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With the touch screen tablet
F Press the "MENU" button.
F Sel ect the " Driving" menu.
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n the secondary page, select " Vehicle
settings ".
F

Sel
ect the " Driving assistance " tab.
F

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heck or uncheck the " Auto emergency
braking " box to activate or deactivate the
system.
F
Confirm.
Operating limits
The system only detects vehicles that are
stationary or moving in the same direction as
your vehicle. It does not detect small vehicles (bicycles,
motorcycles), pedestrians or animals, nor
non-reflective stationary objects.
This system will not trigger or inter vene if the
driver:
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ccelerates strongly
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r suddenly turns the steering wheel
(avoidance manoeuvre). When weather conditions are difficult
(extremely heavy rain, snow, fog, hail,
etc.), braking distances increase, which
may reduce the system's ability to avoid
a


collision.
The driver must therefore remain
particularly cautious.
Never let snow build up on the bonnet
or any object above the bonnet nor at
the front of the roof: this could enter the
field of vision of the sensor and obstruct
detection.
Operating faults
Sensor fault
The operation of the laser sensor may suffer
inter ference from accumulations of dirt or
misting of the windscreen. In this case you are
warned by the display of a
message.
Use windscreen demisting and regularly clean
the area of the windscreen in front of the
sensor.
Do not stick or other wise attach any object
on the windscreen in front of the sensor.
System fault
In the event of a malfunction of the system, you
a re warned by an audible signal and the display
of the message " Automatic braking system
fault ".
Have the system checked by your dealer or by
a


qualified workshop. In the event of an impact to the
windscreen near the sensor, deactivate
the system and contact your dealer
or a
qualified workshop to have your
windscreen replaced.
Do not attempt to remove, adjust or test
the sensor.
Only your dealer or a
qualified workshop
may work on the system.
When towing a
trailer or when the vehicle
is being towed, the system must be
deactivated.
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Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level
of charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still
use functions such as the audio equipment,
windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a
maximum combined
period of thirty minutes.
This period may be greatly reduced if the
battery is not fully charged.
Switching to this mode
Once this period has elapsed, a message
appears in the screen indicating that the
vehicle has switched to economy mode and the
active functions are put on standby.
Exiting the mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
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o restore these functions immediately, start
the engine and let it run briefly. If the telephone is being used at the same
time, it will be interrupted after 10
minutes.The engine will not start if the battery is
discharged.
The time available to you will then be double
the period for which the engine is left running.
However, this period will always be between
five and thirty minutes.
Changing front or rear
wiper blades
Procedure for replacing a used window wiper
w ith a new one without tools.
Before removing a front wiper
F Within one minute after switching off the ignition, operate the wiper stalk to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
This position is used to avoid damage to the
wiper and the bonnet.
Removing
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip and remove the wiper blade.
Refitting
F At the front, check the size of the wiper, because the shortest wiper is fitted to the
passenger side of the vehicle.
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P
osition and clip the new wiper blade to the
arm.
F

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arefully lower the wiper arm.
After refitting a front wiper
F Switch on the ignition.
F O perate the wiper stalk again to park the
wiper blades.
Bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
The cooling fan may star t after
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might be
caught by the fan blades.
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Opening
F Open the left-hand front door.
F P ull the interior bonnet release lever A ,
located at the bottom of the door aperture.
F

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ush the exterior safety catch B to the left
and raise the bonnet. F

