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Storage box
F Raise the boot floor for access to the storage box.
This has areas for the storage of a box of spare
bulbs, a first aid kit, two warning triangles...
It also houses the vehicle tools, the temporary
puncture repair kit...
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Starting-switching off the engine
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) .
Ignition switch
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 on positionAnti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has
a special code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few moments
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message
in the screen.
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. Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
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In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on
full lock, for example).
Starting the engine
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key. F

W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N or P
:
F
d
epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),

or
F
p
ress the brake pedal firmly (electronic or
automatic gearbox),
F
i
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F
u
nlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering and the key.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel then operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a
few moments before operating the
starter motor again. If the engine does
not start after several attempts, do not
keep trying: you risk damaging the
starter motor or the engine. Contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop. In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion
engines emit toxic exhaust gases,
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of
intoxication and death.
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is
necessary to leave the engine running
for 4 minutes before moving off. In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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Parking brake
Application
F Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the
lever fully.
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, if this
warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp
come on, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen, indicating that the
parking brake is still on or has not been fully released.
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Gear selector
Electronic gearbox
Displays in the instrument panel
Gear selector positions
N. Neutral
R. Reverse
1 2 3 4 5. Gears in manual mode.
AUTO.

T
his comes on when automated mode
is selected. It goes off when changing
to manual mode.
R.

Reverse
F
W
ith your foot on the brake, move the
selector forwards to select this position.
N.

Neutral.
F

W

ith your foot on the brake, select this
position to start the engine.
A.

A

utomated mode.
F

M

ove the selector backwards to select
this


mode.
M + / -.

M

anual mode with sequential gear
changing.
F

M

ove the selector backwards, then to the
left to select this mode, then:
-

p

ush for wards to change up a gear,
-

o

r push backwards to change down a gear.
Five-speed electronically controlled gearbox
which offers a choice between the comfort of
automated operation or the pleasure of manual
gear changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-

a

utomated
mode for automatic control
of the gears by the gearbox, without any
action by the driver,
-

m

anual
mode for the sequential changing
of the gears by the driver, using the gear
selector.
F
P
lace your foot on the brake
when this warning lamp flashes
(e.g.: starting the engine).
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Automated mode
AUTO and the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel.
Manual mode
The gears engaged appear in
succession in the instrument panel.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear taking account of:
-
o

ptimisation of fuel consumption,
-

d

riving style,
-

r

oad conditions,
-

v

ehicle load.
For optimum acceleration, when overtaking
another vehicle for example, press the
accelerator pedal fully down, beyond the point
of resistance. The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
pedal during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically so that the vehicle
picks up in the right gear.
Under full acceleration, the change up will
not take place unless the driver operates the
gear selector (unless the engine is close to its
maximum speed).
Never select neutral (position N ) when
moving. You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from A to M or
the other way round.
Never select neutral (position N) when
moving. You can change mode at any time by
moving the gear selector from A to M or
the other way round.
F

Sel

ect position A
. F

Sel

ect position M
.
Reverse
To engage reverse, the vehicle must be
immobilised with your foot on the brake.
F

Sel
ect position R .
At low speed, if reverse gear is requested,
the
N warning lamp flashes and the gearbox
goes into neutral automatically.
To engage reverse, put the gear selector into
position N , then to position R .
There is an audible signal on
engagement of reverse.
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AUTO and - appear in the instrument
panel.
F

Sel

ect position N .
F

P

ress the brake pedal.
F

W

ait for around 30 seconds until N or a
gear appears in the instrument panel.
F

M

ove the gear selector to position A , then
to position N .
F

W

ith your foot still on the brake pedal, start
the engine.
The gearbox is operational again.
Reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the battery, it is
necessary to reinitialise the gearbox.
F

S
witch on the ignition.
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, ensure that the gear selector
is in neutral (position N ) and that the
parking brake is applied. In exceptional circumstances, the
gearbox may need an automatic
reinitialisation: starting and gear
changing are no longer possible.
AUTO and - appear in the
instrument panel.
For all parking situations, you must
apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
When immobilising the vehicle with the
engine running, you must put the gear
selector into neutral (position N ).
Before switching off the engine:
-
c
hange to position N to be in neutral,


or
-

l

eave the vehicle in gear; in this case the
vehicle cannot be moved.
Follow the procedure described above.
Stopping the vehicle
With the ignition on, if this warning
lamp comes on and AUTO
flashes, accompanied by an audible signal and
a message in the multifunction screen, this
indicates a gearbox fault.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Operating fault
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F Apply the parking brake.
F Sel ect position P or N .
F

S
tart the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
F

W
ith the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F

R
elease the parking brake.
F

Sel
ect position R , D or M.
F

G
radually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Moving off
When the engine is running at idle,
with the brakes released, if position R ,
D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves
even without the accelerator being
pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position P .
If position N is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then select position D to
accelerate.
Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic changing
of the four gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
If the ambient temperature is below
-23°C, the engine should be left at idle
for four minutes, to ensure the correct
operation and life of the engine and
gearbox.
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