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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
The warning lamps may come on
c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h .
Certain warning lamps 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 situ-
ation is normal or whether a fault
has occurred.
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (operation
or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the
occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps
may be accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction screen.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes
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 p o n d i n g
system has come into operation.
Left-hand direction indicator.
Parking brake applied.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped beam headlamps.
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this has gone out be-
fore operating the starter.
Front foglamps.
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult the warning lamp concerned.
Common operation indicator lamps
Rear foglamp.
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When the engine is running or the ve-
hicle is moving, the lighting of one of the
following warning lamps 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 lamp:
- punctured wheel,
- braking,
- power steering,
- engine oil pressure,
- coolant temperature,
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
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 .
To identify the problem, consult the
message on the multifunction screen. 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 b r a k e fl u i d level,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous
lighting of the ABS warning lamp),
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
When the vehicle is moving, check that
the parking brake is fully released.
Any fault resulting in the displaying
of a warning lamp must be investi-
gated further by reading the associ-
ated message on the multifunction
screen.
I n t h e e v e n t o f d i f fi c u l t y , d o n o t
hesitate to contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
Warning lamps
Common warning lamps 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.
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 operation
of the vehicle's servo-assisted braking.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS Airbags.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in one
of the airbag 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 b r a k e fl u i d level,
- electronic brake force distribution (EBFD) faulty (simultaneous
lighting of the ABS warning lamp).
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so.
If the vehicle is moving, check that the
parking brake is fully released. 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 op-
eration of the vehicle's servo-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 lamp and the indicator lamp
on the button come on, this indicates the
occurrence of a fault in the ESP/ASR sys-
tem or in the hill start assist.
Power steering.
If this is displayed, it indicates
the occurrence of a fault in the
power steering. Stop the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so.
Door open.
A door, the boot or the rear
screen is open:
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.
Parking brake.
If this is displayed, while the ve-
hicle is moving, it indicates that
the parking brake has not been
fully released.
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 . Fuel level.
W h e n t h i s fi r s t c o m e s o n , y o u
have approximately
6 litres of
fuel remaining in the tank.
Fill up as soon as possible to avoid run-
ning out of fuel.
This warning lamp reappears each time
t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n u n t i l s u f fi c i e n t
fuel has been added.
Capacity of the tank: approximately
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 wiper stalk, it indi-
c a t e s t h a t t h e s c r e e n w a s h fl u i d
level is low.
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 i d
reservoir when you next stop. -
if the speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h),
this warning lamp is displayed in orange,
- if the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h),
this warning lamp is displayed in red.
Never continue to drive until you
run out of fuel, this could damage
the emissions control and injection
systems.
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DRIVING
When parking on a slope, direct
your wheels against the pavement,
apply the parking brake and engage
a gear.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake lever fully up
to immobilise your vehicle. When the vehicle is being driven,
if this warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on, accom-
panied by an audible signal and a
message on the multifunction screen, this
indicates that the parking brake is still on
or has not been properly released.
Releasing
Pull the parking brake lever gently,
press the release button then lower
the lever fully.
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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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 auto-
matic mode is selected. It switches off
on changing to sequential mode.
S. S p o r t ( S p o r t f u n c t i o n )
Press the brake pedal when
t h i s w a r n i n g l a m p fl a s h e s
(e.g.: when starting the
e n g i n e ) .
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 ) o r
reverse (position R ) .
Release the parking brake.
Take your foot off the brake pedal,
then accelerate.
AUTO and 1 or R appear on
the instrument panel screen.
Do not hold the vehicle 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 screen, 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 screen, if the brake
pedal is not pressed on starting. Hill start assist
This is an additional function associated
w i t h t h i s g e a r b o x . I t a l l o w s t e m p o r a r y
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 assist phase.
It comes into operation if the vehicle is
immobilised by pressing the brake pedal
and depending on the gradient:
- on an ascending gradient, with the
vehicle stationary, gear lever in
position A or M , the vehicle is held
b r i e fl y w h e n t h e b r a k e p e d a l i s
released,
- on a descending gradient, with the vehicle stationary, gear lever in
position R , t h e v e h i c l e i s h e l d b r i e fl y
when the brake pedal is released.
An audible signal is heard when re-
verse gear is engaged.
N appears on the instrument
panel screen.
Foot on brake
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DRIVING Stopping the vehicle Operating fault With the ignition on, if this warn-
ing lamp 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 screen, 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 ap-
ply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle, whatever the circum-
stances.
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 parking brake is applied. With the ignition on, if the warn-
ing lamp above and this warning
lamp come on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction screen, this
indicates a malfunction of the hill start
assist system.
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
screen.
Press button S again to deactivate
the function.
S is then cleared from the instrument
panel screen.
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 ap-
ply the parking brake to immobilise the
vehicle. This warning lamp may also come on if
a door is opened.
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"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM" AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
F o u r o r s i x s p e e d a u t o m a t i c g e a r b o x
which offers a choice between the comfort
of fully automatic operation, enhanced by
sport and snow programmes, or manual
gear changing.
Four driving modes are provided:
- automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the
g e a r b o x ,
- sport programme for a more
dynamic style of driving,
- snow programme to improve driving
when traction is poor,
- manual operation for sequential
changing of the gears by the driver. Gear lever
P. Park.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on or off.
- Starting the engine.
R. Reverse.
- Reversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary, engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
- Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake on.
- Starting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M.+/- Manual operation with 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 forwards to change up through
the gears.
or
Pull rearwards to change down
through the gears. Displays on the instrument panel
When you move the lever in the gate to
select a position, the corresponding in-
dicator lamp is displayed on the instru-
ment panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D. D r i v e ( A u t o m a t i c d r i v i n g )
S. Sport programme
. Snow programme
1 to 4. Gear engaged during
1 to 6. manual operation
-. Invalid value during manual
operation
Press the brake pedal when
t h i s i n d i c a t o r l a m p fl a s h e s
( e . g . : s t a r t i n g t h e e n i n e ) .
Gear selection gate
1. Gear lever.
2. Button " S " (sport) .
3. Button " " (snow) . Foot on brake
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Moving off
Apply the parking brake.
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 screen.
With the engine running, press the
brake pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Select position R , D or M ,
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is engaged inadver-
tently while driving, allow the en-
gine to return 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-
t o r p e d a l d o w n f u l l y ( k i c k d o w n ) . 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
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 -
pery 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 ac-
celerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle with-
out supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the park-
ing brake 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.