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2.30
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (5/12)
Advanced traction control
If fitted on the vehicle, grip control
makes it easier to control the vehicle on
low grip surfaces (soft ground, etc.).
Tyres
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the
same make, size, type and
profile should be used.
Tyres fitted to the vehicle should
either be identical to those fitted
originally or conform to those re-
commended by your approved
dealer.
These functions are an ad-
ditional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle beha-
viour to be adapted to suit the dri-
ving conditions.
However, the functions do not take
the place of the driver. They do
not increase the vehicle’s limits
and should not encourage you
to drive more quickly. Therefore,
they can under no circumstances
replace the vigilance or responsibi-
lity of the driver when manoeuvring
the vehicle (the driver must always
be ready for sudden incidents which
may occur when driving).
Activating or deactivating the
system
From the multifunction screen, select
menu “Vehicle”, “Driving assistance”,
“Traction control” then select the mode:
« Auto »
The “Auto Advanced Traction Control”
message is shown on the instrument
panel for approximately 15 seconds.
This position enables optimal usage
under normal driving conditions (dry-
ness, humidity, light snow, etc.).
« Expert »
This position enables optimal usage on
soft ground (mud, sand, dead leaves,
etc.). “Expert” mode uses traction con-
trol functions.
The system automatically switches
to «Auto" mode at speeds above ap-
proximately 24.8 mph (40 km/h) and
the message "Auto Advanced Traction
Control» is displayed on the instrument
panel for approximately 15 seconds. Note: The system’s default mode is
“Auto” mode.

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DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (11/12)
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 by au-
tomatically applying the brakes when
the driver lifts his/her foot off the brake
pedal to depress 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 released (the vehicle will move ac-
cording to the slope).
The hill start assistance
system cannot completely
prevent the vehicle from rol-
ling backwards in all situa-
tions (extremely steep gradients,
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-
cle from rolling backwards.
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.

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BLIND SPOT WARNING (1/3)
This system alerts the driver to other
vehicles in the detection zone A.
The system is activated when the vehi-
cle’s speed is between approxima-
tely 30 km/h (19 mph) and 140 km/h
(87 mph).
This function uses sensors 1 installed
in the front and rear bumper of both
sides.
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Activation/deactivation
On the multifunction screen 2, select
the “Vehicle” menu, “Driving assis-
tance”, and “Blind spot alert”, and then
choose “ON” or “OFF”.
A
A
Special feature
Make sure that the sensors are not obs-
cured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).
If a sensor is obscured, the message
“Blind spot clean sensor” will appear on
the instrument panel. If this happens,
please clean the sensors.
You can access the “Driving assis-
tance” menu directly by pressing the
button 3
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3
A
When the engine is started, the system
remembers its position when the igni-
tion was last switched off.

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PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL (4/4)
When the vehicle is being driven at
a speed below approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h), certain noises (motorcy-
cle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may
trigger the beeping sound of the
parking distance control.
Automatic deactivation of the
parking distance control
The system deactivates:
– when the vehicle speed is above ap-proximately 6 mph (10 km/h);
– depending on the model, when the vehicle is stationary for more than
approximately 5 seconds and an ob-
stacle is detected (such as when in a
traffic jam, etc.);
– when the vehicle is in neutral for manual gearboxes, or in position N
or P for automatic gearboxes.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating
fault, a beep sounds for approximately
3 seconds each time reverse gear is se-
lected and is accompanied by the mes-
sage “Check parking sensor” shown on
the instrument panel. Please consult an
authorised dealer.
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Adjustment
You can adjust certain settings from the
multifunction screen 4. Please see the
equipment instructions for further infor-
mation.
Select “Vehicle”, “PARKING ASSIST”,
“Obstacle detection”.
Parking distance control audio
volume
Adjust the volume of the parking dis-
tance control by pressing + or -.System sound
Enables the system sound to be se-
lected from a choice of 3.
Deactivating the system sound
Activate or deactivate the parking dis-
tance control sound.
Note: If you deactivate the sound, you
will no longer be notified with beeps
when approaching an obstacle.
Deactivating the system
Activate or deactivate parking distance
control.

