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DRIVING
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P or N to place the
gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the handbrake to
immobilise the vehicle. Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning light, ac-
companied by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
function display, indicates a gearbox
malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
emergency mode and is locked in 3rd
gear. You may feel a substantial knock
when changing from P to R and from N
to R . This will not cause any damage to
the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local
speed restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
This warning light may also come on if a
door is opened.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t a n d t h e l e v e r i s
in position P , it will not be possible
to change to another position.
Above all, do not force the lever as
this could damage the gearbox.
Manual operation
Select position M for sequential
changing of the four or six gears.
Push the lever towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
Pull the lever towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succes-
sion on the instrument panel.
In the event of under-revving
or over-revving, the gear se-
l e c t e d fl a s h e s f o r a f e w s e c o n d s , t h e n
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or mov-
ing very slowly, the gearbox selects
gear M1 automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode. If the lever is not in position
P ,
when the driver’s door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the
ignition is switched off, an audible
signal is heard and a message ap-
pears.
Return the lever to position P ;
the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed and
engine speed permit; otherwise, the
gearbox will operate temporarily in au-
tomatic mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a
gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two posi-
tions).
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DRIVING
Deactivation Operating fault The system will be deactivated au-
tomatically when a trailer is being
towed or when a bicycle carrier is
fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t t e d w i t h a t o w b a r
or bicycle carrier recommended by
PEUGEOT).
Reactivation
Press button A again, the warning
light switches off, the system is re-
activated.
Press button A , the warning light
comes on, the system is fully deacti-
vated. In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered
with mud, ice or snow. When re-
verse gear is engaged, an audible
signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty. If an operating fault occurs, this
warning light is displayed on the
instrument panel and/or a mes-
sage appears on the multifunc-
tion display, accompanied by an audible
signal (short beep), when reverse gear
is engaged.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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CHECKS
Only use products recommended by
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent
q u a l i t y a n d s p e c i fi c a t i o n s .
In order to optimise the operation
of units as important as the braking
system, PEUGEOT selects and of-
f e r s v e r y s p e c i fi c p r o d u c t s .
To avoid damaging the electrical
units, the use of a high pressure
washer in the engine compartment
is strictly prohibited .
Brake disc wear status
Brake pads Handbrake
Brake wear depends on the
style of driving, particularly in
the case of vehicles used in
town, over short distances. It
may be necessary to have the
condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a
d r o p i n t h e b r a k e fl u i d l e v e l i n d i c a t e s
that the brake pads are worn. For information relating to
checking the brake disc wear
status, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
If the handbrake travel is too
long or if a loss of effectiveness
of this system is noticed, the
handbrake must be adjusted,
even between two services.
This system must be checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing book-
let for the details of the level
checking interval for this com-
ponent.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the servicing booklet
for details of the checking in-
terval for this component.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
v i d e d w i t h t h e v e h i c l e .
The tools are installed in the boot under
t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e m :
c h a n g e t o t h e " c o u p é " c o n fi g u r a t i o n ,
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
secure it by hooking its handle on
the boot seal,
u n c l i p a n d r e m o v e t h e b o x c o n t a i n i n g
t h e t o o l s . A l l o f t h e s e t o o l s a r e s p e c i fi c t o y o u r
v e h i c l e . D o n o t u s e t h e m f o r o t h e r
p u r p o s e s .
1. W h e e l b r a c e .
P e r m i t s r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l t r i m a n d r e m o v a l o f t h e w h e e l fi x i n g
b o l t s .
2. J a c k w i t h i n t e g r a l h a n d l e .
P e r m i t s r a i s i n g o f t h e v e h i c l e .
3. " B o l t c o v e r " t o o l .
P e r m i t s r e m o v a l o f t h e b o l t p r o t e c - t o r s ( c o v e r s ) o n a l l o y w h e e l s .
4. C e n t r i n g g u i d e .
P e r m i t s t h e r e fi t t i n g o f a n a l l o y w h e e l o n t h e h u b .
List of tools
Other accessories
6. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Refer to the paragraph "Towing t h e v e h i c l e " .
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , detach
t h e t r i m fi r s t u s i n g t h e w h e e l b r a c e 1
p u l l i n g a t t h e v a l v e p a s s a g e h o l e .
W h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e w h e e l , r e fi t t h e
trim starting by placing its notch
f a c i n g t h e v a l v e a n d p r e s s a r o u n d
its edge with the palm of your
h a n d .
5. Socket for the anti-theft bolts
( l o c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) .
Permits adaptation of the wheel- brace to the special "anti-theft"
b o l t s .
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Fixing the steel spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a l l o y
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
t i g h t e n i n g t h e b o l t s o n fi t t i n g , t h a t
the washers do not come into con-
t a c t w i t h t h e s t e e l s p a r e w h e e l . T h e
wheel is secured by the conical
c o n t a c t o f e a c h b o l t .
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
A c c o r d i n g t o c o u n t r y , t h e s p a r e w h e e l
m a y b e s t e e l o r a l l o y .
To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph
" A c c e s s t o t h e t o o l s " o n t h e p r e v i o u s
p a g e .
Taking out the wheel
U n s c r e w t h e y e l l o w c e n t r a l b o l t .
Raise the spare wheel towards you
f r o m t h e r e a r .
T a k e t h e w h e e l o u t o f t h e b o o t .
Putting the wheel back in place
P u t t h e w h e e l b a c k i n i t s h o u s i n g .
Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a
few turns then put it in place in the
c e n t r e o f t h e w h e e l .
Tighten fully until the central bolt
c l i c k s t o r e t a i n t h e w h e e l c o r r e c t l y .
