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Automatic application, engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off.
- lighting of the braking warn- ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P on control A ,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively when
you press the accelerator:
Manual gearbox: press down
fully on the clutch pedal, engage
fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e , p r e s s o n t h e
accelerator pedal and move off.
Electronic gear control gearbox :
select position A , M or R then press
on the accelerator pedal.
Automatic gearbox: select posi-
tion D , M or R then press on the
accelerator pedal.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp on the instru-
ment panel is permanently lit.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake. - extinction of braking warn-
ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P on control A ,
A n o p e r a t i o n s o u n d w i l l c o n fi r m t o y o u
the application/release of your electric
parking brake.
Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi r m e d b y :
To immobilise the vehicle, engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the ve-
hicle it is essential to manually apply the
parking brake by pulling on control A .
The application of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y :
- ighting of the braking warn-ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P on control A ,
When the driver’s door is opened, a
beep is heard and a message is dis-
played if the parking brake has not been
applied, unless the selector lever is in
position P (Park) in the case of an auto-
matic gearbox.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp on the instru-
m e n t p a n e l i s o n , n o t fl a s h i n g .
When stationary, with the en-
gine running, do not press the
accelerator pedal unneces-
sarily, as you may release the
parking brake.
The application of the parking brake is
c o n fi r m e d b y :
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
In the case of towing, a loaded vehi-
cle or parking on a gradient, turn the
front wheels towards the pavement
and engage a gear when you park. - displaying of the message
"Handbrake off". - display of the message
"Handbrake on".
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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 parking brake
to immobilise the vehicle, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the
lighting of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message on the
multifunction screen, indicates
a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to
back-up 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 lamp may also come on if
a door is opened.
You risk damaging the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time,
- if you force the lever from posi- tion P to another position when
t h e b a t t e r y i s fl a t .
To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
e n g i n e r u n n i n g ( t r a f fi c j a m . . . ) , p o s i -
tion the gear lever at N and apply
the parking brake, unless it is pro-
grammed in automatic mode.
Manual operation
Select position M for sequential
changing of the 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.
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 au-
dible signal is heard and a message
appears.
Return the lever to position P ; the
audible signal stops and the mes-
sage 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).
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at
any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
In the event of under-revving or over-
r e v v i n g , t h e g e a r s e l e c t e d fl a s h e s f o r a
few seconds, then the actual gear en-
gaged is displayed.
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The parking sensor system
cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need for vigilance
and responsibility on the part
of the driver.
The parking sensors are
switched off :
- when you exit reverse gear,
- when the speed is higher than 6 mph (10 km/h) in forward gear,
- when the vehicle has been station- ary for more than three seconds in
forward gear. Deactivation Operating fault
The system will be deacti-
vated automatically when a
trailer is being towed or when
a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r i s fi t t e d ( v e h i c l e fi t -
ted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by PEUGEOT).
Reactivation
Press button A again, the warning
lamp switches off, the system is re-
activated.
Press button A , the warning lamp
comes on, the system is fully deacti-
vated. In bad weather or in winter, en-
sure that the sensors are not
covered with mud, ice or snow.
When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates
that the sensors may be dirty.
When the vehicle is being driven at
a speed below approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), certain sources of noise
(motorcycles, lorries, pneumatic
drills, ...) may trigger the parking sen-
sor audible signals. If an operating fault occurs,
this warning lamp is displayed
on the instrument panel and/or
a message appears on the
multifunction screen, ac-
companied by an audible signal (short
beep), when reverse gear is engaged.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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CHECKS
Only use products recom-
mended by PEUGEOT or
products of equivalent quality
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 sys-
tem, PEUGEOT selects and offers
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
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.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for the
details of the level checking
interval for this component.
6-speed electronic gear control
gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for de-
tails of the checking interval
for this component.
Automatic gearbox The gearbox does not re-
quire any maintenance (no oil
change).
Refer to the Warranty and
Maintenance Record for details
of the level checking interval for
this component.
