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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1 000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
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ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
th

e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Weights
, refer
to the corresponding section.
th

e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine PE
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towbar is used.
If the ambient temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling. For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Starting-switching off the engine, manual key, remote control
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. I gnition on position.
3.
S

tarting position.
Starting using the key
the parking brake must be applied.
F
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nsert the key in the ignition switch.


t
h
e system recognises the starting code.
F
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lock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
F

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f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
In certain circumstances, you may
have to turn the steering wheel firmly to
move the road wheels (if the wheels are
against a kerb, for example).
F

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f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.
F

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f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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F turn the key to position 2, ignition on, to
operate the engine pre-heating.
F

W
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.
o
n
ce
the engine starts, release the
key.
th
e warning lamp does not come
on if the engine is already warm.
Depending on the climatic conditions,
it is recommended that you proceed as
follows:
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I
n temperate conditions, do not
run the engine with the vehicle
stationary to warm it up, but rather
move off straight away and drive at
moderate engine speeds.
-
I
n wintry conditions, the pre-heater
warning lamp will stay on for a
longer period after switching on the
ignition; wait until it goes off before
starting.
-
In very severe wintry conditions



(temperature below -23°C), to
ensure the correct operation
and durability of the mechanical
components of your vehicle (engine
and gearbox), leave the engine
running for 4 minutes before
moving off.
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. 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 PE
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qualified workshop.
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Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
at position 2 (Ignition on)
, the ignition will
be switched off automatically after one hour.
to s

witch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position 2
(Ignition on) .
Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.
F turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop) .
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
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ock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Switching off using the key
F Immobilise the vehicle.
to f

acilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F

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heck that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly
when parking on a slope. When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.
As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle without
your remote control with you, even for a
short period.
to a

void any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-
o
nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
-

n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
th

e use of mats not approved by
PE
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may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
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e mats approved by PE
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have
two fixings located below the seat.
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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-
zero temperatures the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
St

o
P
" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until
the warning lamp goes off,
without pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
St

o
P
" button again, until the
engine starts and runs.
Starting
F then, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
Starting-switching off the engine,
"Keyless Entry and starting"
the steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less immediately.
F

P

lace the remote control inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
F

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f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, fully
depress and hold down the clutch pedal
until the engine starts. F
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f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
F

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f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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the presence in the recognition zone of
the remote control of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system is essential.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and with the remote control on
your person.
If the remote control leaves the
recognition zone, a message is
displayed.
Move the remote control into the zone
to be able to start the engine.If one of the starting conditions is
not met, a 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
t
o
P
" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
W
ith the remote control in the
recognition zone, press the
" START/STOP " button.
th

e engine stops and the steering column is
locked.
Ignition on
(without starting)
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode to maintain an adequate
state of charge in the battery. With the Keyless Entry and Starting
remote control inside the vehicle,
pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
S
t
o
P
" button,
with no action on the pedals , allows the
ignition to be switched on.
th

is also allows the accessories to be used (for
example: audio system, lighting...).
F
P
ress the "S
tA
R
t/
S
t
o
P
" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F
P
ress the button again to switch
off the ignition and allow the
vehicle to be locked.
to a

void any risk of jamming of the
pedals:
-

o

nly use mats which are suited to
the fixings already present in the
vehicle; these fixings must be used,
-

n

ever fit one mat on top of another.
th

e use of mats not approved by
PE
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t
may inter fere with access to
the pedals and hinder the operation of
the cruise control / speed limiter.
th

e mats approved by PE
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have
two fixings located below the seat.
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Back-up starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic
key in the recognition zone, because the
remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader
is provided to the left, behind the steering
wheel to allow starting.F

P
ress the "S
tA
R
t/
S
t
o
P
" button.
th

e engine starts.If the remote control is no longer in the
recognition zone when you close a door or
when you (later) request switching off the
engine, a message appears in the instrument
panel.
Forced switch-offRemote control not
recognised
F If you want to force switching off the
engine, press and hold the "StA Rt/ St oP "
button for about 3 seconds, then contact a
PE
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F

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f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
F

I

f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
F

I

f your vehicle has an electronic gearbox,
place the selector at position N then press
the brake pedal firmly.
In the event of an emergency only and with the
vehicle stationary, you can switch off the engine.
to d

o this, press and hold the "S
tA

R
t/

S
t

o
P

"
button for about 3 seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops. F

P

lace and hold the remote control against
the reader, then:
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Parking brake
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
F

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ith 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, or on a steep
slope with a laden vehicle, turn the
wheels against the kerb then apply the
parking brake.
When the vehicle is being driven,
this warning lamp coming on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, indicates that the
parking brake is still on or has not
been fully released. Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake. If your vehicle has a manual gearbox,
engage a gear then switch off the
ignition.
If your vehicle has an automatic
gearbox, place the gear selector at
position P then switch off the ignition.
If your vehicle has an electronic
gearbox, place the gear selector at
position A then switch off the ignition.
Release on level ground Application
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 PE
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t dealer if required.
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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