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Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
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 s

witch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position 2
(Ignition on) .
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and the durability
of the mechanical components of your
vehicle, the engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off. F
Imm obilise the vehicle.
F tu rn the key fully towards you to position 1
(Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
t
o l
ock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Switching off using the key
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.
F

C
heck that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly
when parking on a slope.
●

W
ith a manual parking brake,
the lever must be pulled up.
●

W
ith an electric parking brake,
the indicator lamp in the
control lever must be on. When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.
Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.
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Automatic operation
Automatic release
the complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
you risk releasing the parking brake.
Automatic application
Application of of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
With the engine stalled or in S
tO

P
mode of Stop & Start, automatic
application does not take place.
With automatic operation, you can
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
en

sure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
th

e electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F

F

ully depress the clutch pedal,
engage


1
st or reverse gear; press the
a
ccelerator pedal and let up the clutch
pedal. With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is
automatically applied when the ignition is
switched off
.
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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle.
Braking takes place while the control lever is
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever
is released.
th
e ABS and DSC systems provide stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.
the
emergency braking should only be
used in an exceptional situation.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
instrument panel going off.
Deactivating automatic operation
In some situations, such as very cold weather
or towing (caravan, recovery), it may be
necessary to deactivate automatic operation of
the system.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

A
pply the parking brake with the control
lever, if it is released.
F
t
a
ke your foot off the brake pedal.
F

P
ush and hold the control lever in the
release direction for at least 10 seconds
and no more than 15 seconds.
F

R
elease the control lever.
F

P
ress and hold the brake pedal.
F

P
ull the control lever in the apply direction
for 2 seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic functions
is confirmed by illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
F

R
elease the control lever and the brake
pedal. From this point the parking brake can only
be applied and released manually using the
control lever.
If a failure of the ABS and DSC systems,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
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Operating faults
the various alert situations are described in the table below.
In the event of a fault with the electric parking brake it is recommended that you contact a PeugeOt dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Situations Consequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and the
following warning lamps: -

A
utomatic release is not available.
-

I
f you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed on acceleration
when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -

B
ack-up braking does not have full power.
-

I
f automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed on acceleration
when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual release.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -

A
utomatic application is not available: use the control lever.
-
t
h
e electric parking brake can only be used manually.
-

I
f automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed on
acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use manual
release.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -

I
f manual application and release do not work, the control lever is faulty.
-
t
h
e automatic functions must be used in all circumstances: they are
automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever.
-

Y
ou can no longer immobilise the vehicle with the engine running.
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SituationsConsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps:
th

e parking brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate.
When stationary , to immobilise your vehicle:
-

P
ull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe:
-

P
ark on a level sur face.
-
e
n
gage a gear.
-

I
f possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -
t
h
e parking brake does not have its full per formance to securely hold the vehicle
in all situations.
You should make your vehicle safe:
-

P
ark on a level sur face.
-
e
n
gage a gear.
-

I
f possible, fit a wheel chock.
Call on a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
th

e flashing of the P warning lamps on starting the vehicle indicates that the parking
brake is not correctly applied.
As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the parking brake,
using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.
Display of the message " Battery fault" and the following
warning lamp: -
t
h
e state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation of the
vehicle in a safe place.
-

O
nce the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: to
release the parking brake, call on a P
e

uge
Ot
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 system is either not available or is
standard.
It only operates when:
-
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with
your foot on the brake pedal,
-

p
articular conditions on a slope are met,
-

w
ith the driver’s door closed.
th

is hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, 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 D or M with an
automatic gearbox.
Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary 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 accompanied by a message.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to get out of the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake manually then ensure that the
parking brake indicator lamp (and the
P indicator lamp in the electric parking
brake control lever) are on fixed (not
flashing).
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Automatic gearbox
Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Four driving modes are offered:
-
a
utomatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
-

sp
ort programme for a more dynamic style
of driving,
-

s
now programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,
-

m
anual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
Gear lever
1. "S" (spor t) programme switch.
2. " T "
(snow) programme switch.
Gear selection gate
P. Park.
- I mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.
-
S

tarting the engine.
R. Reverse.
-

R
eversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
-

I
mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.
-
S

tarting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
M.+ / - Manual operation
Sequential changing of the six gears.
F

P
ull backwards to change up through the
gears.
or
F

P
ush for wards to change down through the
gears.
Steering mounted controls*
Pull on the right hand steering mounted
control paddle to change up.
Pull on the left hand steering mounted control
paddle to change down.
th

e steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse.
* Depending on version.
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When you move the lever in the gate to select a
position, the corresponding symbol appears in
the instrument panel.
P.

Park
R.
R

everse
N.
N

eutral
D.
D

rive (Automatic driving)
S.
Sport programme
T .

S
now programme
1 to 6.
g
ea
r engaged during manual operation
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I

nvalid value during manual operation
Displays in the instrument
panel Moving off
F With your foot on the brake,
select position P or N .
If position N is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then engage position D to
accelerate. When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R
, D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P .
F

S

tart the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, an audible
signal is heard, accompanied by a message in
the instrument panel screen.
F

W

ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

R

elease the parking brake, unless it is
programmed to automatic mode.
F

Sel

ect position R , D or M.
F
g
r

adually release the brake pedal.
th

e vehicle moves off.
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