
2.8
FUNCTION STOP AND START (3/4)
Conditions preventing the 
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system 
from using the engine standby function, 
including when:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  the driver’s door is not closed;
–  the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or too high (less than around 0 °C or 
higher than around 30 °C);
–  the battery is not sufficiently charged;
–  the difference between the vehicle  interior temperature and the auto-
matic climate control instruction is 
too high; –  for vehicles with automatic gear-
boxes, the gradient is steeper than 
approximately 12%;
–  the “Clear View” function is activated  (please see “Automatic Climate 
Control” in Section 3);
–  the engine temperature is too low;
–  the emission control system is being  regenerated;
or
– ...
The warning light 
 or, depend-
ing on the vehicle, the message “AUTO 
STOP UNAVAILABLE” appears on the 
instrument panel indicating that engine 
standby is not available.
Deactivate the Stop and 
Start function when per-
forming any operations in 
the engine compartment.
Special cases
With the engine on standby (traffic jam, 
traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfastens 
their seat belt, opens the driver’s door 
or gets out of their seat, the ignition will 
be switched off.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and 
Start system, press the start button 
(please see “Starting, stopping the 
engine” in Section 2). 

2.9
Special feature of the automatic 
engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine 
can restart on its own in order to guar-
antee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or too high (less than around 0 °C or 
higher than around 30 °C);
–  the “Clear View” function is activated  (please see “Automatic Climate 
Control” in Section 3);
–  the battery is not sufficiently charged;
–  the vehicle speed is above 3 mph  (5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);
– repeated pressing on the brake  pedal or braking system require-
ment;
– ...
Deactivating, activating the 
function
Press switch 1  to deactivate the func-
tion. The message “Stop & Start deac-
tivated” will appear on the instrument 
panel and the integrated warning light  2 
on the switch will light up.
Pressing again will reactivate the 
system. The message “Stop & Start ac-
tivated” will appear on the instrument 
panel and the integrated warning light  2 
on switch 1 will go out.
FUNCTION STOP AND START (4/4)
The system reactivates automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started 
using the start button (please refer 
to “Starting, stopping the engine” in 
Section 2).
Operating faults
When the message “Check Stop & 
Start” appears on the instrument panel 
and the integrated warning light  2 lights 
up on the switch  1, the system is deac-
tivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer.
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2
Before getting out of the 
vehicle, you must switch 
off the ignition by pressing 
the engine stop (please see 
“Starting, stopping the engine”).
In the event of an emer-
gency, the engine can be 
restarted by pressing on the 
clutch pedal if the Stop and 
Start function is activated.
Note: With the engine on standby, 
press switch 1  to automatically re-
start the engine.  

2.18
MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE 
Your vehicle complies with criteria for 
recycling and recovering vehicles at the 
end of their service life which will come 
into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-
fore been designed to facilitate future 
recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so 
that they can be recovered and reproc-
essed by recycling companies.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel 
consumption and initial settings, your 
vehicle also conforms to current anti-
pollution regulations. The manufac-
turer is actively striving to reduce pol-
lutant exhaust gas emissions and to 
save energy. But the fuel consumption 
of your vehicle and the level of pollutant 
exhaust gas emissions are also your 
responsibility. Ensure that it is main-
tained and used correctly.
Maintenance
It is important to remember that fail-
ure to respect antipollution regulations 
could lead to legal action being taken 
against the vehicle owner.In addition, replacing engine, fuel 
supply system and exhaust compo-
nents with parts other than those origi-
nally recommended by the manufac-
turer may alter your vehicle so that it 
no longer complies with anti-pollution 
regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and 
checked by an authorised dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in 
your maintenance schedule: they will 
have all the equipment necessary for 
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained 
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments
– Spark plugs:
 for optimum condi-
tions of use, output and performance 
the specifications laid down by our 
Design Department must be strictly 
applied.
  If the spark plugs have to be changed,  use the make, type and gap specified 
for your vehicle’s engine. Contact an 
authorised dealer for this.
–  Air filter, fuel filter:  a choked ele-
ment will reduce efficiency. It must 
be replaced.
–  Ignition and idle speed:  no adjust-
ment is needed.
Exhaust gas monitoring 
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will 
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-
stances may be released into the at-
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in-
strument panel will indicate if 
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is 
switched on and goes out when the 
engine is started.
–  If it lights up continuously, consult an  approved Dealer as soon as possi-
ble;
–  if it flashes, reduce the engine speed  until the light stops flashing. Contact 
an authorised dealer as soon as pos-
sible. 

2.25
TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (6/7)
2
3
4
Reinitialisation is carried out after a few 
minutes’ driving.
Note:
The standard tyre pressure cannot be 
less than that recommended and indi-
cated on the door frame.
Display
The display 2 on the instrument panel 
informs you of any tyre pressure faults 
(flat tyre, punctured tyre, etc.).
“ADJUST TYRE PRESSURE”
Warning light 
 comes on, along 
with the message “ADJUST TYRE 
PRESSURE”.
These indicate that at least one tyre is 
flat.
Check and, if necessary, readjust the 
pressures of the four wheels when cold. 
The warning light 
 goes off after a 
few minutes’ driving.
SYSTEM B (cntd.)
Resetting procedure
With the ignition on:
–  repeatedly press one of the but- tons  3 or 4 to select the “LEARNING 
THE  TYRE PRESSURE” function 
on the display  2;
–  press and hold (around 3 seconds)  button  3 or 4 to start initialisation. The 
display of the message “PRESSURE 
REF  ONGOING” for around 5 sec-
onds indicates that the reset request 
for the tyre pressure reference value 
has been taken into account.
“PUNCTURE”
The warning light 
 comes on 
steady, accompanied by the message 
“PUNCTURE” and a beep.
This message is accompanied by the 
warning light 
®.
They indicate that at least one wheel 
is punctured or severely underinfla-
ted. Replace it or contact an authorised 
dealer if it is punctured. Top up the tyre 
pressure if the wheel is deflated.
The sudden loss of pressure in a 
tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be de-
tected by the system.
Warning light ® re-
quires you to stop immedi-
ately, for your own safety, 
as soon as traffic conditions 
allow.  

