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With selective door unlocking activated,

press the unlocking button twice to

disconnect the charging nozzle.

When the charging nozzle is disconnected,

a message on the instrument panel

indicates that charging is complete, even if

the charging nozzle was disconnected before

full charging was completed.

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.

When charging is complete, the green

charging indicator lamp in the flap goes

out after about 2 minutes.

If using accessories attached to the towing

device (e.g. bicycle carriers, tow boxes):

Towing device

Load distribution

Domestic charging, mode 2

► Comply with the maximum authorised

nose weight.

The end of charging is confirmed when the

green CHARGE indicator lamp on the control

unit and the green charging indicator lamp in the

flap come on fixed.

► 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.

► Do not transport more than 4 conventional

bicycles or 2 electric bicycles.

When loading bicycles onto a bicycle carrier

on a towball, be sure to place the heaviest

bicycles as close as possible to the vehicle.

► Replace the protective cover on the charging

nozzle and close the charging flap.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing

engine performance. The maximum towable load

must be reduced by 10% per 1,000 metres of

altitude.

► Disconnect the control unit end of the

charging cable from the domestic socket.

Observe the legislation in force in the

country where you are driving.

Accelerated charging, mode 3

Use genuine towing devices and wiring

harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. We

recommend having them fitted by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

If not fitted by a PEUGEOT dealer, they must

still be fitted in accordance with the vehicle

manufacturer's instructions.

Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions

are automatically deactivated while an

approved towing system is in use.

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.

The end of charging is indicated by the charging

control unit and by the fixed lighting of the green

indicator lamp in the flap.

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:

► Hang up the nozzle on the charging unit and

close the charging flap.

Superfast charging, mode 4

The end of charging is indicated by the charger

and by the fixed lighting of the green indicator

lamp in the flap.

► Deactivate this function in advance in the

vehicle's configuration application.

► Or remove the electronic key from the

recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.

► You can also pause charging by

pressing this button in the flap (in

mode 4 only).

► Hang up the nozzle on the charger.

► Depending on version, replace the protective

cover on the lower section and close the

charging flap.

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Electric vehicles

An electric vehicle may be fitted with a

towing device.

It is therefore possible to tow a trailer or

caravan.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified

workshop for more information and to obtain

a suitable towing device.

During use

Never release the locking system with a

trailer or load carrier on the towball.

Never exceed the maximum authorised

weight for the vehicle - the Gross Train

Weight or GTW.

Always comply with the maximum authorised

load on the towing device: if it is exceeded,

this device may become detached from the

vehicle - risk of an accident! Before driving,

check the headlamp height adjustment and

check that the lamps on the trailer operate

correctly.

A. Locked position (green mark opposite the

white mark); the wheel is in contact with

the towball (no gap).

B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite the

white mark); the wheel is no longer in

contact with the towball (gap of around 5

mm).

Towing device with

quickly detachable towball

For more information on Headlamp height

adjustment, refer to the corresponding

section.

Presentation

To ensure complete safety while driving

with a Towing device, refer to the

corresponding section.

No tools are required to install or remove this

genuine towing device.

After use

When travelling without a trailer or load

carrier, remove the towball and fit the

protective plug into the carrier, to provide

clear visibility of the number plate and/or its

lighting. Also, the connection socket must be

tilted to the top position to avoid damaging

the equipment while driving.

Before each use

Verify that the towball is correctly fitted,

checking the follow points:

► The green mark on the wheel is in line

with the green mark on the towball.

► The wheel is in contact with the towball

(position A).

► The security key lock is closed and the

key removed; the wheel can no longer be

operated.

1. Carrier

2. Protective plug

► The towball must not be able to move in

its carrier; test by attempting to shake it

with your hand.

3. Connection socket

4. Safety eye

5. Detachable towball

6. Locking/unlocking wheel

7. Security key lock

8. Label to note the key references

If the towball is not locked, the trailer can

become detached - risk of an accident!

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► Attach the trailer to the towball.

Fitting the towball

► Attach the cable on the trailer to the safety

eye 4 on the carrier.

► Lower the connection socket 3 to put it in

position.

► Insert the trailer plug and rotate it by a

quarter turn to connect it to the connection

socket 3 on the carrier.

Removing the towball

► Check that the mechanism has correctly

locked into place and that the green mark on

the wheel is aligned with the white mark on

the towball (position A).

► Below the rear bumper, remove the

► Close the lock 7 using the key.

► Remove the key. The key cannot be removed

while the lock is open.

protective plug 2 from the carrier 1.

► Insert the end of the towball 5 into the carrier

1 and push it upwards; it will lock into position

automatically.

► Lower the cap to protect the lock.

► Grasp the trailer's plug, perform a quarter

turn and pull to disconnect it from the

connection socket 3 on the carrier.

► Tilt the connection socket 3 to the top

position to stow it away.

► Detach the trailer's safety cable from the

safety eye 4 on the carrier.

► Unhitch the trailer from the towball.

► Replace the protective cover over the

towball.

► The wheel 6 rotates a quarter turn

anticlockwise; take care to keep your hands

clear!

► Remove the protective cover from the

towball.

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