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Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the 
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in 
the event of a serious front impact to all or part 
of the front impact zone A, in the longitudinal 
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane 
and directed from the front to the rear of the 
vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax 
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle 
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the 
dashboard, passenger's side, to cushion their 
for ward movement.
System which protects the driver and front 
passenger in the event of a serious front impact 
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and 
thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the 
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is 
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
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Advice
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its 
spokes or resting your hands on the centre 
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the 
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags 
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a 
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or 
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering 
wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries 
with deployment of the airbags.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, 
compatible with the deployment the lateral 
airbags. For information on the range of seat 
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can 
contact a PEUGEOT  dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat 
backs (clothing...). This could cause injury 
to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is 
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any 
nearer to the door than necessary.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This 
could cause injury to the head if the curtain 
airbag is deployed.
If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the 
grab handles installed on the roof, they play 
a part in securing the curtain airbags.
Sit in a normal upright position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the 
occupants and the airbags (a child, pet, 
object...), nor fix or attach anything close to 
the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this 
could cause injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your 
vehicle, particularly in the area directly 
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been 
stolen or broken into, have the airbag 
systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be 
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned 
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor 
burns to the head, chest or arms when an 
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The 
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few 
milliseconds) then deflates within the same 
time discharging the hot gas via openings 
provided for this purpose.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the safety recommendations below:
The vehicle's front door panels include side 
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or 
incorrectly executed work (modification or 
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim 
could compromise the operation of these 
sensors - Risk of malfunction of the lateral 
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop. 
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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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Switching off the engine
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop), 
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use 
functions such as the audio and telematic 
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps, 
courtesy lamps, ...
F
 
C
heck that the parking brake is correctly 
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the 
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the 
engine off, the braking and steering 
assistance systems are also cut off: risk 
of loss of control of the vehicle. To facilitate unlocking of the steering 
column, it is recommended that the 
wheels be returned to the straight ahead 
position before switching off the engine.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the 
key with you and lock the vehicle. For more information on Energy 
economy mode
, refer to the 
corresponding section.Key left in the "Ignition on" 
position
If the key has been left in the ignition switch 
at position 2 (Ignition on) , the ignition will 
be switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key 
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position 2 
(Ignition on) .
F Stop the vehicle.
F
 W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key 
to position 1 .
F
 
R
 emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
 
T
 o lock the steering column, turn the 
steering until it locks.
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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 
vehicle while the engine is running. 
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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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When towing, parking on a steep slope, 
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, 
turn the wheels towards the kerb and 
engage a gear (with a manual gearbox) 
or place the gear selector at position P 
with an automatic gearbox.
For towing, you vehicle is approved for 
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.
If you push the control lever without 
pressing the brake pedal, the parking 
brake will not be released and a 
message is displayed.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to 
release the parking brake:
F 
p
 ress the brake pedal,
F
 
w
 hile maintaining pressure on the brake 
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake 
is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and 
the
  P indicator lamp in the control lever going 
off, accompanied by the display of the message 
"Parking brake released".
Never leave a child alone inside the 
vehicle with the ignition on, as they 
could release the parking brake. Before leaving the vehicle, check that 
parking brake is applied: the indicator 
lamps in the instrument panel and 
the control lever must be on fixed, not 
flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there 
is an audible signal and a message is 
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Label on door panel
Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by 
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control 
l eve r. Application of the parking brake 
is confirmed by illumination of 
the brake indicator lamp and 
the
  P   indicator lamp in the control 
lever, accompanied by the display of 
the message "Parking brake applied". 
Driving