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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT
The kit is located in the boot under the
fl o o r . I t i s i n s t a l l e d i n t h e t o o l b o x , l o -
c a t e d u n d e r t h e s t o r a g e b o x .
C o m p l e t e s y s t e m c o n s i s t i n g o f a c o m -
pressor and an incorporated sealant
cartridge which permits
temporary
repair of the tyre so that you can drive
t o t h e n e a r e s t g a r a g e .
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. 1 2 V c o m p r e s s o r .
Contains a sealant for temporary r e p a i r o f t h e t y r e a n d p e r m i t s a d -
j u s t m e n t o f t h e t y r e p r e s s u r e .
2. T w o c h o c k s t o c h o c k t h e v e h i c l e .
3. Socket for security bolts (located
i n t h e g l o v e c o m p a r t m e n t ) .
Permits adaptation to the special s e c u r i t y b o l t s .
List of tools
Other accessories
4. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Refer to "Electric parking
b r a k e " i n t h e " D r i v i n g " s e c t i o n .
Refer to the paragraph "Towing
t h e v e h i c l e " .
5. Electric parking brake emergency
r e l e a s e c o n t r o l .
Access to the kit
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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 .
F o r 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 .
F o r r a i s i n g t h e v e h i c l e .
3. "Bolt cover" tool (according to
e q u i p m e n t ) .
F o r 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 .
F o r r e fi t t i n g a n a l l o y w h e e l t o t h e h u b .
List of tools
Other accessories Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel ,
d e t a c h t h e t r i m fi r s t u s i n g t h e
wheelbrace 1 pulling at the valve
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 facing
the valve and press around its edge
w i t h t h e p a l m o f y o u r h a n d .
5. S o c k e t f o r t h e s e c u r i t y b o l t s ( l o -
c a t e d i n t h e g l o v e b o x ) .
F o r a d a p t a t i o n o f t h e w h e e l b r a c e t o t h e s p e c i a l " s e c u r i t y " b o l t s .
6. Two chocks to immobilise the
v e h i c l e .
7. R e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .
Refer to "Electric parking
b r a k e " i n t h e " D r i v i n g " s e c t i o n .
Refer to the paragraph "Towing
t h e v e h i c l e " .
8. E l e c t r i c b r a k e e m e r g e n c y r e -
l e a s e c o n t r o l .
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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 , a l l o y o r o f t h e " s p a c e -
s a v e r " t y p e .
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o i t , r e f e r t o t h e p a r a -
g r a p h " 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 .
P u t t h e b o x b a c k i n p l a c e i n t h e c e n -
t r e o f t h e w h e e l a n d c l i p i t .
P u t t h e p o l y s t y r e n e s t o r a g e b o x
b a c k i n p l a c e .
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 -
tured wheel must be repaired by a
P E U G E O T d e a l e r .
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TOWING THE VEHICLE
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 i n g b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
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 i n g b a r .
Switch on the hazard warning lamps
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 :
o p e n t h e b o o t ,
r a i s e t h e fl o o r ,
secure it by hooking the cords on
the hooks on the rear parcel shelf
s u p p o r t ,
r e m o v e t h e p o l y s t y r e n e b o x ,
remove the towing eye from the
h o l d e r . When towing with all four
w h e e l s o n t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s
u s e a t o w i n g b a r .
When towing with only two wheels on
t h e g r o u n d , a l w a y s u s e p r o f e s s i o n a l
l i f t i n g e q u i p m e n t .
W h e n t o w i n g w i t h t h e e n g i n e o f f ,
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 -
tral (position N o n t h e e l e c -
t r o n i c g e a r c o n t r o l g e a r b o x
o r a u t o m a t i c 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 - cial condition could result
i n d a m a g e t o c e r t a i n b r a -
king components and the
a b s e n c e o f b r a k i n g a s s i s -
t a n c e 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 .
Procedure for having your vehicle towed
or for towing another vehicle using a
r e m o v a b l e t o w i n g e y e .