mechanism (position B).

Maintenance

Correct operation is only possible if the towball

and its carrier are kept clean.

The latch is positioned to the right.

The trigger is facing towards the rear.

Before cleaning the vehicle with a high-

pressure jet wash, the towball must be removed

and the protective plug fitted to the carrier.

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop for any work on the towing device.

B. Unlocked position

Fitting the towball

F Insert the end of the towball into the carrier

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and push it as far as it will go.

The latch is positioned to the left.

The trigger is facing towards the front.

F Below the rear bumper, unclip and remove

Observe the legislation in force in the

country in which you are driving.

the protective plug from the carrier.

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F Attach the trailer to the towball.

F Attach the trailer cable to the safety eye

fitted on the towball carrier.

F Raise the protective cover on the

connection socket and connect the trailer

electric plug.

Removing the towball

F Unclip and remove the protective cap by

turning it to the right.

F Insert the key in the lock and turn it to the

left.

F Ensure that the two pins are in perfect

contact with the cut-outs in the carrier, that

the trigger has come back towards the rear

and that the latch has moved to the right to

lock the mechanism (position A).

F Insert the key in the lock and turn it to the

right.

F Remove the key from the lock.

F Install the protective cap and clip it into

place by turning it to the left.

F Disconnect the trailer electric plug from the

connection socket on the carrier.

F Detach the trailer cable from the safety eye

on the carrier.

F Detach the trailer from the towball.

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for more than ten minutes, to use the

equipment for up to approximately thirty

minutes.

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Energy economy mode

System which manages the duration of use of

certain functions to conserve a sufficient level

of charge in the battery.

After the engine has stopped, you can still use

functions such as the audio and telematics

system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam

headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a

maximum combined duration of about forty

minutes.

Let the engine run for the duration specified to

ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.

Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the

engine in order to charge the battery.

F On the towball, push the latch to the left and

hold it in this position.

A flat battery prevents the engine from

starting.

F At the same time, push the trigger forwards

to unlock the mechanism (position B).

F Press the trigger fully in and remove the

towball by pulling it toward you.

For more information on the 12 V battery,

refer to the corresponding section.

Switching to this mode

A message appears in the instrument panel

screen indicating that the vehicle has switched

to economy mode and the active functions are

put on standby.

Load reduction mode

System which manages the use of certain

functions according to the level of charge

remaining in the battery.

When the vehicle is being driven, the load

reduction function temporarily deactivates

certain functions, such as air conditioning,

heated rear screen, etc.

If a telephone call is being made at this

time, it will be maintained for around

10 minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free

kit of your audio system.

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Exiting the mode

The deactivated functions are reactivated

automatically as soon as conditions permit.

F Install and clip the protective plug in the

carrier located below the rear bumper.

F Stow the towball in its bag.

These functions will be automatically restored

the next time the vehicle is used.

In order to restore the use of these functions

immediately, start the engine and let it run:

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for less than ten minutes, to use the

equipment for approximately five minutes,

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