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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.
Gearbox
Manual
F Place the gear lever in neutral.
F
Imm obilise the vehicle.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

T
urn the key towards you to position 1
(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
Electronic
F Place the gear lever at position N .
F Imm obilise the vehicle.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

T
urn the key towards you to position 1
(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
Automatic
F Place the gear lever at position P or N .
F Imm obilise the vehicle.
F

A
pply the parking brake.
F

T
urn the key towards you to position 1
(Stop) .
F

R
emove 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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The collision can be automatically
avoided if the speed difference between
your vehicle and the one ahead is not
more than 9 mph (15 km/h).
Above this threshold, the system will do
what is possible to avoid or reduce the
seriousness of the accident by lowering
the speed of impact.
The automatic braking triggered:
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c

an be even more effective if the driver
presses the brake pedal more firmly,
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m

ay stop the vehicle, holding the brakes on
for 1.5 seconds when stationary to allow
the driver time to take back control of the
vehicle,
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m

ay cause the engine to stall,
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m

ay give rise to a pumping noise, due to
the pressurisation of the braking system.
Touch screen
Press " MENU" to display the " MAIN
MENU ".
Select " Driving ".
Select " Secondary page ".
Select " Vehicle settings ".
Select the " Driving assistance " tab.
Check the " Automatic emergency
braking activated " box.
Activation
Confirm. Deactivation
Check the "
Automatic emergency braking
deactivated " box.
The last selection remains in memory when the
ignition is switched off.
If the automatic emergency braking function is
deactivated, following each start a temporary
message will be displayed to signal this, once a
speed threshold (6 mph - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
To deactivate :
- F ollowing an impact to the windscreen
close to the sensor.
-

W
hen towing a trailer.
-
W

hen the vehicle is being towed.
-

W
hen the vehicle is about to cross a toll
payment barrier.
-

W
hen the vehicle is going through an
automatic car wash.

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Stopping the assistance
Switching off the assistance
Press; the indicator lamp comes on.
The state of the system is stored when the
vehicle is switched off.
Resuming assistance
Press again; the indicator lamp goes off.
Advice
Change to neutral. In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow.
The system will be deactivated automatically
if a trailer is being towed or if a bicycle carrier
is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle
carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).If this warning lamp comes on
when reverse gear is engaged,
accompanied by a message and/or
an audible signal, a fault has been
detected.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified
workshop. The parking sensor system cannot in
any circumstances replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
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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 driver 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:
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o
n switching off the ignition,
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i

f the engine stalls,
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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,
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i

f the road wheel anti-spin regulation (ASR)
is triggered,
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i

f the speed of the vehicle exceeds the
stated limit,
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w

hen the driver interrupts movement of the
steering wheel,
-

i

f the driver presses the Park Assist
control,
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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,
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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,
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i
f the speed of the vehicle is above 42 mph
(70 km/h).
To switch the system off for a prolonged period,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. The indicator lamp in the control flashes for a
few seconds. If the problem occurs while using
the system, the indicator lamp goes off.
These warning lamps
indicate a fault with the power
steering.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. This warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).

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Towing a trailer
We recommend the use of genuine
PEUGEOT towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved
from the design stage of your vehicle,
and that the fitting of the towbar is
entrusted to a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more advice on driving when
towing, refer to the corresponding
section.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
You must observe the maximum trailer
weight, indicated on the registration
certificate or in the technical
specification for your vehicle.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches the
maximum permitted without exceeding it.
For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
PEUGEOT towbar is used.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing
engine per formance. Above 1 000 metres, the
maximum towed load must be reduced by 10
%
for every 1
000 metres of altitude.
F To lower the engine speed, reduce your speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

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Accessories
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts
is available from the PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts are all suitable
for your vehicle and benefit from PEUGEOT's
recommendation and warranty.
Conversion kits
You can obtain an "Enterprise" kit to convert a
trade vehicle to a private car and vice-versa.
"Comfort":
door deflectors, side blinds and rear blind,
cigarette lighter, boot dividers, coat hanger
fixed to head restraint, front centre armrest,
under shelf storage, front and rear parking
sensors...
"Transport solutions":
boot liner with dividers, luggage net, roof bars,
bicycle carrier on roof bars, ski carrier, roof
box...
"Styling":
aluminium gear lever knob, spoiler, styling
strips, alloy wheels, trims, chromed mirror
shells, stickers, interior and exterior mirror
shells, parking brake lever grips, alloy wheel
caps...
"Security":
anti-theft alarm, window engraving, wheel
security bolts, child seats and booster
cushions, breathalyzer, first aid kit, warning
triangle, high visibility jacket, stolen vehicle
tracking system, temporary puncture repair kit,
snow chains, non-slip covers, front foglamps
kit...
"Protection":
mats, seat covers compatible with lateral
airbags, mud flaps, side protection rubbing
strips, bumper protection rubbing strips,
aluminium or PVC door aperture finishers...
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned and
secured correctly,
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n
ever fit one mat on top of another.Tow bar, which must be fitted by
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by PEUGEOT may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.

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Bonnet
The location of the interior release lever
prevents opening of the bonnet when
the left hand front door is closed.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
S TA R T m o d e .
F L ower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F

P
ull the bonnet to check that it has latched
c o r r e c t l y.
F

U
nclip the stay C from its housing and
place it in the support slot to hold the
bonnet open.
Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
Opening
F Lift the safety catch B and raise the bonnet.
A. Interior release lever.
B. E xterior safety catch.
C.
B

o n n et st ay.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing,


...) be limited.
F

O
pen the left hand front door.
F

P
ull the release lever A , located at the
bottom of the door aperture, towards you.
Closing
F Take the stay C out of its support slot.
F C lip the stay back into its housing.
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