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F Switch off the demist /defrost of the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as it is no longer needed as
lower current consumption results
in reduced fuel consumption.
Front demist - defrost Rear screen
demist
- defrost
the control button is located on the
air conditioning system control panel.With dual-zone and quad-
zone digital air conditioning
Automatic visibility programmeSwitching on
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been switched on, the Diesel engine
does not stop.
Switching off
the demist /defrost switches off automatically to
prevent an excessive consumption of current.
F

I
t is possible to stop the demist /defrost
operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again.
th

e indicator lamp associated with the
button goes off.
F

S

elect this programme to demist
or defrost the windscreen and
side windows as quickly as
possible.
th

e system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
With the quad-zone digital air conditioning,
pressing this button deactivates and locks the
rear air conditioning.
F
t
o s

top the programme, press either the
"visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp in the "AUTO" button
comes on.
the

system reverts to the previous settings.
th
e rear screen demisting - defrosting can only
operate when the hybrid system is active.
F
P
ress this button to demist /defrost the rear
screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors. t
h
e indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
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engagement of reverse gear is
accompanied by an audible signal.
If you leave the vehicle, place the gear
selector in position N and then you must
stop the hybrid system by switching off
the ignition ( Ready lamp off). If the engine does not start:
-
If
N is flashing in the instrument
panel, move the gear selector to
position A then to position N .
-
I
f the message "Foot on brake" is
displayed, press the brake pedal
f i r m l y.
For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal firmly past the
point of resistance.
Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral
R Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
g
e
ars in manual mode
A
t
h
is comes on when automated mode is
selected. It goes off on changing to manual
mode.
F

P
lace your foot on the brake
when a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.
Moving off
F Select a drive mode (position M or A ) or
reverse (position R ).
F

R
elease the parking brake by pulling the
control lever, if automatic operation has
been deactivated.
F

P
rogressively release the brake pedal.
F

I
f the parking brake is released, the vehicle
moves off.
I

f the parking brake is applied and
automatic mode is activated, accelerate
progressively.
A and 1 or R appear in the instrument
panel screen.
Automatic mode
A appears in the instrument panel screen.
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, depending on the:
-

s
tyle of driving,
-

p
rofile of the road.
F
t
o s

tart the engine, place the gear selector
in position N .
F

P

ress the brake pedal down fully.
F

S

tart the hybrid system.
F
A
fter starting the vehicle, select position A
for enter automatic mode.
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Driving

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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
e

uge
Ot
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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Lighting left on audible signal
An audible signal when a front door
is opened warns the driver that the
vehicle's exterior lighting is on, with the
ignition off and in manual lighting mode.
In this case, switching off the lighting
stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, the vehicle goes
into "
eC
O" mode to avoid discharging
the battery.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes. Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain
countries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is started making the vehicle more
visible to other road users.
Daytime running lamps
this function is assured:
-
i n countries where it is imposed by
regulations, by illumination of the dipped
beam headlamps with the sidelamps and
number plate lamps.
-

f
or other countries where it is provided, by
the use of dedicated lamps.
th

e lighting goes off when you switch
off the ignition, but you can always
switch it on again using the lighting
control stalk.
*

f

unction that can be set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
LED lamps
they come on when the engine is started.
Depending on the destination country, they are
used for:
-

d
aytime running lamps* in day mode and
sidelamps in night mode (they are brighter
when daytime running lamps),


or
-

s
idelamps in day and night mode.
Where L
eD l

amps are fitted, the filament bulbs
for the daytime running lamps / sidelamps in
the front lamp units are not used.
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Visibility

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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
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Referring to the corresponding section, you
must yourself reinitialise (depending on
version):
-

t
he remote control key,
-

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
e

uge
Ot

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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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. 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.
F

I
n 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).
In this energy economy mode and when
starting up the hybrid system, it may
take a few seconds before the Ready

lamp comes on.
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Checks
12 V battery
the battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check that the terminals
are clean and correctly tightened, Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details of
the replacement intervals for these
components.
Air filter and passenger compartment filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Refer to the warranty and
maintenance record for details of
the replacement interval for this
component.
Oil filter
the presence of this label, in particular with
the Stop & Start system, indicates the use of
a specific 12 V lead-acid battery with special
technology and specification.
t
h
e involvement
of a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop
is essential when replacing or disconnecting
the battery.
un

less other wise indicated, check these components in accordance with the warranty and maintenance record and according to your engine.
Other wise, have them checked by a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the ignition ( Ready
lamp off) to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from automatic operation of
the engine.
particularly in summer and winter.
When carrying out work on the battery, refer
to the "12 V battery" section for details of the
precautions to be taken before disconnecting
the battery and following its reconnection. Depending on the environment (e.g. dusty
atmosphere) and the use of the vehicle (e.g.
city driving), replace them twice as often if
necessary
.
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
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Level 1Level 2 Level 3 Comments
Navigation Settings
Navigation Enter destination
Display recent destinations
Calculatory criteria
Fastest
Choose the navigation criteria.t
he map displays the route chosen according to these
criteria.
Shortest
time/distance
e

cological
tolls
Ferries
Strict - Close
Show route on map
Display the map and start navigation.
ConfirmSave the options.
SaveSave the current address.
Stop navigationDelete the navigation information.
VoiceChoose the volume for voice and announcement of street names.
DiversionDetour from your initial route by a certain distance.
Navigation
Display in text mode
Zoom in.
Zoom out.
Display in full screen mode.
u

se the arrows to move the map.
Switch to 2D map.