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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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Engine 
autodiagnosis 
systemflashing.
The engine management system 
has a fault. Risk of destruction of the catalytic converter.
Have
	 it 	 checked 	 by 	 a 	 PEUGEOT	 dealer 	 or 	 a 	 qualified 	workshop.
fixed. The emission control system has 
a fault. The warning lamp should go of
f when the engine is started.
If
	 it 	 does 	 not 	 go 	 off, 	 contact 	 a 	 PEUGEOT
	
 dealer 	 or 	 qualified
	workshop without delay
.
Low fuel level fixed
	 with 	 the 	
needle in the 
red zone, 
accompanied by 
an audible signal 
and a message.When
	 it 	 first 	 comes 	 on 	 there 	
remains approximately 5 litres
 of 
fuel in the tank.
At this point, you begin to use the 
fuel reserve. Refuel as soon as possible to avoid running out of fuel.
Until
	 sufficient 	 fuel 	 has 	 been 	 added, 	 this 	 warning 	 lamp 	
will come on every time the ignition is switched on, 
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
The audible signal and message are repeated with 
increasing
	 frequency 	 as 	 the 	 fuel 	 level 	 drops 	 towards 	
"0"
 .
Fuel tank capacity: approximately  55 litres.
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel, as this 
could damage the emission control and injection systems.
Warning/indicator
 lamp is on CauseAction / Observations
Service on temporarily.
A minor fault has occurred for 
which 	 there 	 is 	 no 	 specific 	 warning 	
lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown in the 
screen, such as, for example:
-
  
opening of the doors, boot or bonnet,
-
  
low engine oil level,
-
  
low screenwash level,
-	
 flat 	 remote 	 control 	 battery,
-	 saturation 	 of 	 the 	 particle 	 emission 	 filter 	 (Diesel)
	 As 	 soon 	 as 	 traffic 	 conditions 	 permit, 	 regenerate 	 the 	
filter
	 by 	 driving 	 at 	 a 	 speed 	 of 	 at 	 least 	 36 	 mph 	 (60 	 km/h) 	
until the service warning lamp goes of
f.
-	 a 	 fault 	 with 	 the 	 tyre 	 under-inflation 	 detection 	 system,
-   ...
For any other faults, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified 	 workshop.
fixed. A major fault has occurred for 
which 	 there 	 is 	 no 	 specific 	 warning 	
lamp.
Identify the fault by reading the message shown on the 
screen
 	 and 	 contact 	 a 	 PEUGEOT
	
 dealer 	 or 	 a 	 qualified 	
workshop.  

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BOOT
OPENING
F Press this button for more than two seconds to unlock 
the boot lid. The boot lid opens slightly.
F
 
Lift the boot lid.
This
	
action
	 also 	 unlocks 	 the 	 doors 	 and 	 the 	 fuel 	 filler 	 flap.
Using the manual control; vehicle unlocked
F Press the opening control above the number plate.
F  
Lift the boot lid.
CLOSING
F Lower the boot lid using one of the interior grab handles.
F  
If necessary
 , press the top of the boot lid to close it fully.
If the boot lid is not closed correctly: -
 
when the engine is running
 , this warning lamp comes on, 
accompanied by a message in the screen for a few seconds,
When selective unlocking is activated, the boot can also be 
opened by a second press on the open padlock on the remote 
control.
Using the remote control
Emergency locking
If	the	central	locking	system	fails	(flat	battery),	you	are	advised	to	disconnect the battery.
-
 
when the vehicle is moving
 (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)), this 
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a 
message in the screen for a few seconds.
Never grasp the boot lid by the active spoiler
 .
2/ 
ACCESS  

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It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle 
speed and engine speed permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate 
temporarily in automatic mode.M and the gears engaged manually appear in succession in 
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the gear selected 
flashes
	 for 	 a 	 few 	 seconds, 	 then 	 the 	 actual 	 gear 	 engaged 	 is 	
displayed.
It is possible to change from position 
d
 (automatic) to position M 
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox 
selects gear M1 automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly 
(selector between two positions).
STOPPING THE   VEHICLE
Before switching off the engine, you can engage position  P or N to 
place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. If the selector is not in position P, when the driver's door is opened 
or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, 
there is an audible signal accompanied by a message.
F
 
Return the selector to position 
P
 ; the audible signal stops and 
the message disappears.
OPERATING F AULT
When the ignition is on, the illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the 
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to emergency mode and is locked in 
3rd gear. You may feel a substantial knock when changing from  P to R 
and from N to R. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions 
permitting.
Have
	
it
	
checked 	 by 	 a 	 PEUGEOT
	
 dealer 	 or 	 a 	 qualified 	 workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door is opened.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
-
 
if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same 
time,
-
 
if you force the selector from position  P
 to another position 
when
	 the 	 battery 	 is 	 flat.
To reduce fuel consumption during a long period stationary with 
the
	
engine 	 running 	 (traffic 	 jam, 	 etc.), 	 place 	 the 	 gear 	 selector 	 in 	
position N
 and apply the parking brake.
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DRIVING  

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2. Inflation
F Turn the selector A to the "air" position.
F 
Uncoil the black pipe  H
 fully.
F
 
