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FAMILIARISATION
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AP-EXPERT-VU_EN_CHAP01_PRISE EN MAIN_ED01-2014
  Limit the causes of 
excess consumption 
  Spread loads throughout the vehicle; 
place the heaviest items in the bottom of 
the boot, as close as possible to the rear 
seats. 
 Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and 
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof 
rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). Use a roof 
box in preference. 
 Remove roof bars and roof racks 
after  use.  
  At the end of winter, remove snow tyres 
and refit your summer tyres.   
  Observe  the  recommendations 
on maintenance 
  Check the tyre pressures regularly, when 
cold, referring to the label in the door 
aperture, driver's side. 
 Carry out this check in particular: 
   -   before  a  long  journey, 
  -   at each change of season, 
  -   after a long period out of use.  
 Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres 
on any trailer or caravan.  
  Have your vehicle serviced regularly 
(engine oil, oil filter, air filter, passenger 
compartment filter...) and observe the 
schedule of operations recommended in the 
warranty and maintenance record.       When refuelling, do not continue after the 
third cut-off of the nozzle to avoid any 
overflow.  
  At the wheel of your new vehicle, 
it is only after the first 1 800 miles 
(3 000 kilometres) that you will see 
the fuel consumption settle down to a 
consistent  average.    

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   Instruments  and  controls   
AP-EXPERT-VU_EN_CHAP02_PRET A  PARTIR_ED01-2014
  Warning lamp    is     indicates     Solution-action  
     Coolant 
temperature 
and level
   on with needle 
in the red zone. 
 abnormal increase in 
temperature.   Park, switch off the ignition then allow to cool. 
Visually check the level. 
 flashing.   drop in coolant level.   Chapter 6, "Levels" section. Contact a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop. 
     Service    on  temporarily. 
 minor faults or warnings.   Consult the warnings log in the display or on the screen.  
See chapter 9, "Trip computer" section then 
"Warnings  log".  
Depending on the seriousness of the fault, contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. 
 remains  on. 
 major  faults. 
     Row 1 seat belt 
not fastened
   lit then flashing. 
 the driver or a front passenger 
has not fastened his seat belt.   Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle. 
 accompanied 
by an audible 
signal then 
remains on.   the vehicle is moving with the 
driver or front passenger seat 
belt not fastened.   Check that the seat belt is fastened by pulling the strap. 
Chapter 4, "Seat belts" section. 
 The driver must ensure that all passengers have 
fastened their seat belt and use it correctly. 
     Under-inflation 
detection
   on. 
 a deflated or punctured tyre.   Park and switch off the ignition. Change or repair the 
wheel. 
 on, 
accompanied 
by the service 
warning lamp.   a faulty sensor. 
 Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.  

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   Instruments  and  controls   
READY TO SET OFF
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AP-EXPERT-VU_EN_CHAP02_PRET A  PARTIR_ED01-2014
  Warning lamp    is     indicates     Solution-action  
     Brake pads    on.   brake pad wear.   Have the pads replaced by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
     Dipped beam 
headlamps / 
Daytime 
running lamps
   on.   manual selection or automatic 
lighting. 
 Turn the lighting stalk to the second position. 
 lighting of the dipped beam headlamps 
from the time the ignition is switched 
on - daytime running lamps.  Depending on the country in which the vehicle is sold.  
Chapter 3, "Steering mounted controls" section. 
  Main beam 
headlamps     pulling the stalk towards you. 
 Pull the stalk to return to dipped beam headlamps. 
     Direction 
indicators
   flashing  with 
audible signal.   change of direction via the 
lighting stalk, to the left of the 
steering wheel.   To the Right: control to be pushed upwards.  
To the Left: control to be pushed downwards. 
     Front foglamps    on.   manual  selection.   The foglamps only operate if the sidelamps or dipped 
beam headlamps are on. 
     Rear foglamps    on.   manual  selection.   The lamps only operate if the sidelamps or dipped beam 
headlamps are on. In conditions of normal visibility, take 
care to switch them off to avoid any penalty. "This light 
is a dazzling red." 
     Particle 
emission filter
   on.   a malfunction of the particle 
emissions filter (Diesel additive 
level, risk of clogging, ...).   Have the filter checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop. Chapter 6, "Checks" section.  

