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Depending on the driving situation and your 
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise 
you to skip one or more gears.
You can follow this instruction without going 
through the intermediate gears.
Gear efficiency indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most suitable gear.The system adapts its gear change 
recommendation according to the 
driving conditions (gradient, load, etc.) 
and the demands of the driver (power, 
acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
-
 
e
 ngaging first gear,
-
 enga
ging reverse gear,
-
 c
hanging down.
The information appears in the instrument 
panel in the form of an arrow.
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the arrow 
may be accompanied by the recommended 
g e a r.
The gear engagement recommendations 
must not be considered compulsory.
This is because the confi
guration of the 
road, traffic density and safety remain 
important  factors in the choice of the best 
g e a r.
The gear efficiency indicator system does not 
replace the need for vigilance on the part of the 
driver. With an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode.
On BlueHDi Diesel 135 and 150 versions with 
manual gearbox, in certain driving conditions 
the system may suggest changing into neutral 
so that the engine can go into standby (STOP 
mode with Stop & Start). In this case, N is 
displayed in the instrument panel. Example:
This function cannot be deactivated.
-
 
Y
 ou are in third gear.
-
 
Y
 ou press the accelerator pedal.
-
 
T
 he system may suggest that you engage 
a higher gear. 
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Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.). The engine 
restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently.
Operation
Going into engine STOP 
mode
This indicator lamp comes on in the instrument 
panel and the engine goes into standby 
automatically.
- 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, at speeds below 
12 mph (20 km/h), or vehicle stationary 
(with PureTech 130, THP 165 and 
BlueHDi
  100, 115 and 120 versions), when 
you place the gear lever in neutral, and you 
release the clutch pedal,
-
 
Wi
 th an automatic gearbox,  with the 
vehicle stationary, when you press the 
brake pedal or place the gear selector lever 
at position N .
If your vehicle is fitted with the system, a time 
counter calculates the sum of the periods in 
STOP mode during a journey. It resets itself to 
zero every time the ignition is switched on with 
the START/STOP button. Never refuel with the engine in STOP 
mode; you must switch off the ignition 
with the START/STOP button. For your comfort, during parking 
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not 
available for a few seconds after 
coming out of reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect 
the functionality of the vehicle, such as 
for example, braking, power steering...
Special cases: STOP mode not 
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
-
 t he driver's door is open,
-
 
t
 he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-
 
t
 he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph 
(10
  km/h) since the last engine start using 
the START/STOP button,
-
 
t
 he electric parking brake is applied or 
being applied,
-
 
t
 he engine is needed to maintain a 
comfortable temperature in the passenger 
compartment,
-
 
d
 emisting is selected,
-
 
s
 ome special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
exterior temperature, etc.) where the 
engine is needed for control of a system.
In this case, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary. 
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Going into engine START mode
This indicator lamp goes off and the 
engine starts automatically.
-
 
W
ith a manual gearbox , when you fully 
depress the clutch pedal.
-
 
W
ith an automatic gearbox :
●
 
g
ear selector in position D or M , when 
you release the brake pedal,
●
 
o
r gear selector in position N and brake 
pedal released, when you place the gear 
selector at position D or M ,
●
 
o
r when you engage reverse. START mode is invoked automatically when:
-
 y ou open the driver's door,
-
 
y
 ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
 
t
 he speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph 
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph 
(3 km/h) with PureTech 130, THP 165 and 
BlueHDi 100, 115 and 120 versions) and 
2
  mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox,
-
 
t
 he electric parking brake is being applied,
-
 
s
 ome special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
exterior temperature, etc.) where the 
engine is needed for control of a system.
Special cases: START invoked 
automaticallyIn some circumstances, such as the need to 
maintain a comfortable temperature in the 
passenger compartment, it may be necessary 
to deactivate the Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time, 
once the ignition is on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is automatically 
reactivated every time the ignition is switched on.
Manual deactivation/
reactivation
In this case this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. Select "Stop & Start" to deactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the illumination 
of this indicator lamp.
Using the dynamic cruise control 
deactivates the Stop & Start system.
Deactivation of Stop & Start is done in the 
Driving
 menu of the touch screen.
Select "Stop & Start" again to reactivate the 
system. This is confirmed by the illumination 
of this indicator lamp. 
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Steering mounted controls
6. Cruise control pause / resume indication.
7. Cruise control mode selection indication.
8.
 Spe
ed setting.
Cruise control - "CRUISE"
System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control system cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to observe speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
You are advised to keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
S
witching on  the cruise control requires a 
minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).
As well as engagement of:
-
 