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nclip stay C from its housing holding it by
the foam protection.
F F ix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care.
When the bonnet is open, take care not to
damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
Closing
F Take the stay out of the support notch.
F C lip the stay in its housing.
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ower the bonnet and release it near the
end of its travel.
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ull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly. Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, etc.) be limited.
Engines
Petrol
Diesel
These engines are examples provided as
a
guide.
The locations of the dipstick and engine oil filler
cap may vary.
1 Screenwash fluid reservoir.
2 Engine coolant reservoir.
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3A i r f i l t e r.
4 Brake fluid reser voir.
5 Battery.
6 Fusebox.
7 Engine oil dipstick.
8 Engine oil filler cap.
9 Priming pump (on diesel filter)*.
The Diesel circuit is under very high
pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only in the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
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epending on engine.
Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly, in line with
the manufacturer's service schedule. Top them
up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the
corresponding system checked by the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
The liquids must comply with the
manufacturer's recommendations and with
the vehicle's engine. Take care when working under the bonnet,
as certain areas of the engine may be
extremely hot (risk of burns) and the
cooling fan could start at any time (even
with the ignition off).
Used products
Avoid prolonged contact of used oil or
fluids with the skin.
Most of these fluids are harmful to health
or indeed very corrosive.
Do not discard used oil or fluids into
sewers or onto the ground.
Return used oil to the dealer network or
a
qualified workshop and dispose of it in
the containers reser ved for this purpose.
Engine oil level
The check is carried out either when
the ignition is switched on using the
oil level indicator in the instrument
panel for vehicles equipped with an
electric gauge, or using the dipstick. To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a
level sur face
with the engine stopped for more than
30

minutes.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
ser vices (or oil changes). We recommend that
you check the level, and top up if necessary,
every 3,000 miles (5,000 km).
Checking using the dipstick
The location of the dipstick is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view.
F

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old the dipstick by its coloured grip and
pull it out completely.
F

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ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
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efit the dipstick and push fully down, then
pull it out again to make the visual check:
the correct level is between marks A and B .
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A = MA X
B = MIN
If you find that the level is above the A mark or
below the B mark, do not star t the engine.
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f the level is above the MAX mark (risk of
damage to the engine), contact the dealer
network or a

qualified workshop.
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f the level is below the MIN mark, you must
top up the engine oil.
Topping up the engine oil level
The location of the oil filler cap is shown in the
corresponding underbonnet layout view. After topping up the oil, the check
per formed by the oil level indicator in
the instrument panel when the ignition
is switched on is not valid during the
30
minutes after topping up.
Engine oil change
In order to maintain the reliability of the engine
and emission control system, never use
additives in the engine oil.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be close
to the "MA X" mark. If it is not, check
the brake pad wear.
Changing the fl
uid
Refer to the manufacturer's service schedule
for details of the inter val for this operation.
Fluid specification
This fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Coolant level
Check the coolant level regularly.
It is normal to top up the fluid
between two services.
To ensure that the reading is correct, your
vehicle must be parked on a
level sur face with
the engine cool.
The coolant level should be close to the "MA X"
mark but should never exceed it.
If the level is close to or below the "MIN" mark,
it is essential to top up.
A low coolant level presents a
risk of serious
damage to your engine.
When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
F

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nscrew the oil filler cap to access the filler
opening.
F

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dd oil in small quantities, avoiding any
spills on engine components (risk of fire).
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ait a

few minutes before checking the
level again using the dipstick.
F

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dd more oil if necessary.
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fter checking the level, carefully refit the oil
filler cap and the dipstick in its tube.
Oil grade
Before topping up the oil or changing the oil,
check that the oil is the correct grade for your
engine and conforms to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
In addition, with the engine hot and as the
cooling system is pressurised, wait at least
one hour after switching off the engine before
carrying out any work.
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Running out of fuel
(Diesel)
On vehicles fitted with Diesel engines, the fuel
system must be primed if you run out of fuel.For more information on Misfuel
prevention (Diesel) , refer to the
corresponding section.
If the engine does not start first time, do
not keep trying, but start the procedure
again from the beginning.
BlueHDi engines
F Fill the fuel tank with at least five litres of Diesel fuel.
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witch on the ignition (without starting the
engine).
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ait around 6 seconds and switch off the
ignition.
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epeat the operation 10

times.
F

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perate the starter to run the engine.
Other HDi engines
(except BlueHDi version)
F
F
ill the fuel tank with at least five litres of
Diesel.
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pen the bonnet.
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f necessary, unclip the cover to access the
priming pump.
F

