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Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised 
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when 
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to 
move your foot from the brake pedal to the 
accelerator pedal.
th
is system only operates when:
-
 
t
 he vehicle is completely stationary, with 
your foot on the brake pedal,
-
 
c
 ertain conditions of slope are met,
-
 
w
 ith the driver’s door closed.
th
e hill start assist system cannot be 
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle 
stationar y, the vehicle is held for a 
momentarily when you release the brake 
pedal:
-
 
i
 f you are in first gear or neutral with a 
manual gearbox,
-
 
i
 f you are in position E or M with an  etg  
electronic gearbox.Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle 
stationar y and reverse gear engaged, the 
vehicle is held momentarily when you 
release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
If a fault in the system occurs, this 
warning lamp comes on. Contact 
a P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system 
checked.
Do not exit the vehicle while it is being 
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to exit the vehicle with the 
engine running, apply the parking brake 
manually. 
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Going into engine START mode
this indicator lamp goes off and the 
engine starts automatically:
-
 
w
hen you fully  depress the clutch pedal. StA
Rt  mode is invoked automatically when:
- y ou open the driver's door,
-
 
y
 ou open the bonnet,
-
 y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
 s
ome special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
descending a steep gradient, adjustment of 
the air conditioning...) where the engine is 
needed for control of a system.
Special cases: START invoked 
automaticallyIn the event of a fault with the system, 
this warning lamp flashes in the 
instrument panel.
Operating fault
Have it checked by a Pe ugeOt  dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
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the tRC and DSC systems offer 
increased safety in normal driving, but 
should not encourage the driver to take 
extra risks or drive at high speed.
th
e correct operation of these 
systems depends on observation of 
the manufacturer's recommendations 
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims), 
the braking components, the electronic 
components and the assembly and 
repair procedures used by P
e
uge
Ot
  
dealers.
After an impact, have the system 
checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
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 and 
t
R
 C systems, so that the wheels can 
spin freely and regain grip.
Operating fault
However, it is recommended that theses 
systems be reactivated as soon as possible.
F
 
P
 ress this button briefly.
th
is warning lamp comes on: the 
tR
C system no longer acts on the 
operation of the engine.
Reactivation
the  tRC and DSC control systems are 
reactivated automatically every time the engine 
is started.
F
 
P
 ress the button again to 
reactivate it manually. Illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by an audible signal, 
indicates a fault with the system.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact 
a P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified workshop to 
have the system checked.
Deactivation of the TRC system only
Deactivation of the TRC and DSC systems F
 
V
ehicle stationary , press this 
button for at least than 3 seconds.
th
ese warning lamps come 
on: the 
t
R
C and DSC 
systems no longer act on 
the operation of the engine. When the 
t
R
 C system only is deactivated, it is 
reactivated as the vehicle's speed increases.
When both the 
t
R
 C and DSC systems are 
deactivated, they do not reactivate themselves 
even if the speed of the vehicle increases.
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Safety  
         
        
        
     
        
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12 V battery
the battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
F 
r
 elease the bonnet using the interior lever, 
then the exterior safety catch,
F
 
r
 aise the bonnet and secure it with its stay,
F
 
l
 ift the plastic cover for access to  
the (+)
 
terminal.
Access to the battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or charging a discharged battery.
Before doing any work
Immobilise the vehicle: apply the 
parking brake, put the gearbox in 
neutral, then switch off the ignition.
Check that all electrical equipment is 
switched off.
th
e presence of this label, in particular 
with the Stop & Start system, indicates 
the use of a 12 V lead-acid battery with 
special technology and specification; 
the involvement of a P
e
uge
Ot
 dealer 
or a qualified workshop is essential 
when replacing or disconnecting the 
battery.
After refitting the battery, the Stop & 
Start system will only be active after a 
continuous period of immobilisation of the 
vehicle, a period which depends on the 
climatic conditions and the state of charge 
of the battery (up to about 8 hours). Do not push the vehicle to start the 
engine if you have an 
etg  electronic 
gearbox.
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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.
Starting using another 
battery
F Operate 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
 
R
emove 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.
Before disconnecting the battery
Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition 
before disconnecting the battery.
Close the windows, the fabric roof and the 
doors before disconnecting the battery.
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.
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. 
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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.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 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.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery 
if the vehicle is to be left unused for 
more than one month.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 
positive 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.
Some functions are not available if the 
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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e
uge
Ot
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uge
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uge
Ot
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10 
Checks  
         
        
        
     
        
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Bonnet
Do not open the bonnet when there is a 
very strong wind.
When the engine is hot, handle the 
exterior safety catch and the stay with 
care (risk of burns).
F
 
P
ush the exterior safety catch to the left 
and raise the bonnet. F  u
n
 clip the bonnet stay from its housing.
F  
F
 ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet 
open.
Opening
F Pull towards you the interior release lever,  located in the lower dashboard.
The cooling fan may star t after 
switching off the engine: take care 
with ar ticles and clothing that might 
be caught by the fan blades.
Closing
F  take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
F
 
L
 ower the bonnet and release it near the 
end of its travel.
F
 
P
 ull on the bonnet to check that it is fully 
latched.
Because of the presence of electrical 
equipment under the bonnet, it is 
recommended that exposure to water 
(rain, washing, ...) be limited. 
Checks