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The vehicle must be stationary to switch off the 
ignition.
To put the vehicle into free-wheel with the 
engine off:
F 
v
 ehicle stationary, engine running, 
select
 
N,
F
 
s
 witch off the engine,
F
 
s
 witch the ignition on within five seconds,
F
 
w
 ith your foot on the brake pedal, push the 
selector for ward or rear ward and release to 
confirm N and release the electric parking 
brake manually,
F
 
s
 witch off the ignition.
If you exceed the period of five seconds, the 
gearbox goes into P mode; you must then start 
the procedure again from the beginning.
Special aspects of automatic 
mode
The gearbox selects the gear that offers 
optimum per formance, taking account of the 
ambient temperature, the profile of the road, 
the load on the vehicle and the style of driving.
For maximum acceleration without touching 
the selector, press the accelerator fully down 
(kick-down). The gearbox changes down 
automatically or holds the gear selected until 
the maximum engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down 
automatically to provide effective engine 
braking.
The steering mounted controls allow the driver 
to temporarily select a gear, if the road and 
engine speed permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The change from one gear to another takes 
place only if the if the road speed and engine 
speed permit.
If the engine speed is too high or too low, the 
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then 
the gear actually engaged is displayed.
With N engaged, opening the driver's 
door results in an audible signal. 
Closing the driver's door stops the 
signal.
Moving off
From P mode:
F
 P ress the brake pedal firmly.
F
 
S
 tart the engine.
F
 
M
 aintaining pressure on the brake pedal, 
press the Unlock  button.
F
 
P
 ush twice rear ward going beyond 
the point of resistance to select the 
automatic
 
D mode, or for ward to engage 
reverse R .
From neutral N :
F
 
P
 ress the brake pedal firmly.
F
 
S
 tart the engine.
F
 
M
 aintaining pressure on the brake 
pedal, push rear ward to select the 
automatic
 
D   mode, or for ward, while 
pressing the Unlock
 
button to engage 
reverse R .
Then, from P or N :
F
 
R
 elease the brake pedal.
F
 
A
 ccelerate progressively to automatically 
release the electric parking brake.
F
 
W
 ith the parking brake released, the 
vehicle then moves off. 
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In severe wintry conditions (temperature 
below -23°C), it is recommended that 
the engine be allowed to run for a few 
minutes before moving off, to ensure 
the correct operation and durability of 
the engine and gearbox.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox when the 
ignition is switched off, P mode is engaged 
automatically, with the exception of N, in which 
case P
  mode will be engaged after a delay of     
5 seconds (allowing the change to free-wheel).
Check that P mode has been engaged and 
that the electric parking brake was applied 
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
Operating faults
Malfunction of the gearbox Malfunction of the selector
In the event of a minor fault
In the event of a serious fault
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away 
from the traffic, and call a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When the ignition is switched off, 
the gearbox goes into P mode 
automatically.You are alerted by the illumination of 
this warning lamp.
The corresponding indicator lamps 
for the selector panel and the electric 
parking brake control lever must 
be on, as well as the ones in the 
instrument panel.
This is signalled by the illumination of 
this warning lamp, accompanied by the 
display of a message and an audible 
signal, when the ignition is switched on.
The gearbox goes into back-up mode: D mode 
stays in third gear, the steering mounted control 
paddles are inoperative, M mode is no longer 
available. You may feel a pronounced jolt when 
engaging reverse. This does not present any 
risk for the gearbox.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h), 
keeping to the speed limit.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
You are alerted by the illumination of this 
warning lamp, accompanied by the display 
of a message and an audible signal.
In certain cases, the selector lamps may not 
come on, but the state of the gearbox is still 
displayed in the instrument panel.
Drive cautiously and go to a PEUGEOT or a 
qualified workshop.
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Hill start assist
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle 
stationary, the vehicle is held for a momentarily 
when you release the brake pedal:
- provided you are in first gear or neutral with a manual gearbox,
-
 
p
 rovided you are in position D or M with an 
automatic gearbox.
Operation
On a descending slope, with the vehicle 
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the 
vehicle is held momentarily when you 
release the brake pedal.
Operating fault
If a fault in the system occurs, these warning 
lamps come on. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop to have the system 
checked.
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised 
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when 
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to 
move your foot from the brake pedal to the 
accelerator pedal.
This system only operates when:
-
 
t
he vehicle is completely stationary, with 
your foot on the brake pedal,
-
 
c
ertain gradient conditions are met,
-
 
w
ith the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be 
deactivated.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being 
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the 
engine running, apply the parking brake 
manually then ensure that the parking 
brake warning lamp and the warning 
lamp P in the lever of the electric 
parking brake control are on fixed (not 
flashing). 
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Dynamic Pack
This pack adapts:
- t he display colour for the instrument panel,
-
 
t
 he acoustic ambience of the engine,
-
 t
he level of power assistance for the steering,
-
 
acceleration,
-
 
t
 he management of gear changes with an 
automatic gearbox,
-
 
t
 he display in the instrument panel of 
information on the vehicle's dynamic 
parameters.
Activation
F Press and hold this button until 
the instrument panel colour 
changes (red); the indicator lamp 
in the button comes on.
Displays
F Press the end of the wiper control stalk to display the various dynamic parameters in 
the instrument panel.
F
 
