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Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary, lower the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
PeugeOt i -Cockpit
Before taking to the road and to make the most
of the special ergonomics of the Pe
ugeOt
i- Cockpit, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
-
hea

d restraint height,
-

b
ackrest angle,
-
sea

t cushion height,
-
s

eat longitudinal position,
-
s

teering wheel reach and then height
-

t
he interior and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been made,
ensure that from your driving position you can
see the "head-up" instrument panel clearly,
over the reduced diameter steering wheel.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat, so as
to avoid the risk of jamming the seat
caused by the presence of objects
on the floor behind the seat or rear
passengers. If the seat jams, stop the
movement immediately.
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It permits the connection of a portable device
so that you can listen to your music files via the
vehicle's speakers.
th
e management of the files is done using your
portable device.
It allows the connection of a portable device,
such as a digital audio player of the iPod® type
or a
uS
B memory stick.
It reads the audio files which are transmitted to
your audio system and played via the vehicle's
speakers.
You can manage these files using the steering
mounted controls or the audio system.
Jack auxiliary socketuSB p
ort
For more information on the use of
this equipment, refer to the Audio and
telematics section.
When a
u
S

B port is used, the portable
device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the current consumption of the
portable device exceeds the power
rating of the port.
For more information on using this
equipment, refer to the Audio and
telematics section.
230 V / 50 Hz power socket
F Open the central storage box,
F
C heck that the warning lamp is on green,
F

C
onnect your multimedia or other electrical
device (telephone charger, laptop
computer, CD-DVD player, baby food
warmer...).
In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop. A 230 V / 50 Hz socket (maximum power:
120 W) is fitted in the rear storage box.
th

is socket works with the engine running, as
well as in S
tO
P mode with Stop & Start.
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electronic stability control (eSC) incorporating
the following systems:
-

a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (
eB

FD),
-
em

ergency braking assistance (
eBA
),
-

w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
-
d

ynamic stability control (DSC).
electronic stability control (eS C)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
this system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
th

e ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
th

e e
B
FD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed.
t
h
is is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
the ASR system (also known as tr action
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
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Airbags
General information
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with
the exception of the rear centre passenger)
in the event of violent collisions. t
h
e airbags
supplement the action of the seat belts fitted
with force limiters (all except the centre rear
passenger belt).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
-
i

n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute towards
better protection of the occupants of the
vehicle (with the exception of the rear centre
passenger); immediately after the impact,
the airbags deflate rapidly so that they do not
hinder visibility or the exit of the occupants,
-
i

n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt alone
contributes towards ensuring your protection
in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
th

is equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again. Deployment of one or more of the
airbags is accompanied by a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
th

is smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
th

e noise of detonation associated with
the deployment of one or more airbags
may result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time.
A.
F

ront impact zone.
B.
S

ide impact zone.
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.
th

e 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 forward
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.
th
e 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.
Impact detection zones
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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 P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
ev

en 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.
th

e bag inflates almost instantly (within
a few
milliseconds) then deflates within
the same time discharging the hot gas via
openings provided for this purpose.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 P
e

uge
Ot
dealer.
For more information on Accessories , refer
to the corresponding section.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (clothing...).
t
h
is 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.
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.
For the airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. th is
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.
th
e 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
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Starting-switching off the engine, remote control
Put the gear lever into neutral.
Ignition switch
1. Stop position.
2. I gnition on position.
3.
S

tarting position.
Starting using the key
the parking brake must be applied.
F
I
nsert the key in the ignition switch.


t
h
e system recognises the starting code.
F
u
n
lock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering wheel
and the key.
F

W

ith a manual gearbox, place the gear
lever in neutral then fully depress the clutch
pedal.
In certain circumstances, you may have
to apply some force to turn the wheels
(if the wheels are against a kerb, for
example).
F

W

ith an automatic gearbox, place the gear
lever at position N or P then press the
brake pedal firmly.
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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.
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 s

witch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position
2

(Ignition on) .
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
tu rn the key fully towards you to
position


1

(Stop).
F

R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
t
o l
ock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Switching off using the key
to facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition until the vehicle
has been brought to a complete stop.
When leaving the vehicle, remove the
key and lock the doors.
F

C

heck that the parking brake is
correctly applied, particularly
when parking on a slope.
●

W

ith a manual parking brake,
the lever must be pulled up.
●

W

ith an electric parking brake,
the indicator lamp in the
control lever must be on.
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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-
zero temperatures the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
StO

P" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until
the warning lamp goes off,
without pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
StO

P" button again, until the
engine starts and runs.
F

P

lace the electronic key inside the vehicle,
in the recognition zone.
Starting
F Press the " START/STOP"
button.
th
e presence in the recognition zone of
the electronic key of the "Keyless e
n
try
and Starting" system is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this zone
while the engine is running.
A message is displayed if the electronic
key is not detected in the zone. Move
the electronic key into the zone to be
able to start the engine.
Starting and switching off the engine,
"Keyless e
n
try and Starting"
the steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less immediately. If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
S
tO
P" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
(Read the information on Diesel versions). 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,
place the selector at position P then press
the brake pedal firmly.
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Driving