2.27
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (1/5)
Operating faults:
– 
© and x lit up on the in-
strument panel alongside messages 
“CHECK ABS”, “CHECK BRAKING 
SYSTEM” and “Check ESC”: ABS, 
ESC and emergency brake assist 
are deactivated. Braking is always 
enabled;
–  
x, D, © and ® lit 
up on the instrument panel alongside 
the message “Braking system fault”: 
this indicates a fault in the braking 
system.
In both cases, please consult an 
Authorised Dealer.
Anti-lock braking system 
(ABS)
Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents 
the wheels from locking, allowing the 
stopping distance to be managed and 
keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-
cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle 
whilst braking. In addition, this system 
can increase stopping distances, par-
ticularly on roads with low surface grip 
(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the 
brake pedal each time the system is 
activated. The ABS does not in any 
way improve the vehicle's physical per-
formance relating to the road surface 
and road-holding. It is still  essential to 
follow the rules of good driving practice 
(such as driving at a safe distance from 
the vehicle in front etc.).
In an emergency, apply firm and 
continuous pressure  to the brake 
pedal. There is no need to pump 
it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-
late the force applied in the braking 
system.
Your braking systems 
are partially operational. 
However, it is dangerous 
to brake suddenly  and 
it is essential to stop immediately, 
as soon as traffic conditions allow. 
Contact an approved dealer.
Depending on the vehicle, this is com-
posed of:
–  anti-lock braking system (ABS);
–  electronic stability program (ESC)  with understeer control and trac-
tion control;
–  driver assistance with a trailer;
–  emergency brake assist;
– grip control;
–  hill start assistance. 

2.31
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (5/5)
Hill start assistance
Depending on the gradient of the in-
cline, this system assists the driver 
when starting on a hill. It prevents the 
vehicle from rolling backwards, de-
pending on the slope, by automatically 
applying the brakes when the driver lifts 
his/her foot off the brake pedal to de-
press the accelerator pedal.
System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is 
in a position other than neutral (other 
than N or P  for automatic transmis-
sions) and the vehicle is completely 
stationary (brake pedal depressed)
The system holds the vehicle for ap-
proximately  2 seconds. The brakes are 
then gradually released (the vehicle will 
move according to the slope).The hill start assistance 
system cannot completely 
prevent the vehicle from 
rolling backwards in all sit-
uations (extremely steep gradients, 
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress 
the brake pedal to prevent the ve-
hicle from rolling forwards or back-
wards.
The hill start assistance function 
should not be used for prolonged 
stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-
mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to 
stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly 
vigilant when driving on slippery or 
low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury. 

2.44
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (for exam-
ple, engine protection, operation of the 
Electronic Stability Programme: the au-
tomatic system may change gear auto-
matically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu-
vres, a gear change may be refused by 
the automatic system: in this case the 
gear display flashes for a few seconds 
as a warning.
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface  do 
not allow you to stay in automatic 
mode (e.g. in the mountains), we 
recommend that you change to 
manual mode. This will prevent the 
automatic gearbox from changing 
gear repeatedly when climbing, and 
permit engine braking on long de-
scents.
–  In cold weather , start the engine 
and wait a few seconds before 
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion  P or N and engaging it in  D or R 
to prevent the engine stalling.
Driving in manual mode
With the selection lever  1 in position D, 
move the lever to the left.
Shifting the lever repeatedly allows you 
to change gears manually:
–  to move down through the gears,  push the lever forwards;
–  to move up through the gears, push  the lever backwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the 
instrument panel.
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When facing uphill, to remain 
stopped, do not keep your foot on 
the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic 
gearbox.  

3.7
Varying the ventilation speed
In automatic mode, the system uses 
the most suitable amount of air to reach 
and maintain the desired comfort level.
You can still adjust the ventilation 
speed by turning control 6 to increase 
or reduce the ventilation speed.
Adjusting the air temperature
Turn control  2 to obtain the desired 
temperature. 
Turning the control to the right in-
creases the temperature.
Special note: the maximum and mini-
mum settings allow the system to pro-
duce a minimum or maximum tempera-
ture (18°C and 26°C).
The controls
1   Automatic mode.
2   Air temperature adjuster.
3   “Clear View” function.
4   Passenger compartment air distribu-
tion adjustment.
5   Air conditioning control.
6   Adjusting the ventilation fan speed.
7   Air recirculation.
8   De-icing/demisting of the rear screen 
and, depending on the vehicle, the 
door mirrors.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (1/4)
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Automatic mode
The automatic climate control system 
guarantees comfort in the passen-
ger compartment and good visibility 
(except in the event of extreme condi-
tions), while optimising consumption. 
The system controls the ventilation 
speed, air distribution, air recirculation, 
and starting and stopping the air condi-
tioning and air temperature.
AUTO: allows the selected comfort 
level to be best attained, depending on 
the exterior conditions. Press button  1.
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