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Hill Assist Descent Control
System that provides assistance when 
descending on loose or soft sur faces (gravel, 
mud...) or a steep gradient.
This system reduces the risk of slip or loss 
of control of the vehicle when descending, 
whether going forward or in reverse.
During a descent, it assists the driver in 
maintaining a constant speed, depending 
on the gear engaged, while progressively 
releasing the brakes.Operation
By default, the system is not selected.
The state of the system does not stay in 
memory when the ignition is switched off.
The driver can select the system with the 
engine running and the vehicle stationary or at 
speeds of up to about 30 mph (50 km/h).F
 O nce the vehicle starts its descent, you 
can release the accelerator and brake 
pedals, speed is regulated by the system:
-
 
i
 f the gearbox is in first or second 
gear, speed is reduced and the 
indicator flashes rapidly,
-
 
i
 f the gearbox is in neutral or if 
the clutch pedal is depressed, 
speed is reduced and the 
indicator flashes slowly; in this 
case, the speed maintained 
during the descent is lower.
Switching on
F With the speed below 30 mph  (50 km/h), press this button until 
its indicator lamp comes on to 
select the system; this indicator 
appears in grey in the instrument 
panel.
F
 
With the speed below 18 mph (30 km/h), 
the system becomes active; this indicator 
comes on in green in the instrument panel.
If you release the accelerator and brake pedals 
while the vehicle is stationary on a gradient, the 
system will release the brakes for progressive 
movement of the vehicle.
The brake lamps come on automatically when 
the system is regulating the speed of the 
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For the system to operate, the slope 
must be steeper than 5%.
The system can be used with the 
gearbox in neutral.
Otherwise, engage a gear appropriate 
for the speed of the vehicle, to avoid the 
engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system 
can be used with the selector at N, D 
or R .
If the speed of the vehicle exceeds 18 mph 
(30
 
km/h), regulation is automatically paused 
and the indicator in the instrument panel 
changes back to grey, but the indicator lamp in 
the button still stays on.
Regulation resumes automatically as soon as 
the speed of the vehicle drops below 18   mph 
(30 km/h), provided that the conditions of 
gradient and release of the pedals are met.
You can press the accelerator or brake pedal 
at any time.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system, 
this warning lamp comes on, 
accompanied by the display of a 
message in the instrument panel.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop.Switching off
F Press this button until its indicator lamp  goes off; the indicator goes off in the 
instrument panel.
Above 43 mph (70 km/h), the system is 
automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in 
the button goes off.
The system is not available:
-
 
i
 f the speed of the vehicle is above 
43 mph (70 km/h),
-
 
i
 f the speed of the vehicle is 
being controlled by the Dynamic 
cruise control with Stop function, 
depending on the type of gearbox.
When the system is regulating, 
the Active Safety Brake system is 
automatically deactivated.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain 
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your 
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to 
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is 
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate 
the need to brake and increase the distance 
from other vehicles.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded 
roads, as this could cause serious damage 
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the 
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
- 
c
 heck that the depth of water does not 
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves 
that might be generated by other users,
-
 
d
 eactivate the Stop & Start system,
-
 
d
 rive as slowly as possible without stalling. 
In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph  
(10 km/h),
-
 
d
 o not stop and do not switch off the 
engine. Never drive with the parking brake 
applied - Risk of overheating and 
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle 
is very hot, even several minutes after 
switching off the engine, do not park 
or run the engine over areas where 
inflammable substances and materials 
are present: grass, leaves, etc.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised 
with the engine running. If you have 
to leave your vehicle with the engine 
running, apply the parking brake 
and put the gearbox into neutral or 
position
 
N or P, depending on the type 
of gearbox.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as 
circumstances allow, make several light brake 
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Starting the engine
F With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3 
without pressing the accelerator pedal, 
until the engine starts. Once the engine is 
running, release the key. F
 
