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Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning 
systems only work when the engine is 
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature 
in the passenger compartment, you can 
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start 
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t, 
refer to the corresponding section.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance 
guidelines below:
F
 
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles 
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well 
as the air extractor located in the boot.
F
 
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation 
of the air conditioning system.
F
 
O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month 
to keep it in per fect working order.
F
 
E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter 
elements replaced regularly.
  W
e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to 
its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the 
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic 
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F
 
T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have 
it checked regularly as recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.
F
 
I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or 
a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the 
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability. The condensation created by the air 
conditioning results in a discharge 
of water under the vehicle which is 
perfectly normal.
If after an extended stop in sunshine, 
the interior temperature is very 
high, first ventilate the passenger 
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high 
enough to quickly change the air in the 
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not 
contain chlorine and does not present 
any danger to the ozone layer.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching on
Switching off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and 
(depending on version) the door 
mirrors.
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically 
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
The rear screen demist - defrost 
can only operate when the engine is 
running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen 
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it 
possible, as reducing the consumption 
of electrical current reduces fuel 
consumption.
F
 
I
t is possible to stop the 
demisting/defrosting operation 
before it is switched off 
automatically by pressing the 
button again.
The indicator lamp associated with the button goes off.
The indicator lamp associated with the button 
comes on. 
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Charging
F First ensure that the charging zone is clear of other articles.
F
 
P
 lace a portable device in the middle of the 
charging zone.
F
 
O
 nce the portable device is detected, the 
charge indicator lamp comes on in green. If the indicator lamp is on in orange:
Do not leave metal objects (coins, keys, 
the vehicle's remote control...) in the 
charging zone while a portable device 
is charging - Risk of overheating or 
interruption of the charge!
-
 
r
 emove the portable device, then return it 
to the middle of the charging zone.
or
-
 
r
 emove the portable device and try again in 
a quarter of an hour.
If the problem persists, have the system 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
F
 
C
 harging of the portable device's battery 
then starts.
F
 
O
 nce the portable device's battery is fully 
charged, the charge indicator lamp goes off.
Checking operation
The state of the charge indicator lamp allows 
the operation of the charger to be monitored.
The system only supports charging one 
portable device at a time.
Charge 
indicator lampSignificance
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible portable 
device detected.
Charging finished.
On, green Compatible portable device 
detected.
Charging...
Flashing, 
orange Foreign object detected in the 
charging zone.
Portable device not well 
centred in the charging zone.
On orange Fault with the portable 
device's battery meter.
Temperature of the portable 
device's battery too high.
Charger fault.
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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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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to 
the axle and the nose weight approaches 
the maximum permitted without 
exceeding
 
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus 
reducing engine performance. Above  
1
  000 metres, the maximum towed load must 
be reduced by 10
  % for every 1   000 metres of 
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity  to side wind.
For more information on Weights
, refer to the 
corresponding section. F  
I
 f the warning lamp and the 
STOP  warning lamp come on, 
stop the vehicle and switch off 
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of 
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing  vehicle and of the trailer, observing the 
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam 
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the 
headlamp beam height , refer to the 
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be 
deactivated automatically to avoid the 
audible signal if a genuine PEUGEOT 
towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the 
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling 
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F
 
T
 o lower the engine speed, reduce your 
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline 
depends on the gradient and the ambient 
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant 
temperature. 
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It has 3 positions:
-  position  1 (Stop): insert and removing the 
key, steering column locked,
-
  position  2 (Ignition on) : steering column 
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating, 
engine running,
-
  position  3 (Starting) .
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric 
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops 
to the reserve level, the system switches to 
energy economy mode: the power supply is 
cut off automatically to preserve the remaining 
battery charge.
Starting / Switching off the engine with the key
Ignition switch
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the 
key or the remote control, which would 
weigh down on its blade in the ignition 
switch and could cause a malfunction.
It could adversely affect the deployment 
of the front airbag.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss 
of braking assistance.
Anti-theft protection
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed 
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
For reasons of safety and theft 
protection, do not leave your electronic 
key in the vehicle, even when you are 
close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on 
your person.
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has 
a secret code. When the ignition is switched 
on, this code must be recognised in order for 
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the 
engine management system a few minutes 
after the ignition is switched off and prevents 
starting of the engine by anyone who does not 
have the key.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact 
a PEUGEOT dealer if required.
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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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Headlamps, automatic dipping ...............17, 149
Headlamps, automatic   illumination
 
.................................. 141, 146 , 147
Headlamps, dipped beam
 
................17, 323-325
Headlamps, halogen
 
..................................... 324
Headlamps, main beam
 ................... 17, 
323-325
Head restraints, front
  ...................................... 93
Head restraints, rear
  ..................................... 13 0
Heating
 
.................................... 10, 104 , 10 6 , 108
Hi-Fi system
  .................................................. 12 2
Hill Assist Descent   Control
 .................................................. 20, 
166
Hill start assist
 
............................................... 2
16
Horn ............................................................... 157Inflating tyres 
..........................................
10, 345
Inflating tyres and   accessories (using the kit)
  ..........................312
Instrument panel
 ..................... 12, 
13, 40 , 42, 43
Intelligent Traction   Control
 ........................................................ 16
1
ISOFIX
 
..........................................................187
Isofix mountings
 ...............................
.............18 6
i- Cockpit amplify   function
 
................................. 98, 102 , 125, 217
Ignition
 ................
................................... 19 9, 201
Immobiliser, electronic
 
............................63, 197
Indicator, AdBlue
®  
range 
....................................................... 30, 37
Indicator, coolant   temperature
 
.................................................. 32
Indicator, engine   oil level
 
.................................................... 36, 40
Indicator lamps,   operation
 
........................................... 17, 19 , 21
Indicator lamps,   status
 
............................................................ 19
Indicators, direction
 
.............................. 14 4, 324 Jack
 ........
.......................................................
310
Jump starting
 ..............................
 ..................
333
I
J
Key ..................................................... 54, 63 , 64
Key, electronic  ..................................... 58, 60-62
Keyless Entry   and Starting
 
......................58, 61- 63 , 197, 200
Key not recognised
  ....................................... 202
Key with remote   control
 ......................................................... 19
7
Kit, temporary puncture   repair
 
................................................... 309, 312
K
Fuel .......................................................... 10, 283
Fuel consumption ............................................ 10
Fu
el tank ................................................ 281, 282
Fuses
 
............................................................. 331
Gauge, fuel .................................................... 281
Gearbox,   automatic
 ....... 10, 
2 11, 216 , 217, 219 , 302 , 332
Gearbox, manual
 
....10, 210 , 216 , 217, 219 , 302
Gear lever
 ..............................
.........................10
Gear lever, automatic   gearbox
 ................
....................................... 2 11
Gear lever, manual   gearbox
 ................
....................................... 210
Gear shift indicator
 
....................................... 218
Glove box
  ...................................................... 120
Grab handles
 ................................................ 11
9
G
Hands-free access ..........................................78
H ands-free tailgate ............................. 76, 
78, 79
Hazard warning lamps
 
..........................157, 307
Headlamp adjustment
 
...................................145
H 
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