Connect the black pipe to the valve of the wheel.
As
	 soon 	 as 	 possible, 	 go 	 to 	 a 	 PEUGEOT
	
 dealer 	 or 	 a 	 qualified 	
workshop.
Y
ou must inform the technician that you have used this kit. After 
inspection, the technician will advise you on whether the tyre can 
be repaired or if it must be replaced.
F
 
Connect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
F
 
Start the vehicle again and leave the engine running. F
	 Adjust 	 the 	 pressure 	 using 	 the 	 compressor 	 (to 	 inflate: 	 switch 	B  
in position  "I";
	 to 	 deflate: 	 switch 	 B   in position "O" and press 
button
  C), in accordance with the vehicle's tyre pressure label 
(located on the left hand door aperture). 
 A
 loss of pressure indicates that the puncture has not been fully 
plugged;
	 contact 	 a 	 PEUGEOT
	
 dealer 	 or 	 qualified 	 workshop 	 for 	
assistance.
F
 
Remove and stow the kit.
F
 
Drive at reduced speed (50 mph [80 km/h] max) limiting the 
distance travelled to approximately 120 miles (200 km).  

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CHECKING TYRE PRESSURES /  
INFLA
TING  
ACCESSORIES
You can also use the compressor, without injecting any product, to:
-
 
check or adjust the pressure of your tyres,
-	
inflate 	 other 	 accessories 	 (balls, 	 bicycle 	 tyres...).
F
 
T
 urn the selector A to the "Air" position.
F
 
Uncoil the black pipe  H
 fully.
F
 
Connect the black pipe to the valve of the wheel or 
accessory
.
	 If
	 necessary, 	 fit 	 one 	 of 	 the 	 adaptors 	 supplied 	 with 	 the 	 kit 	 first.F
 
Connect the compressor's electrical connector to the vehicle's 12 V 
socket.
F
 
Start the vehicle and let the engine run.
F
	 Adjust 	 the 	 pressure 	 using 	 the 	 compressor 	 (to 	 inflate: 	 switch 	
B
  
in position  "I";
	 to 	 deflate: 	 switch 	 B in position "O" and press 
button
  C), according to the vehicle's tyre pressure label or the 
accessory's pressure label.
F
 
Remove the kit then stow it.  

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SNOW CHAINS
Original tyre sizeMaximum link size.
235/45 R18 cannot
	 be 	 fitted 	 with 	 chains
235/40 R19
225/45 R18 9 mm
For more information on snow chains, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified
	
workshop.
Use
	
only
	
the 	 chains 	 designed 	 to 	 be 	 fitted 	 to 	 the 	 type 	 of 	 wheel 	 fitted 	 to 	
your vehicle:The
	
snow 	 chains 	 must 	 be 	 fitted 	 only 	 to 	 the 	 front 	 wheels. 	
They
 	
must
	
never 	 be 	 fitted 	 to 	 "space-saver" 	 type 	 spare 	 wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in your country on the use 
of snow chains and the maximum running speed authorised. Avoid driving with snow chains on roads that have been cleared 
of snow, to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road 
surface.
	 If 	 your 	 vehicle 	 is 	 fitted 	 with 	 alloy 	 wheels, 	 check 	 that 	 no 	
part
	 of 	 the 	 chain 	 or 	 its 	 fixings 	 is 	 in 	 contact 	 with 	 the 	 wheel 	 rim.
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the 
behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
Advice on installation
F	 If	you	have	to	fit	the	chains	during	a	journey,	stop	the	vehicle	on	a	flat
	 surface 	 on 	 the 	 side 	 of 	 the 	 road.
F
 
Apply the parking brake and position any wheel chocks to prevent 
movement of your vehicle.
F
 
Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the 
manufacturer
.
F
 
Move of
 f gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 
30
  mph (50 km/h).
F
 
Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly 
tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before you leave, you practise 
fitting
	 the 	 snow 	 chains 	 on 	 a 	 level 	 and 	 dry 	 surface.  

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ENERGY ECONOMY  MODE
System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to 
conserve
	 a 	 sufficient 	 level 	 of 	 charge 	 in 	 the 	 battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as 
the audio and telematics system,
  windscreen wipers, dipped beam 
headlamps,
  courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum combined duration of 
thirty minutes.
GOING INT O  T O  ECONOMY  MO d E
Once this period has elapsed, a message appears in the multifunction 
screen indicating that the vehicle has gone into economy mode and the 
active functions are put on standby.This period may be reduced considerably if the battery is not fully 
charged.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it will be maintained 
for 5 minutes with the hands-free kit of your P
EUGEOT
 Connect 
Sound (RD5) or P
EUGEOT
 Connect Navigation (R
 T6).
COMING OUT OF  ECONOMY  MO d E
These functions are reactivated automatically next time the vehicle is 
started.
To resume the use of these functions immediately, start the engine and 
let it run for at least 5 minutes.
A
	
flat 	 battery 	 prevents 	 the 	 engine 	 from 	 starting 	 (refer 	 to 	 the 	 "12 	 V 	
battery" section).
LOAD REDUCTION MODE
System which manages the use of certain functions according to the 
level of charge remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load reduction function temporarily 
deactivates certain functions, such as the air conditioning, the heated \
rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated automatically as soon as 
conditions permit. Observe this minimum period of engine running to maintain the correct 
level of charge in the battery.
Do not repeatedly restart of the engine to restore immediate use of 
systems.