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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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Deactivating automatic operation
In some situations, such as very cold weather 
or towing (caravan, recovery), it may be 
necessary to deactivate automatic operation of 
the system.
F 
S
 tart the engine.
F
 
A
 pply the parking brake with the control 
lever, if it is released.
F
 
T
 ake your foot off the brake pedal.
F
 
P
 ush and hold the control lever in the 
release direction for at least 10 seconds 
and no more than 15 seconds.
F
 
R
 elease the control lever.
F
 
P
 ress and hold the brake pedal.
F
 
P
 ull the control lever in the apply direction 
for 2 seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic functions 
is confirmed by illumination of this 
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
F
 
R
 elease the control lever and the brake 
pedal. From this point, the parking brake can only 
be applied and released manually using the 
control lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic 
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is 
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the 
instrument panel going off.
Emergency braking
The emergency braking should only be 
used in an exceptional situation.
In the event of a failure of the main service 
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver 
taken ill, under instruction, etc.), a continuous 
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle. 
Braking takes place while the control lever is 
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever 
is released.
The ABS and DSC systems provide stability of 
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the 
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be 
displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction, 
signalled by the illumination of one or both 
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then 
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the 
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" 
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is 
immobilised.
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Operating faults
The various alert situations are described in this table.
In the event of a fault with the electric parking brake it is recommended that you contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.Situations Consequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and this warning lamp. -
 
A
 utomatic release is not available.
-
 
I
 f you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed on 
acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use 
manual release.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and these warning lamps. -
 
S
 econdary braking does not have full power.
-
 
I
 f automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed on 
acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use 
manual release.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and these warning lamps. -
 
A
 utomatic application is not available: use the control lever.
-
 
T
 he electric parking brake can only be used manually.
-
 
I
 f automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed 
on acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use 
manual release.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and these warning lamps. -
 
I
 f manual application and release do not work, the control lever is faulty.
-
 
T
 he automatic functions must be used in all circumstances: they are 
automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever.
-
 
Y
 ou can no longer immobilise the vehicle with the engine running. 
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Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and these warning lamps. The parking brake is faulty, the manual and automatic functions may not operate.
When stationary, to immobilise your vehicle:
F
 
P
 ull and hold the control lever for about 7 to 15 seconds, until the 
warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel.
If this procedure does not work, you should make your vehicle safe:
F
 
P
 ark on a level sur face.
F
 
E
 ngage a gear with a manual gearbox or select position P with an 
automatic gearbox.
F
 
I
 f possible, place a chock against one of the wheels.
Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and these warning lamps. -
 
T
 he parking brake does not have its full per formance to securely hold 
the vehicle in all situations.
You should make your vehicle safe:
F
 
P
 ark on a level sur face.
F
 
E
 ngage a gear with a manual gearbox, or select position P with an 
automatic gearbox.
F
 
I
 f possible, place a chock against one of the wheels.
Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
The flashing of the P warning lamps on starting the vehicle indicates that the 
parking brake is not correctly applied.
As soon as possible, stop the vehicle and try to completely release the 
parking brake, using the control lever, with your foot on the brake pedal.
Display of the message " Battery fault" and this warning lamp. -
 
T
 he state of charge of the battery is very low and requires immobilisation 
of the vehicle in a safe place: engage a gear with a manual gearbox or 
place a chock against one of the wheels.
-
 
O
 nce the battery is completely discharged, the controls do not operate: 
to release the parking brake, call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
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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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Operating fault
The Stop & Start system requires a 
12  V battery of specific technology and 
specification.
All work on this type of battery must be 
carried out only by a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
For more information on the  
12 V batter y , refer to the corresponding 
section. In the event of a fault with the system, 
this warning lamp flashes for a few 
moments in the instrument panel, 
then remains on, accompanied by the 
display of a message.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, 
the
 
vehicle may stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps 
come
 
on.
It is then necessary to switch off the ignition 
and start the engine again with the key or the 
" START/STOP " button.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop. 
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