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Anti-lock braking system 
(ABS) and electronic brake 
force distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press ver y 
firmly and maintain this pressure. When changing wheels (tyres and 
rims), ensure that these are approved 
for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make 
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake 
pedal.
The fixed illumination of this warning 
lamp indicates that there is a fault 
with the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional 
braking. Drive carefully at moderate 
speed.
When this warning lamp comes on, 
coupled with the STOP  and ABS 
warning lamps, accompanied by 
an audible signal and a message, 
it indicates that there is a fault 
with the electronic brake force 
distribution (
e
B
FD).
You must stop as soon as it is 
safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system 
checked by a P
e
ugeo
T d
ealer or 
a qualified workshop as soon as 
possible.
Intelligent traction  
control
If fitted to your vehicle, it has a system to help 
driving on snow: intelligent traction control .
This system detects situations of difficult 
sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to 
move off or make progress on deep fresh snow 
or compacted snow.
In these situations, intelligent traction 
control  limits the amount of wheel slip to 
provide the best traction and trajectory control 
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly 
recommended on sur faces offering low 
levels of grip. 
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This mode, when moving off, allows 
considerable spin on the wheel with the least 
grip to optimise clearing of the mud and regain 
grip. At the same time, the wheel with the most 
grip is controlled in such a way as to transmit 
as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin 
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully 
as possible.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))F
 
P
 lace the knob in this position. This mode allows little spin on the two driving 
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to 
move for ward and limit the risks of getting stuck 
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))
F
 
P
 lace the knob in this position.
Do not use the other modes on sand as the 
vehicle may become stuck. You can deactivate certain functions of the 
e
SC (ASR and DSC) by turning the knob to the 
" OFF " position.
These functions are reactivated automatically 
from 30 mph (50 km/h) or every time the 
ignition is switched back on.
All terrain (mud, damp grass, ...) Sand
Driving advice
Your vehicle is designed principally to 
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you 
to drive on other less passable terrain 
occasionally.
However, it does not permit off-road 
driving such as:
-
 
c
 rossing and driving on terrain 
which could damage the underbody 
or strip away components (fuel 
pipe, fuel cooler...) due to obstacles 
or stones in particular,
-
 
d
 riving on terrain with steep 
gradients and poor grip,
-
 
c
 rossing a stream.
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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. The 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:
-
 
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 ver y severe wintr y 
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 P
e
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T d
 ealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
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The presence in the recognition zone of 
the remote control of the "Keyless en try 
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 "START/ST
oP
" 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.
The 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 
e
n
 try and Starting 
remote control inside the vehicle, 
pressing the "START/ST
oP
 " button, 
with no action on the pedals , allows the 
ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used  
(for example: audio system, lighting...).
F 
P
 ress the "START/ST
oP
 " 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 avoid 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.
The use of mats not approved by 
P
e
ugeo
T m
ay inter fere with access to 
the pedals and hinder the operation of 
the cruise control / speed limiter.
The mats approved by P
e
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T h
ave 
two fixings located below the seat.
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Automatic gearbox
Six speed automatic gearbox which offers 
a choice between the comfort of automatic 
operation or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
- 
a
 utomatic  operation for electronic 
management of the gears by the gearbox,
-
 
m
 anual operation for sequential changing 
of the gears by the driver.Gear selector
P.    Park.
F
 W ith your foot on the brake, turn the 
selector to this position for parking or 
starting.
R.  
 
R
 everse.
F
 
T
 urn the selector to this position.
N.  
 
N
 eutral.
F
 
T
 urn the selector to this position for starting.
D.  
 