f
ourth gear or higher on a manual gearbox,
-
 
s
econd gear or higher in manual mode on 
an automatic gearbox,
-
 
position 
D on an automatic gearbox.
The system remains active after changing gear 
on vehicles with a manual gearbox and Stop & 
Start.
The cruise control is paused  by pressing 
button 4 or the brake pedal or on triggering of 
the ESC system for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed 
temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply 
release the accelerator pedal until the 
programmed cruise speed is reached again. 1.
 S
elect cruise control mode.
2.
 S
 et the current speed of the vehicle 
as the programmed speed / Lower the 
programmed speed.
3.
 S
 et the current speed of the vehicle 
as the programmed speed / Raise the 
programmed speed.
4.
 P
 ause / resume cruise control.
5.
 D
 isplay the list of memorised speeds or,
 A
ccept the speed suggested by the speed 
limit recognition system.
Displays in the instrument panel
Switching off the ignition cancels any 
programmed speed value. For more information on Memorising speeds
, 
refer to the corresponding section.
For more information on Speed limit 
recognition  and memorisation, refer to the 
corresponding section. 
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The dynamic cruise control is switched on 
manually: it requires that the speed of the 
vehicle be between 25 and 90 mph (40 and 
150
  km/h), as well as the engagement of:
-
 
f
 ourth gear or higher with a manual 
gearbox,
-
 
s
 econd gear or higher with an automatic 
gearbox in manual mode,
-
  position  D with an automatic gearbox.
The system remains active after changing gear 
on vehicles with a manual gearbox and Stop & 
Start.
General points
The dynamic cruise control can be paused  
manually or automatically:
-
 
b
 y pressing button 4 ,
-
 
b
 y pressing the brake pedal,
-
 
i
 n the event of operation of the ESC, for 
safety reasons,
-
 
i
 n the event of operation of the electric 
parking brake control lever,
-
 
w
 hen an inter-vehicle time threshold is 
reached (calculated according to the 
relative speeds of your vehicle and the 
vehicle in front and the inter-vehicle time 
setting chosen),
-
 
w
 hen the distance between your vehicle 
and the one in front becomes too small,
-
 
w
 hen the speed of the vehicle in front is 
too
 
low,
-
 
w
 hen the speed of your vehicle becomes 
too low.
The dynamic cruise control cannot in any 
circumstances replace the observation 
of speed limits, nor the need for vigilance 
on the part of the driver.
It is recommended that you always keep 
your feet close to the pedals. If the speed setting selected is above 
90 mph (150 km/h), the system switches 
to standard cruise control operation, 
with no adjustment of the inter-vehicle 
safe distance (a message appears in 
the instrument panel). The inter-vehicle time setting is kept in 
memory on switching off the ignition.
The dynamic cruise control operates by 
day and at night, in fog or in moderate 
rainfall.
The system does not act on the braking 
system, but works only with engine braking.
The regulation range is limited: there will 
no longer be any adjustment of speed if the 
difference between the programmed speed 
setting and the speed of the vehicle in front 
becomes too high (18 mph (30 km/h)).
If the difference between the 
programmed speed setting and the 
speed of the vehicle in front is too 
great, the speed cannot be adjusted: 
the cruise control is automatically 
deactivated. 
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Switching on
The cruise control is switched on manually, 
it requires a vehicle speed of between 18 and 
112
  mph (30 and 180 km/h).
An automatic gearbox must be in position D 
or M . Other wise, the last setting made will be used 
when switching on the system.
Switching off the ignition cancels any 
programmed speed setting.
When the cruise control is operating, 
Stop & Start is automatically 
deactivated.
Pause
The dynamic cruise control can be paused  
manually by:
-
 
