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Driving recommendations 115
Starting-switching off the engine  1 16
Parking brake
 
1
 19
Hill start assist
 
120Manual gearbox
 121
Automatic gearbox  122
Gear shift indicator
 
126
T
yre under-inflation detection  
127Speed limiter
 129
Cruise control  132
Parking sensors
 
135
Fuel tank
 
139
Bonnet
 
141
Petrol engines
 
142Diesel engine
 
143
Running out of fuel (Diesel)
 
144
Checking levels
 
145Checks
 
148
T
emporary puncture repair kit  
150
Changing a wheel
 
157
Snow chains
 
162
Changing a wiper blade
 
163Energy economy mode
 
164
12 V battery
 
165
Changing a bulb
 
169
Changing a fuse
 
177
T
owing a vehicle  
184T
owing a trailer  
186
Cleaning and maintenance
 
188
Accessories
  190
6/ 115-137dRIVING 
7/ 138-149CHECKS 
8/ 150-191PRACTICAL INFORMATION 
  279-283
ALPHABETICAL INdEX 
Petrol engines 192
W eights (petrol)  193Diesel engine
 195
W eights (Diesel)  196Dimensions
  197
Identification markings  199
9/ 192-200TECHNICAL dATA 
Emergency or assistance 201P EUGEOT Connect Navigation (R T6)  203P EUGEOT Connect Sound (RD5)  259
10/ 201-278AUdIO EQUIPMENT ANd TELEMATICS  
CONTENTS  

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Running out of fuel, Diesel 144
Checking levels  
145-147
-
  oil
-	 brake
	 fluid
-	 power
	 steering 	 fluid
-
  coolant
-	 screenwash/headlamp
	 wash 	 fluid
-	 additive
	 (Diesel 	 with 	 particle 	 filter)
Changing bulbs
 
169-176
-
  front
-
  rear
Cleaning and maintenance
 
188-189
-
  interior
-
  exterior Opening the bonnet
 
141
Under the bonnet, petrol
 
142
Under the bonnet, Diesel
 
143Energy economy mode
 
164
Battery
  165-168
Engine compartment   fuses
 
177-178, 181-183
Checking components
 
148-149
-
  battery
-	 air
	 filter 	 and 	 passenger 	 compartment 	 filter
-	 oil
	 filter
-	 particle
	 filter 	 (Diesel)
-
  gearboxes
-
 
brake pads / discs
TECHNICAL DATA - M AINTENANCE
Petrol engines 192
Petrol weights  193-194
Diesel engine
 
195
Diesel weights
 
196
Dimensions
 
197-198
Identification
	 markings	 199 
OVERVIEW  

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OPTIMISE THE  USE   OF  YOUR   GEARBOX
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without 
waiting. During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference to automatic 
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you engage the most suitable gear: as 
soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel, follow it 
straight away.
For
	 vehicles 	 fitted 	 with 	 an 	 electronic 	 or 	 automatic 	 gearbox, 	 this 	
indicator appears only in manual mode.
dRIVE SMOOTHLY
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather 
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These 
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and 
CO
2	emissions	and	also	helps	reduce	the	background	traffic	noise.
CONTROL THE   USE   OF  YOUR   ELECTRICAL 
EQUIPMENT
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it 
by opening the windows and air vents before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents 
open.
Remember
	 to 	 make 	 use 	 of 	 equipment 	 that 	 can 	 help 	 keep 	 the 	 temperature
	in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch of
f the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as soon 
as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the level of light 
does
	 not 	 require 	 their 	 use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your 
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices 
(film,
	 music, 	 video 	 game...), 	 you 	 will 	 contribute 	 towards 	 limiting 	 the 	
consumption of electrical energy
, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
ECO-DRIVING
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to \
optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds 
above
	
25
	
mph
	
(40
	
km/h)
	
when
	
the
	
traffic
	
is
	
flowing
	
well.  

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
Fitted with a safety anti-pinch system.
A. 
Left-hand electric window
 .
B.
 
Right-hand electric window
 .
ONE-TOUCH ELECTRIC WINdOWS
There are two options:
- 
manual mode
F
 
Press or pull the switch gently
 . The window stops when the 
switch is released.
-
 
automatic mode
F
	Press 	 or 	 pull 	 the 	 switch 	 firmly. 	
The
 	 window 	 opens 	 or 	 closes 	 fully 	
when the switch is released.
F
 
Pressing the switch again stops the movement of the window
 .The electric window switches remain operational for approximately 
45 seconds after the ignition is switched off or until the vehicle is 
locked after a door is opened.
If the passenger's window cannot be operated from the driver's 
door control panel, carry out the operation from the control panel 
of the passenger door.
After approximately ten consecutive complete opening/closing 
movements of the window, a protection function is activated which 
only authorises closing of the windows, so as to prevent damage 
to the electric window motor.
Once the window is closed, the switches will become operational 
again after approximately 40 minutes.
Safety anti-pinch
When the window rises and meets an obstacle, it stops and partially 
lowers again.
If the window cannot be closed (for example, in the presence of 
ice), immediately after the movement is reversed:
F
 
press and hold the switch until the window opens fully
 ,
F
 
then pull the switch immediately and hold it until the window 
closes,
F
 
continue to hold the switch for approximately one second after 
the window has closed.
The safety anti-pinch function is not operational during these 
operations.  

