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Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible
warning and a message, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay to have the system
checked. The airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.
Reactivation
When you remove the rear ward facing child
seat, with the ignition off , turn the switch to
the "ON" position to reactivate the airbag and
so assure the safety of your front passenger in
the event of an impact.
When switching the ignition on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
seat belt and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps display for
approximately one minute, to signal
that the passenger's front airbag is
activated.
On switching on the ignition, this
warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and/or in the seat
belt and passenger's front airbag
warning lamps display. It stays on
until the airbag is reactivated.
Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can be
deactivated.
F
W
ith the ignition off , insert the key in the
passenger airbag deactivation switch.
F
T
urn it to the "OFF" position.
F
T
hen, remove the key keeping the switch in
the new position. To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated when you install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Otherwise, the child would risk being
seriously injured or killed if the airbag
were deployed.
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It has 3 positions:
- position 1 (Stop): insert and removing
t h e
key,
-
position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
-
position 3 (Starting) .
Starting-switching off the engine
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reserve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining
battery charge.
Ignition switch
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
In the event of a fault, you are informed
by illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and/or the display of a
message, depending on version.
In this case, your vehicle will not start;
contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible.
Keep safely, away from your vehicle,
the label attached to the keys given to
you on acquisition of the vehicle.
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised for engine
starting to be authorised.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
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The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
-
A
utomatic application/release
A
pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator,
-
M
anual application/release
T
he parking brake can be applied / released
manually by pulling control lever A .
Electric parking brake
Deactivating automatic
operation
Activation / deactivation of
automatic mode is done via
the vehicle configuration menu
(automatic mode is on by
default).
Deactivation is confirmed by
illumination of this indicator lamp in
the instrument panel, accompanied
by the display of a message.
If automatic mode is deactivated, the parking
brake is then applied and released manually .
Deactivation is recommended in
particularly cold conditions (ice) and
when towing (breakdown, caravan...).
Where the automatiuc operation cannot
be deactivated, refer to the "Parking the
vehicle, brake released" section.
Do not place any object (packet of
cigarettes, telephone, ...) behind the
electric brake control.
Label on the door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake applied indicator lamp is
on in the instrument panel. For certain countries of sale, automatic
application when the engine is switched off
and automatic release when you press the
accelerator can be deactivated.
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With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off,
pull
the control lever A towards you.
-
i
llumination of the parking brake
applied indicator lamp,
-
d
isplay of the "Parking brake applied"
message.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal or the accelerator, pull then release the
control lever A .
-
t
he parking brake application
indicator lamp going off,
-
t
he display of the "Parking brake released"
message.
Manual application
- illumination of the P indicator lamp in the control lever A ,-
the P indicator lamp in the
control lever A going of f,
When the driver’s door is opened with
the engine running, there is an audible
signal and a message is displayed
if the parking brake has not been
applied (unless the selector lever is
in position
P (Park) in the case of an
automatic gearbox). If you pull the control lever A
without pressing the brake
pedal, the parking brake will not be released
and a warning lamp will come on in the
instrument panel. Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake indicator lamp and the
P
indicator lamp in the control lever A ,
are on.
Full application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Application of the parking brake is
confirmed
by:
To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually
apply the parking
brake by pulling
control lever A.
-
i
llumination of the parking
braking indicator lamp,
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
i
llumination of the P indicator
lamp in the control lever A ,
When the driver’s door is opened, an
audible signal heard and a message is
displayed if the parking brake has not
been applied (unless the selector lever
is in position P (Park) in the case of an
automatic gearbox).
-
d
isplay of the "Parking brake applied"
message.
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Automatic application,
engine off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
Maximum application is essential:
-
i
n the case of a vehicle towing a caravan
or a trailer, if the automatic functions are
activated but you are applying the parking
brake manually,
-
w
hen the gradient you are parked on is
variable in its effect (e.g. on a ferry, in a
lorry, during towing). -
i
llumination of the parking brake
applied indicator lamp,
-
d
isplay of the "Parking brake applied"
message.
The characteristic noise of operation confirms
the application of the electric parking brake. The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
i
llumination of the P indicator
lamp in the control lever A ,
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake indicator lamp is on in the
instrument panel.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the pavement and
engage a gear when you park.
When stationary, with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum
application of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on the control lever
A,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied" and a beep is heard.
Full release of the parking brake is
confirmed
by:
-
t
he parking brake application
indicator lamp going off,
-
t
he display of the "Parking brake released"
message. -
the P indicator lamp in the
control lever A going of f,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator :
F
M
anual gearbox : press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and move
of f.
F
E
lectronic gearbox : select position A, M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
F
A
utomatic gearbox : select position D, M
or R then press the accelerator pedal.
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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever A will stop the
vehicle .
The dynamic stability control (DSC) provides
stability during emergency braking.
If there is a fault with the emergency braking,
one of the following messages will be
displayed:
-
"
Parking brake faulty".
-
"
Parking brake control faulty". If a failure of the DSC system is
signalled by the illumination of this
warning lamp, then braking stability
is not guaranteed.
Emergency braking must only be used
in exceptional circumstances.
Particular situations
Parking the vehicle, brake
released
To release the parking brake:
F S witch the ignition on without
starting the engine.
F
P
ress the brake pedal and release
the parking brake by pulling then
releasing control lever A .
The full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
control lever A and the indicator lamp in
the instrument panel going off and the
display of the "Parking brake released"
message. In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull release"
actions on control lever A
.
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Operating faults
If the electric parking brake fault warning lamp comes on together with one or more of the warning lamps presented in these tables, place the vehicle in
a safe condition (on level ground, gear engaged) and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.Situations Consequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault"
and of the following warning lamps: -
T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-
H
ill start assist is not available.
-
T
he electric parking brake can only be used manually.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault"
and of the following warning lamps: -
M
anual release of the electric parking brake is only available by pressing the accelerator pedal
and releasing the control.
-
H
ill start assist is not available.
-
T
he automatic functions and the manual application are still available.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault"
and of the following warning lamps: -
T
he automatic functions are deactivated.
-
H
ill start assist is not available.
To apply the electric parking brake: F
I
mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
F
P
ull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
F
S
witch on the ignition and check the switching on of the electric parking brake
warning lamps.
The application is slower than during normal operation.
To release the electric parking brake:
F
S
witch on the ignition.
F
P
ull the control and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then release it.
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not come on with the ignition
on, these procedures will not work. Place the vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
and possibly
flashing
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SituationsConsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake
control fault - auto parking brake activated "
and of the following warning lamps: -
O
nly the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release on
acceleration functions are available.
-
T
he manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the emergency braking are
not available.
and possibly
flashing
Battery fault -
I
f the battery warning lamp comes on you must stop immediately, as soon as the traffic allows.
Stop and immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, depending on version, place the a chock
against one of the wheels).
-
A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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