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Front demist - defrost
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
With manual or dual-zone
digital air conditioning
Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated marked position. Press the "A /C " button for air conditioning; the indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Press this button to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible.
(with the touch screen)
The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows. To stop, press this button again or on "AUTO" .
The system reverts to the previous settings.
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Starting-switching off the engine, remote control
Put the gear lever into neutral.
A heavy object (key fob...), attached to the key and weighing down on its shaft in the ignition switch, could cause a malfunction.
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
On opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed, accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour. To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position 2 (Ignition on) .
Ignition switch
1. Stop position. 2. Ignition on position. 3. Starting position.
Starting using the key
Insert the key in the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code. Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting) .
When the engine starts, release the key.
Immobilise the vehicle. Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) . Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching off using the key
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance.
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For Diesel vehicles , in sub-zero temperatures the engine will not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the "START/STOP" button, press down on the brake or clutch pedal until the warning lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/STOP" button again, until the engine starts and runs. With the electronic key inside the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal fully and maintain pressure until the engine starts.
Starting
Press the " START/STOP " button.
The presence in the recognition zone of the electronic key of the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system is essential. For reasons of safety, do not leave this zone
while the engine is running. A message is displayed if the electronic key is not detected in the zone. Move the electronic key into the zone to be able to start the engine.
Starting and switching off the engine,
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
The steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less immediately. (Read the information on Diesel versions).
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a reminder message appears in the instrument panel screen. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering; a message warns you when this is needed.
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If the vehicle is not immobilised, the engine will not stop.
Switching off
Immobilise the vehicle.
With the electronic key inside the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering column is locked.
Ignition on position
(accessories)
If you use the accessory position for too long, the system automatically goes into economy mode to avoid the risk of a flat battery.
Pressing the "START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on and so activate the ancillary equipment.
Press the "START/STOP" button, the instrument panel comes on but the engine does not start.
Press the button again to switch off the ignition and so allow the vehicle to be locked.
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Key left in reader
You are warned by a message if the electronic key is is still in the reader on opening the driver's door.
Emergency starting
When the electronic key is in the recognition zone and your vehicle does not start after pressing the "START/STOP" button: Insert the electronic key in the reader.
Fully declutch. Press the "START/STOP" button. The engine starts.
In the event of an emergency only, the engine can be switched of without conditions. To do this, press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds. In this case the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops.
If the electronic key is no longer in the recognition zone when you close a door or when you (later) request switching off the engine, a message appears in the instrument panel.
Emergency switch-off Remote control not
recognised
Press and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds if you want to force switching off the engine.
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The area in front of the electric parking brake control is not intended for the storage of objects.
Automatic operation
Automatic release
The complete release of the parking brake is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the control lever going off, accompanied by the display of the message "Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, you risk releasing the parking brake.
Automatic application
Application of of the parking brake is confirmed by illumination of the brake indicator lamp and the Pindicator lamp in the control lever, accompanied by the display of the message "Parking brake applied".
With the engine stalled or in STOP mode of Stop & Start, automatic application does not take place.
With automatic operation, you can manually apply or release the parking brake using the control lever.
Ensure first that the engine is running and the driver's door is properly closed. The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator: Fully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1 st or reverse gear; press the accelerator pedal and let up the clutch pedal.
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is automatically applied when the ignition is switched off . switched off . switched off
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SituationsConsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: The parking brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate. When stationary , to immobilise your vehicle: When stationary , to immobilise your vehicle: When stationary - Pull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel. If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe: - Park on a level sur face. - Engage a gear. - If possible, fit a wheel chock. Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault " and of the following warning lamps: - The parking brake does not have its full per formance to securely hold the vehicle in all situations. You should make your vehicle safe: - Park on a level sur face. - Engage a gear. - If possible, fit a wheel chock. Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. The flashing of the P warning lamps on starting the vehicle indicates that the parking brake is not correctly applied. As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake, using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.
Display of the message " Battery fault " and the following warning lamp: - The state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation of the vehicle in a safe place.
- Once the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: to release the parking brake, call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the engine goes into standby automatically:
- With a manual gearbox , at speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h) or vehicle stationary (depending on the engine), when you place the gear lever in neutral, and you release the clutch pedal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the button.
For your comfort, during parking maoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear. STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...
Special cases: STOP mode not available
STOP mode is not invoked principally when: - the vehicle is on a steep slope (up or d ow n), - the driver's door is open, - the driver's seat belt is not fastened, - the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last engine start by the driver, - the electric parking brake is applied or being applied, - the engine is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,
- demisting is active, - some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance, ambient temperature...) where the engine is needed to assure control of a system.
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time counter calculates the time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes of f. This operation is perfectly normal.
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently. Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)
- With an automatic gearbox , vehicle stationary, when you press the brake pedal or place the gear selector lever in position N .
It resets to zero every time the ignition is switched on.