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   Gearboxes  and  steering  wheel   
AP-EXPERT-VU_EN_CHAP02_PRET A  PARTIR_ED01-2014
  Moving  off 
 With the engine running, to move off from 
position  P . 
 For immediate maximum acceleration 
without touching the gear lever, 
depress the accelerator pedal to the 
extent of its travel, passing the point of 
resistance (kickdown). The gearbox will 
automatically change down or maintain the 
gear selected until maximum engine speed 
is reached. 
 On a descent, the gearbox will automatically 
change down in order to provide efficient 
engine braking and good pickup. 
 If you take your foot off the accelerator 
suddenly, the gearbox will not change to a 
higher gear for reasons of safety. 
 When stationary with the gear lever in 
position   D  (drive), a vibration limiting device 
is activated by pressing the brake pedal.  
  -   gradually  release  the 
pressure on the brake pedal; 
the vehicle then moves off.   
   -   Press  the  brake  pedal  to 
come out of position   P , 
  -   select  position   R   or  D , 
  -   gradually  release  the  pressure on the brake pedal; 
the vehicle then moves off.  
 You can also move off from position   N . 
   -   With  your  foot  on  the brake, release 
the parking brake, 
  -   select  position   R  ,   D  or   M , 
    -   Select  position   D  .   The gearbox always selects the most 
suitable gear taking account of the following: 
   -   the  style  of  driving, 
  -   the  road  profile, 
  -   the  vehicle  load.  
 The gearbox is then operating in auto-
adaptive mode, without any action on 
your part. 
  Reverse  gear 
   -   Select  position   R
 , with the 
vehicle stationary and the 
engine at idle.   
  Stopping the vehicle, starting the 
engine 
   -   Select  position   P    to 
  immobilise the vehicle   or 
to   start the engine , with the 
parking brake on or off.  
 If the battery is flat and the gear lever 
is in position   P , it will be impossible to 
change to another position. 
   -   You can also select position   N  
to   park  or to   start the 
engine , with the parking 
brake  on.  
 If position   N  is engaged inadvertently 
while driving, allow the engine to return 
to idle before engaging position   D  to restore 
drive.   

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   Gearboxes  and  steering  wheel   
READY TO SET OFF
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AP-EXPERT-VU_EN_CHAP02_PRET A  PARTIR_ED01-2014
  Manual  mode 
 Manual sequential gear changing.    -   Select  gear  lever  position   M  , 
  -   push the gear lever towards the + sign  to change up, from 1 through to 6, 
 In manual mode, it is only possible to 
change from one gear to another if the 
vehicle speed and engine speed permit. 
If they do not, the vehicle will operate 
temporarily in automatic mode. 
 When the vehicle is stationary or moving 
very slowly, the gearbox automatically 
selects first gear.     -   conversely, push the gear lever towards 
the - sign to change down.  
  You can change from position   D  
(automatic mode) to position   M  
(manual mode) at any time. 
  Good  practice 
 Never select position   N  when the vehicle 
is moving. 
 Never select positions   P  or   R  unless the 
vehicle is stationary. 
 Never change between positions to optimise 
braking on a slippery surface. 
 There is a risk of damage to the gearbox: 
   -   if you press the accelerator and brake  pedals at the same time, 
  -   if you force the gear lever from  position   P  to another position in the 
event of a battery failure.  
 When the engine is at idle, brakes not 
applied, if position   R ,   D   or   M  is selected the 
vehicle moves even without the accelerator 
being pressed. 
 For this reason,   do not leave children 
unsupervised inside the vehicle, with the 
engine running .  
  Operating  fault 
 Any operating fault is indicated by an 
audible signal, accompanied by the 
message   "Automatic gear fault"  in the 
screen. 
 In this situation the gearbox operates in 
downgrade mode (locked in 3rd gear). You 
may feel a substantial knock when changing 
from   P  to   R  and from   N  to   R  (this will not 
cause any damage to the gearbox). 
 Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), keeping 
within the limit of local speed restrictions. 
 Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible.  
   When traversing a flooded road or a 
ford, drive at walking pace.    

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   Gearboxes  and  steering  wheel   
AP-EXPERT-VU_EN_CHAP02_PRET A  PARTIR_ED01-2014
 STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND REACH ADJUSTMENT 
 When the vehicle is stationary, release the 
steering wheel adjustment mechanism by 
lowering the lever. 
 Adjust the steering wheel for height and 
reach, then lock the adjustment mechanism 
by pushing the lever fully upwards. 
       GEAR  SHIFT  INDICATOR 
 This system allows fuel consumption to be 
reduced by suggesting when to change up. 
  Operation 
 Depending on the driving conditions and the 
equipment of your vehicle, the system may 
recommend skipping one or more gears. 
You can follow this indication without going 
through the intermediate gears. 
 The gear engagement recommendations 
should not be considered to be compulsory. 
This because the configuration of the 
road, the traffic density and safety remain 
determining factors when choosing the 
best gear. Therefore, the driver remains 
responsible for deciding whether or not to 
follow the advice given by the system. 
 This system cannot be deactivated.   The information appears in the 
instrument panel in the form of an 
arrow. 
  The system never recommends 
engaging first gear or reverse, or 
changing  down.   
   With an automatic gearbox, the system is 
only active in manual mode.   
 The system adapts its gear change 
recommendations according to the driving 
conditions (slope, load, ...) and demands 
from the driver (for power, acceleration, 
braking,  ...).   

