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the information appears in
the instrument panel in the
form of an arrow
.
t
he system adapts its gear
change recommendation
according to the driving conditions
(slope, load, ...) and the demands
of the driver (power, acceleration,
braking, ...).
t
he system never suggests:
-
engaging first gear
,
-
engaging reverse gear
.
With an electronic gearbox, the system
is only active in manual mode.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
System which reduces fuel
consumption by recommending the
most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and
your vehicle's equipment, the system
may advise you to skip one (or more)
gear(s). You can follow this instruction
without engaging the intermediate gears.
t
he gear engagement
recommendations must not be
considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount
of traffic and safety remain determining
factors when choosing the best
gear.
t
herefore, the driver remains
responsible for deciding whether or
not to follow the advice given by the
system.
t
his function cannot be deactivated.
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6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX
- automatic mode: gear selector in
position A.
-
manual mode: gear selector in
position
M.
For safety:
It is only possible to come out
of position N if the brake pedal is
pressed.
t
he change from position A (driving in
automatic mode) to position M (driving
in manual mode) or vice versa can be
made at any time.
t
he warning lamp A
goes off in the instrument panel.
Mode selection Moving off
- to start the engine, the gear
selector must be in position N.
-
Press firmly on the brake pedal.
-
Operate the starter
.
-
When the engine is running, place
the gear selector on
R, A or M as
desired.
-
Release the brake pedal and
accelerate.
If the gear selector is not in position
N,
and/or if the brake pedal is not
pressed, the engine will not start.
Repeat the above procedure.
Reverse gear
Engaging reverse gear
Move the gear selector to R.
Only attempt to select reverse gear
when the vehicle is stationary.
Neutral Changing to neutral
Move the gear selector to N. If the
vehicle is moving, do not select this
position even momentarily.
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Acceleration
For optimum acceleration (e.g. to
overtake another vehicle), simply
press the pedal beyond the point of
resistance at the end of its travel, by
pressing down firmly.
Vehicle stationary, with the
engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with
the engine running, the gearbox
changes automatically to neutral N.
Stopping the vehicle
Before stopping the engine, put the
gear selector in position N.
In all cases, it is essential to apply
the parking brake. Check that the
parking brake warning lamp is on in the
instrument panel.Before doing anything in the
engine compartment, check that
the gear selector is in neutral N.
Changing gear
In situations of high engine speeds
(heavy acceleration), a change
up will not occur unless the driver
operates the electronic gearbox control
paddle. Pull on the "+" control
paddle to change up.
Pull on the "-" control
paddle to change
down.
-
If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when
approaching a stop sign),
the gearbox changes down
automatically
, to first gear if
needed.
-
It is not necessary to release the
accelerator completely during gear
changes.
-
A
gear change instruction is
accepted only if the engine speed
permits.
-
For safety reasons, depending on
the engine speed, a change down
may be performed automatically
.
Manual mode
Changing to manual mode
Move the gear selector to M. Automatic mode Changing to automatic
mode
Move the gear selector to A.
t
he gearbox then operates in
automatic mode, without any action on
your part.
It constantly selects the gear that is
best suited to the following conditions:
-
driving style,
-
road profile,
-
optimum fuel consumption.
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Good practice when stopping Good practice when starting
Diesel pre-heating warning
lamp
If the temperature is high
enough, the warning lamp
comes on for less than
one second, you can start
without waiting.
In cold weather, wait for this warning
lamp to go off then operate the starter
(Starting position) until the engine
starts.
Door or bonnet open warning lamp
If this comes on, a door or
the bonnet is not closed
correctly, check!
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to
return to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when
switching off the ignition.
t
here is no need to engage a gear
after parking the vehicle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Running and accessories position.
to unlock the steering, turn the
steering wheel gently while turning the
key
, without forcing. In this position,
certain accessories can be used.
Starting position.
t
he starter is operated, the engine
turns over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
t
he ignition is off.
turn the steering
wheel until the steering locks. Remove
the key
.
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If the sunshine sensor does
not function
correctly, the lighting comes
on accompanied by the
service warning lamp, an
audible signal and a message in the
screen.
Contact a P
euge O t
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Guide-me-home lighting
Keeping the dipped beam headlamps
on temporarily with the ignition off,
makes the driver's exit easier when the
light is poor.
