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Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking
brake is automatically applied when
the engine is switched off.
-
illumination of the braking
warning lamp and of the warn-
ing lamp P
in control lever A
,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases au-
tomatically and progressively
when
you press the accelerator:
)
Put the gear lever in position A
, M
or R
then press on the accelerator
pedal.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp in the instru-
ment panel is on fi xed (not
fl ashing).
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
in control lever A
,
The noise of operation confi rms the ap-
plication/release of the electric parking
brake. Full release of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
To immobilise the vehicle, engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the
vehicle it is essential to manually apply
the parking brake by pulling
on control
lever A
.
The application of the parking brake is
confi rmed by:
-
illumination of the braking warn-
ing lamp and of the warning
lamp P
in control lever A
,
When the driver’s door is opened, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied, unless the gear lever is in
position P
(Park).
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that parking brake
warning lamp in the instrument
panel is on fi xed, not fl ashing.
When stationary, with the en-
gine running, do not press the
accelerator pedal unneces-
sarily, as you may release the
parking brake.
Application of the parking brake is con-
fi rmed by:
- 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.
- display of the message
"Handbrake off".
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
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Displays in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
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.
Moving off
)
Place your foot on the brake
when this warning lamp fl ashes
(e.g.: when starting the engine).
)
Select position N
.
N
appears in the instrument panel
screen.
)
Press the brake pedal down fully.
)
Select fi rst gear (position M
or A
) or
reverse (position R
).
)
Take your foot off the brake pedal,
then accelerate.
)
Release the parking brake unless it
is programmed to automatic mode.
AUTO
or R
appears in the in-
strument panel screen.
N
fl ashes in the instrument
panel, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message in
the multifunction screen, if the gear
lever is not in position N
on starting.
Foot on brake
fl ashes in the instru-
ment panel, accompanied by an au-
dible signal and a message in the
multifunction screen, if the brake
pedal is not pressed on starting.
There is an audible signal
when reverse gear is en-
gaged.
)
Start the engine.
Sequential mode
)
When the vehicle has moved off,
select position M
to change to
sequential mode.
AUTO
disappears and the
gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument
panel screen.
The gear change requests are only car-
ried out if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accel-
erator during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the
gearbox changes down automatically to
permit reacceleration of the vehicle in
the correct gear.
At very low speed, if reverse
gear is requested, this will only
be taken into account when
the vehicle is immobilised. The Foot
on brake
warning lamp may fl ash on
the instrument panel to prompt you
to brake.
At high speed, if reverse gear is re-
quested, the N
indicator lamp will
fl ash and the gearbox will change to
neutral automatically. To engage a
gear again, return the lever to posi-
tion A
or M
.
If you leave the vehicle, place
the lever in position N
and you
must switch off the engine
( Ready
lamp off).
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CHECKS
160
CHECKING LEVELS
Brake fluid level
On vehicles which are fi tted with a par-
ticle emission fi lter, the fan may oper-
ate after the vehicle has been switched
off, even if the engine is cold.
In addition, as the cooling system is
pressurised, wait at least one hour after
switching off the engine before carrying
out any work.
To avoid any risk of scalding, unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow the pres-
sure to drop. When the pressure has
dropped, remove the cap and top up
the level.
Oil level
The reading will only be correct
if the vehicle is on level ground
and the engine has been off for
more than 15 minutes.
The check is carried out either when the
ignition is switched on using the oil level
indicator on the instrument panel, or us-
ing the dipstick. The brake fl uid level should be
close to the "MAX" mark. If it is
not, check the brake pad wear.
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for details of the interval for this
operation.
Power steering fluid level
The power steering fl uid level
should be close to the "MAX"
mark. Unscrew the cap, with the
engine cold, to check the level.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fi tted
with headlamp washers, the
minimum level of this fl uid is
indicated by an audible signal
and a message on the multi-
function screen.
Top up the level when you stop the ve-
hicle.
Engine oil change
Refer to the Warranty and Maintenance
Record for details of the interval for this
operation.
In order to maintain the reliability of the
engine and emission control system,
the use of additives in the engine oil is
prohibited.
Oil specifi cation
The oil must correspond to your engine
and conform to the manufacturer's rec-
ommendations.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fl uid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and
fulfi l the DOT4 standards.
Changing the coolant
The coolant does not have to be
changed.
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid
freezing, this fl uid must not be topped
up with or replaced with plain water.
Coolant level
The coolant level should be
close to the "MAX" mark but
should never exceed it.
When the engine is warm, the tempera-
ture of the coolant is regulated by the
fan. This can operate with the ignition off.
Fluid specifi cation
The coolant must conform to the manu-
facturer's recommendations.
When working under the bon-
net, take care, as certain areas
of the engine may be extreme-
ly hot (risk of burns).
Before doing anything under
the bonnet, switch off the igni-
tion ( Ready
lamp off) to avoid
any risk of injury resulting from auto-
matic operation of the motor.
Check all of these levels regularly and
top them up if necessary, unless other-
wise indicated.
If a level drops signifi cantly, have the
corresponding system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.