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Lost keys
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer with the vehicle's registration document, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The PEUGEOT dealer will be able to look up the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Remote control
The high frequency remote control is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the 
vehicle, without you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your remote control out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from 
working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
No remote control can operate when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is switched off, except for reinitialisation.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution, never leave children alone in the vehicle, except for a very short period.
In all cases, it is essential to remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have the pairing of all of the keys in your possession checked by a PEUGEOT dealer, to ensure that only your keys can be used to open and 
start the vehicle. 
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance 
guidelines below:
F 
T
 o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles 
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well 
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F
 
D
 o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation 
of the air conditioning system.
F
 
O
 perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month 
to keep it in per fect working order.
F
 
E
 nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter 
elements replaced regularly.
 W
e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its 
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the 
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic 
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F
 
T
 o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have 
it checked regularly as recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.
F
 
I
 f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or 
a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the 
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, 
the interior temperature is very high, first 
ventilate the passenger compartment for 
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high 
enough to quickly change the air in the 
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not 
contain chlorine and does not present 
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air 
conditioning results in a discharge 
of water under the vehicle which is 
perfectly normal.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is running. To maintain 
a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment, you can temporarily deactivate 
the Stop & Start system (see the corresponding section). 
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain 
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your 
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to 
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is 
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate 
the need to brake and increase the distance 
from other vehicles.If you are obliged to drive through water:Important!
Driving on flooded  
roads
- check that the depth of water does not  exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves 
that might be generated by other users,
-
 
d
 eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
 
d
 rive as slowly as possible without 
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph 
(10
 
km/h),
-
 
d
 o not stop and do not switch off the 
engine.
We strongly advise against driving on flooded 
roads, as this could cause serious damage 
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the 
electrical systems of your vehicle.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as 
circumstances allow, make several light brake 
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. Never drive with the parking brake 
applied - Risk of overheating and 
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when 
stationary in areas where inflammable 
substances and materials (dry grass, 
dead leaves...) might come into contact 
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of 
fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised 
with the engine running. If you have 
to leave your vehicle with the engine 
running, apply the parking brake 
and put the gearbox into neutral or 
position
 
N or P, depending on the type 
of gearbox. 
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You must press the brake pedal firmly 
while starting the engine.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle 
is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when the 
vehicle is immobilised, with your foot on 
the brake pedal.
In all cases, you must apply the parking 
brake to immobilise the vehicle.
"Auto sequential" mode
In the automated mode, you can resume 
control temporarily at any time using the 
steering mounted control paddles.
The use of these paddles permits manual 
selection of the gears in situations which 
require a more rapid change-down than in 
the automated mode (arrival at a roundabout, 
leaving a car park with a steep gradient, 
over taking...).
The gearbox engages the required gear if 
the engine speed permits. AUTO remains 
displayed on the instrument panel.
After a few moments, the gearbox resumes 
automatic control of the gears.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can 
change to position N to be in neutral.
In this case, you must apply the parking 
brake  to immobilise the vehicle.
AUTO  and - appear in the instrument 
panel.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if this 
warning lamp comes on and 
AUTO  flashes, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a message in the screen, 
this indicates a gearbox fault.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
For best acceleration, when overtaking 
another vehicle for example, press the 
accelerator pedal firmly to pass the 
point of resistance.
F
 
Sel
ect position N .
F
 
P
ress the brake pedal.
F
 
W
ait approximately 30 seconds until N or a 
gear appears in the instrument panel.
F
 
R
elease the brake pedal.
The gearbox is operational again.
Reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the battery, the 
gearbox must be reinitialised.
F
 
S
 witch on the ignition. 
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Operating fault
When immobilising the vehicle, with 
the engine running, you must place the 
gear lever in neutral N.
Before carrying out any work in the 
engine compartment, check that the 
gear lever is in neutral N and that the 
parking brake is applied. With the ignition on, the flashing 
of this warning lamp and the 
flashing of AUTO
, accompanied 
by an audible signal and a message in 
the instrument panel screen, indicates a 
malfunction of the gearbox.
Have it checked by PEUGEOT or a qualified 
workshop.
You must press the brake pedal firmly 
when starting the engine.
Whatever the circumstances, you must 
manually apply the parking brake to 
immobilise the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
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 must apply the parking 
brake to immobilise the vehicle. 
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The system is reactivated automatically 
at every new start using the key.
Reactivation
Press the "ECO OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed 
by the switch warning lamp going off, 
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the 
"ECO OFF" switch warning lamp flashes then 
comes on continuously.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the 
vehicle may stall. All of the warning lamps 
come on. It is then necessary to switch off 
the ignition and start the engine again using 
t h e
 
key. Before doing anything under the 
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start 
system to avoid any risk of injury 
resulting from automatic operation of 
S TA R T  m o d e .
This system requires a battery with a special 
specification and technology (reference 
numbers available from a PEUGEOT dealer or 
a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by PEUGEOT 
introduces the risk of malfunction of the   system.
Maintenance
The Stop & Start system makes use 
of advanced technology. All work on 
this type of battery must be done by 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
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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.
This function is only active when:
- 
t
 he vehicle is completely stationary, with 
your foot on the brake pedal,
-
 
w
 hen certain conditions of gradient are 
met,
-
 
w
 ith the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist function cannot be 
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, the vehicle is held 
for a brief moment 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 A or M with an 
electronic gearbox,
-
 
i
 f you are in position D or M with an 
automatic gearbox.Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle 
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the 
vehicle is held for a brief moment when you 
release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being 
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle while 
the engine is running, apply the parking 
brake manually then ensure that the 
parking brake warning lamp is on (not 
flashing) in the instrument panel.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system, these warning 
lamps come on. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop to have the system 
checked.
* Depending on version. 
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In bad weather and in winter, ensure 
that the sensors are not covered by 
road dirt, ice or snow.
In the event of a fault, have the system 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
If the system is deactivated during a 
manoeuvre, the drive should reactivate 
it manually to repeat the measurement. If the lateral distance between your vehicle 
and the space is too great, the system may 
not be able to measure the space.
Anything projecting beyond the envelope 
of the vehicle (long or wide load) is not 
taken into account by the Park Assist 
system during a manoeuvre.
Deactivation
A message is displayed in the screen.
The driver then takes back control of the 
vehicle's steering.
The system is deactivated automatically:
-
 o
n switching off the ignition,
-
 
i
f the engine stalls,
-
 
i
f no manoeuvre is started within 5 minutes 
of selection of the type of manoeuvre,
-
 
a
fter a prolonged stop of the vehicle during 
a manoeuvre,
-
 
i
f the road wheel anti-spin regulation (ASR) 
is triggered,
-
 
i
f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the 
stated limit,
-
 
w
hen the driver interrupts movement of the 
steering wheel,
-
 
i
f the driver presses the Park Assist 
control,
-
 
i
f correct positioning of the vehicle is not 
possible (too many manoeuvres needed to 
insert or extract the vehicle),
-
 
i
f the driver's door is open,
-
 
i
f one of the front wheels encounters an 
obstacle.
Switching off
The system is switched off automatically:
-  w hen towing a trailer,
-
 
i
 f the driver's door is opened,
-
 
i
 f the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph 
(70 km/h).
To switch the system of for a prolonged period, 
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Operating faults
In the event of a fault with the system, 
this warning lamp is displayed in the 
instrument panel and/or a message appears in the 
screen, accompanied by an audible signal (short beep).
The indicator lamp in the control flashes for a few 
seconds. If the problem occurs while using the system, 
the indicator lamp goes off.
In the event of a fault with 
the power steering, these 
warning lamps come on in 
the instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop. 
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