HEADLAMP BEAM
Depending on the load in your vehicle,
the beam setting must be adjusted.
0 -
No load.
1 -
Partial load.
2 -
A
verage load.
3 -
Maximum authorised load.
Manual operation
-
With the ignition of
f, "flash" the
headlamps within one minute after
switching off the ignition.
t
he guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after a set time.
Automatic operation
Refer to chapter 10, "Screen
menu map" section. Initial setting is position 0.
Activate the function via the
vehicle configuration menu.
Programming
t
he system is activated or deactivated
in the vehicle configuration menu.
t
he system is activated by default.
Switching off
t
he system does not operate:
-
below a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel,
-
above 25 mph (40 km/h),
-
when reverse gear is engaged.
Switching on
t
his function starts:
-
when the corresponding direction
indicator is switched on,
or
-
from a certain angle of rotation of
the steering wheel.
With dipped or main beam headlamps,
this function makes use of the beam
from a front foglamp to illu
minate the
inside of a bend, when the vehicle
speed is below 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manouevres...).
Cornering lighting
Travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the
road, the headlamps must be adjusted
to avoid dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a P
euge O t
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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FRONT FITTINGS1. Lower glove box
This may or may not be fitted with a lid.
Upper storage compartment
this is located on the dashboard,
behind the steering wheel.
A
recess makes lifting of the lid easier
when opening.
g uide it to its rest
position.
to close, guide the lid then press the
centre gently
.
Any liquid which could spill risks
causing an electrical short circuit and
therefore a potential fire.
3. Side storage compartment
4. Bag hook
Only hang flexible bags which are not
too heavy on this hook.
2. Storage pocket and bottle
holder (1.5 L)
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HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
HORN
Press the centre of the steering wheel.
PARKING BRAKE
Applying
Pull the parking brake lever up to
immobilise your vehicle.
Check that the parking brake is applied
firmly before leaving the vehicle.Pull on the parking brake lever, only
with the vehicle stationary.
In the exceptional case of use of the
parking brake when the vehicle is
moving, apply the brake by pulling
gently to avoid locking the rear wheels
(risk of skidding).
Press this button, the direction
indicators flash.t
hey can operate with the ignition off.
t
he hazard warning lamps should only
be used in dangerous situations, when
stopping in an emergency or when
driving in unusual conditions.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the pavement and pull
the parking brake lever up.
t
here is no advantage in engaging
a gear after parking the vehicle,
particularly if the vehicle is loaded.
If the parking brake is still on or has
not been released properly, this is
indicated by this warning lamp which
comes on on the instrument panel.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
When braking in an emergency,
depending on the force of deceleration,
the hazard warning lamps come
on automatically.
t
hey switch off
automatically the first time you
accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by
pressing the switch on the dashboard.Releasing
Pull the lever and press the button to
lower the parking brake lever.
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Good practice
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the
occupants and the airbags (a child,
pet, object...).
t
his could hinder the
operation of the airbags or injure the
occupants.
After an accident or if the vehicle has
been stolen or broken into, have the
airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system is strictly
forbidden unless it is carried out by
qualified personnel at a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
e
ven if all of the precautions
mentioned are observed, a risk of
injury or of minor burns to the head,
chest or arms when an airbag is
deployed cannot be ruled out. In fact,
the bag inflates almost instantly (within
a few milliseconds) then deflates within
the same time discharging the hot gas
via openings provided for this purpose. Lateral airbags
Only put recommended covers on
the seats.
t
hese will not hinder
inflation of the lateral airbags. Contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backs.
t
his could cause injury to the
chest or arms when the lateral airbag
inflates.
Do not sit with the upper part of the
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel
by its spokes or resting your hands on
the centre part of the wheel.
Do not allow passengers to place
their feet on the dashboard, they risk
serious injury if the airbag is deployed.
Smoke as little as possible as
deployment of the airbags can cause
burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
wheel or hit it violently.
Airbags only operate when the
ignition is switched on.
t
his equipment only operates once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not operate.
t
he deployment of an airbag or airbags
is accompanied by a slight discharge
of smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
t
his smoke is not harmful, but
sensitive individuals may experience
some irritation.
t
he noise of the detonation may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
t
he passenger's front airbag must
be deactivated if a child seat is
installed facing rearward.
Chapter 5, "Children on board"
section.
Airbags
SAFetY
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