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For the system to operate, the slope
must be steeper than 5%.
The system can be used with the
gearbox in neutral.
Otherwise, engage a gear appropriate
for the speed of the vehicle, to avoid the
engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system
can be used with the selector at N, D
or R .
If the speed of the vehicle exceeds 18 mph
(30

km/h), regulation is automatically paused
and the indicator in the instrument panel
changes back to grey, but the indicator lamp in
the button still stays on.
Regulation resumes automatically as soon as
the speed of the vehicle drops below 18 mph
(30 km/h), provided that the conditions of
gradient and release of the pedals are met.
You can press the accelerator or brake pedal
at any time.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the system,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a
message in the instrument panel.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.Switching off
F Press this button until its indicator lamp goes off; the indicator goes off in the
instrument panel.
Above 43 mph (70 km/h), the system is
automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
The system is not available:
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i
f the speed of the vehicle is above
43 mph (70 km/h),
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f the speed of the vehicle is
being controlled by the Dynamic
cruise control with Stop function,
depending on the type of gearbox.
When the system is regulating,
the Active Safety Brake system is
automatically deactivated.
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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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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
For more information on Weights
, refer to the
corresponding section. F
I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height , refer to the
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine PEUGEOT
towbar is used.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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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 .
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
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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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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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