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Emergency or assistance call
If an impact is detected by the airbag 
control unit, and independently of 
the deployment of any airbags, an 
emergency call is made automatically.
PEUGEOT Connect SOS
In an emergency, press this 
button for more than 2 seconds.
Flashing of the green LED and 
a voice message confirm that 
the call has been made to the 
"P
E
UGEOT
 C
 onnect SOS" call 
c e nt re*.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels 
the request.
The green LED goes off.
The green LED remains on (without flashing) 
when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
" P
E
UGEOT
 C
onnect SOS" immediately locates 
your vehicle, starts communication with you in 
your language**, and where necessary sends 
the appropriate public emergency services**. In 
countries where the service is not available, or 
when the locating service has been expressly 
declined, the call is sent directly to the 
emergency services (112) without the vehicle 
location. * * 
 D
epending on the geographical cover of 
" P
E
UGEOT
 C
 onnect SOS", "P
E
UGEOT
 
C
onnect Assistance" and the official national 
language selected by the owner of the vehicle. The list of countries covered and PEUGEOT 
CONNECT services is available from dealers 
or at www.peugeot.co.uk.
* 
 
S
 ubject to the general conditions for the 
service available from dealers and subject to 
technological and technical limitations. If you benefit from the P
E
UGEOT
 
C
onnect Packs offer with the SOS and 
assistance pack included, there are 
additional services available to you in 
your My P
E
UGEOT
 p
 ersonal space, via 
the Internet website for your country. 
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PEUGEOT Connect Assistance
If you purchased your vehicle outside 
the PEUGEOT dealer network, we 
invite you to have a dealer check the 
configuration of these services and, if 
desired, modified to suit your wishes. 
In a multi-lingual country, configuration 
is possible in the official national 
language of your choice.
For technical reasons and in particular 
to improve the quality of "PEUGEOT 
CONNECT services" services to 
customers, the manufacturer reserves 
the right to carry out updates to the 
vehicle's on-board telematic system.
A fault with the system does not 
prevent the vehicle being driven. Press this button for more than 
2
 
seconds to request assistance 
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that 
the call has been made**.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels 
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice 
message.
The red indicator lamp is on continuously: 
replace the back-up battery.
The red indicator lamp flashes: replace the 
back-up battery.Operation of the system
For all countries except Russia, Belarus 
and Kazakhstan.
For Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. When the ignition is switched 
on, the green LED comes on for 
3 seconds indicating that the 
system is operating correctly.
The red indicator lamp flashes 
then goes off: there is a system 
fault.
The red indicator lamp is on 
continuously: there is a system 
fault.
* * 
 
D
 epending on the geographical cover of 
" P
E
UGEOT
 C
 onnect SOS", "P
E
UGEOT
 
C
onnect Assistance" and the official national 
language selected by the owner of the vehicle. The list of countries covered and PEUGEOT 
CONNECT services is available from dealers 
or at www.peugeot.co.uk.
Geo-location
You can deactivate geo-location by 
simultaneously pressing the " PE
UGEOT 
C
onnect SOS" and " P
E
UGEOT
 C
 onnect 
Assistance" buttons, followed by a press on 
" P
E
UGEOT
 C
 onnect Assistance" to confirm.
To reactivate geo-location, simultaneously 
press the " P
E
UGEOT
 C
 onnect SOS" and 
" P
E
UGEOT
 C
 onnect Assistance" buttons 
again, followed by a press on " P
E
UGEOT
 
C
onnect Assistance" to confirm.
In either case, the emergency and assistance 
calls may not function.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as 
possible.
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Electronic stability programme (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 
and electronic brake force 
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and 
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking 
and contribute towards improved control in 
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road 
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of 
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system 
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to 
reach the optimum braking pressure more 
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping 
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which 
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a 
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an 
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system (also known as Traction Control) 
optimises traction in order to avoid wheel 
slip by acting on the brakes of the driving 
wheels and on the engine. It also improves 
the directional stability of the vehicle on 
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path 
followed by the vehicle and that required by the 
driver, this system monitors each wheel and 
automatically acts on the brake of one or more 
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle 
to the required path, within the limits of the laws 
of physics.
A set of the following Electronic Stability systems:
-
 
a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
-
 em
ergency braking assistance,
-
 w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction control,
-
 d
ynamic stability control (DSC).
-
 
