
2.24
MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE 
Your vehicle complies with criteria for 
recycling and recovering vehicles at the 
end of their service life, which will come 
into force in 2015.
Some of the parts on your vehicle have 
been designed to be recycled later.
These parts are easily removable in 
order to be collected and reprocessed 
in recycling networks.
Furthermore, by virtue of its design, 
moderate fuel consumption and initial 
settings, your vehicle also conforms 
to current anti-pollution regulations. 
The manufacturer is actively striving 
to reduce pollutant exhaust gas emis-
sions and to save energy. However, 
the fuel consumption of your vehicle 
and the level of pollutant exhaust gas 
emissions are also your responsibility. 
Ensure that it is maintained and used 
correctly.Maintenance
It is important to remember that fail-
ure to respect anti-pollution regulations 
could lead to legal action being taken 
against the vehicle owner.
In addition, replacing engine, fuel 
supply system and exhaust compo-
nents with parts other than those origi-
nally recommended by the manufac-
turer may alter your vehicle so that it 
no longer complies with anti-pollution 
regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and 
checked by an authorised dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in 
your maintenance schedule: they will 
have all the equipment necessary for 
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained 
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments
–  Air filter, fuel filter: a choked ele-
ment will reduce efficiency. It must 
be replaced.
– Idle speed: no adjustment is needed.
Exhaust gas monitoring 
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will 
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-
stances may be released into the at-
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in-
strument panel will indicate if 
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is 
switched on and goes out when the 
engine is started.
–  If it lights up continuously, consult an  approved Dealer as soon as possi-
ble;
–  if it flashes, reduce the engine speed  until the light stops flashing. Contact 
an authorised dealer as soon as pos-
sible. 

2.26
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (1/3)
Resetting the standard level 
for the tyre pressures
This should be done:
– when the standard tyre pressure needs to be changed to adapt to 
usage conditions (empty, carrying a 
load, motorway driving, etc.);
– after swapping a wheel (however  this practice is not recommended);
–  after changing a wheel.
It should always be done after checking 
the tyre pressure of all four tyres when 
cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the 
current usage of the vehicle (empty, 
carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).213
Resetting can also be done from the 
multifunction screen 3  if your vehi-
cle is fitted with a navigation system. 
Select the menu “Vehicle”, “Tyre 
pressure”.
If the vehicle is equipped with the func-
tion, this system monitors the tyre pres-
sure.
Operating principle
Each wheel (except for the emergency 
spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-
tion valve which periodically measures 
the tyre pressure.
The system displays the current pres-
sures on the instrument panel  1 and 
alerts the driver in the event of insuffi-
cient pressure. Resetting procedure
With the ignition on:
– repeatedly and briefly press con-
trol  2 to select the tyre pressure dis-
play and the “Tyre pressure” func-
tion;
–  press and hold (around 3 seconds)  the button 2 to launch the reset. The 
flashing tyres followed by the mes-
sages “Learning TP initiated” and 
then “Tyres location in progress” in-
dicates that the reset request for the 
tyre pressure reference value has 
been acknowledged.
Reset can take several minutes of driv-
ing.
If the resetting is followed by short 
trips, the message “Tyres location in 
progress” can remain displayed after 
successive restarts.
Note
The standard tyre pressure cannot be 
less than that recommended and indi-
cated on the door frame.  

2.29
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (1/10)ABS (anti-lock braking 
system)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents 
the wheels from locking, allowing the 
stopping distance to be managed and 
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle 
whilst braking. In addition, this system 
can increase stopping distances, par-
ticularly on roads with low surface grip 
(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the 
brake pedal each time the system is 
activated. The ABS does not in any way 
improve the vehicle's physical perform-
ance relating to the road surface and 
roadholding. It is still  essential to follow 
the rules of good driving practice (such 
as driving at a safe distance from the 
vehicle in front etc.).
Depending on the vehicle, they will con-
sist of:
– ABS (anti-lock braking system) ;
– ESC 
(electronic stability control) 
with understeer control and trac-
tion control;
–  emergency brake assist;
–  advanced traction control;
–  active emergency braking;
–  hill start assistance.
In an emergency, apply firm and 
continuous pressure  to the brake 
pedal. There is no need to pump 
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-
late the force applied in the braking 
system.
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of 
critical driving conditions, 
enabling the vehicle behav-
iour to be adapted to suit the driving 
conditions.
However, the functions do not take 
the place of the driver. They do 
not increase the vehicle’s limits 
and should not encourage you 
to drive more quickly.  Therefore, 
they can under no circumstances 
replace the vigilance or responsibil-
ity of the driver when manoeuvring 
the vehicle (the driver must always 
be ready for sudden incidents which 
may occur when driving). 