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  Rear  suspension  
EASE OF USE 
and
 COMFORT
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AP-EXPERT-VU_EN_CHAP03_ERGONOMIE ET CONFORT_ED01-2014
  Deactivation of manual height correction   Good  practice 
 When stationary and with the ignition key 
removed, excessive use of the system 
consumes battery power. 
  Long  term  parking 
 Avoid parking for a long duration on ground 
which could present a potential obstacle as 
your vehicle could lower. 
 Following a long period out of use, the 
height of the platform may change due to the 
automatic height correction on unlocking or 
on opening one of your vehicle's doors.  
 With the vehicle stationary: 
   -   press  and  hold, 
  -   release  the  control.  
  Return to manual height correction 
 According to the configuration, a beep may 
be heard during these operations. 
 You must deactivate the manual height 
correction in the following situations: 
   -   when  working  underneath  the  vehicle, 
  -   when  changing  a  wheel, 
  -   when the vehicle is being transported by  lorry, train, ferry, boat, ...       Warning  lamp 
 Driving with the height of the rear platform: 
   -   too low, risks damaging the technical 
components underneath the vehicle, 
  -   too high, risks unstable driving.  
 With the vehicle stationary: 
   -   press  and  hold, 
  -   release  the  control.   Refer to the "Instruments and controls" 
section of chapter 2.    If you start and the warning lamp flashes, to 
switch it off: 
   -   correct the position of the manual  control which is still at the lower or 
upper limit, 
  -   or drive slowly at above 6 mph (10 km/h),  until height correction returns to automatic 
mode.   Return to manual correction is confirmed by 
the LED which goes off. 
 Deactivation is confirmed by the LED which 
is on. It remains on for approximately 
30  seconds.   

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   Equipment   
AP-EXPERT-VU_EN_CHAP05_ACCESSOIRES_ED01-2014
 The fitting of electrical equipment 
or accessories which are not 
recommended by PEUGEOT may result 
in the failure of your vehicle's electronic 
system. Please note this specific warning. 
You are advised to contact a representative 
of the Marque to be shown the range of 
recommended equipment and accessories. 
 Depending on the country in which the 
vehicle is sold or operated, it is compulsory 
to have a high visibility safety vest, warning 
triangle and replacement bulbs available in 
the  vehicle.   
 Front mud flaps, rear mud flaps, .... 
  Installation  of  radiocommunication 
transmitters 
 Before installing accessory 
radiocommunication transmitters with an 
external aerial on your vehicle, you are 
advised to contact a representative of the 
PEUGEOT marque. 
 The PEUGEOT dealer network can inform 
you of the specifications (frequency 
band, maximum output power, aerial 
position, specific installation conditions) 
of the transmitters which can be fitted, 
in accordance with the Motor Vehicle 
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 
(2004/104/CE).   Screenwash, replacement fuses, wiper 
blades, interior and exterior cleaning 
and maintenance products, replacement 
bulbs, ... 
 To prevent the mat from becoming caught 
under the pedals: 
   -   ensure that the mat and its fi xings are 
positioned correctly, 
  -   never fi t one mat on top of another.  
 Audio equipment, hands-free kit, speakers, 
CD changer, navigation, ... 
 Regardless of the audio and telematic 
equipment offered on the market, the 
technical constraints linked with the fi tting of 
equipment of these families of products mean 
that the special features of the equipment and 
its compatibility with the capacities of the your 
vehicle's standard equipment must be taken 
into account. Please contact a dealer for 
information before fi tting such equipment. 
 Range of trade equipment 
 Parts and Services technical information 
publishes an accessory catalogue offering 
various equipment and fittings, such as: 
 Roof bars for short, medium and long 
wheelbase (load retainers for all models). 
 Sill plate, loading roller, sill. Sill plate, 
loading roller, sill. 
 Towbar, towbar harness: trailer towbar which 
must be fitted by the network. 
 Roof bars for the various heights, roof bars, 
ladder. 
 Separation partitions and grilles, smooth, 
non-slip wooden protective floor. 
 Protective grilles, multimedia.  
  Another range is also available, structured 
around comfort, leisure and maintenance: 
 Anti-theft alarm, window engraving, first aid 
kit, high visibility safety vest, rear parking 
sensors, warning triangle, 
 Front seat covers compatible with airbags, 
bench, rubber mats, carpet mats, snow 
chains.