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installation be performed by a PEUGEOT

Before disconnecting the nozzle from the

charging connector:

► If the vehicle is unlocked, lock it and then

unlock it.

► If the vehicle is locked, unlock it.

The red indicator lamp in the ﬂap goes out to

conﬁrm that the charging nozzle is unlocked.

► Within 30 seconds, remove the charging

nozzle.

Settings

► In the Hybrid touch screen menu,

select the Charge tab.

► Set the charging start time.

dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop.

If not ﬁtted by a PEUGEOT dealer, it must

still be ﬁtted in accordance with the vehicle

manufacturer's instructions.

► Press OK.

Important: with a motorised tailgate and its

"Hands-Free Tailgate Access" function, if a

towing device is ﬁtted outside the PEUGEOT

dealer network, it is essential to visit a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop

to recalibrate the detection system - risk of

"Hands-Free Tailgate Access" function failure.

Certain driving or manoeuvring aid functions

are automatically deactivated if an approved

towing system is used.

The setting is saved in the system.

You can also programme the deferred

charging function using a smartphone, via

the MyPeugeot application.

For more information on Remotely operable

features, refer to the corresponding section.

Domestic charging (mode 2)

The end of charging is conﬁrmed by the ﬁxed

lighting of the green CHARGE indicator lamp on

the control unit and by the ﬁxed lighting of the

green light guides in the ﬂap.

► After disconnection, remove the protective

cover from the nozzle and close the charging

ﬂap.

Activation

► Connect the vehicle to the desired charging

equipment.

► Press this button in the ﬂap within one

minute to activate the system (conﬁrmed

by the light guides coming on in blue).

Observe the maximum authorised

towable weight, indicated on the vehicle's

registration certiﬁcate, the manufacturer's

label as well as in the Technical data section

of this guide.

Complying with the maximum authorised

nose weight (towball) also includes the

use of accessories (bicycle carriers, tow

boxes, etc.).

► Disconnect the control unit's charging cable

from the domestic socket.

Towing device

Distribution of loads

Accelerated charging (mode 3)

The end of charging is conﬁrmed by the

► 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 load which

can be towed must be reduced by 10% per

1,000 metres of altitude.

accelerated charging unit (Wallbox) and by the

ﬁxed lighting of the green light guides in the ﬂap.

► After disconnection, replace the nozzle on the

charging unit and close the charging ﬂap.

Observe the legislation in force in the

country in which you are driving.

Deferred charging

By default, charging begins when the nozzle

is connected. Deferred charging can be

programmed.

Use towing devices and their genuine

wiring harnesses approved by

PEUGEOT. It is recommended that the

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Vehicle equipped with motorised

tailgate with "Hands-Free Tailgate

Access" function

To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate

when using the towing device:

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).

4. Safety eye

5. Detachable towball

6. Locking/unlocking wheel

7. Security key lock

8. Label to note the key references

– deactivate this function in advance in your

vehicle's conﬁguration menu,

– or move the electronic key away from the

recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.

– The security key lock is closed and the

key removed; the wheel can no longer be

operated.

– The towball must not be able to move in

its carrier; test by attempting to shake it with

your hand.

If the towball is not locked, the trailer can

become detached - risk of an accident!

Towing device with quickly

detachable towball

Presentation

This genuine towing device can be ﬁtted and

During use

A. Locked position (the green marks are

opposite each other); the wheel is in contact

with the towball (no gap).

B. Unlocked position (red mark opposite

the green mark); the wheel is no longer

in contact with the towball (gap of around

5 mm).

removed with no need for tools.

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!

Trailers with LED lamps are not

compatible with the wiring harness of this

device.

Before driving, check the headlamp height

adjustment and check that the lamps on the

trailer operate correctly.

To ensure complete safety while driving

with a Towing device, refer to the

corresponding section.

For more information on Headlamp height

adjustment, refer to the corresponding

section.

1. Carrier

2. Protective plug

3. Connection socket

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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.

Fitting the towball

► The wheel 6 rotates a quarter turn anti-

► Remove the protective cover from the

clockwise; take care to keep your hands clear!

towball.

► Attach the trailer to the towball.

► Attach the cable on the trailer to the safety

eye 4 on the carrier.

► 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

► Grasp the trailer plug, perform a quarter turn

and pull to disconnect it from the connection

socket 3 on the carrier.

► Detach the cable on the trailer from the safety

eye 4 on the carrier.

► Below the rear bumper, remove the 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.

► Check that the mechanism has correctly

locked into place (position A).

► Detach the trailer from the towball.

► Reﬁt the protective cover to the towball.

► Remove the cap from the lock and press it

onto the head of the key.

► Close the lock 7 using the key.

► Remove the key. The key cannot be removed

while the lock is open.

► Clip the cap onto the lock.

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Roof bars

As a safety measure and to avoid

damaging the roof, it is essential to use

the transverse bars approved for the vehicle.

Observe the instructions on ﬁtting and use

contained in the guide supplied with the roof

bars.

Fitting on longitudinal bars

► Insert the key into the lock 7.

► Open the lock using the key.

► Reﬁt the protective plug 2 to the carrier 1.

► Stow the towball in its bag away from knocks

and dirt.

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.

The transverse bars must be ﬁxed at the

engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.

Aﬃx the enclosed label in a clearly visible

location, close to the carrier or in the

boot.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop for any work on the towball system.

► Hold the towball 5 ﬁrmly in one hand; using

the other hand, pull and turn the wheel 6 fully in

a clockwise direction; do not release the wheel.

► Extract the towball from the bottom of its

carrier 1.

► Release the wheel; it automatically stops in

the unlocked position (position B).

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