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F With a petrol engine, operate the starter motor by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without pressing
the accelerator. Once the engine starts,
release the key.
F

W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the
engine pre-heating system.
F

W
ait until this warning lamp
goes off in the instrument panel,
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position 3
until the engine starts, without
pressing the accelerator. Once
the engine starts, release the
key.In wintry conditions, the period of illumination
of this warning lamp is extended.
When the engine is hot, the warning lamp
does not come on.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine running to warm up, but set
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed. If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few moments before trying
again. If the engine does not start after
a few attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor and the
engine.
Call on a P
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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 the 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.
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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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If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.F
W
ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
th

e engine stops and the steering column is
locked.
Ignition on
(without starting)
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy
economy mode to maintain an adequate
state of charge in the battery.
With the Keyless
e
n
try and Starting remote
control inside the vehicle, pressing the "S
tA
R
t/
StO

P" button, with no action on the pedals
,
allows the ignition to be switched on.
th

is also allows the accessories to be used (for
example: audio system, lighting...).
F
P
ress the "S
tA
R
t/
S
tO
P" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F

P

ress the button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and your vehicle does not start after
pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
S
tO
P" button:
F

I
nsert the electronic key in the reader.
Back-up starting
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When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when you
close a door or when you request switching off
the engine.
F

P

ress the "S
tA

R
t/

S
tO

P" button.
th

e engine starts.
Emergency switch-off
F If 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.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop. F
t
o c
onfirm the request to switch off the
engine, press and hold the "S
tA

R
t/
S
tO
P"
button for about five seconds.
Back-up switch off
Key left in reader
You are warned by a message if the
electronic key is is still in the reader on
opening the driver's door.
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
Press and hold the "S
tA

R
t/
S
tO
P" button for
about five seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
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Manual parking brake
When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and
switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle is being driven, this
warning lamp coming on, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message,
indicates that the parking brake is still
on or has not been fully released. Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the
application and release of the manual
parking brake.
Release
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the
parking brake lever up gently, press the
release button then lower the lever fully.
Application
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your
vehicle.
Anti-theft protection
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.
th

is 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 the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a P
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dealer if required.
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.
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electric parking brake
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.Indicator lamp
this indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of the
parking brake.
th

e system allows the application of the
parking brake on switching off the engine and
release as the vehicle moves off.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn the wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
th

e 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 placing a chock against one
of the wheels.
th
e driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever.
-
B
y briefly pulling
the control
lever to apply the brake,
-
B
y briefly pushing

the control lever, while
pressing the brake
pedal, to release it.
th

e technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitment
of 15 inch wheels. With a manual gearbox, you can
immobilise the vehicle by engaging a
g e a r.
Contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check
that the 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.
Application of 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
a message.
Manual release
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message is displayed.
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r.
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F
p
ress the brake pedal,
F

b

riefly push the control lever.
Manual application Recommendations
the area in front of the electric parking
brake control is not intended for the
storage of objects.
th

e 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 a message
and an audible signal until the doors are
closed.
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Immobilising the vehicle
with the engine running
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
a message.
th

e 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 a
message.
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mmobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever. In very cold conditions (risk of freezing),
during recovery or in a car wash tunnel,
it is recommended that the parking
brake not be applied.
Parking the vehicle with the
parking brake released
F Switch off the ignition.
to
immobilise your vehicle, engage a
gear or fit a chock to one of the wheels.
F
S
witch off the engine.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of of the indicator lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever.
F
S
witch the ignition on again, without
starting the engine.
F
R
elease the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping
your foot on the brake pedal.
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