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! The warning lights may come on
c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h .
Certain warning lights may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can
it be ascertained whether the situa-
tion is normal or whether a fault
has occurred.
Indicator and warning lights
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (operation
or deactivation indicator lights) or of the
occurrence of a fault (warning light).
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lights
may be accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction display.
Operation indicator lights
If one of the following indicator lights
c o m e s o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e s -
ponding system has come into opera-
tion.
Left-hand direction indicator.
Handbrake applied.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped headlamps.
Diesel engine pre-heating.
Wait until this is switched off
before operating the starter.
Front fog lamps.
Rear fog lamp.
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lights come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warn-
ing lights should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult the warning light concerned.
Common operation indicator lights
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When the engine is running or the vehi-
cle is moving, the lighting of one of the
following warning lights indicates the
occurrence of a fault requiring interven-
tion on the part of the driver. Central alert.
Lighting is associated with
the displaying of another
warning light:
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- power steering,
- engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
Service.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a problem in one
of the systems which does not
h a v e a s p e c i fi c w a r n i n g l i g h t .
In order to identify it, consult the mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
After checking:
- that the doors, boot, the rear screen and bonnet are closed,
- the engine oil level,
- t h e s c r e e n w a s h fl u i d l e v e l ,
- the remote control battery,
- the pressure of the tyres,
- the end of saturation of the particle e m i s s i o n fi l t e r ( D i e s e l ) ,
for any other situations, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer. Braking.
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in one of
the braking systems:
- s i g n i fi c a n t d r o p i n t h e l e v e l i n t h e circuit,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous
lighting of the ABS warning light),
stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
When the vehicle is moving, check that
the handbrake is fully released.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning light must be the sub-
ject of further diagnostics by read-
ing the associated message on the
multifunction display.
Should you encounter any prob-
lems, do not hesitate to contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Warning lights
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS).
If this comes on, it indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the anti-
lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent opera-
tion of the vehicle's assisted braking.
Common warning lights
Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR).
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically when
the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivat-
ed, if this warning light and the indicator
light on the button come on continu-
ously, this indicates the occurrence of
a fault in the ESP/ASR system or in the
hill start assistance.
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Air bags.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in one
of the air bag or pretensioning
seat belt systems.
Braking.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in one
of the braking systems:
- s i g n i fi c a n t d r o p i n t h e l e v e l i n t h e circuit,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous
lighting of the ABS warning light).
Stop the vehicle immediately and as
safely as possible.
If the vehicle is moving, check that the
handbrake is released fully.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS).
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
anti-lock braking system.
However, this does not prevent opera-
tion of the vehicle's assisted braking. Dynamic stability control
(ESP/ASR).
The ESP/ASR system is put
into service automatically when
the vehicle is started.
Unless the system has been deactivated,
if this warning light and the indicator light
on the button come on, this indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the ESP/ASR
system or in the hill start assistance.
Power steering.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
power steering. Stop the vehicle
immediately and as safely as possible.
Door open.
A door, the boot, the rear screen
or the bonnet * is open:
- if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light is
displayed in orange,
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), this warning light is
displayed in red. Ice warning.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that there is risk of the forma-
tion of ice on the road below a
temperature of 3 °C.
Drive carefully.
Handbrake.
If this is displayed, while the ve-
hicle is moving, it indicates that
the handbrake has not been re-
leased fully.
Electronic immobiliser.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
electronic engine immobiliser
system or that the remote control bat-
t e r y i s fl a t .
* Only with alarm. Fuel level.
If this is displayed, it indicates
that there is only enough fuel re-
m a i n i n g t o d r i v e a p p r o x i m a t e l y
30 miles (50 km).
T h e c a p a c i t y o f t h e t a n k i s a p p r o x i m a t e -
ly 60 litres. S c r e e n w a s h fl u i d l e v e l .
If this is displayed, following an
action on the wipers stalk, it in-
d i c a t e s a n i n s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o f
fl u i d .
F i l l t h e s c r e e n w a s h / h e a d l a m p w a s h fl u -
id reservoir when you stop. INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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DRIVING When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels to chock them against
the pavement, pull the handbrake
and engage a gear.
HANDBRAKE
Mechanical brake to hold the vehicle
when stationary.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle. When the vehicle is being
driven, if this warning light and
STOP the warning light come
on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the multi-func-
tion display, this indicates that the hand-
brake is still on or has not been properly
released.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the
button A to release the handbrake.
6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX
As a safety precaution and to facili-
tate starting of the engine:
- always select neutral,
- press the clutch pedal.
Only engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is stationary with the
engine at idle.
Engaging reverse gear
Raise the ring under the knob and
push the gear lever to the left then
forwards.
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DRIVING
Displays on the instrument panel
Gear lever positions Moving off
N. Neutral
R. Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in sequential mode
AUTO. This comes on when the au-
tomatic mode is selected. It
switches off on changing to se-
quential mode.
S. Sport (Sport function)
Place your foot on the
brake when this warning
l i g h t fl a s h e s ( e . g . : w h e n
starting the engine).
Select position N .
Press the brake pedal down fully.
Start the engine.
S e l e c t fi r s t g e a r ( p o s i t i o n M or A ) or
reverse (position R ).
Release the handbrake.
Take your foot off the brake pedal,
then accelerate.
AUTO and 1 or R appear on
the instrument panel display. Do not keep the vehicle immobile
using the accelerator.
