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D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a
few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
i s not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle Operating fault
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, associated with
an audible signal and a
message
on the screen, indicates a
gearbox
fault. There is a
risk of damage to the gearbox:
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i
f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
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i
f you force the selector from position P
to another position when the battery is
flat.
Before switching off the engine, you can engage
either position P or N to place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle.
If the selector is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45
seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
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R
eturn the selector to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a
ford, proceed at walking pace. To reduce fuel consumption when at
a
prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in position N and apply the
parking brake.
Gear efficiency indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by
advising the driver when to change up.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one (or more) gear(s). You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may then
feel a

substantial jolt when changing from P to
R and from N to R . This jolt will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60

mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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For your convenience during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start system does not affect
the functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked when:
- t he driver's door is open,
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t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-

t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start using
t h e key,
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t
he engine is needed to maintain
a


comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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d
emisting is active,
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s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) are present
where the engine is needed to control the
system. The ECO warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Invoking engine START mode
The " ECO" warning lamp goes off
and the engine starts:
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w

ith a
manual gearbox , when you depress
the clutch pedal,
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w

ith an electronic or automatic gearbox :
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g

ear selector in position A/D or M, when
you release the brake pedal,
•

o

r gear selector in position N and the
brake pedal released, when you move the
gear selector to position A/D or M,
•
o

r when you engage reverse.
With a
manual gearbox in STOP mode, if
a

gear is engaged without fully depressing
the clutch pedal, a warning lamp comes
on or an alert message is displayed asking
you to depress the clutch pedal to restart
the engine.
Special cases: START mode
invoked automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
l evels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
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y

ou open the driver's door,
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y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 7 mph
(11
km/h) with an electronic gearbox,
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s

ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance, air
conditioning setting, etc.) are present where
the engine is needed for control of the
system or vehicle.
The ECO warning lamp flashes for
a
few seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Manual deactivation/
reactivation
In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
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If the engine is in STOP mode, it restarts
immediately.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.
Press the button to deactivate the system.
Deactivation is confirmed by illumination of the
indicator lamp in the button and the display of
a

message.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function.
The indicator lamp goes off and a
message is
displayed.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid any risk of injury resulting from an
automatic change to START mode. Driving on flooded roads
Before driving in a
flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving advice ,
particularly on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the system, the
b utton in the ECO OFF switch flashes for a few
moments, then remains on.
Have it checked by an authorised dealer or by
a


qualified workshop.
If a
fault occurs in STOP mode, the engine
may stall. All of the instrument panel warning
lamps come on. It is then necessary to switch
the ignition off and to restart the engine using
t h e key. The Stop & Start system requires a
12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must only
be carried out in the dealer network or by
a

qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12 V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.Tyre under-inflation
d
etection
System which automatically checks the
pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, as soon as the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised after ever y tyre
pressure adjustment or wheel change .
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a
drop in the pressure of one or more
tyres.
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To w b a r
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
manufacturer towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to the
dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted in the dealer
network, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Driving with a
trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving advice ,
particularly when towing, refer to the
corresponding section.
Observe the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data
section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (ball joint) also
includes the use of accessories (bicycle
carriers, towbar cargo carriers, etc.).
The maximum authorised nose weight
does not depend on the type of device
installed, fixed or removable, with or
without a
tool.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
PERFORMANCE towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. The
s ize of the sport diffuser does not allow it.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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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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T
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

C
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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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

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

W
ipe the end of the dipstick using a clean
non-fluffy cloth.
F

R
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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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.
Fluid specification
The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up to the required level when
necessary.
Fluid specification
The screenwash fluid must be topped up with
a ready for use mix.
In winter (temperatures below zero), a fluid with
antifreeze must be used that is appropriate for
the prevailing conditions, in order to preser ve
the elements of the system (pump, tank, ducts,
e t c .) . To avoid the risk of scalding when you need to
top up in an emergency, place a cloth around
the cap and unscrew the cap by two turns to
allow the pressure to drop.
Once the pressure has dropped, remove the
cap and top up the level.
Diesel fuel additive level
(Diesel with particle filter)
The additive tank minimum level is
indicated by fixed illumination of this
warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message that
the particle filter additive level is
too low.
Topping up
This additive must be topped up without
delay by a member of the dealer network or
a


qualified workshop.
AdBlue level
An alert is triggered once the reser ve level is
reached.
To avoid the vehicle being immobilised as per
regulations, you must top up with AdBlue.
For more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR
system, and in particular topping it up, refer to
the corresponding section.
Checks
Unless otherwise indicated, check these
components in accordance with the
manufacturer's service schedule and according
to your engine.
Otherwise, have them checked by the dealer
network or a
qualified workshop.
12 V battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
However, check regularly that the
terminals are correctly tightened and
that the connections are clean.
Versions equipped with Stop & Start are
fitted with a
12 V lead-acid battery of
specific technology and specification.
Its replacement should be carried out
only in the dealer network or a
qualified
workshop.
When carrying out any operation on the 12
V
battery, refer to the corresponding section for
details of the precautions to be taken before
starting work.
Filling with pure water is prohibited under all
circumstances (risk of freezing, limestone
deposits, etc.).
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For reassembly, carry out these operations
in reverse order, starting at the bottom of the
boot.Fuse No. Rating Functions
- 20
AConvertible roof.
- 20
AConvertible roof.
If the roof is in zone B when the fuses fail,
opening the boot is not possible. To be
able to open the boot and then replace the
fuses, first close the roof manually from
inside the boot (by folding the rear bench
seat).Fuses in the engine
compartment
The fusebox is located in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
Any work on the fuses of the unit, located
on the battery, must be carried out only
in the dealer network or by a
qualified
workshop.
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover
F C hange the fuse.
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
very carefully to ensure correct sealing of
the fuse box.
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