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Alarm
- Perimeter protection
The system manages the opening of the
vehicle.
The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open
a door, the boot or the bonnet.
- Volumetric protection
(Except Cabrio versions)
The system manages any variation in the
volume of the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks
a
window or moves inside the vehicle.
When leaving an animal in the vehicle or
a
window open, deactivate the volumetric
protection. This system protects and provides a deterrent
against theft and break-ins.
It provides the following types of monitoring: Do not make any modifications to the alarm
system; this could cause malfunctions.
Locking the vehicle with
complete alarm
Activation
F Switch off the ignition and get out of the
vehicle.
F

L
ock or deadlock the vehicle using the
locking button on the remote control.
The alarm activates; the indicator lamp in
button A flashes once per second.
The perimeter protection is activated 5
seconds
after pressing the locking button on the remote
control.
The volumetric protection is activated
45
seconds after pressing the locking button on
the remote control. If an opening – door, boot, etc. – is
incorrectly closed, the vehicle is not
locked but the perimeter protection will be
activated after 45


seconds.
Deactivation
F Unlock the vehicle using the unlock button
on the remote control.
The alarm is deactivated: the indicator lamp in
button A goes off.
Locking the vehicle with
exterior perimeter protection
only
Deactivating the volumetric
protection
F Switch off the ignition.
F W ithin ten seconds, press button A until the
indicator lamp is on continuously.
F

G
et out of the vehicle.
F

L
ock or deadlock the vehicle quickly using
the locking button on the remote control.
The exterior perimeter protection alone
remains active; the indicator lamp in button A
flashes once per second.
- Self-protection function
(Except Cabrio versions)
The system manages the deactivation status of
its components.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, central
control unit or the siren wiring is taken out of
service or damaged.
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Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of hazard
warning lamps
(Except Performance versions)
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
They switch off automatically when you
accelerate.
F

Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
F

P
ress one of the spokes of the steering
wheel.
Emergency or assistance
call (type 1)
Localised Emergency Call
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2 seconds.The flashing green indicator lamp and the voice
message confirm that the call has been made
to the "Localised Emergency Call" call centre*.
Pressing this button again
immediately cancels the request.
The green indicator lamp
goes off.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, contacts you in your own
language** and – if necessary – requests that
relevant emergency services be dispatched**.
In countries where the ser vice is not available,
or when the locating ser vice has been
expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of the
deployment of any airbags, an emergency
call is made automatically.
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For technical reasons and in particular to
improve the quality of telematic ser vices to
customers, the manufacturer reserves the
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's
on-board telematic system.
Emergency or assistance
call (type 2)
Localised Emergency Call
** As per the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2

seconds.
The flashing green indicator lamp
and the voice message confirm
that the call has been made to
the Localised Emergency Call
call centre*.
The green indicator lamp remains on (without
flashing) when communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call. "Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle, contacts you in your own
language**, and – if necessary – requests that
relevant emergency services be dispatched**.
In countries where the ser vice is not available,
or when the locating ser vice has been
expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, and independently of the
deployment of any airbags, an emergency
call is made automatically.
If you benefit from the DS Connect BOX
offer with the SOS and assistance pack
included, you have available additional
ser vices in your personal space, via the
website in your country.
Operation of the system
When the ignition is switched on,
the green indicator lamp comes
on for 3
seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
*

I

n accordance with the general conditions
of use for the ser vice available from dealers
and subject to technological and technical
limitations. The list of countries covered and of telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
For all countries except Russia, Belarus
and Kazakhstan.
For Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.
In either case, the emergency and assistance
calls may not function.
Contact a

qualified repairer as soon as
possible. If the red indicator lamp flashes
then goes off: there is a
system
fault.
If the red indicator lamp is on continuously:
replace the back-up battery.
If the red indicator lamp is on
continuously: there is a
system
fault.
If the red indicator lamp flashes: replace the
back-up battery.
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The fault with the system does not prevent
the vehicle being driven.
Localised Assistance Call
** According to the geographic coverage of "Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and of
telematic services is available from dealers
or on the website for your country. Press this button for more than
2
seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a voice
message.
Geo-location
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
You can deactivate geo-location by
simultaneously pressing the "Localised
Emergency Call" and "Localised Assistance
Call" buttons, followed by pressing "Localised
Assistance Call" to confirm.
If you purchased your vehicle outside
the dealer network, we invite you to have
a
dealer check and, if desired, modify
the configuration of these ser vices to suit
your wishes. In a
multi-lingual country,
configuration is possible in the official
national language of your choice.
For technical reasons and in particular to
improve the quality of telematic ser vices to
customers, the manufacturer reserves the
right to carry out updates to the vehicle's
on-board telematic system.Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control (ESC) comprising
the following systems:
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a
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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em

ergency braking assistance (EBA),
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w
heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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d

ynamic stability control (DSC).
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.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
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.
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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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D

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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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

U

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

A

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

W

ait a

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

A

dd more oil if necessary.
F

A

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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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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Air filter
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace it twice as often if
necessary.
Passenger compartment filter
Depending on the environment
(e.g. dusty atmosphere) and the
use of the vehicle (e.g. city driving),
replace it twice as often if
necessary.
A clogged passenger compartment
filter may have an adverse effect on
the per formance of the air conditioning
system and generate undesirable odours.
Oil filter
Replace the oil filter each time the
engine oil is changed.
Particle filter (Diesel)
The start of saturation of the particle
filter is indicated by the temporary
illumination of this warning lamp
accompanied by the display of
a


message.
As soon as the traffic conditions permit,
regenerate the filter by driving at a
speed of at
least 40

mph (60 km/h) until the warning lamp
goes off.
If the warning lamp stays on, this indicates
a

low Diesel additive level.
For more information on Checking levels ,
refer to the corresponding section.
On a

new vehicle, the first particle
filter regeneration operations may be
accompanied by a "burning" smell, which
is per fectly normal.
Following prolonged operation of the
vehicle at very low speed or at idle,
you may, in exceptional circumstances,
notice the emission of water vapour at the
exhaust on acceleration. This does not
affect the behaviour of the vehicle or the
environment.
Manual gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Electronic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Automatic gearbox
The gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
e ffectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must
be checked, even between two
services.
This system must be checked in the dealer
network or by a
qualified workshop.
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