a
 ction by the driver:
●
 
o
 n button 4 ,
●
 
o
 n the brake pedal,
●
 
o
 n the electric parking brake control,
●
 
w
 hen changing from D to N with an 
automatic gearbox.
-
 
o
 r automatically, if operation of the ESC 
system is triggered for reasons of safety.
Following braking of the vehicle 
bringing it to a complete stop, the 
system holds the vehicle stationary; 
the cruise control is paused. The driver 
should press the accelerator pedal to 
move off, then reactivate the system 
by exceeding 18
  mph (30 km/h) and 
pressing button
  2, 3 or 4 .
If the driver takes no action following 
this immobilisation, the electric parking 
brake is applied automatically after a 
few minutes.
F
 
W
ith the ignition on, turn the thumbwheel
 
1 
to the " CRUISE " position: cruise control 
mode is selected, but not started (grey).
F
 
V
ehicle moving, press one of the buttons
 
2 
or 3 : the current speed of your vehicle 
becomes the cruise speed setting.
The cruise control is activated (green).
By default, the inter-vehicle distance is set at 
"Normal"  (2 dashes). 
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Active Safety Brake
This function, also called automatic emergency 
braking, aims to reduce the speed of impact or 
avoid a frontal collision by your vehicle where 
the driver fails to react.
Using a radar and a camera, this function acts 
on the vehicle's braking system.Operation of the function may be felt by 
slight vibration in the brake pedal.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop, 
the automatic braking is maintained 
for
  1 to 2 seconds.
With a manual gearbox, in the event 
of the automatic emergency braking 
bringing the vehicle to a complete stop, 
the engine may stall.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event 
of the automatic emergency braking 
bringing the vehicle to a complete stop, 
keep the brake pedal pressed to stop 
the vehicle moving off again.
If the radar and the camera have 
confirmed the presence of a vehicle 
or a pedestrian, this warning lamp 
flashes once the function is acting on 
the vehicle's brakes.
Important
: if operation of the 
automatic emergency braking is 
triggered, you should take back 
control of your vehicle and brake  
with the pedal to add to or finish the 
automatic braking action.
The driver can take back control of the vehicle 
at any time by sharply turning the steering 
wheel and/or pressing the accelerator pedal.
The triggering of the braking may be 
adjusted according to the driver's 
driving actions (such as steering wheel 
movements, actions on the accelerator 
pedal, etc.). 
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Park Assist
This system provides active assistance with 
parking. It detects a parking space then 
operates the steering to park in the space.
It operates the steering while the driver 
manages the accelerator, brakes, gears and 
clutch (manual gearbox). During phases of 
entry into and exit from a parking space, the 
system provides visual and audible information 
to the driver in order to make the manoeuvres 
safe. It may be necessary to move for wards 
and backwards more than once.During a manoeuvre, the steering 
wheel turns quickly: do not hold the 
steering wheel, do not place your 
hands between the spokes of the 
steering wheel and take care with 
loose and bulky clothing (scarves, ties, 
handbags...) - Risk of injury!
When Park Assist is activated, it 
prevents a change to STOP mode of 
Stop & Start. In STOP mode, activation 
of Park Assist restarts the engine.
This manoeuvring assistance system 
cannot, in any circumstances, replace 
the need for vigilance on the part of the 
driver.
The driver must remain in control of their 
vehicle ensuring that the space remains 
clear throughout the manoeuvre.
In some circumstances, the sensors may 
not detect small obstacles located in 
their blind spots.
The driver can take control at any time by 
gripping the steering wheel. The Park Assist system provides assistance for 
the following manoeuvres:
A.
 E
ntry into a parallel parking space
B.
 E
xit from a parallel parking space
C.
 B
ay parkingThe Park Assist system takes control 
of the power steering for a maximum 
of 4 manoeuvre cycles. The function 
is deactivated after these 4 cycles. 
If you think that your vehicle is not 
positioned correctly, you should then 
take control of the steering to carry out 
the manoeuvre.
The Park Assist system cannot work 
with the engine off. 
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