
2.33
Advanced traction control
If fitted on the vehicle, grip control 
makes it easier to control the vehicle on 
low grip surfaces (soft ground, etc.).
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (5/10)
For your safety, please re-
spect the speed limit.
When they need to be re-
placed, only tyres of the 
same make, size, type and profile 
should be used on a single axle.
They must: either have a load ca-
pacity and speed rating at least 
equal to those of the original 
tyres, or conform to those recom-
mended by an authorised dealer.
Failure to heed these instructions 
could endanger your safety and 
affect your vehicle’s roadworthi-
ness.
Risk of loss of control of the ve-
hicle.
“Road” mode
When the vehicle is started up, the 
warning light 
 on the selector 2 
comes on, along with the instrument 
panel message “Automatic mode on”.
This position enables optimal usage 
under normal driving conditions (dry-
ness, humidity, light snow, etc.).
“Road” mode uses traction control func-
tions. “Soft ground” mode
Turn the selector 2
: the integrated 
warning light 
\b comes on, along 
with the instrument panel message 
“Non grip road mode on”. This position 
enables optimal usage on soft ground 
(mud, sand, dead leaves, etc.). “Soft 
ground” mode uses traction control 
functions. The system automatically 
switches to “Road” mode above around 
25 mph (40 km/h), and the integrated 
warning light 
 on the selector 2 
comes on.
“Expert” mode
Turn the selector 2 : the integrated 
warning light 
 comes on, ac-
companied by a message on the in-
strument panel “Expert mode on”. This 
position enables optimum usage in ex-
treme conditions (very snowy or muddy 
roads). The engine speed is left under 
the control of the driver. 
The system automatically switches to 
“Road” mode above around 25 mph (40 
km/h), and the integrated warning light 
 on the selector 2 comes on.
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2.36
DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (8/10)
Active emergency braking
This function is an additional driving aid. However, this function is not 
under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention 
of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
System servicing/repairs
–  In the event of an impact, the sensor alignment may become changed, and \
its  operation will consequently be affected. Deactivate the function, then consult 
an authorised dealer.
–  Any work in the area where the radar is located (repairs, replacements,\
 touch- ing up of paintwork) must be carried out by a qualified professional.
–  Fitting accessories which may block the radar is prohibited (bull bars \
etc.).
Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.
In the event of system disturbance
Some conditions can disturb or damage the operation of the system, such \
as:
–  a complex environment (metal bridge, etc.);
–  poor weather conditions (snow, hail, black ice, etc.).
Risk of inadvertent braking.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating 
fault, the 
 warning light lights up 
on the instrument panel, with the mes-
sage “Active braking disconnected”.
There are two possibilities:
–  the system is temporarily disrupted  (for example: radar obscured by 
dirt, mud, snow etc.). In this case, 
park the vehicle and switch off the 
engine. Clean the detection zone of 
the radar. When you next start the 
engine, the warning light and the 
message go out 
–  if this is not the case, this may arise  from another cause; contact an 
Approved Dealer. 

2.39
Mode selector
Depending on the road conditions, turn-
ing the selector 1 enables the following 
modes to be selected:
– AUTO ;
– 2WD ;
– 4WD Lock.
“AUTO" mode
To activate this mode, turn selector 1 to 
the “AUTO” position. 
Operating principle
“AUTO” mode automatically distributes 
the engine torque between the front and 
rear axles according to the road condi-
tions and the vehicle speed. This po-
sition optimises roadholding. Use this 
mode on any type of road (dry, snow-
covered, slippery, etc.) or when towing 
(trailer or caravan).
The warning light 
\f on the instru-
ment panel will come on.
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (1/4)
“2WD" mode
To activate this mode, turn the selec-
tor 1 to the “2WD” position. The warn-
ing light 
‘ on the instrument panel 
will come on.
Operating principle
The “2WD” mode uses the front wheels 
only. Use this mode on dry roads with 
good grip.
To deactivate this mode, turn the selec-
tor  1 to the “AUTO” position. Warning 
light 
‘ goes out on the instrument 
panel.
Remember that driving a vehicle off-
road is very different to driving it on 
the road.
To make the most of your vehicle 
in an off-road situation, we recom-
mend that you are trained to drive a 
4x4 (4WD) vehicle.
The safety of both you and your 
passengers is your responsibility, 
and depends on your skill and the 
care you take when driving off-road.
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2.40
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (2/4)
This problem may be resolved by 
changing the tyres. Always use four 
identical tyres (same brand, profile, 
etc.) and with similar wear.
In the event of excessive wheelspin, the 
mechanical components may overheat.
If this happens:
– at first, the 
’ warning light 
comes on. “4WD Lock” mode is still 
active – however, we recommend 
that you stop as soon as possible to 
allow the system to cool down (until 
the warning light goes out);
–  if the wheels still spin, the system au- tomatically switches to “2WD” mode 
to protect the mechanical compo-
nents.
The message “4WD overheating” is 
displayed on the instrument panel. 
The mode cannot be changed while 
the message is displayed.
Note: If the vehicle speed exceeds 
approximately 24.8 mph (40 km/h) in 
“4WD Lock” mode, the system auto-
matically switches back to “AUTO” 
mode.
The 
’ warning light goes out and 
the 
\f warning light comes on.
Special features of the 
4-wheel drive transmission
The vehicle may make more noise when 
the “AUTO" or "4WD Lock" modes are 
activated. This is normal. If the system 
detects a difference in the dimensions 
of the front and rear wheels (eg. un-
derinflation, severe wear on an axle), 
the system automatically switches to 
"2WD" mode.
The message “4WD unavailable unsuit-
able tyres” is displayed on the instru-
ment panel. Drive as soon as possible 
at a moderate speed to an approved 
dealer.
“4WD Lock" mode
To activate this mode, turn selector  1 to 
the “4WD Lock” position. The selector 
the returns to the “AUTO” position. The 
’ indicator light will light up on the 
instrument panel.
Operating principle
“4WD Lock” mode distributes the 
engine torque between the front and 
rear axles in order to optimise the per-
formance capacity of the vehicle in off-
road situations. This mode should only 
be used in extreme driving conditions 
(mud, steep slopes, sand).
To deactivate this mode, turn selector 1   
to the “4WD Lock” position again. The 
warning light goes out on the instru-
ment panel. 

