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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (4/4)
Hill start assistance
This function assists the driver when 
starting on hills. It prevents the vehicle 
from rolling backwards, depending on 
the slope, by automatically applying the 
brakes when the driver lifts his/her foot 
off the brake pedal to depress the ac-
celerator 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.
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The cruise control function helps you to 
maintain your driving speed at a speed 
that you choose, called the cruising 
speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any 
speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).
This function is an addi-
tional driving aid. However, 
the function does not take 
the place of the driver.
Therefore, it can under no circum-
stances replace the driver’s respon-
sibility to respect speed limits and to 
be vigilant (the driver must always 
be ready to brake).
Cruise control must not be used in 
heavy traffic, on undulating or slip-
pery roads (black ice, aquaplan-
ing, gravel) and during bad weather 
(fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.
The cruise control function 
is in no way linked to the 
braking system.
Controls
1  Main “On/Off” switch.
2  Cruising speed activation, storage  and increase switch (+).
3  Decreasing cruising speed (-).
4  Activation with recall of saved cruis- ing speed (R).
5  Switch the function to standby (with  cruising speed saved) (O).
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function (1/4)
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Switching off the function
The cruise control function is deacti-
vated if you press switch 1: in this case 
a speed is no longer stored. The two in-
strument panel warning lights 
 and 
 go out to confirm that the function is 
deactivated.
Returning to the cruising speed
If a speed is stored, it can be recalled, 
once you are sure that the road con-
ditions are suitable (traffic, road sur-
face, weather conditions, etc.). Press 
switch 
4 (R) if the vehicle speed is 
above 20 mph (30 km/h).
When the stored speed is recalled, acti-
vation of the cruise control is confirmed 
by the illumination of the 
 warning 
light.
NB: if the speed previously stored is 
much higher than the current speed, 
the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly 
to reach this threshold.
When the cruise control function is 
put on standby, pressing switch 2 
(+) reactivates the cruise control 
function without taking into account 
the stored speed: it is the speed at 
which the vehicle is moving that is 
taken into account.
Putting the function on 
standby
The function is set to standby if you:
–  use the switch 5 (O);
–  the brake pedal;
–  depress the clutch pedal or shift into  neutral if the vehicle has an auto-
matic gearbox.
In all three cases, the cruising speed 
remains stored and the message 
“MEMORISED” appears on the instru-
ment panel.
Standby is confirmed when indicator 
light 
 goes out.
CRUISE CONTROL/SPEED LIMITER: cruise control function (4/4)
Putting the cruise control 
on standby or switching it 
off does not cause a rapid 
reduction in speed: you 
must brake by depressing the brake 
pedal.
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Operation
With the selection lever 1 in position P, 
switch on the ignition.
To move out of position P, you must de-
press the brake pedal before pressing 
the unlocking button  2.
With your foot on the brake pedal 
(warning light  3 on the display goes 
out), move the lever out of position  P.
Only engage  D  or  R when the vehi-
cle is stopped, with your foot on the 
brake and the accelerator pedal re-
leased.
Selector lever 1
P: park
R: reverse
N: Neutral
D: automatic mode
M: manual mode
+: upper gear
–: lower gear
4:   displays the gear engaged in manual 
mode.
Note: Press the button 2 to go from po-
sition D or N to R or P.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (1/3)
1
4
32
Gear change paddles 5
The paddles 5  enable you to change 
gear while the gear lever is in ‘manual 
mode’ position or, if driving, in ‘auto-
matic mode’ position.
P,  N and R are not accessible using the 
paddles.
The display  4 notifies the driver about 
the current mode and gear.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the 
lever to position  P while keeping your 
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is 
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake.
When setting off, if the lever is locked 
in position  P even though you are press-
ing the brake pedal, the lever can be re-
leased manually. To do this, release the 
base of the lever, then use a tool (rigid 
rod) in the slot 6  and simultaneously 
press button 7 to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon 
as possible.Operating faults
–  when driving , if the “CHECK AUTO 
GEARBOX ” message appears on 
the instrument panel, it indicates a 
fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as 
soon as possible;
–  when driving,  if the message 
“Gearbox overheating” appears on 
the instrument panel, stop as soon 
as possible to let the gearbox cool 
down and wait for the message to 
disappear;
–  If a vehicle with an automatic 
gearbox breaks down, refer to the 
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
For safety reasons, do not 
switch off the ignition before 
the vehicle has come to a 
complete standstill.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while 
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-
ing a post, raised kerb or 
other street furniture) may result in 
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have 
your vehicle checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
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Do not place any objects, 
especially heavy or hard 
objects, on the parcel shelf.
These may pose a risk to 
the vehicle occupants if the driver 
has to brake suddenly or if the vehi-
cle is involved in an accident.
Opening the doors manually 
from the inside
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate, 
it can be done manually from inside:
–  access the luggage compartment by  tilting the rear bench seatback(s),
–  insert a pencil or similar object in  recess  3 and slide the unit as shown 
in the illustration;
–  push the tailgate to open it.
BOOT
To open
Press button 1 and lift the tailgate.
To close
Lower the tailgate using the handles  2 
inside the tailgate to help you.
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Utility version
Unclip mountings 3 on either side of the 
parcel shelf, then remove it via the boot.
To refit it, proceed in the reverse order 
to removal.
Do not place any objects, 
especially heavy or solid 
objects on the luggage 
compartment cover. These 
may pose a risk to the vehicle occu-
pants if the driver has to brake sud-
denly or if the vehicle is involved in 
an accident.
3
REAR PARCEL SHELF
A
1
Removal
–  Lower the rear headrests;
–  unhook the two cords  1 from the boot 
door;
–  lift the parcel shelf 2 to half height in  order to unclip it (movement  A);
Maximum weight on rear parcel 
shelf: 25 kg, evenly distributed.
–  push the shelf in (B movement) and 
turn it;
–  pull the shelf towards you.
To refit, proceed in the reverse order to 
removal.
A
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To remove the flexible 
section of the luggage 
compartment cover 1
Pull handle 2 gently to release the pins 
from their mounting points located on 
each side of the luggage boot.
Guide the luggage cover onto the roller.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER: estate version
Removing the luggage 
compartment cover
Using the handle  2, push the luggage 
cover to the right (movement  A) and lift 
the left-hand side (movement  B) in the 
inertia reel.
To refit the luggage cover, insert the 
right-hand side, then push it to the right 
(movement  A) and lower the left-hand 
side of the inertia reel into its housing.
Luggage compartment cover 
storage 1
Lift the mobile floor (please refer to the 
information on “Boot storage space and 
fittings” in section 3).
Store the luggage compartment cover 
by inserting it, one side at a time.
Replace the mobile floor.
1
2
B
A
1
1
Do not place any objects, especially heavy or solid objects on the lugga\
ge compartment cover. These may pose a risk 
to the vehicle occupants if the driver has to brake suddenly or if the v\
ehicle is involved in an accident.