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SituationsConsequences
to a

pply the electric parking brake:
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mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
F

p
ull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
F

s
witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps come on.
th

e application is slower than during normal operation.
to r

elease the electric parking brake:
F

s
witch on the ignition.
F

p
ush the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then
release it.
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not
come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the
vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
and possibly
flashing
Display of the message "
Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps: -

O
nly the automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration functions are available.
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t
h
e manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the
emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
flashing
Display of the message " Battery charge fault". -

Y
ou must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and
immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a
wheel).
-

A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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You must press the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must
manually apply the parking brake when
parking, unless the parking brake is
programmed in automatic mode.
When immobilising the vehicle, with the
hybrid system active, you must place
the gear selector in neutral N
.
Before carrying out any work in the
engine compartment, check that the
gear selector is in neutral N and that the
parking brake is applied.
Stopping the vehicle
With the ignition on, the
flashing of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the instrument panel
screen, indicates a malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Before switching off the engine, you can
choose to:
-

m

ove to position N to engage neutral,
-

l

eave the gear engaged; in this case, it will
not be possible to move the vehicle.
In both cases, you should apply the parking
brake to immobilise the vehicle, unless it has
been programmed in automatic mode.
Operating fault
this function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, …).
With the hybrid system active and the parking
brake released, if position A , M or R is
selected, the vehicle moves as soon as you
take your foot off the brake pedal (even without
any action on the accelerator).
Creep function (moving
without the accelerator)
Never leave children unsupervised
in the vehicle with the hybrid system
active.
For your safety, this function will only be
activated if you press the brake pedal when
engaging forward drive or reverse.
th

is function is deactivated if the driver's door
is opened. t
o r
eactivate it, close the door and
then press the brake or accelerator pedal.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC) and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Activation
these systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation if
the engine and brakes.
th
is is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC system, so that the wheels can spin freely
and regain grip.
th
e DSC system offers exceptional
safety in normal driving, but this should
not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
th
e correct operation of the system
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the P
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assembly and operation procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the instrument
panel screen, this indicates a fault
with the system.
Contact a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Reactivation
the system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
12
mph (20 km/h).
F

P
ress the "AS R O FF " button again to
reactivate it manually.
F

P
ress the "AS R O FF "
button.
th
is warning lamp and the indicator
lamp in the button come on: the
DSC system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.
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Removing the cartridge
F Stow the black pipe.
F D etach the angled base from the white pipe.
F

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upport the compressor vertically.
F
u
n
screw the cartridge from the bottom.
Beware of discharges of fluid.
th

e expiry date of the fluid is indicated
on the cartridge.
th

e sealant cartridge is designed for
single use; even if only partly used, it
must be replaced.
After use, do not discard the cartridge
into the environment, take it to an
authorised waste disposal site or a
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Do not forget to obtain a new sealant
cartridge, available from P
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dealers or from a qualified workshop.
Checking tyre pressures /
inflating accessories
You can also use the compressor, without
injecting any product, to:
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heck or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-

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nflate other accessories (balls, bicycle
tyres...).
F
t
u
rn the selector A to the "Air"
position.
F
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coil the black pipe H fully.
F

C
onnect the black pipe to the
valve of the wheel or accessory.
I

f necessary, fit one of the adaptors
supplied with the kit first. F
C onnect the compressor's electrical
connector to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F

S
tart the vehicle and let the engine run.
F

A
djust the pressure using the compressor
(to inflate: switch B in position "I" ;
to
deflate: switch B in position "O" and
press button C ), according to the vehicle's
tyre pressure label or the accessory's
pressure label.
F

R
emove the kit then stow it.
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Starting using another battery
F Remove the plastic cover from the (+) terminal, if your vehicle has one.
F

C
onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the
positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
F

C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave
battery B (or earth point on the other vehicle).
F

C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to the earth point C on the broken
down vehicle (or on the engine mounting).
F

S
tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a few
minutes. First check that the slave battery has a
nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity
at least equal to that of the discharged
battery.
Do not try to start the engine by
connecting a battery charger.
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal when
the engine is running.
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a slave battery
(external or on another vehicle) and jump lead
cables.
F O perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine run.
I

f the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few
moments before trying again.
F

W
ait until the engine returns to idle then
disconnect the jump lead cables in the
reverse order.
F

R
efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one. Do not disconnect the cables too
quickly; leave them connected for a few
minutes (until the engine returns to idle)
otherwise there is a risk that the battery
would be under-charged, with the need
then to repeat the operation.
Starting the vehicle when the battery
is flat must be done with the electronic
key inside the vehicle, the driver's
door closed and the driver's seat belt
fastened.
Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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Following reconnection of the battery
Following reconnection of the battery, switch on
the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to
permit initialisation of the electronic systems.
However, if problems remain following this
operation, contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise (depending on
version):
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t
he remote control key,
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t
he electric blind(s),
-


...
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows and the doors before
disconnecting the battery.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
Do not push the vehicle to start the
engine. It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
the batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
th ey
must be disposed of in accordance
with regulations and must not, in any
circumstances, be discarded with household
waste.
ta

ke used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Do not attempt to charge the high
voltage battery.
After refitting the battery, the Stop &
Start system will only be active after
several hours depending on the climatic
conditions and the state of charge of
the battery (up to about 8 hours).
Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F
F ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F

C
onnect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).
F

C
heck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands afterwards.
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Refitting
to refit the battery, carry out the removal
operations in reverse order and connect 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 there is any problem,
contact a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system reset.
-

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

A
fter refitting, wait for about 2 minutes.
-

S
tart the engine.
-

C
heck the correct operation of the
anti-pinch systems: electric windows,
panoramic sunroof. After reconnecting the battery,
certain functions may be temporarily
unavailable: Air conditioning,
Navigation.
In all cases, if there is a problem,
contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
-

C
heck the correct operation of the electric
parking brake by releasing and applying it
again.
-
S
witch off the ignition.
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e
t out of the vehicle and check the
operation of the remote control.
-
S
et: the time, the radio preset stations and
the audio settings.
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Driving advice
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
t
o l
ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

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f the warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine
as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes on a long
mountain type of descent, the use of engine
braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
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towbar is used.
Refer to the "
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chnical data" section for details
of the weights and towed loads which apply to
your vehicle.
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