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perate the priming pump repeatedly until
resistance is felt (there may be resistance at
the first press).
F

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perate the starter to start the engine (if the
engine does not start at the first attempt,
wait around 15
seconds before trying
again).
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f the engine does not start after a few
attempts, operate the priming pump again
then start the engine.
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ut the cover in place and clip it in.
F

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lose the bonnet again.
Temporary puncture
repair kit
Scan the QR code on page 3 to view
e xplanatory videos.
Comprising a
compressor and a sealant
cartridge, it allows the temporary repair of
a

tyre so that you can drive to the nearest
garage.
It is designed to repair most punctures which
could affect the tyre, located on the tyre tread
or shoulder.
The vehicle's electrical system allows the
connection of the compressor for long
enough to inflate a
tyre after a puncture
repair.
Under-inflation detection
After repair of the tyre, the warning
lamp will remain on until the system is
reinitialised.
For more information on Under-inflation
detection , refer to the corresponding
section.
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Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
To access it:
F
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pen the bonnet using the interior release
lever, then the exterior safety catch,
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ecure the bonnet stay,
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ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal.The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.
A remote earth point is located on the
front left-hand wheel arch.
Starting using another battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be started using a backup battery
(external or from another vehicle) and jump
leads or a
battery booster. Never try to start the engine by connecting
a
battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the backup
battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and
a capacity at least equal to that of the
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers,
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not
close to moving parts of the engine (fan,
belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while
the engine is running. F
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onnect the red cable to the positive
terminal (+) of flat battery A (at the metal
elbow) then to the positive terminal (+) of
backup battery B or the booster.
F
C
onnect one end of the green or black
cable to the negative terminal (-) of backup
battery B or the booster (or an earth point
on the other vehicle).
F
C
onnect the other end of the green or black
cable to earth point C on the broken down
vehicle.
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ift the plastic cover on the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one. F

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tart the engine of the vehicle with the
good battery and leave it running for a few
minutes.
F
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perate the starter on the broken down
vehicle and let the engine turn.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition and wait a few moments
before trying again.
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ait for it to return to idle.
F
D
isconnect the jump lead cables in reverse
o r d e r.
F
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efit the plastic cover to the (+) terminal, if
your vehicle has one.
F
A
llow the engine to run for at least
30 minutes, by driving or with the vehicle
stationary, so that the battery reaches an
adequate state of charge.
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Identification markings
Various visible markings for the identification of
your vehicle.
A.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet.
B. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower cross member. C.
Manufacturer's label.
It bears the following information:
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he name of the manufacturer,
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he European Whole Vehicle Type Approval
number,
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he vehicle identification number (VIN),
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he gross vehicle weight (GV W)
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he maximum authorised train weight
(GT W),
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he maximum front axle weight,
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he maximum rear axle weight.
D. Tyre/paint label.
This label on the centre pillar, driver's side,
contains the following information:
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he tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,
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he tyre sizes (including the load index and
speed rating),
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he spare tyre inflation pressure,
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he paint colour code.The vehicle may be originally equipped
with tyres with higher load and speed
indices than those indicated on the label,
without affecting inflation pressure.
This number is engraved on the bodywork near
the passenger compartment filter.
The number is on an adhesive label, visible
through the windscreen. This tamperproof label is affixed to the centre
pillar on the driver's side.
Checking tyre pressures
The tyre pressures should be checked when
cold at least monthly.
The pressures given on the label are valid for
cold tyres. If you have driven for more than
10
minutes or more than 6 miles (10 kilometres)
at more than 30
mph (50 km/h), the tyres will be
warm; in this case 0.3
bar (30 kPa) should be
added to the pressures given on the label.
Never reduce the pressure of a
warm tyre.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
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