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REVERSING CAMERA (1/2)
4 moving guide line:
This is shown in blue on the multifunc-
tion screen 2. It indicates the vehicle
trajectory according to the position of
the steering wheel.
Special feature
Make sure that the camera is not ob-
scured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).
Operation
When you change to reverse gear, the
camera 1 located on the tailgate pro-
vides a view of the area behind the
vehicle on the multimedia screen 2,
accompanied by one or two fixed or
moving guide lines 3 and 4.
This system is initially used with the aid
of several gauges (mobile for trajectory
and fixed for distance). When the red
zone is reached, use the bumper image
to stop accurately. Fixed gauge 3
The fixed clearance gauge comprises
coloured markers
A, B and C , indicat-
ing the distance behind the vehicle:
– A (red) approximately 30 centime-
tres from the vehicle;
– B (yellow) approximately 70 centi-
metres from the vehicle;
– C (green) approximately 150 centi-
metres from the vehicle.
This gauge remains fixed and indicates
the vehicle trajectory if the wheels are
in line with the vehicle.
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2
4
C
B
A
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2.71
ASSISTED PARKING (3/4)
Your speed should not exceed around
4 mph (7 km/h).
Once in position to exit the space, the
system will notify you of the end of the
manoeuvre.
Once the warning light
on the
instrument panel goes off and a beep
sounds, the manoeuvre has been com-
pleted.
Suspending the manoeuvreThe manoeuvre is suspended in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
– you take control of the wheel;
– a door or the boot is opened;
– the vehicle is at a standstill for too long;
– an obstacle in the direction of move- ment prevents the manoeuvre from
being completed;
– the engine will stop.
Once the warning light
on the
instrument panel goes off and a beep
sounds, the manoeuvre has been sus-
pended. Then to resume the manoeu-
vre, press and hold the system activa-
tion switch. In this case, the reason for suspending
the manoeuvre will be displayed on the
multifunction screen.
Make sure:
– you have released the steering wheel
and;
– that all doors and the boot are closed, and;
– that no obstacles are in the way of the direction of movement, and;
– that the engine is started.
Cancelling the manoeuvre
The manoeuvre can be stopped in the
following cases:
– by pressing the system activation switch;
– the vehicle speed has exceeded 4 mph (7 km/h);
– You have performed more than ten forwards/backwards movements in
one manoeuvre;
– the parking distance control sensors are dirty or blocked;
– the vehicle wheels have skidded.
Once the warning light
on the
instrument panel goes off and a beep
sounds, the manoeuvre has been
ended.
Exiting a parallel parking space
– Select “exit parallel parking space” mode;
– activate the direction indicator on the side you wish to go out of;
– press and hold switch 1 (around
2 seconds).
Warning light
lights up on the in-
strument panel, along with a beep.
– release the steering wheel;
– go forwards and backwards using the parking distance control system
alerts.
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2.74
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (1/6)
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3
Grid B on the instrument
panel
– The current gear is given in zone 5;
– The available functions are provided in the ambient colour chosen by the
driver;
– Unavailable functions are greyed out, except for position P 4 which
disappears from the grid above
2 mph (3 km/h).
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AB5
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Gear selector 3 position
grid A
1: selector rest position
2: button P: Park
R: reverse
N: neutral (park)
D: automatic mode
+: Manually moving up a gear
–: Manually moving down a gear
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To engage neutral
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine
running, depress the brake pedal and
move the selector 3 to the left:
– hold in place for about a second until a white N is displayed on the instru-
ment panel, then release;
or
– release immediately.
Note: If the current gear is R or D, it
is not necessary to depress the brake
pedal to engage position N.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (2/6)
To engage position P
(button 2)
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine
running or ignition on, press button 2 to
engage position P. The warning light for
button 2 lights up orange once the Park
position on the gearbox is engaged.
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Check that warning light P
on the instrument panel and
the warning light integrated
on the button 2 are acti-
vated before leaving the vehicle.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the
vehicle
To disengage position P
(button 2)
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine
running, depress the brake pedal and
move the selector to the desired posi-
tion R, N or D.
If the brake pedal is not fully depressed,
the message “Push brake pedal” the
warning light
 are displayed on the
instrument panel.
When position R or D is disengaged,
N is displayed on the instrument panel
and the warning light on button 2 goes
out.
Note:
– If the driver opens their door to leave the vehicle while position P has not
been engaged, a beep sounds and
the message “P not engaged” is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
– Warning light
 comes on each
time it is necessary to depress the
brake pedal to change the position
of the automatic gearbox.
In the event of the mes-
sage “Check auto gearbox”,
“Automatic gearbox posi-
tion P defective” or “Electric
failure DANGER”, or in the event of
a battery fault, immobilise the ve-
hicle using the electronic parking
brake.
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