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Starting-switching off the engine using the remote control key
the parking brake must be applied.
Starting
Ignition switch
to ensure the correct operation and the
durability of the engine and gearbox,
when the ambient temperature is below
-23° C the engine should be left running
at idle for four minutes before moving off.
Place the gear lever in neutral.
1.
Sto

p
position.
2.
I

gnition on
position.
3.
S

tarting
position. F
W
ith a manual gearbox
, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal. F
W
ith an automatic gearbox
, place the
gear lever in position N or P then press the
brake pedal firmly.
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If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before trying
again. If the engine does not start after
a few attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor and the
engine.
Call on a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning
lamp will 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 the durability
of the mechanical components of your
vehicle, the 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 running to warm up, but set
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
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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.
F
W
ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
th

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.
F

W

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
e

uge
Ot
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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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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Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine:
-
a
lways select neutral,
-

p
ress the clutch pedal.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th g e a r.
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear lever to the left then for wards.
Failure to observe this procedure
may cause permanent damage to the
gearbox (engaging 3
rd or 4th gear by
m i st a ke).
When traversing a flooded road or a
ford, drive at walking pace.
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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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