N fl a s h e s o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l ,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunc-
tion display, if the gear lever is not
in position N on starting.
Foot on brake fl a s h e s o n t h e i n -
strument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the multifunction display, if the brake
pedal is not pressed on starting. Hill start assistance
This is an additional function associated
w i t h t h i s g e a r b o x . I t p e r m i t s t h e t e m p o -
rary immobilisation of your vehicle.
It maintains the pressure of the brakes
b r i e fl y , l o n g e n o u g h f o r y o u t o m o v e
your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
Never leave the vehicle during a
hill start assistance phase.
It comes into operation if the vehicle is
immobilised by pressing the brake ped-
al and in accordance with the gradient:
- on an ascending gradient, with the
vehicle stationary, gear lever in
position A or M , the vehicle is kept
i m m o b i l e b r i e fl y w h e n t h e b r a k e
pedal is released,
- on a descending gradient, with the vehicle stationary, gear lever
in position R , the vehicle is kept
i m m o b i l e b r i e fl y w h e n t h e b r a k e
pedal is released.
An audible signal is heard when re-
verse gear is engaged.
N appears on the instrument
panel display.
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DRIVING Stopping the vehicle Operating fault With the ignition on, if this warn-
ing light comes on and AUTO
fl a s h e s , a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a u -
dible signal and a message on
the multifunction display, this indicates
a m a l f u n c t i o n o f t h e g e a r b o x .
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
It is essential to press the brake
pedal when starting the engine.
When parking, is it essential to apply
the handbrake to immobilise the ve-
hicle, whatever the circumstances.
When immobilising the vehicle,
with the engine running, it is es-
sential to place the gear lever in
neutral
N .
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compartment, check that
the gear lever is in neutral N and
that the handbrake is applied. With the ignition on, if the warn-
ing light above and this warning
light come on, accompanied by
an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction display, this
indicates a malfunction of the hill start
assistance.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Sport function
Following selection of the sequential
mode or automatic mode, press
button S to activate the Sport
function which offers you a more
dynamic style of driving.
S a p p e a r s n e x t t o t h e g e a r e n -
gaged on the instrument panel
display.
Press button S again to deactivate
the function.
S is then cleared from the instrument
panel display.
The Sport function is deactivated
each time the ignition is switched
off. Before switching off the engine, you can
choose to:
- move to position
N to engage
neutral,
- leave the gear engaged; in this case, it will not be possible to move
the vehicle.
In both cases, it is essential that you
apply the handbrake to immobilise the
vehicle.
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DRIVING
Moving off
Apply the handbrake.
Select position P or N .
Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, an au-
dible signal is heard, accompanied by a
message on the multifunction display.
With the engine running, press the
brake pedal.
Release the handbrake.
Select position R , D or M ,
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to re-
turn to idle then engage position D to
accelerate. T h e g e a r b o x t h e n o p e r a t e s i n a u t o -
adaptive mode, without any intervention
on the part of the driver. It continuously
selects the most suitable gear accord-
i n g t o t h e s t y l e o f d r i v i n g , t h e p r o fi l e o f
the road and the load in the vehicle.
F o r m a x i m u m a c c e l e r a t i o n w i t h o u t
touching the lever, press the accelera-
tor pedal down fully (kick down). The
g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n a u t o m a t i c a l l y
or maintains the gear selected until the
m a x i m u m e n g i n e s p e e d i s r e a c h e d .
O n b r a k i n g , t h e g e a r b o x c h a n g e s d o w n
a u t o m a t i c a l l y t o p r o v i d e e f fi c i e n t e n g i n e
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply,
t h e g e a r b o x w i l l n o t c h a n g e t o a h i g h e r
gear for safety reasons.
Automatic operation
Select position D for automatic
c h a n g i n g o f t h e f o u r o r s i x g e a r s .
appears on the instrument
panel.
Snow programme "
"
Press button " ", after starting the
engine.
T h e g e a r b o x a d a p t s t o d r i v i n g o n s l i p p e r y
roads.
This programme improves starting and
drive when traction is poor.
S appears on the instrument
panel.
Sport programme "S"
Press button "S" , after starting the
engine.
T h e g e a r b o x a u t o m a t i c a l l y f a v o u r s a
dynamic style of driving.
Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is completely stationary.
When the engine is running at idle,
with the brakes released, if position
R , D or M is selected, the vehicle
moves even without the accelerator
being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance
with the engine running, apply the
handbrake and select position P . Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supple-
ment the automatic operation in very
s p e c i fi c c o n d i t i o n s o f u s e .
Return to automatic operation
At any time, press the button
selected again to quit the programme
engaged and return to auto-adaptive
mode.
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DRIVING
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
can engage position P or N to place the
g e a r b o x i n n e u t r a l .
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-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s a g e a r b o x
malfunction.
I n t h i s c a s e , t h e g e a r b o x s w i t c h e s t o
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
t h e g e a r b o x .
D o n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) , l o c a l
speed restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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
t h i s c o u l d d a m a g e t h e g e a r b o x .
Manual operation
Select position M for sequential
c h a n g i n g o f t h e f o u r o r s i x g e a r s .
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. If the lever is not in position
P ,
when the driver's door is opened or
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 5 s e c o n d s a f t e r t h e
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
g e a r b o x w i l l o p e r a t e t e m p o r a r i l y i n a u -
tomatic mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selec-
tor between two positions).
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or mov-
i n g v e r y s l o w l y , t h e g e a r b o x s e l e c t s
gear M1 automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.