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Motoring & the environment
e
co-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to o\
ptimise their fuel consumption and C o
2 emissions.
eco-driving
o
ptimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up 
without waiting. During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic or electronic gearbox, give preference 
to automatic mode and avoid pressing the accelerator 
pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you engage the most 
suitable gear: as soon as the indication is displayed in the 
instrument panel, follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an electronic or automatic gearbox, 
this indicator appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine 
braking rather than the brake pedal, and press the 
accelerator progressively. These practices contribute 
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and C o
2 
emissions and also helps reduce the background traffic 
noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system 
at speeds above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is 
flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too 
warm, ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents 
before using the air conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the 
air vents open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep 
the temperature in the passenger compartment down 
(sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic 
regulation, as soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not 
automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the 
level of light does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in 
winter; your vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia 
devices (film, music, video game...), you will contribute 
towards limiting the consumption of electrical energy, and 
so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the 
vehicle.  

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Motoring & the environment
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest 
items in the bottom of the boot, as close as possible to the 
rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and reduce wind 
resistance (roof bars, roof rack, bicycle carrier, trailer...). 
u
se a roof box in preference.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit your 
summer tyres.
observe the recommendations on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to 
the label in the door aperture, driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
-
 
before a long journey
 ,
-
 
at each change of season,
-
 
after a long period out of use.
Don't forget the spare wheel and the tyres on any trailer or 
caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, oil 
filter
, air filter, passenger compartment filter...) and 
observe the schedule of operations recommended in the 
manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system is 
faulty your vehicle becomes polluting; go to a P
eugeo T 
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay to have the 
emissions of nitrous oxides brought back to the legal level.
When refuelling, do not continue after the third cut-off of 
the nozzle to avoid any overflow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only after the first 
1 800 miles (3 000 kilometres) that you will see the fuel 
consumption settle down to a consistent average. 
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eCo-DRIVINg  

Instruments and controls
34
Warning lamp isindicatesSolution - action
Front / lateral 
airbag flashing or 
remaining on.
a failure of an airbag. Have the system checked by a P
eugeo T 
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
Chapter 5, "Airbags" section.
Front 
passenger's 
airbag 
deactivated on. the intentional deactivation 
of this airbag in the 
presence of a rearward 
facing child seat. Chapter 5, "Airbags" or "child safety" section.
Low fuel 
level on with gauge 
needle in the 
red zone. When it first comes on, 
there remains around 
8
  litres of fuel in the tank. 
The distance you can drive 
on this fuel depends on 
your style of driving and the 
engine type. You must fill up with fuel to avoid running out.
This warning lamp comes on each time you 
switch on the ignition until you have filled up.
Capacity of the tank: approximately 60 litres.
Never risk driving until the tank is empty, this 
could damage the emissions and injection 
systems.
flashing. cutting off of the fuel supply 
following a serious impact. Restore the supply.
Chapter 7, "Fuel" section.
eo
BD 
emission 
control 
system flashing or 
remaining on.
a failure of the system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic 
converter. Have it checked by a P
eugeo T 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Battery 
charge on.
a fault in the charging 
circuit. Check the battery terminals, …
Chapter 8, "Battery" section.
flashing. placing of the active 
functions on standby 
(economy mode). Chapter 8, "Battery" section.
remaining on, 
in spite of the 
checks. an ignition or injection 
malfunction.
Have it checked by a P
eugeo T dealer or a 
qualified workshop.  

 
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39
SCR emissions control system
Alerts Information
Solution - action
The  u R e A, Service and diagnostic warning lamps 
come on, an SCR emissions control system fault 
has been detected. This is is temporary fault, the alert disappears as 
soon as the exhaust emissions return to normal 
levels.
After 30 miles (50 km) without additive
Confirmation of the fault which is not related to a 
lack of additive. The remaining driving range 650 miles (1 100 km).
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop 
as soon as possible to avoid a breakdown.
The fault is confirmed.
The next time the ignition is switched on, the 
authorised driving range will be displayed in miles 
(kilometres) and the alert will be repeated every 
30
  seconds.
The limit of the driving range has been reached, 
exhaust emissions levels are above the limits.
Starting is impossible. To restart the engine, you must contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
- BlueHDi Diesel 
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41
eMISSIoNS CoNtRoLS
 eoBD (european on Board 
Diagnosis) is a diagnostics 
system which complies 
with, among others, the 
standards on the authorised 
emissions
  of:
-
 