Put the box back in place in the centre
o f t h e w h e e l a n d c l i p i t .
T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
T h e s p a r e w h e e l i s n o t fi t t e d w i t h a
s e n s o r . T h e p u n c t u r e d w h e e l m u s t
b e r e p a i r e d b y a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
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Changing the third brake light
(diodes)
For the replacement of this type of diodes
l i g h t , c o n t a c t a P E U G E O T d e a l e r . Changing the number plate light
bulbs (W 5 W)
I n s e r t a t h i n s c r e w d r i v e r i n o n e o f
t h e e x t e r i o r h o l e s o f t h e l e n s .
Push it towards the outside to unclip
i t .
R e m o v e t h e l e n s .
P u l l t h e b u l b a n d c h a n g e i t .
High pressure washing
When using this type of washing
on stubborn dirt, do not persist on
the headlamps, the lights and their
s u r r o u n d s t o a v o i d d a m a g i n g t h e i r
v a r n i s h a n d t h e i r s e a l .
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
P r o c e d u r e f o r h a v i n g y o u r v e h i c l e t o w e d
o r f o r t o w i n g a n o t h e r v e h i c l e u s i n g a
r e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Access to the tools Towing your vehicle
O n t h e f r o n t b u m p e r , u n c l i p t h e c o v e r
b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
O n t h e r e a r b u m p e r , u n c l i p t h e c o v e r
b y p r e s s i n g a t t h e b o t t o m .
S c r e w t h e t o w i n g e y e i n f u l l y .
I n s t a l l t h e t o w b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lights
o n t h e t o w e d v e h i c l e .
Towing another vehicle
The towing eye is installed in the boot
u n d e r t h e fl o o r .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t :
c h a n g e t o t h e " c o u p é " c o n fi g u r a t i o n ,
open the boot,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
secure it by hooking its handle on
the boot seal,
r e m o v e t h e t o w i n g e y e f r o m t h e
h o l d e r . When towing with all four wheels on
t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e a t o w b a r .
When towing with only two wheels
on the ground, always use profes-
s i o n a l l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
When towing with the engine off,
there is no longer any braking or
s t e e r i n g a s s i s t a n c e .
P l a c e t h e g e a r l e v e r i n n e u t r a l
(position N on the automatic
g e a r b o x ) .
F a i l u r e t o o b s e r v e t h i s s p e c i a l c o n -
dition could result in damage to
certain braking components and
the absence of braking assistance
t h e n e x t t i m e t h e e n g i n e i s s t a r t e d .
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TOWING A TRAILER, A CARAVAN, ETC.
Y o u r v e h i c l e i s p r i m a r i l y d e s i g n e d f o r
transporting people and luggage, but it
m a y a l s o b e u s e d f o r t o w i n g a t r a i l e r . Distribution of loads
Distribute the load in the trailer so
t h a t t h e h e a v i e s t i t e m s a r e a s c l o s e
as possible to the axle and the nose
weight approaches the maximum
p e r m i t t e d w i t h o u t e x c e e d i n g i t .
A i r d e n s i t y d e c r e a s e s w i t h a l t i t u d e , t h u s
r e d u c i n g e n g i n e p e r f o r m a n c e . A b o v e
1 000 metres, the maximum towing load
must be reduced by 10 % and so on for
e v e r y 1 0 0 0 m e t r e s o f a l t i t u d e .
Refer to the "Technical Data" section for
details of the weights and towing loads
w h i c h a p p l y t o y o u r v e h i c l e . I n a l l c a s e s , p a y a t t e n t i o n t o t h e c o o l a n t
t e m p e r a t u r e .
Side wind
Take into account the increased
s e n s i t i v i t y t o s i d e w i n d .
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases
t h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e c o o l a n t .
A s t h e f a n i s e l e c t r i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d , i t s
cooling capacity is not dependent on
t h e e n g i n e s p e e d .
To lower the engine speed, reduce
y o u r s p e e d . Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking
d i s t a n c e .
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures of the towing
v e h i c l e a n d o f t h e t r a i l e r , o b s e r v i n g t h e
r e c o m m e n d e d p r e s s u r e s .
Lights
Check the electrical signalling on
t h e t r a i l e r .
The rear parking assistance will be
d e a c t i v a t e d a u t o m a t i c a l l y i f a g e n u i n e
P E U G E O T t o w b a r i s u s e d .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t a n d t h e
STOP warning light come
o n , s t o p t h e v e h i c l e a n d
switch off the engine as
s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .
Towbar suited to the attachment of a
t r a i l e r o r c a r a v a n w i t h a d d i t i o n a l s i g n a l -
l i n g a n d l i g h t i n g .
Driving advice
We recommend the use of original
PEUGEOT towbars and their har-
n e s s e s t h a t h a v e b e e n t e s t e d a n d
a p p r o v e d f r o m t h e d e s i g n s t a g e
o f y o u r v e h i c l e a n d t h a t t h e fi t -
ting of the towbar is entrusted to a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
I f t h e t r a i l e r i s n o t fi t t e d b y a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r , i t i s i m p e r a t i v e
t h a t i t i s fi t t e d u s i n g t h e e l e c t r i c a l
pre-equipment installed at the rear
o f t h e v e h i c l e , i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h
t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s i n s t r u c t i o n s . D r i v i n g w i t h a t r a i l e r s u b j e c t s t h e t o w i n g
v e h i c l e t o m o r e s i g n i fi c a n t s t r e s s a n d i t s
d r i v e r m u s t b e p a r t i c u l a r l y c a r e f u l .
The maximum towing load on a long
slope depends on the gradient and the
o u t s i d e t e m p e r a t u r e .