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Starting - stopping the engine
Before startingStarting the HYbrid4
system
- Press the brake pedal.
-
M ake a single short press (about
one
second) on the START/STOP button
or turn the key fully towards the dashboard
to position 3 (Starting).
-
t
h
e steering column unlocks (noise and
noticeable movement).
-
P
lace the gear selector in position N
.
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I
f the vehicle has Keyless
en
try and
Starting, simply having the key inside the
vehicle is sufficient.
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O

ther wise, it is necessary to place the key
in the ignition switch.
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I

f the Diesel preheater indicator lamp is on
(ambient temperature below zero) wait until
it goes off before starting. -

K
eep your foot on the brake pedal until the
HYbrid4 system starts up (the instrument
panel and the Ready lamp come on,
confirmed by an audible signal).
th
e hybrid system determines whether it is
necessary to start the Diesel engine.
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Ignition on without starting
the engine
(accessory position)
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
the keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
th
is electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer as soon as possible.
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rn the key towards the dashboard to the
intermediate position or with the Keyless
e
n

try
and Starting key inside the vehicle, press the
"S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P" button, with no action on the
pedal.
t
h

is switches on the ignition and so
activates the ancillary equipment.
F

P

ress the "S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F

P

ress the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.
If you use the accessories position
for too long, the system automatically
changes to economy mode to avoid
discharging the battery.
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Reducing consumption - Fuel
QuestionAnswer
How can I optimise my fuel consumption?
gi
ve preference to Auto mode as it selects in the best way the "driving energy source" to
use in order to reduce fuel consumption.
You should also adapt your driving style to the characteristics of hybrid vehicles to get the
best out of it, for example by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal rather than braking
and by anticipating decelerations (entering a built-up area, stop at traffic lights, stop at halt
signs, ...).
Why do I not manage to reduce my fuel consumption
even though I often drive in Z
eV (

Zero e
m
issions
Vehicle) mode? It is not Z
eV m

ode but Auto mode that is the most appropriate for reducing fuel
consumption, as it selects the best "driving energy source".
Z
eV m

ode (100% electric operation) can reduce fuel consumption in some cases. However,
recharging the traction battery has an energy cost.
th

is is why we recommend using Auto mode more often.
Why does the trip computer sometimes display the
bars for 28 mpg (10 litres) consumption in town?
th

e current fuel consumption displayed may appear high when the distance covered is
very low, but this generally has very little impact and the true average fuel consumption will
remain low.
In town, your hybrid retains very good fuel economy (of the order of 35% better than a
non-hybrid vehicle).
Why is my battery rarely fully charged? A partly charged battery is normal operation (4 to 5 bars on average in Auto mode).
th

is allows some capacity to be left free for the recovery for energy when going downhill or
taking when your foot off the accelerator.
Why are there so may fuel alert messages when
starting to use the reserve?
to e

ncourage you to refuel as soon as possible and avoid the loss of hybrid functions.
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Air conditioning
QuestionAnswer
It seems to me that the vehicle runs less on electric
when the heating or air conditioning is operating, is
that right?
the
demand for heating or air conditioning may require the starting of the Diesel engine
until the desired level of comfort is attained.
Normal hybrid operation is simply put back.
t
h
e period can be longer under low or very high
ambient temperatures.
It seems to me that when it is very hot and the air
conditioning is working, the vehicle runs on electric for
shorter periods. Is that right? When it is hot, the periods when the Diesel engine is put on standby and the vehicle runs on
electric are necessarily restricted in order to limit the difference between the temperature in
the vehicle and the level of comfort selected.
In very hot weather, it is always possible to press the
e
c
o OFF button (which brings the
vehicle out of Z
eV m

ode and prevents electric running or the stopping of the engine) to give
preference to temperature control (keeps the air conditioning running).
Special HYbrid4 features
Question Answer
Can I tow with my hybrid vehicle and how much? A HYbrid4 vehicle can tow between 500 kg and 800 kg (see the "
to
wing" section).
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is allows a jet ski or two-wheeler on a trailer to be towed, for example.
th

e "technical" reason for the limit is related to maintaining adequate cooling capacity for
the internal combustion engine as well as the hybrid components that are also cooled by the
engine's cooling system.
Why does engine braking seem so strong? When you take your foot off the accelerator, the engine braking results mainly from the
energy recovery by the electric motor.
th

is leads to a higher level of deceleration than a conventional vehicle and so allows the
recovery of free energy.
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eco-driving
eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Eco-driving suited to your
HYbrid4 vehicle
use gear selector position A, as this
optimises gear changes to suit the
circumstances, and the AUTO mode of the
HYbrid4 mode selector.
When moving off, accelerate normally
up to the desired speed ( POWER zone
between 20 and 40 %).
At steady speeds, drive gently with small
movements of the accelerator pedal ( ECO or
CHARGE zone), run in electric mode as often
as possible when driving at low speed.
Anticipate the need to slow down and use
engine braking ( CHARGE zone), so as to
make use of free energy recovery while
keeping light pressure on the accelerator
pedal.
Control the use of your
electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can
help keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sun roof and window
blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has
automatic digital regulation, as soon as the
desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the level of light does not require
their


use. Avoid running the Diesel engine when
stationary, particularly in winter; your vehicle
will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting
your multimedia devices (film, music, video
game...), you will contribute towards limiting
the consumption of electrical energy, and so
of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
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Recovery of the vehicle on a flat-bed
Before doing any work, with the ignition on, press the brake pedal and place the gear selector in
position N, then switch off the hybrid system ( Ready lamp off).
Always call on a professional for the recovery of your vehicle on a flat-bed lorry or trailer. Never recover the vehicle by towing it with the wheels on the ground (neither the front wheels, nor
the rear wheels), as there is a risk of damage to the transmission.
us

e the towing eyes only to lash the vehicle
when recovering it on a flat-bed lorry or trailer.
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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel screen, this confirms that the corresponding system has come into operation.
Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction indicato rflashing with buzzer.
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e lighting stalk is pushed down.
Right-hand
direction indicator flashing with buzzer.
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e lighting stalk is pushed up.
Sidelamps fixed.
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e lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position.
Dipped beam
headlamps fixed.
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e lighting stalk is in the "Dipped
beam headlamps" position.
Main beam
headlamps fixed.
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e lighting stalk is pulled towards
you. Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Ready
fixed.
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e vehicle is ready to move off; you
can press the accelerator. It comes on once high voltage is established in the
vehicle.
Rear foglamps fixed.
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e rear foglamps are switched on.
tu
rn the ring on the stalk rear wards to switch off the
rear foglamps.
For more information on the lighting controls, refer to the corresponding section. Adaptive lighting
fixed.
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e lighting stalk has been pulled
towards you and the button has been
pressed.
Its indicator lamp is on.
th

e camera, located in the interior rear view mirror,
authorises or not switching between main and dipped
beam, depending on the exterior lighting and the
driving conditions.
Pulling the lighting stalk to return to dipped beam.
Monitoring

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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
Using the key
F turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to lock the vehicle completely.
Using the remote control
F Press the closed padlock to lock the vehicle completely.
Unlocking the boot
Using the remote control
F Press this button to unlock the vehicle and open the boot.
Using the electronic key
F With the electronic key in the recognition zone, lift lever 1 to unlock the vehicle and
open the boot.
Boot only function activated
this is set in the instrument panel
configuration menu.
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is function is deactivated by default.
F

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se of the remote control or the electronic
key then unlocks and/or opens only the
boot.
Don't forget to lock your boot
afterwards.
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