Practical information
tyres (tread and sidewalls) and rims as well as
the presence of the valve caps.
When the wear indicators no longer appear set
back from the tread, the depth of the grooves is
less than 1.6 mm; replace the tyres as soon as
possible.
Using different size wheels and tyres from those
specified can affect the lifetime of tyres, wheel
rotation, ground clearance, the speedometer
reading and have an adverse effect on road
holding.
Fitting different tyres on the front and rear axles
can cause the ESC to mistime.
Always mark the direction of rotation on the tyres
that will be stored when fitting winter or summer
tyres. Store them in a cool, dry place and away
from direct exposure to the sun's rays.
A faulty timing or accessory kit can damage
the engine, rendering it unusable. Observe the
recommended replacement frequency, stated in
distance travelled or time elapsed, whichever is
reached first.
Release procedure
With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running:
Free-wheeling
In certain situations, it is necessary to put the
vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on
a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode),
rail or sea transport).
► Depress and hold the brake pedal.
► Select and hold the mode N on the drive
selector.
► Press the START/STOP button around 1 s
to switch off the engine (confirmed by the
flashing of the P and N indicator lights).
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake.
► Release the brake pedal to switch on the
ignition and deactivate the electric parking
brake.
Never leave the vehicle unattended with
the vehicle into free-wheeling mode.
Winter or 4-seasons tyres can be
identified by this symbol on their
sidewalls.
A message is displayed on the instrument
panel to confirm the unlocking of the
wheels for 15 minutes.
Recommendations
To be able to move the vehicle in free-wheeling
mode, the driver absolutely must:
When the vehicle is free-wheeling, the
audio system cannot be updated (message
displayed on the instrument panel).
Shock absorbers
► Leave the engine running
It is not easy for drivers to detect
when shock absorbers are worn.
Nevertheless, the shock absorbers
have a major impact on road holding
and braking performance.
► Put the automatic gearbox or drive selector in
After 15 minutes or reverting to normal
operation
N mode.
► Manually release the electric parking brake.
► While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine and select mode P.
When the vehicle is fitted with an
For your safety and driving comfort, it is
important to have them regularly checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
automatic gearbox or a drive selector, it
is strongly recommended to stay inside the
vehicle when it is in free-wheeling mode.
Advice on care and
maintenance
Timing and accessory kits
Keyless Entry and Start
General recommendations
You must not depress the brake pedal
while switching the ignition on again, then
switching it off. If you do, the engine will start,
requiring you to restart the procedure.
The timing and accessory kits are
used from the time the engine is
started until it is switched off. It is
normal for them to wear over time.
Observe the following recommendations to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
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