2.41
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (3/4)
Electronic stability program and 
traction control when driving off-
road
When driving on soft ground (sand, 
mud, deep snow), we recommend that 
you deactivate the ESC function by 
pressing the “ESC” switch.
In this case, only individual wheel brak-
ing remains active. This function ap-
plies the brake to any wheel that is slip-
ping, allowing the engine torque to be 
transferred to the wheels with the most 
grip. This is particularly useful when 
crossing a bridge.
All the ESC functions will be reacti-
vated when the vehicle speed reaches 
approximately 31 mph (50 km/h) (24.8 
mph [40 km/h] in 4WD Lock mode), 
when the engine is restarted or when 
the “ESC” switch is pressed again.Operating faults
If the system detects an operating fault, 
it automatically switches to “2WD” 
mode. The message “Check 4WD” is 
displayed on the instrument panel, and 
the 
‘ and © warning lights 
come on.
Drive as soon as possible at a moder-
ate speed to an approved dealer.
For certain operating faults, the system 
may not be able to switch to “2WD" or 
"4WD Lock" mode. "AUTO" mode re-
mains active.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as 
possible.
After stopping the engine, the system 
may take up to five minutes to cool 
down.
If the system detects excessive wheel-
spin on the front wheels, it adapts the 
engine to run in a way that reduces 
wheelspin.
Anti-lock braking in 
LOCK mode
When “4WD Lock" mode is active, the 
ABS switches to off-road mode. In this 
case, the wheels may lock intermit-
tently to achieve better grip, thus reduc-
ing braking distances on soft ground. 
When this mode is active:
–  the vehicle’s manoeuvrability is lim- ited during braking. This operating 
mode is therefore not recommended 
in very low-grip conditions (eg. ice).
–  there may be some noise. This is  normal, and does not indicate an op-
erating fault. 

2.42
TRANSMISSION: 4-wheel drive (4WD) (4/4)
All-wheel drive system
– Irrespective of the mode selected, do not start the engine if one or mor\
e wheels are not in contact with the ground 
(eg. when the vehicle is on a jack or roller bench).
– Do not turn the mode selector when cornering, reversing or if the wheels\
 are spinning excessively. Only select the 
“2WD”, “AUTO” or “4WD Lock” mode when the vehicle is being driven in a str\
aight line.
–  Only use tyres which meet the required specifications.
–  “4WD Lock” mode is exclusively reserved for driving  off-road. The use of this mode in any other conditions may adversely 
affect the vehicle’s manoeuvrability and damage its mechanical components.
–  Always ensure tyres with identical specifications are fitted to all four\
 wheels (brand, size, structure, wear etc.). Fitting  tyres 
of different sizes to the front and rear wheels and/or left and right wheels m\
ay have serious consequences for the tyres, 
gearbox, transfer gearbox and the rear differential pinions. 

2.47
Activation/deactivation
Vehicles fitted with a navigation 
system
On the multifunction screen 3, select 
the “Vehicle” menu, “Driving assist-
ance”, and “Driving assistance”, and 
then choose “ON” or “OFF”.
You can access menu “Driving as-
sistance” directly from button  2 
.
Vehicles not fitted with a navigation 
system
–  With the vehicle at a standstill, press 
and hold the switch  4 OK to access 
the settings menu;
–  repeatedly press the control  5 up or 
down until you reach the “Driving as-
sistance” menu. Press the switch  4 
OK;
BLIND SPOT WARNING (2/4)
– repeatedly press control  5 up or 
down until you reach the “Blind spot 
alert” menu, then press the switch  4 
OK.
–  Press the switch 4  OK again to acti-
vate or deactivate the function.
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3
45
When the engine is started, the system 
remembers its position when the igni-
tion was last switched off.   

2.49
Operating faults
If the system detects a fault, the mes-
sage “Check blind spot alert” is dis-
played on the instrument panel. Consult 
an authorised dealer.
Note: When the engine is started, the 
indicator light 4 (display  B) flashes 
three times. It is normal.
– The system’s detection 
range operates according 
to a standard lane width. If 
you are driving in wide traf-
fic lanes, the system might not 
be able to detect a vehicle in the 
blind spot.
–  The system might be disrupted  momentarily if it is exposed to 
strong electromagnetic waves 
(as beneath high-tension power 
lines) or to very poor weather 
conditions (heavy rain, snow, 
etc.). Remain aware of driving 
conditions.
There is a risk of accidents.
BLIND SPOT WARNING (4/4)
Because sensors have 
been installed in the bump-
ers, any work (repairs, re-
placements, touching up of 
paintwork) must be carried out by a 
qualified professional.
4
B
C
D
Conditions for non-function
–  If the object is not moving;
–  if traffic is heavy;
–  the road is winding;
–  if front and rear sensors both detect  objects at the same time (e.g. when 
passing an articulated lorry).
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