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Front seat belt height adjustment
F  to adjust the anchorage point, squeeze the control and slide it until you find a notch.
From approximately 12 mph 
(20
  km/h), the warning lamp(s) flash 
for two
  minutes accompanied by an 
Seat belt not fastened / 
unfastened warning lamps
1. Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened / unfastened warning lamp in the instrument 
panel.
2.
 F
ront left seat belt warning lamp.
3.
 F
ront right seat belt warning lamp.
4.
 R
ear right seat belt warning lamp.
5.
 R
ear centre seat belt warning lamp.
6.
 R
ear left seat belt warning lamp.
Front and rear seat belt warning 
lamps
On switching on the ignition, warning 
lamp 1 comes on in the instrument 
panel and the corresponding 
audible signal. Once these two minutes have 
elapsed, the warning lamp(s) remain on until 
the driver or one or more passengers fasten 
their seat belt. warning lamp (
2 to 6) comes on in red in the 
passenger's seat belt and front airbag warning 
lamp display if the corresponding seat belt is 
not fastened or is unfastened.
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Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can be 
deactivated:
F 
i
 nsert 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.
According to version, this warning 
lamp comes on either in the 
instrument panel or in the seat belt 
and passenger's front airbag warning 
lamp display when the ignition is on 
and until the airbag is reactivated.
to a
 ssure 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.
Reactivation
When you remove the 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.
With the ignition on, this warning 
lamp comes on in the seat belt and 
passenger's front airbag warning 
lamp display for approximately one 
minute, if the passenger's front 
airbag is activated.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel, accompanied by 
an audible warning and a message 
in the instrument panel screen, contact a 
P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified workshop to 
have the system checked. 
t
h
 e airbags may no 
longer be deployed in the event of a serious 
impact. 
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It is recommended that you do not 
apply the parking brake in very cold 
conditions (ice) and during towing 
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the 
automatic functions and release the 
parking brake manually.Before leaving the vehicle, check that 
parking brake warning lamps in the 
instrument panel and the control lever A 
are on, not flashing.
th
e 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 (this mode is activated by 
default),
-
 
M
anual Application/Release
 
 M
anual application of the parking brake is 
by pulling control lever A .  M
anual release is by pushing and releasing 
the control lever, while pressing the brake 
pedal.
When the driver's door is opened, there is an 
audible signal and a message is displayed if 
the brake is not applied.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle, 
the automatic application when the engine is 
switched off and the automatic release when 
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking 
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
 
control lever A .
Manual application
Activation / deactivation is done via 
t he menu in the instrument panel 
screen.
th
e parking brake is then applied and released 
manually.
th
 e application of the parking brake is 
confirmed by:
-  
l
 ighting of the braking warning 
lamp and of the P warning lamp 
in the control lever A ,
-
 
d
 isplay of the message "Parking 
brake on".
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 gear lever is 
in position P (Park) in the case of an automatic 
gearbox.
electric parking brake
If this warning lamp comes on in 
the instrument panel, the automatic 
mode is deactivated. 
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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
  off.
F
 
A
 utomatic gearbox:  select position D, M 
or R then press on the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
-
 
t
 he braking warning lamp and 
the P warning lamp in the control 
lever A going of f,
-
 
d
 isplay of the message "Parking 
brake of f ".
When stationary, with the engine running, do 
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, 
as you may release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that 
parking brake warning lamps in the 
instrument panel and the control lever A 
are on fixed, not flashing.
Immobilising 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.
th
e application of the parking brake is 
confirmed by:
-
 i
llumination of the braking warning 
lamp and of the P  warning lamp in 
the control lever A ,
-
 
d
 isplay of the message "Parking 
brake on".
When the driver’s door is opened, a loud beep 
is heard and a message is displayed if the 
parking brake has not been applied, unless the 
gear lever is in position P (Park) in the case of 
an automatic gearbox.
Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine), 
the parking brake can automatically alter its 
force.  t
h
 is is normal operation.
to a
dvance your vehicle a few centimetres 
without starting the engine, but with the ignition 
on, press on the brake pedal and release the 
parking brake by pushing  then releasing 
control lever A . 
t
h
 e full release of the parking 
brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in 
the control lever A and in the instrument panel 
going off and display of the message "Parking 
brake of f ".
If a parking brake fault occurs while applied  or 
if the battery runs flat, an emergency release is 
always possible.
In order to ensure correct operation and 
so your safety, the number of successive 
application/release operations of the parking 
brake is limited to eight.
In the event of abuse, you are alerted by a 
message "Parking brake faulty" and a warning 
lamp flashes. 
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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service brake, a 
continuous pull on the control lever A will stop the 
vehicle.
th
e dynamic stability control provides stability 
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the message 
"Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed.
If a failure of the DSC system is 
signalled by the lighting of this 
warning lamp, then braking stability is 
not guaranteed.
th
 e emergency braking must only be 
used in exceptional circumstances. In the event of a battery failure, the 
parking brake can no longer be 
operated.
As a safety measure, if the parking 
brake is not applied, immobilise the 
vehicle by engaging a gear or by 
placing a chock against one of the 
wheels.
Contact a Pe
ugeOt  dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
In this event, stability must be assured by the 
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" 
actions on the 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
h
 e automatic functions are deactivated.
-
 
H
 ill start assist is not available.
-
  t
h
 e 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 lever.
-
 
H
 ill start assist is not available.
-
  t
h
 e automatic functions and the manual application are still available. 
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SituationsConsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the 
following warning lamps: -
  t
h
 e automatic functions are deactivated.
-
 
H
 ill start assist is not available.
to a
pply 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 that the electric parking brake warning lamps 
come on.
th
e application is slower than during normal operation.
to r
elease the electric parking brake:
F
 
s
 witch on the ignition.
F
 
p
 ush the control lever 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 P
e
uge
Ot
  dealer or a qualified workshop.
and possibly
flashing.
Display of the message "
Parking brake fault" 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
h
 e manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the emergency 
braking are not available.
and possibly
flashing.
Display of the message " Battery charge fault".-
 
Y
 ou must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and immobilise your 
vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a wheel).
-
 
A
 pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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gear shift indicator*
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your 
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise 
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can 
follow this instruction without engaging the 
intermediate gears.
the
 gear engagement recommendations must 
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the 
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic 
and safety remain determining factors when 
choosing the best gear. 
t
her
 efore, the driver 
remains responsible for deciding whether or not 
to follow the advice given by the system.
th
is function cannot be deactivated. -
 
Y
 ou are in third gear.
ex
ample:
-  
Y
 ou press the accelerator pedal.
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.
With an automatic gearbox, the system 
is only active in manual mode. * Depending on engine.
th
e information appears in the instrument 
panel in the form of an arrow.
th
e system adapts its gear change 
recommendation according to the 
driving conditions (slope, load, ...) and 
the demands of the driver (power, 
acceleration, braking, ...).
th
e system never suggests:
-
 e
ngaging first gear,
-
 enga
ging reverse gear.
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox, 
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear 
recommended.
On BlueHDi Diesel 150 versions with manual 
gearbox, the system may suggest changing into 
neutral so that the engine can go into standby 
(S
tO
P mode with Stop & Start), in certain 
driving conditions. In this case, N is displayed 
in the instrument panel. -
  t
h
 e system may suggest that you engage 
a higher gear.
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