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In certain circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the wheels
(if the wheels are against a kerb, for
example).
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nsert the key in the ignition switch.


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e system recognises the starting code.
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lock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key. F
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ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without pressing
the accelerator. Once the engine starts,
release the key. F
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ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating.
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ait until this warning lamp
goes off in the instrument panel
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without
pressing the accelerator. Once
the engine starts, release the key.
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Switching off
Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.
to facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.
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heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly when parking on a
slope.
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ith a manual parking brake, the
lever must be pulled up.
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ith an electric parking brake,
the indicator lamp in the control
lever must be on. Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Key left in the ignition switch
there is an audible signal on opening
the driver's door if the key has been left
in the ignition switch. 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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obilise the vehicle.
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rn the key fully towards you to position 1
(Stop) .
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
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o l

ock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
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For Diesel vehicles, in very cold
weather the engine will not start
until the pre-heater warning
lamp has gone off.
If this warning lap comes on
after pressing the "S TA R T/
STOP " button, you should
maintain pressure on the brake
or clutch pedal until the warning
lamp goes off and not press the
" START/STOP " button, until the
engine starts. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
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ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
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e engine stops and the steering column is
locked.
Ignition on (accessory) position
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the "StA Rt/ StO P" button, with no
action on the pedals, to switch the ignition
on or off and so allow the use of the ancillary
equipment.
If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel slightly while pressing
the "S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P" button to assist
unlocking of the steering; a message
warns you when this is needed.
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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal on vehicles with
automatic gearbox, or depress the clutch
pedal fully on vehicles with a manual
gearbox, then maintain pressure until the
engine starts.
Starting
F Press the " START/STOP"
button.
Starting-switching off the engine
using the electronic key
F the steering column is unlocked and the engine starts more or less immediately. If you use the accessory position for
too long, the system will automatically
go into energy economy mode to avoid
discharging the battery.
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Manual parking brake
Application
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
Release
F With your foot on the brake pedal, 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 with a
manual gearbox or position P with an
automatic gearbox 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,
indicating that the parking brake is
still on or has not been fully released. Pressing the brake pedal makes it
easier to apply or release the manual
parking brake.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
the keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
th

is 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.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a P
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dealer as soon as possible.
For reasons of safety and theft protection,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person.
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With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal , pull then release control lever A .
th

e full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Manual release
- the braking warning lamp and the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going of f,
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isplay of the message "Parking
brake of f ".
If you pull the control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel. If necessary, you can make a maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see the message "Parking brake
applied fully" and an audible signal is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
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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,
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w
hen the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
Maximum application
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever


A are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Automatic application,
engine off
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
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isplay of the message "Parking
brake on".
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
th

e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
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.
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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.
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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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SituationsConsequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -
t
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e automatic functions are deactivated.
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ill start assist is not available.
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pply the electric parking brake:
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mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
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ull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
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witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake warning lamps
come on.
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e application is slower than during normal operation.
to r

elease the electric parking brake:
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witch on the ignition.
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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
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
and possibly
flashing.
Display of the message "
Parking brake fault" and of the
following warning lamps: -

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nly the automatic application on switching off the engine and automatic release
on acceleration functions are available.
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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".-

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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).
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pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing.
Four driving modes are offered:
-
a
utomatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
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sp
ort programme for a more dynamic style
of driving,
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s
now programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,
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anual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
"Porsche ti ptronic System" automatic gearbox
1. "S" (spor t) programme switch.
2. " T "
(snow) programme switch.
Gear lever Gear selection gate
P.
Park.
- I mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.
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S

tarting the engine.
R. Reverse.
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eversing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.
N. Neutral.
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mmobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.
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tarting the engine.
D. Automatic operation.
Steering mounted controls
+. Control paddle to change up, to the right of
the steering wheel.
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ress the back of "+" steering mounted
paddle to change up.
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ontrol paddle to change down, to the left of
the steering wheel.
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P
ress the back of the "-" steering mounted
paddle to change down.
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e steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to select neutral or to
select or come out of reverse.
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/ -

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anual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
F

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ull backwards to change up through the
gears.
or
F

P

ush for wards to change down through the
gears.
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