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Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
cruise control.
Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
Exceeding the programmed
speed
Switching off
When the cruise control is switched on,
be careful if you maintain the pressure
on one of the programmed speed
changing buttons: this may result in a
very rapid change in the speed of your
vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on
slippery roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep descent, the cruise control
will not be able to prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the
programmed speed may not be reached
or maintained.
th

e use of mats not approved by
P
e

uge
Ot
may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
to a

void any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

e
nsure that the mat is secured
c o r r e c t l y,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
If the programmed speed is exceeded, the
displayed speed flashes.
Once the vehicle returns to the programmed
speed, the display becomes steady again.
F
t
u

rn wheel 1 to the "0" position.


t
h

e display of information related to the
cruise control disappears.
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In the event of a fault with the active cruise
control, you are alerted by an audible signal
and display of the message message "Driving
aid functions fault".
Have the system checked by a P
e
uge
Ot

dealer or a qualified workshop. When the cruise control is working, take
care if making a maintained press on
one of the cruise control programmed
speed modification buttons: this can
lead to a very quick change in the
speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the active cruise control on
slippery sur faces or in heavy traffic.
When descending a steep hill, the
cruise control may not be able to
prevent the vehicle from exceeding the
programmed speed.
When ascending a steep hill or when
towing, it might not be possible to attain
or maintain the programmed speed.
Operating fault
the operation of the radar, located in
the front bumper, may be disturbed in
certain weather conditions, for example:
with accumulations of snow, ice,
mud,


...
Clean the front bumper, removing the
snow, mud, ...
th

e use of mats not approved by P
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uge
Ot


may inter fere with the operation of the active
cruise control.to a
void any risk of jamming the pedals:
-
e
nsure that mats are secured correctly,
-

n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
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F to deactivate the system, press this button again; its indicator lamp
goes off as well as the associated
indicator in the instrument panel
(depending on version). -

t
his warning lamp
flashes for a few
seconds then goes off,
Operating fault
the system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towbar approved by
P
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Ot
.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, direct the
lance at least 30 cm away from the
sensors.
th

e state of the system remains in memory on
switching off the ignition. -
t
his symbol changes to alert
mode, its warning lamp flashes
for a few moments, then goes off.
Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
th
e system may suffer temporary
interference in certain weather
conditions (rain, hail...).
In particular, driving on a wet sur face
or moving from a dry area to a wet area
can cause false alerts (for example, the
presence of a fog of water droplets in
the blind spot angle is interpreted as a
vehicle).
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that
the sensors are not covered by mud,
ice or snow.
ta

ke care not to cover the warning zone
in the door mirrors or the detection
zones on the front and rear bumpers
with adhesive labels or other objects;
they may hamper the correct operation
of the system.
Depending on version:
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the system is deactivated by pressing the
control.
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-slip 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,
-

a
fter 4 manoeuvre cycles,
-
o

n opening the driver's door,
-

i
f one of the front wheels encounters an
obstacle.
th

e operation indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is displayed
accompanied by an audible signal.
th

e driver should then take back control of the
vehicle's steering.
Deactivation
If the system is deactivated during a
manoeuvre, the drive should reactivate it to
repeat the measurement.
th
e 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 s
witch the system of for a prolonged period,
contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
-
t
his warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel and a
message appears, accompanied
by an audible signal,
Operating faults
In the event of a fault, the symbol
for the button changes to alert
mode and the warning lamp flashes
for a few moments then goes off.
Contact a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Switching off
In bad weather or 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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
-

t

his symbol changes to alert
mode, its warning lamp flashes
for a few moments, then goes off. 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.
Depending on version:
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Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
Direction indicators
F Left: lower the lighting stalk passing the point of resistance.
F

R
ight: raise the lighting stalk passing the
point of resistance.
Three flashes of the direction indicators
Hazard warning lamps
A visual warning by means of the direction
indicators to alert other road users to a vehicle
breakdown, towing or accident.
F

P
ress this button, the direction indicators
flash.
th

ey can operate with the ignition off.
F

P

ress briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will
flash 3 times. When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the
ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an
impact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
th

ey switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
F
Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
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to w i n gProcedure for having your vehicle towed or for towing another vehicle using a removable towing eye.
Access to the tools
the towing eye is installed in the boot under
t h e f l o o r.
to g
ain access to it:
F

o
pen the boot,
F

r
aise the floor,
F

r
emove the towing eye from the holder. Put the gear lever into neutral.
th

e failure to follow this requirement
may lead to damage to components
of the braking system and the lack
of braking assistance on restarting
the


engine.
F
O n the front bumper, press the cover
(as
shown above) to unclip it.
F

S
crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I
nstall the towing bar.
F

S
witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

M
ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
From the front
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General recommendations
Observe the legislation in force in your country.ensure that the weight of the towing vehicle is higher than that of the towed vehicle.
th

e driver must remain at the wheel of the towed vehicle and must have a valid driving licence.
When towing a vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, always use an approved towing
arm; rope and straps are prohibited.
th

e towing vehicle must move off gently.
When towing a vehicle with the engine off, there is no longer any power assistance for
braking or steering.
In the following cases, you must always call on a professional recovery service:
-

v
ehicle broken down on a motor way or fast road,
-
f

our-wheel drive vehicle,
-

w
hen it is not possible to put the gearbox into neutral, unlock the steering, or release
the parking brake,
-

t
owing with only two wheels on the ground,
-

w
here there is no approved towing arm available...
F

O

n the rear bumper, press the cover
(as shown above) to unclip it.
F

S

crew the towing eye in fully.
F

I

nstall the towing bar.
F

S

witch on the hazard warning lamps on the
towed vehicle.
F

M

ove off gently and drive slowly over a
short distance only.
From the rear
to keep the electric parking brake released when switching off the ignition, refer to the
"el ectric parking brake" section.
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Very cold climate screen
Before fitting or removing the screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the cooling
fan has stopped. It is recommended that
the screen be fitted and removed by a
P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Fitting
F Offer up the screen to the front of the top section of the front bumper upper grille.
F

P
ress on the screen to engage its fixing
clips.
Removal
F use a screwdriver as a lever to unclip each retaining clip in turn.
Do not forget to remove the very cold
climate screen:
-

when the ambient temperature exceeds
10° C (for example: in summer, ...),
- when towing,
- at speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Removable protective screen which prevents the accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
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