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No alert will be given in the following situations:
- i n the presence of stationary objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs...),
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w
ith vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,
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d
riving on a sinuous road or a sharp
c o r n e r,
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
th

e alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry,
cycle

- is detected and the following conditions
are fulfilled:
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a

ll the vehicles must be moving in the
same direction,
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t

he speed of your vehicle is between 7 and
75 mph (12 and 140 km/h),
-
t
he difference in speed between your
vehicle and the other vehicles must be less
than 6 mph (10 km/h),
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t

he traffic must be flowing normally,
-

i

n the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken remains in the blind spot,
-

y

ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
-

y

our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan...
Operation
F On switching on the ignition, or engine running, press this button
to activate the function; the
warning lamp comes on.
With audio system or for HYbrid4 version
With touch screen
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In addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
th
e front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking sensors
the function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by P
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.
Deactivation / Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
the function is deactivated by pressing this button. th e indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the function. th e indicator lamp in the button goes off.
th

e sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind. With
audio system or for HYbrid4 version With
touch screen
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Horn
F Press the central part of the multifunction steering wheel.
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
us

e the horn moderately and only in the
following circumstances:
-

i
mmediate danger,
-

ov
ertaking a cyclist or pedestrian,
-

a
pproaching a location lacking
visibility.
emergency or
assistance call
this system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated P
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service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio equipment
and telematics" section.
Safety

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Dashboard fuses
the fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Open the hinged panel, then apply light force to bypass the stops. Fuse
N° Rating
(A) Functions
F6 A or B 15Audio system.
F8 3Alarm.
F13 10Front cigar lighter.
F14 10Front 12 V socket.
F16 3Rear courtesy lamp, rear map reading lamps.
F17 3Front courtesy lamp, courtesy mirror.
F28 A or B 15Audio system.
F30 20Rear wiper.
F32 10Audio amplifier.
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Fuse N° Rating
(A) Functions
F3 15Driver's electric window panel, 12 V socket for rear seats.
F4 1512 V socket in boot.
F5 30One-touch rear window.
F6 30One-touch front window.
F11 20
tr

ailer unit.
F12 20Audio amplifier.
F15 20Panoramic sunroof blind (SW).
F16 5Driver's electric window switch panel.Fuses behind the glove box
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Refitting
to reassemble, carry out the removal
operations in reverse order, connecting the
positive (+) terminal last.
After refitting
- Check that the battery terminals are secure.
-

S
witch on the ignition, without starting the
engine.
-

C
heck that there are no error messages or
warning lamps on. If necessary contact a
P
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dealer or a qualified workshop
to have the system reset.
-

C
heck the correct operation of all doors
and windows.
-

A
fter refitting, wait around 1 minute (or
2 minutes for an automatic or electronic
gearbox).
-

S
tart the engine.
-

C
heck the correct operation of anti-pinch
systems: electric windows, opening roof,
panoramic sunroof. -

I
f the vehicle has an electric parking
brake, check that it is working correctly by
releasing and applying it.
-
S
witch the ignition off.
- g
e
t out of the vehicle then check that the
remote control works correctly.
-
S
et: the time, the preset radio stations and
the audio settings.
After refitting the battery, some systems
may be temporarily unavailable:
Stop (Stop & Start), Air conditioning,
Navigation.
In all cases, contact a P
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dealer
or a qualified workshop if there are any
faults after refitting the battery.
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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time,
it will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
these functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty


minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting
(refer to the "Battery" section).
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
th

e deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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the fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by P
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may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Please note this precaution. You
are advised to contact a P
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representative to be shown the range
of recommended equipment and
accessories.Installation of radio
communication
transmitters
Before installing any after-market radio
communication transmitter, you can
contact a P
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dealer for the
specification of transmitters which can
be fitted (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
el

ectromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/
eC

). Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, mud
flaps at the rear of the vehicle.
You can also obtain products for cleaning and
maintenance (exterior and interior) and topping
up fluids (screenwash, ...), as well as refills
(cartridge for temporary tyre repair kit...) from
P
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ealers.
"Multimedia":
audio systems, portable navigation system, ta
kara/Sony portable video screen, Bluetooth
system, speakers, DVD player, Wi-Fi, driving
aids, video support, microwave unit...
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