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Starting
Mode - Gearbox Ignition
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the 
key or the remote control, which would 
weigh down on its blade in the ignition 
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment 
of the front airbag.
The original key contains a coded electronic chip. 
When the ignition is switched on, starting is only 
possible if the code is detected and recognised.
This protection against theft locks the engine 
management system a few moments after the 
ignition is switched off and prevents starting of 
the engine following a break-in.
Electronic engine immobiliser
Keep away from your vehicle, the 
label attached to the keys given to you 
on acquisition of the vehicle. It will 
help in finding the original code for 
replacement of the key.
In the event of a fault, you are 
informed by illumination of the 
warning lamp, an audible signal and the display 
of a message.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact 
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Manual
F  Place the gear lever in neutral.Advice
Automatic
F  Place the gear lever at position P or N .
Electronic
F Place the gear lever at position N .
Steering wheel
In some cases, you may have to apply 
some force to turn the steering (if the 
wheels are on lock against a kerb, for 
example).
Starting
F Insert the key into the ignition switch.
  The system recognises the starting code.
F  Unlock the steering column by 
simultaneously turning the steering wheel 
and the key
F  Turn the key towards the dashboard to 
position 3 (Starting) .
F  When the engine starts, release the key.
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Switching off
Ignition
Key left in the "Ignition on" 
position
On opening the driver's door, an alert 
message is displayed, accompanied by an 
audible signal, to remind you that the key is 
still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).
If the key has been left in the ignition 
switch at position 2 (Ignition on), 
the ignition will be switched off 
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the 
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to 
position 2 (Ignition on) .
Coasting
As a safety measure, do not coast 
(free-wheeling in neutral or with the 
clutch pedal depressed).
Switching off the engine leads to a loss 
of braking assistance.
Procedure - Gearbox
Manual
F  Place the gear lever in neutral.
F  Immobilise the vehicle.
F  Apply the parking brake.
F  Turn the key towards you to position 1 (Stop) .
F  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Electronic
F Place the gear lever at position N .
F  Immobilise the vehicle.
F  Apply the parking brake.
F  Turn the key towards you to position 1 (Stop) .
F  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Automatic
F Place the gear lever at position P or N .
F  Immobilise the vehicle.
F  Apply the parking brake.
F  Turn the key towards you to position 1 (Stop) .
F  Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Steering wheel
To facilitate unlocking of the steering 
wheel, it is recommended that you 
place the wheels in the straight ahead 
position before switching off the engine.
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From the inside
Locking
Driving with the doors locked may make 
access to the passenger compartment 
by the emergency services more 
difficult in an emergency.
If one of the doors is open, locking of 
the doors from the inside does not take 
place. When locking / deadlocking from 
outside
When the vehicle is locked or 
deadlocked from outside, the switch 
does not operate.
F 
After normal locking, pull the 
interior door lever to unlock the 
vehicle.
F  After deadlocking, you have to use 
the remote control or the key to 
unlock the vehicle.
Automatic central locking
The doors can lock automatically while driving 
(speed above 6 mph [10 km/h]).
To turn this function on or off (on by default).
F press and hold the button until there is an 
audible signal and/or a message in the 
screen.
F  Press the button.
This allows the doors and the boot to be locked.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
Unlocking
F  Press the button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off. 
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Parking brake
Release
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, 
press the release button then lower the 
lever fully. Remember to fully lower the parking 
brake lever.
When parking on a steep slope, direct 
your wheels against the kerb, apply the 
parking brake, engage a gear opposite 
to the direction the vehicle is facing and 
switch off the ignition.
On return to the vehicle, remember 
that a gear had been engaged before 
starting the engine.
When the vehicle is being driven, 
if this warning lamp and the STOP  
warning lamp come on, accompanied 
by an audible signal and a message in the 
screen, this indicates that the parking brake is 
still on or has not been fully released.
Operation
If excessive travel or a loss of 
effectiveness of this system is noticed, 
the parking brake must be checked, 
even between two services.
Checks of this safety-related system 
must be carried by a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
Application
F  Pull the lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
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Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.If the battery is flat, you are informed 
by lighting of this warning lamp in the 
instrument panel, an audible signal 
and a message in the screen.
F  Unclip the cover using a screwdriver in the 
cutout.
F  Remove the cover.
F  Extract the flat battery from its location.
F  Place the new battery into its location 
observing the original direction.
F  Clip the cover in place.
Do not throw the remote control 
batteries away, they contain metals 
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection 
point.
Remote control problem
Reinitialisation
F 
Switch off the ignition.
F  Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition) .
F  Press the closed padlock immediately for a 
few seconds.
F  Switch off the ignition and remove the key 
from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery, 
replacement of the remote control battery or 
in the event of a remote control malfunction, 
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your 
vehicle.
F 
First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock 
or lock your vehicle.
F  Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT 
dealer as soon as possible. 
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
+
+ SCR system
 fault
UREA, SERVICE 
and engine 
diagnostic 
warning lamp an audible signal and 
a message.
Emissions fault.
Temporary fault.
The alert disappears as soon as the exhaust 
emissions levels return to the level required by the 
standard.
After 50 km  
(30 miles) confirmed.
This is not a fault related to a lack of 
additive. An engine starting inhibition system is activated 
automatically from 1 100 km (700 miles) travelled 
since this detection.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop 
as soon as possible to have it checked.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Airbags on temporarily. This lamp comes on for a 
few seconds when you turn on the 
ignition, then goes off. This lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
fixed. One of the airbag or seat belt 
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Seat belt(s) 
not fastened / 
unfastened
fixed then flashing 
accompanied by an 
increasing audible 
signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or 
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Door(s) open
fixed, associated with 
a message identifying 
the door, if the speed is 
below 6 mph (10 km/h). A door or the boot is still open.
Close the door or boot.
fixed, associated with a 
message identifying the 
door, and accompanied 
by an audible signal 
if the speed is above 
6 mph (10 km/h).
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Left-hand 
direction 
indicato r Flashing with audible 
signal.
The lighting stalk has been pushed 
down. When changing lane.
Right-hand 
direction 
indicator Flashing with audible 
signal.
The lighting stalk has been pushed 
up.
Sidelamps fixed. The lighting control stalk is in the 
"Sidelamps" position. On manual operation of the lighting or in automatic 
mode.
Dipped beam 
headlamps fixed.
The lighting control stalk is at the 
"Dipped beam" position.
Main beam 
headlamps fixed.
The lighting control stalk has been 
pulled toward you. Pull the control stalk again to return to dipped beam.
Front  
foglamps fixed.
The front foglamps are switched on 
using the ring on the lighting control 
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward 
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear  
foglamp fixed.
The rear foglamp has been switched 
on using the ring on the lighting 
control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk to the rear to 
switch off the rear foglamp. 
Indicators