t
railer stability assist (TSA).
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
This system allows control of the vehicle to be 
retained when towing a trailer, so as to avoid 
the risk of snaking.
It is available on vehicles with factory-fitted 
trailer wiring (preparation for towbar option 
or the towbar with quickly-detachable towball 
pack). 
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force 
distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning 
lamp signals that there is a fault with 
the ABS.
Illumination of this warning lamp, coupled 
with the STOP and ABS warning 
lamps, accompanied by the display of a 
message and an audible signal, signals 
that there is a fault with the electronic 
brake force distribution (EBFD).
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Call a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop. When changing wheels (tyres and 
rims), ensure that these are approved 
for your vehicle. In emergency braking, press ver y 
firmly and maintain this pressure. Normal operation of the ABS may make 
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake 
pedal.
Intelligent traction control 
system
Depending on version, your vehicle has a 
system to help driving on snow: intelligent 
traction control.
This system detects situations of difficult 
sur face grip that could make it difficult to move 
off or make progress on deep fresh snow or 
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction 
control
 limits the amount of wheel spin to 
provide the best traction and trajectory control 
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly 
recommended on sur faces offering low 
levels of adhesion.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive 
carefully at moderate speed.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop as soon as possible.
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Anti-slip regulation (ASR) / Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically 
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a 
problem of grip or trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle 
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft 
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the 
ASR system, so that the wheels can turn freely 
and regain grip.
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of 
grip permits.Deactivation is done in the Driving  
menu of the touch screen.
Reactivation
The ASR system is reactivated automatically 
every time the ignition is switched back on or 
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it 
manually:
Operating fault
This is indicated by flashing of this 
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by the display of a 
message and an audible signal, 
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the systems checked.
It is confirmed by the display of a message.
The ASR system no longer acts on the 
operation of the engine or the brakes in the 
event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
ASR / DSC
These systems offer increased safety 
in normal driving, but they should not 
encourage the driver to take extra risks 
or drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip 
(rain, snow, black ice) that the risk of 
loss of grip increases. It is therefore 
important for your safety to keep these 
systems activated in all conditions, and 
particularly in difficult conditions.
The correct operation of these 
systems depends on observation of 
the manufacturer's recommendations 
regarding as much the wheels (tyres 
and rims), braking and electronic 
components as the assembly and repair 
procedures used by PEUGEOT dealers.
To benefit in full from the effectiveness 
of these systems in wintry conditions, 
the vehicle must be fitted with four snow 
tyres, allowing the vehicle to retain 
neutral behaviour on the road.
After an impact, have these systems 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop. Reactivation is done in the Driving
 
menu of the touch screen.
It is confirmed by the display of a 
message. 
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Trailer stability assist
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the 
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability programme (ESC) must 
not have any faults.
Between 36 and 100 mph (60 and 160 km/h), if 
the system detect oscillations (snaking) in the 
movement of the trailer, it acts on the brakes to 
stabilise the trailer and, if necessary, reduces 
engine power to slow down the vehicle.
For information on the weights and towed 
loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or 
the registration certificate for your vehicle.
For advice on driving safely when To w i n g  
a  trailer , refer to the corresponding section.
When towing, this system reduces the risk of the vehicle or trailer snaking.
It is available on vehicles with factory-fitted trailer wiring (preparation for towbar option or the towbar with quickly-detachable towball pack).
The correction is signalled by the 
flashing of this indicator lamp in the 
instrument panel and illumination of 
the brake lamps.
Operating fault
Should a fault occur with the system, 
this warning lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel, accompanied by 
the display of a message and an 
audible signal.
If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your 
speed and drive carefully!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop
  to have the system checked. The trailer stability assist system offers 
increased safety in normal driving, 
provided that the recommendations on 
towing a trailer are observed. It should 
not encourage the driver to take risks, 
such as towing a trailer in adverse 
operating conditions (overloading, 
failure to observe the trailer nose 
weight, worn or under-inflated tyres, 
faulty braking system, ….) 
  or drive at 
too high a speed.
In certain certain cases, oscillation of 
the trailer may not be detected by the 
ESC system, particularly with a light 
t r a i l e r.
When driving on slippery or poor 
sur faces, the system may not be able to 
prevent sudden snaking of the trailer.
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Advanced Grip Control
Standard (ESC)
F Place the knob in this position.
Snow
Special patented traction control system which 
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This system, the operation of which has been 
optimised for each situation, allows you to 
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip 
(encountered during touring use).This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel 
spin, based on the different levels of grip 
normally encountered on the road.This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions 
of grip encountered for each of the two front 
wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 30 mph (50 km/h))
F
 
P
 lace the knob in this position.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed 
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power 
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds 
is completely normal.
Every time the ignition is switched off, 
the system automatically resets to this 
mode.
A five-position selector knob allows you to 
choose the setting best suited to the driving 
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode 
comes on, accompanied by the display of a 
message to confirm your choice. Associated with all-season M+S (Mud and 
Snow) tyres, this system offers a compromise 
between safety, adhesion and traction.Operating modes 
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All terrain (mud, damp grass, ...)
This mode, when moving off, allows 
considerable spin on the wheel with the least 
grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to 
regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with 
the most grip is controlled in such a way as to 
transmit as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin 
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully 
as possible.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))F
 
P
 lace the knob in this position.
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving 
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to 
move for ward and limit the risks of getting stuck 
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))F
 
P
 lace the knob in this position. You can deactivate certain 
ESC systems (ASR and DSC) 
by turning the knob to the 
"
OFF " position.
Driving advice
Your vehicle is designed principally to 
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you 
to drive on other less passable terrain 
occasionally.
However, it does not permit off-road 
driving such as:
-
 
c
 rossing and driving on terrain 
which could damage the underbody 
or strip away components (fuel 
pipe, fuel cooler...) due to obstacles 
or stones in particular,
-
 
d
 riving on terrain with steep 
gradients and poor grip,
-
 
c
 rossing a stream.
Do not use the other modes on sand as 
the vehicle may become stuck. These systems are reactivated 
automatically from 30 mph (50 km/h) or 
every time the ignition is switched on.
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