AUTO
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DUAL-ZONE DIGIT AL  AIR  
CONDITIONING
The air conditioning only operates when the engine is running.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Automatic comfort programme
F Press the "AUTO" button. The indicator lamp in the 
button comes on.
We recommend the use of this mode: it permits automatic and 
optimised adjustment of all of the functions, passenger compartment 
temperature,
	 air 	 flow, 	 air 	 distribution 	 and 	 air 	 recirculation, 	 in 	 accordance 	
with the comfort value that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate ef
fectively in all seasons, with the 
windows closed.
2. driver's side adjustment
When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold 
air, 	 the 	 air 	 flow 	 will 	 reach 	 its 	 optimum 	 level 	 gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the 
windscreen, side windows and footwells only.
3. Passenger's side adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each adjust the 
temperature 	 to 	 their 	 requirements.
The value indicated on the display corresponds to a level 
of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or 
Fahrenheit.
F
 
T
urn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right respectively to decrease 
or increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides optimum comfort. However, 
depending
	
on 	 your 	 requirements, 	 a 	 setting 	 between 	 18 	 and 	 24 	 is 	
normal.
Y
ou are advised to avoid a left / right setting difference of more than 3. On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder 
or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to change 
the
	
value 	 displayed 	 in 	 order 	 to 	 obtain 	 the 	 comfort 	 required. 	
The
 	
system corrects the dif
ference in temperature automatically and 
as
	
quickly 	 as 	 possible.
3/ 
EASE OF USE and COMFORT  

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COURTESY LAMP
A. Courtesy lamp
B.  
Map reading lamps
COURTESY  LAMP
In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually:
-
 
when the vehicle is unlocked,
-
 
when the key is removed from the ignition,
-
 
when a door is opened,
-
 
when the remote control locking button is activated, in order to 
locate your vehicle. It switches of
f gradually:
-  
when the vehicle is locked,
-
  
when the ignition is switched on,
-
  
30 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently of
 f.
Permanent lighting.
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the duration of lighting varies, 
depending on the circumstances:
-  
with the ignition of
 f, approximately ten minutes,
-  
in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
-
  
with the engine running, unlimited.
MAP 
REA d ING   LAMPS
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.  

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The duration of lighting varies, depending on the context:
- 
when the ignition is of
 f, approximately ten minutes,
-
 
in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
-
 
when the engine is running, no limit.
STORAGE BOX
This	has	areas	for	storing	a	box	of	spare	bulbs,	a	first	aid	kit,	the	temporary puncture repair kit, a warning triangle, the removable ball  
of the towbar system...
BOOT LAMPS
Your	vehicle	is	fitted	with	two	boot	lamps;	one	in	the	right-hand	boot	side trim and a second in the centre under the rear shelf.
They come on automatically when the boot is opened and switch of f 
automatically when the boot is closed.
They cannot be deactivated manually.
A second warning triangle can be stored in the boot lid trim.
For access to it:
F	 raise
	
the
	
floor
	
using
	
the
	
strap,
F
 
secure it in the vertical position behind the stops, located on  
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Before operating the spoiler, ensure that no one is in the proximity 
of the moving parts to avoid any risk of injury.
Nevertheless, in the event of pinching, you must reverse the 
movement of the spoiler. To do this, release the control button 
then press it again to raise the spoiler.
MAINTENANCE
To maintain the spoiler, with the vehicle stationary, ignition on:
F 
raise the spoiler to the maximum position  B
 by pressing the button 
briefly,
F
 
once the cleaning is complete, retract the spoiler: press and hold 
the button until the end of the manoeuvre.
The keep this system in good working order
, check the spoiler and its 
housing periodically preventing the unwanted accumulation of leaves, 
ice or snow.
OPERATING F AULT
If the control system fails, the indicator lamp in the control button 
flashes,
	 accompanied 	 by 	 an 	 audible 	 signal 	 and 	 a 	 message 	 in 	 the 	
screen. 
As a safety precaution, the spoiler rises to the maximum 
position, regardless of the speed of the vehicle.
If the problem persists and you wish to retract the spoiler:
F
 
stop where it is safe to do so,
F
 
switch of
 f the ignition,
F
 
switch the ignition on again.
If
	 the 	 indicator 	 lamp 	 no 	 longer 	 flashes, 	 the 	 failure 	 was 	 temporary, 	 the 	
system has resumed normal operation. 
To retract the spoiler, refer to 
the paragraph "To exit from manual mode".
If
	 the 	 indicator 	 lamp 	 flashes 	 again 	 and 	 the 	 spoiler 	 is 	 still 	 raised, 	 the 	
system is still faulty
.
Have
	 it 	 checked 	 by 	 a 	 PEUGEOT
	
 dealer 	 or 	 a 	 qualified 	 workshop.
In the event of a system operating fault (e.g. jamming of the spoiler)\
, the 
indicator
	 lamp 	 in 	 the 	 control 	 button 	 flashes, 	 accompanied 	 by 	 an 	 audible 	
signal and a message in the screen. For safety reasons, do not exceed 
a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h).
Have
	 it 	 checked 	 by 	 a 	 PEUGEOT
	
 dealer 	 or 	 a 	 qualified 	 workshop.
Before washing the vehicle, always retract the spoiler into its 
housing.
Keep the end of the high-pressure nozzle at least 1 metre from the 
spoiler housing. Never press on the spoiler to close the boot or push the vehicle as 
this may damage it.
The installation of load-carrying accessories on the vehicle limits 
the effectiveness of the spoiler.
Do not install load carrying accessories which are not 
recommended by PEUGEOT.
To exit from manual mode:
F	 press
	
the
	
button
	
briefly:
	
the
	
indicator
	
lamp
	
on
	
the
	
button
	
goes
	
off
	
(return to automatic mode).
At speeds below 6 mph (10 km/h), the spoiler stays in the open 
position. It retracts automatically as soon as the vehicle exceeds 
this speed threshold.