A
 utomatic operation.
F
 
T
 urn the selector to this position.
M.
 M
anual operation with sequential gear 
changing
F
 
Sel
 ector in position D , press this button 
then use the steering mounted control 
paddles to change gear.
Steering mounted controls
The steering mounted control paddles 
cannot be used to select neutral or to 
select or come out of reverse.
When operating automatically, it remains 
possible to change gear manually using the 
steering mounted control paddles, when 
overtaking, for example. Position N can be used in traffic jams or 
in a car wash tunnel.
F
 
P
ull the right hand "
+" control paddle 
towards you to change up.
F
 
P
ull the left hand "
-" control paddle towards 
you to change down.
To turn the gear selector in complete 
safety, it is recommended that you keep 
your foot on the brake.
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In manual mode it is not necessary to 
release the accelerator pedal when 
changing gear.
F
 
W
ith the selector in position D , 
press button M for sequential  
changing of the six gears. M appears and the gears engaged 
appear in succession in the 
instrument panel.
F
 
I
 t is possible to return to 
automatic operation at any time 
by pressing button M again.
It is only possible to change from one 
gear to another if the vehicle speed and 
engine speed permit.
Manual operation
If the engine speed is too low or too 
high, the gear selected flashes for 
a few seconds, then the actual gear 
engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or 
moving very slowly, the gearbox 
selects gear M1  automatically. To save the brakes when descending 
a steep incline, use engine braking to 
reduce your speed (take your foot off 
the accelerator pedal or change down).
Keeping the brake pedal pressed 
continuously for long periods can 
overheat the brakes, with the risk of 
damaging the braking system or making 
it inoperative.
on
ly use the brakes when necessary, to 
slow or stop the vehicle.
The indicator associated with the button comes on.
F
  o
p
erate the " +" or " -" steering mounted 
control paddle. The indicator associated with the button goes off.
Depending on the configuration of the 
road (for example: mountain pass), 
it may be preferable to use manual 
operation.
This is because automatic operation 
may not be best suited, not allowing the 
use of engine braking.
Invalid value during manual 
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is 
not engaged correctly (gear selector 
between two positions).
F
 
P
lace the selector "correctly" at a position. 
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When the ignition is on, a message 
appears in the instrument panel 
screen to indicate a gearbox fault.
Operating fault
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up 
mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel 
a substantial knock when changing from P 
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any 
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed 
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a P
e
ugeo
T d
 ealer or a 
qualified workshop. You risk damaging the gearbox:
-
 
i
 f you press the accelerator and 
brake pedals at the same time 
(braking or acceleration must be 
done only with the right foot),
-  
i
 f you force the selector from 
position P to another position when 
the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when 
stationary for long periods with the 
engine running (traffic jam...), position 
the selector at N and apply the parking 
brake.
Stopping the vehicle
A stiff point may be noticed when 
moving to position P .
If the selector is not in position P , 
when the driver's door is opened or 
approximately 45 seconds after the 
ignition is switched off, there is an 
audible signal and a message appears.
F
 
R
 eturn the selector to position P ; 
the audible signal stops and the 
message disappears.
Before switching off the engine, select 
position
 
P then apply the parking brake to 
immobilise the vehicle. In all circumstances, ensure that the 
selector is in position P before leaving 
your vehicle.
on a s
 teep slope with a loaded 
vehicle, press the brake pedal , select 
position
 
 P
, apply the parking brake then 
release the brake pedal.
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electronic gearbox
R. Reverse
F T urn the selector to this position.
N.
 N
eutral.
F
 
W
 ith your foot on the brake, turn the 
selector to this position for starting.
A.
 A
utomatic operation.
F
 
T
 urn the selector to this position.
M.
 
M
 anual operation with sequential gear 
changing.
F
 
T
 urn the selector to this position, then use 
the steering mounted control paddles to 
change gear.
Gear selector
F Pull the right hand " +" control paddle 
towards you to change up.
F
 
P
 ull the left hand " -" control paddle towards 
you to change down.
Steering mounted control paddleselectronically controlled gearbox which offers 
a choice between the comfort of fully automatic 
operation and manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
-
 
a
 utomatic  operation for automatic control 
of the gears by the gearbox, without any 
action on the part of the driver,
-
 
m
 anual operation for sequential gear 
changing by the driver using the steering 
mounted paddles.
With automatic operation, you can temporarily 
take over control of gear changing at any time.
The steering mounted paddles cannot 
be used to select neutral or to select or 
come out of reverse gear.
To turn the gear selector in complete 
safety, it is recommended that you keep 
your foot on the brake. 
Driving