P
 ress repeatedly to go from one screen to 
another. You can also display this information with the 
"PERSONAL" mode of the instrument panel.
If the indicator lamp flashes, activation 
is not possible (for example, if Park 
Assist is selected) and the instrument 
panel display colour returns to its 
normal mode.
If the indicator lamp continues flashing 
for a long time, contact a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop. This telemetry information (power 
output, turbocharger pressure, torque, 
longitudinal and lateral acceleration, ...) 
is given as an indication only.
The Dynamic pack is also managed 
by the i-Cockpit Amplify
 function.
For more information on the i-Cockpit Amplify  
function, refer to the corresponding section.
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Gear shift indicator*
Depending on the driving situation and your 
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise 
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can 
follow this instruction without engaging the 
intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations must 
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the 
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic 
and safety remain determining factors when 
choosing the best gear. Therefore, the driver 
remains responsible for deciding whether or not 
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.-
 
Y
 ou press the accelerator pedal.
Example:
-
 
Y
 ou are in third gear.
-
 
T
 he system may suggest that you engage 
a higher gear.
The information appears in the instrument 
panel in the form of an arrow.
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most appropriate gear.
With an automatic gearbox, the system 
is only active in manual mode.
* Depending on engine. On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox, 
the arrow may be accompanied by the 
gear recommended.
The system adapts its gear change 
recommendation according to the 
driving conditions (slope, load,
  ...) and 
the demands of the driver (power, 
acceleration, braking,
 
...).
The system never suggests:
-
 e
ngaging first gear,
-
 enga
ging reverse gear.
Operation
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. 
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Stop & Start
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 
the PureTech 130 petrol and BlueHDi 115 
and 120 Diesel versions, when you place 
the gear lever in neutral and you release 
the clutch pedal,
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 key or the START/STOP  
button. -
 
w
ith an automatic gearbox , vehicle 
stationary, when you press the brake pedal 
or put the gear selector in N mode.
The Stop & Start
 
system puts the engine 
temporarily into standby - STOP mode
 
- 
during stops in the traffic (red lights, 
traffic jams,
 
...). The engine restarts 
automatically
 
-
 
START
 
mode - as soon as 
you want to move off. The restart takes place 
instantly, quickly and silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system 
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust 
emissions as well as the noise level when 
stationary.
Never refuel with the engine in 
STOP
  mode; you must switch off the 
ignition with the key or the S TA R T/
STOP  button.
For your comfort, during parking 
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not 
available for a few seconds after 
coming out of reverse gear.
Stop & Start does not affect the 
operation of vehicle systems such as 
braking, power steering...
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Going into engine START mode Special cases: START invoked automatically
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 D or M mode, when you 
release the brake pedal,
●
 
o
r gear selector in N mode and brake 
pedal released, when you place the gear 
selector in D or M mode,
●
 
o
r when you engage reverse. As a safety measure or to maintain comfort 
levels in the vehicle, 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 15 mph 
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph 
(3 km/h) with PureTech 130 petrol and 
BlueHDi 115 and 120 Diesel versions),  
or 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, 
ambient temperature...) 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.
Special cases: STOP mode not 
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
-  t he vehicle is on a steep slop (rising or 
falling),
-
 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 (with 
the key or the START/STOP  b ut to n),
-
 
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 active,
-
 s
ome special conditions (battery charge, 
engine temperature, braking assistance, 
ambient temperature...) where the engine is 
needed to assure control of a system.
In this case, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. 
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Cruise control
1. Select cruise control mode selection.
2. Set the current speed of the vehicle as the 
cruise setting or lower the cruise setting.
3.
 S
et the current speed of the vehicle as the 
cruise setting or raise the cruise setting.
4.
 P
ause / Resume cruise control.
5.
 D
isplay memorised speed settings or, 
depending on version,
 A
ccept the speed suggested by the speed 
limit recognition system.
Steering mounted controls
6. Cruise control pause / resume indication.
7. C ruise control mode selected indication.
8.
 C
ruise speed setting.
9.
 S
elect a memorised cruise speed or, 
depending on version,
 T
he speed suggested by the speed limit 
recognition system.
Displays in the instrument panel
The operation of the cruise control can be 
interrupted (pause):
-
 
b
 y pressing control 4 or by pressing the 
brake pedal,
-
 
a
 utomatically, if operation of the dynamic 
stability control system is triggered.
Switching off the ignition cancels any 
programmed speed setting.The cruise control is switched on
 
manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 
25 mph (40 km/h) as well as:
-  
w
 ith a manual gearbox, the 
engagement of third gear or higher,
-  
w
 ith an automatic gearbox, the gear 
selector in D mode or second gear 
or higher in M mode.
Speed regulation remains active after 
changing gear on vehicles fitted with a 
manual gearbox and Stop & Start.
System which automatically maintains the cruising speed of the vehicle at a setting programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator 
pedal.
The cruise control system is a driving aid 
that cannot, in any circumstances, replace 
the need to observe speed limits, nor the 
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
As a safety measure, you are advised to 
keep your feet near the pedals at all times.
For more information on Memorising speeds
 
or Speed limit recognition , refer to the 
corresponding section. 
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