C
o
 (carbon monoxide),
-
 
HC (unburnt hydrocarbons),
-
 
N
o
x (nitrous oxides) or particles, 
detected by oxygen sensors placed 
upstream and downstream of the 
catalytic converters.
The driver is warned of any malfunction 
of this emission control system by the 
illumination of this specific warning 
lamp in the instrument panel.
There is a risk of damage to the 
catalytic converter. Have it checked 
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
uNDeR-INFLAt I o N   D ete C t I o N
This system 
continuously monitors 
the pressures of the four 
tyres, as soon as the 
vehicle is moving.
A pressure sensor is located in the 
valve of each tyre (except the spare 
wheel).
The system triggers an alert if a drop 
in pressure is detected in one or more 
tyres.
The tyre under-inflation detection 
system is an aid to driving which 
does not replace the need for 
vigilance on the part of the driver. This system does not avoid the 
need to check the tyre pressures 
regularly (including the spare 
wheel) and before a long journey .
Driving with under-inflated tyres 
adversely affects road holding, 
extends braking distances and causes 
premature tyre wear, particularly under 
arduous conditions (vehicle loaded, 
high speed, long journey).
Driving with under-inflated tyres 
increases fuel consumption.
The tyre pressures for your vehicle 
can be found on the tyre pressure 
label.
Refer to chapter 9, "Identification 
markings" section.
The tyre pressures must be checked 
when the tyres cold (vehicle stopped 
for 1 hour or after driving for less then 
6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).
o
therwise, add 0.3 bar to the values 
indicated on the label. 
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StoP & StARt
The Stop & Start system puts the 
engine temporarily on standby - STo P 
mode - during stops in the traffic (red 
lights, traffic jams, or other...). The 
engine restarts automatically - START 
mode - as soon as you want to move 
off. The restart takes place instantly, 
quickly and silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start 
system reduces fuel consumption and 
exhaust emissions as well as the noise 
level when stationary.
operation
going into engine StoP mode
The  " e C o " warning lamp 
comes on in the instrument 
panel and the engine goes 
into standby:
-
 
with a manual gearbox
 , at speeds 
below 12 mph (20 km/h), when you 
put the gear lever into neutral and 
release the clutch pedal,
-
 
with
  a 6-speed electronic 
gearbox, at speeds below 5 mph 
(8 km/h), when you press the brake 
pedal or put the gear lever into 
position N. If your vehicle is fitted with the system, 
a time counter calculates the sum of 
the periods in ST
o
P mode during a 
journey. It rests itself to zero every time 
the ignition is switched on with the key.
With a 6-speed electronic 
gearbox, for your comfort during 
parking manoeuvres, ST
o
 P mode 
is not available for a few seconds after 
coming out of reverse gear.
ST
o
 P mode does not affect the 
functionality of the vehicle, such as 
braking, power steering, for example.
Never refuel with the engine in 
ST
o
 P mode; you must switch off 
the ignition with the key. Special cases: S to P mode 
unavailable
ST
o
 P mode is not invoked when:
-  
the driver's door is open,
-
  
the driver's seat belt is not 
fastened,
-
  
the vehicle has not exceeded 
6
  mph (10 km/h) since the last 
engine start using the key,
-  
the engine is needed to maintain 
a comfortable temperature in the 
passenger compartment,
-
  
demisting is on,
-
  
some special conditions (battery 
charge, engine temperature, 
braking assistance, ambient 
temperature...) where the engine 
is needed to assure control of a 
system.
In this case, the 
 " e C o " 
warning lamp flashes for a 
few seconds, then goes off.
t
his operation is perfectly normal. 
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ReFueLLINg
Low fuel level
Filling
The fuel tank must be filled with the 
engine off.
-
 
Open the fuel filler flap.
-
 
Insert the key
 , then turn it a quarter 
turn.
-
 
Remove the cap and hook it onto 
the clip located on the inside of the 
flap.
When fillin
g with fuel, a 
mechanical system prevents 
opening of the left-hand side door. 
When the fuel filler flap is open, ensure 
that no one tries to slide this door.
Once the flap has been closed, the 
sliding side door may jam, push the 
door to close it then open it.
When the low fuel level is 
reached, this warning lamp 
comes on. A label affixed to the inside of the flap 
reminds you of the type of fuel to be 
used.
You must fill with at least 5 litres of fuel 
for it to be registered by the fuel gauge.
When the fuel filler cap is opened, 
there may be a slight inrush of air. This 
vacuum is entirely normal and is due to 
the sealing of the fuel system.
When filling the fuel tank, do not 
continue after the 3
rd cut-off of the 
nozzle. This could cause malfunctions.
The capacity of the fuel tank is 
approximately 60 litres.
-
 
After fillin
g the fuel tank, lock the 
cap and close the flap.
Fuel used for petrol engines
The petrol engines are compatible 
with  e 10 bio-petrol (containing 
10
  %   ethanol), conforming to  e uropean 
standards EN 228 and EN 15376.
e
85 type fuels (containing up to 
85
  %   ethanol) are reserved exclusively 
for vehicles marketed for the use of 
this type of fuel (BioFlex vehicles). The 
quality of the ethanol must comply with 
e
uropean standard  e N 15293.
You then have approximately 8 litres 
of fuel remaining.
Fill up without delay to avoid running 
out of fuel.
Never risk driving until you run out of 
fuel as this may damage the emissions 
control and injection systems. 
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Fuel