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In order for the ventilation and air conditioning to be fully effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
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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.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
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he air conditioning system only works with the engine running.
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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.
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nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
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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).
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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.
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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.
Advice
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 & StartThe 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.
For more information on Stop & Start, refer to the corresponding section.
Passenger compartment filter
Depending on the environment (e.g.
dusty atmosphere) and the use of the
vehicle (e.g. city driving), replace it
twice as often if necessar y .
A clogged passenger compartment filter may
have an adverse effect on the per formance
of the air conditioning system and generate
undesirable odours.
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule.
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Safety
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Limits of operation
The DSC system offers exceptional
safety in normal driving, but this should
not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
The correct operation of the system
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the PEUGEOT
assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fixed illumination
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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ressing switches off the DSC system, the
indicator lamp in the button comes on. You
can the spin the wheels to regain grip.
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the
DSC system, so that the wheels can spin freely
and regain grip.
However, it is recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.Advice
The DSC system is switched on automatically
every time the engine is started or after
reaching a speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
Except for the 1.6 litre THP 155, THP 200 and
THP 208 engines, where the button has to
be pressed; the indicator lamp in the button
stays


of f.
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ressing again switches the system
back

on.

Driving
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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:
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efore a long journey,
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t each change of season,
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fter 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 manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is faulty your vehicle
becomes polluting; go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay to have the emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to
the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of the nozzle to
avoid any over flow.
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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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.
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,
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eactivate the Stop & Start system,
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rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10


km/h),
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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.
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Parking brake
Application
F Pull the lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the
lever fully. 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.
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. 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.
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Creep function
Depending on the engine, the vehicle moves without pressing the accelerator.
AUTO and - appear in the instrument
panel.
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ect position N .
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ress the brake pedal firmly.
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ait around 30 seconds until N or a gear
appears in the instrument panel.
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elease the brake pedal.
The gearbox is operational again. With the ignition on, the illumination
of this warning lamp and the flashing
of AUTO
, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicate a gearbox fault.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Assistance with low-speed
manoeuvres
With the engine running at idle, parking brake
released and the lever placed at A , M or R, the
vehicle moves off when your release the brake
pedal.
It stops on opening the driver's door. Closing
the door, and putting your foot on the brake
or accelerator pedal allows movement of the
vehicle again. Following disconnection of the battery, you
have to reinitialise the gearbox.
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witch the ignition on.
Advice
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Driving
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Hill start assist
On an ascending slope with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held momentarily
when you release the brake pedal.
With an electronic gearbox, if you are in
position A .
With an automatic gearbox, if you are in
position D .
This system helps you move off on a slope, by
holding your vehicle for around 2 seconds, the
time to move your foot from the brake pedal to
the accelerator.
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held momentarily when you
release the brake pedal. No one should 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
The fixed illumination of these warning lamps
indicates a fault with the system.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop. The hill start assist system is active when:
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our foot on the brake pedal fully
immobilises the vehicle,
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hen certain conditions of gradient are
met,
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he driver’s door is closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

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Manual deactivation
- Press.
- T he indicator lamp in the control remains
on.
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essage is displayed.
If the vehicle is stationary in Stop mode, the
engine immediately restarts.
Manual reactivation
Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a flooded road,
it is strongly recommended that you
deactivate the Stop & Start system.
For more advice on driving, particularly
on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, deactivate the Stop & Start
system to avoid the risk of injury related
to an automatic change to START
mode.
In some circumstances, such as maintaining
a comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate
Stop & Start.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is on.
This control switches off the Stop & Start
system.
Operating fault
The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V battery of special specification and
technology.
All work on this type of battery must
be done by a PEUGEOT or a qualified
workshop.
For more information on the 12 V
battery, refer to the corresponding
section.
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
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key.
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he indicator lamp in the control goes off.
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onfirmation message is displayed.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then
restarts.
The Stop & Start

system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is
switched on.
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