2.30
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/10)
Operating faults:
– 
© and x lit up on the in-
strument panel alongside mes-
sages “Check ABS”, “Check braking 
system” and “Check ESC”: indicates 
the ABS, ESC and emergency brake 
assist are deactivated.  Braking is 
always enabled;
–  
x, D, © and ® lit 
up on the instrument panel alongside 
the message “Braking system fault”: 
this indicates a fault in the braking 
system.
In both cases, consult an approved 
dealer.
Your braking systems 
are partially operational. 
However, it is dangerous 
to brake suddenly  and 
it is essential to stop immediately, 
as soon as traffic conditions allow. 
Contact an approved dealer.Warning light ® re-
quires you to stop immedi-
ately, for your own safety, 
as soon as traffic conditions allow. 
Switch off the engine and do not re-
start it. Contact an approved Dealer. 

2.31
Electronic stability control 
ESC with understeer control 
and traction control
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control 
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip 
on a bend, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects 
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle 
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to 
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and 
corrects the trajectory if necessary by 
controlling the braking of certain wheels 
and/or engine power. In the event that 
the system is engaged, indicator light 
 flashes on the instrument panel.Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the 
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of 
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or 
decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system 
measures and compares the speed of 
the drive wheels at all times and slows 
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is 
starting to slip, the system brakes au-
tomatically until the drive supplied be-
comes compatible with the level of grip 
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine 
speed to the grip available under the 
wheels, independently of the pressure 
exerted on the accelerator pedal.
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (3/10)
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the message “Check ESC” and 
warning light 
© and  appear 
on the instrument panel.
In this case, the ESC and traction con-
trol system are deactivated. Consult an 
authorised dealer. 

2.33
Advanced traction control
If fitted on the vehicle, grip control 
makes it easier to control the vehicle on 
low grip surfaces (soft ground, etc.).
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (5/10)
For your safety, please re-
spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the 
same make, size, type and profile 
should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-
pacity and speed rating at least 
equal to those of the original 
tyres, or conform to those recom-
mended by an authorised dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions 
could endanger your safety and 
affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-
ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
“Road” mode
When the vehicle is started up, the 
warning light 
 on the selector 2 
comes on, along with the instrument 
panel message “Automatic mode on”.
This position enables optimal usage 
under normal driving conditions (dry-
ness, humidity, light snow, etc.).
“Road” mode uses traction control func-
tions. “Soft ground” mode
Turn the selector 2
: the integrated 
warning light 
\b comes on, along 
with the instrument panel message 
“Non grip road mode on”. This position 
enables optimal usage on soft ground 
(mud, sand, dead leaves, etc.). “Soft 
ground” mode uses traction control 
functions. The system automatically 
switches to “Road” mode above around 
25 mph (40 km/h), and the integrated 
warning light 
 on the selector 2 
comes on.
“Expert” mode
Turn the selector 2 : the integrated 
warning light 
	 comes on, ac-
companied by a message on the in-
strument panel “Expert mode on”. This 
position enables optimum usage in ex-
treme conditions (very snowy or muddy 
roads). The engine speed is left under 
the control of the driver. 
The system automatically switches to 
“Road” mode above around 25 mph 
(40 km/h), and the integrated warning 
light 
 on the selector 2 comes on.
2  

2.36
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (8/10)
Active emergency braking
This function is an additional driving aid. However, this function is not 
under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention 
of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
System servicing/repairs
–  In the event of an impact, the sensor alignment may become changed, and \
its  operation will consequently be affected. Deactivate the function, then consult 
an authorised dealer.
–  Any work in the area where the radar is located (repairs, replacements,\
 touch- ing up of paintwork) must be carried out by a qualified professional.
–  Fitting accessories which may block the radar is prohibited (bull bars \
etc.).
Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.
In the event of system disturbance
Some conditions can disturb or damage the operation of the system, such \
as:
–  a complex environment (metal bridge, etc.);
–  poor weather conditions (snow, hail, black ice, etc.).
Risk of inadvertent braking.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating 
fault, the 
 warning light lights up 
on the instrument panel, with the mes-
sage “Active braking disconnected”.
There are two possibilities:
–  the system is temporarily disrupted  (for example: radar obscured by 
dirt, mud, snow etc.). In this case, 
park the vehicle and switch off the 
engine. Clean the detection zone of 
the radar. When you next start the 
engine, the warning light and the 
message go out 
–  if this is not the case, this may arise  from another cause; contact an 
Approved Dealer. 

2.38
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (10/10)
Hill start assistance
This function assists the driver when 
starting on hills. It prevents the vehicle 
from rolling backwards by automatically 
applying the brakes when the driver lifts 
his/her foot off the brake pedal to de-
press the accelerator pedal.
System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is 
in a position other than neutral (other 
than N or P  for automatic transmis-
sions) and the vehicle is completely 
stationary (brake pedal depressed)
The system holds the vehicle for ap-
proximately  2 seconds. The brakes are 
then released (the vehicle will move ac-
cording to the slope).
The hill start assistance 
system cannot completely 
prevent the vehicle from 
rolling backwards in all sit-
uations (extremely steep gradients, 
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress 
the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling backwards.
The hill start assistance function 
should not be used for prolonged 
stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-
mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to 
stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly 
vigilant when driving on slippery or 
low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury.