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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 warning lamp P in the control lever A ,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressively when you press the accelerator: Manual gearbox: press down fully on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse, press on the accelerator pedal and move of f. Electronic gearbox : select position A , Mor R then press on the accelerator pedal. Automatic gearbox: select position D , Mor R then press on the accelerator pedal.
- the braking warning lamp and of the warning lamp P in the control lever A going off,
An audible signal will confirm to you the application/ release of your electric parking brake.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed 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
confirmed by:
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and the warning lamp P in the control lever A ,
When the driver’s door is opened, an audible signal heard and a message is displayed if the parking brake has not been applied, unless the selector lever is in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic gearbox.
The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
- display of the message "Handbrake off ".
- display of the message "Handbrake on".
Label on the door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on (not flashing). Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
When stationary, with the engine running, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.
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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous pull on the control lever on the control lever on the control leverA will stop the vehicle . The dynamic stability control (DSC) provides stability during emergency braking. If there is a fault with the emergency braking, one of the following messages will be displayed: - "Parking brake faulty". - "Parking brake control faulty".
If a failure of the DSC system is signalled by the illumination of this warning lamp, then braking stability is not guaranteed.
The emergency braking must only be used in exceptional circumstances.
Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal operation. To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and release the parking brake by pulling then releasing control lever A . The full release of the parking brake is confirmed by the warning lamp in the control lever A and the warning lamp in the instrument panel going off and the display of the message "Handbrake off ". If a parking brake fault occurs while applied or if the battery runs flat, an emergency release is always possible.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamp in the instrument panel is on, not flashing.
In this event, stability must be assured by the driver by repeating alternate "pull release" actions on control lever A .
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Speed limiter
The controls of this system are grouped together on stalk A . 1. Speed limiter mode selection dial 2. Programmed value decrease button 3. Programmed value increase button 4. Speed limiter on / off button The programmed information is grouped together on the instrument panel screen. 5. Speed limiter on / off indication 6. Speed limiter mode selection indication 7. Programmed speed value
Steering mounted controls Displays in the instrument panel
The speed limiter is switched on manually: it requires a programmed speed of at least 20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is switched off by manual switched off by manual switched offoperation of the control.
The programmed speed remains in the memory when the ignition is switched off.
System which prevents the vehicle from exceeding the speed programmed by the driver. When the programmed speed limit is reached, pressing the accelerator pedal no longer has any effect unless it is pressed firmly, which permits temporary exceeding of the programmed speed. To return to the programmed speed, simply slow down to a speed below the programmed speed by releasing the accelerator.
The speed limiter cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the part of the driver.
This information also appears in the head-up display. For more information, refer to the "Head-up display" section.
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Cruise control
The controls of this system are grouped together on stalk A . 1. Cruise control mode selection dial 2. Speed programming / programmed value decrease button 3. Speed programming / programmed value
increase button 4. Cruise control off / resume button
The programmed information is grouped together in the instrument panel screen. 5. Cruise control off / resume indication 6. Cruise control mode selection indication 7. Programmed speed value
Steering mounted controls Displays in the instrument panel
The cruise control is switched on manually: it requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and the engagement of: - fourth gear on the manual gearbox, - second gear in sequential mode on an electronic or automatic gearbox, - position A on an electronic gearbox or D on an automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually switched off manually switched offor by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on triggering of the DSC/ASR systems for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal. To return to the programmed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal.
System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value.
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the part of the driver.
This information also appears in the head-up display. For more information, refer to the "Head-up display" section.
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Gear shift indicator *
Operation
Example: - You are in third gear.
- You press the accelerator pedal moderately.
- The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear, if appropriate.
The information appears in the form of an arrow in the instrument panel screen. Depending on your vehicle's equipment, this arrow may be accompanied by the recommended gear.
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear to use.
* According to engine.
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one or more gears. You can follow this instruction without engaging the intermediate gears. The gear recommended should not be considered compulsory. In fact, the configuration of the road, the amount of traffic and safety remain determining factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not to follow the advice given by the system. This function cannot be deactivated.
In the case of driving which makes particular demands on the performance of the engine (firm pressure on the accelerator pedal, for example, when overtaking...), the system will not recommend a gear change. The system never suggests: - engaging first gear, - engaging reverse gear, - engaging a lower gear.
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Steering mounted controls
+. Change up paddle to the right of the steering wheel. Press the back of the "+" steering mounted paddle to change up a gear. -. Change down paddle to the left of the steering wheel.
Press the back of the "-" steering mounted paddle to change down a gear.
The steering mounted paddles cannot be used to select neutral or engage or disengage reverse gear.
Displays in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
When you move the lever, the symbol corresponding to its position is displayed in the instrument panel. N. Neutral R. Reverse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in sequential mode AUTO. This comes on when the automatic mode is selected. It goes off on changing to sequential mode. S. Sport (Sport setting)
Place your foot on the brakewhen this warning lamp flashes (e.g.: when starting the engine).
There is an audible signal when reverse gear is engaged.
Moving off
Select position N . Press the brake pedal down fully. Start the engine.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal, move the gear lever to position A or M to go for wards, or R to go backwards. Take your foot off the brake pedal, you can then move off. The parking brake is released automatically, otherwise release it manually.
If the engine does not start: - If N is flashing in the instrument panel, move the lever to position Athen to position N . - If the message " Foot on brake " is displayed, press the brake pedal f i r m l y.
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AUTO and 1 or R appear in the instrument panel screen.
Sequential mode
AUTO disappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession in the instrument panel screen.
The gear change requests are only carried out if the engine speed permits. It is not necessary to release the accelerator during gear changes. When braking or slowing down, the gearbox changes down automatically to allow vehicle to pull away in the correct gear.
When the vehicle has moved off, select position M to change to sequential mode.
If position R , A or M is selected, even
with the engine at idle, if the brakes are released the vehicle moves without any action on the accelerator. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle when the engine is running. When carrying out maintenance on the vehicle with the engine running, apply the parking brake and select position N . On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will not change up unless the driver acts on the gear lever or the steering mounted paddles. Never select neutral N while the vehicle is moving. Only engage reverse gear R when the vehicle is immobilised with the brake pedal pressed.
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 flash in the instrument panel to prompt you to brake. At high speed, if reverse gear is requested, the N indicator lamp will flash and the gearbox will change to neutral automatically. To engage a gear again, return the lever to position A or A or AM .
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The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear in relation to the following parameters: - style of driving, - profile of the road.
AUTO and the gear engaged appear in the instrument panel screen.
Automatic mode "Auto sequential mode"
Following use of the sequential mode, select position A to return to the automatic mode.
For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
Sport setting
Following selection of the sequential mode or automatic mode, press button S to activate the Sport setting which offers you a more dynamic style of driving.
S appears next to the gear engaged in the instrument panel screen.
Press button S again to return to normal settings. S is then cleared from the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox returns to normal mode automatically each time the ignition is switched off.
This mode enables you to overtake, for example, remaining in automatic mode while using the functions of the sequential mode. Operate the + or - steering mounted paddle. The gearbox engages the gear requested if the engine speed permits. AUTO is still displayed in the instrument panel. After a few moments without any action on the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic control of the gears.