W
 ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to 
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the 
engine pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off 
in the instrument panel then operate 
the starter motor by turning the key 
to position 3 without pressing the 
accelerator pedal, until the engine 
starts. Once the engine is running, 
release the key.
If the engine does not start straight 
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a 
few moments before operating the 
starter motor again. If the engine does 
not start after several attempts, do not 
keep trying: you risk damaging the 
starter motor or the engine. Contact 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop. Never leave the engine running in 
an enclosed area without adequate 
ventilation: internal combustion 
engines emit toxic exhaust gases, 
such as carbon monoxide. Danger of 
intoxication and death!
In very severe wintry conditions 
(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure 
the correct operation and durability of 
the mechanical components of your 
vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is 
necessary to leave the engine running 
for 4 minutes before moving off.
In certain cases, you may have to apply 
more force to the steering (wheels on 
full lock, for example).
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp 
can stay on for a longer period. When 
the engine is hot, the warning lamp 
does not come on.In temperate conditions, do not leave 
the engine at idle to warm up but move 
off straight away and drive at moderate 
speed.
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox 
in neutral or position N   or P
:
F  
d
 epress the clutch pedal fully (manual 
gearbox),
 
 or
F  
p
 ress the brake pedal firmly (automatic 
gearbox),
F  
i
 nsert the key into the ignition switch; the 
system recognises the code,
F  
u
 nlock the steering column by simultaneously 
turning the steering and the key. 
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Starting / Switching off the engine with  
Keyless Entry and Starting
Starting the engine
F Briefly press the "S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining 
pressure on the pedal until the 
engine starts. The presence of the "Keyless Entry 
and Starting" electronic key in the 
recognition zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in 
this zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone 
so that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the 
"Key not detected - Back-up starting" 
section.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, 
a reminder message is displayed in the 
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, it is necessary 
to turn the steering wheel slightly while 
pressing the "
START/STOP " button to 
assist unlocking of the steering column; a 
message warns you when this is needed.
F
 
W
ith a manual gearbox , put the gear lever 
into neutral.
F
 
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle, 
fully depress the clutch pedal.
or
F
 
W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the 
gear selector at position P or N .
F
 
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle, 
fully depress the brake pedal. The steering column unlocks and the engine 
starts.
F
 
W
ith a manual gearbox , you should keep 
the clutch pedal fully depressed until the 
warning lamp goes off and not press the 
" START/STOP " button again until the 
engine is running.
or
F
 
W
ith an automatic gearbox , you should 
keep the brake pedal fully depressed until 
the warning lamp goes off and not press 
the " START/STOP " button again until the 
engine is running.
For Diesel engines
, in temperatures below 
zero and/or with a cold engine, the engine will 
not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has 
gone of f.
If this warning lamp comes on after 
pressing the " START/STOP " button:
As a safety measure, never leave the 
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Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F W ith a manual gearbox , put the gear lever 
into neutral.
or
F
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox , place the 
gear selector at position P or N .
Never leave your vehicle with the 
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss 
of braking assistance. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not stop. F
 
W
 ith the electronic key inside 
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering 
column locks.
Ignition on
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting remote 
control inside the vehicle, pressing the "START/
STOP" button, with no action on the pedals , 
allows the ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used  
(for example: audio system, lighting...).
F
 
P
 ress the "START/STOP" button, 
the instrument panel comes on 
but the engine does not start.
F
 
P
 ress the button again to switch off the 
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked. With the ignition on, the system 
automatically goes into energy 
economy mode to maintain an adequate 
state of charge in the battery.
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Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering 
column to allow the engine to be started if 
the system does not detect the key in the 
recognition zone, or when the battery in the 
electronic key is discharged.
F 
P
 lace and hold the remote control against 
the reader.
F
 
I
 f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place 
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress 
the clutch pedal.
F
 
I
 f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, 
select position P then press the brake 
pedal firmly.
F
 
P
 ress the " START/STOP " button.
The engine starts.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine 
can be switched off without conditions (even 
when driving).
Press the " START/STOP " button for about 
five
 
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon 
as the vehicle stops.
F
 
T
o confirm the instruction to switch off the 
engine, press the " START/STOP" button 
for about five seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key, 
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Back-up switch off
When the electronic key is not detected or is 
no longer in the recognition zone, a message 
appears in the instrument panel when closing a 
door or trying to switch off the engine. 
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Electric parking brake
The system provides, in automatic operation, 
the application of the parking brake on 
switching off the engine and release as the 
vehicle moves off.
The driver can take over at any time to apply 
or release the parking brake, by operating the 
control lever:
F 
b
 y briefly pulling  the control lever to apply 
the brake,
F
 
b
 y briefly pushing  the control lever, while 
pressing the foot brake, to release it.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel and in the control 
lever to confirm the application of the 
parking brake.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking 
brake.
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes 
during manual application or release. In the event of a battery failure, the 
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking 
brake is not applied, immobilise the 
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a 
manual gearbox) or placing the chocks 
supplied against one of the wheels.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
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