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to change modes, an alert message is displayed
on the instrument panel.
Only appropriate mode change instructions are
validated.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time. Risk of
damaging the gearbox!
If the battery is flat, you must place the chocks
supplied with the vehicle tools against one of
the wheels to immobilise the vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
– From mode P: ►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Press the Unlock button.
►  While continuing to press the brake pedal
and the Unlock button, select another mode.
–

F
rom neutral N, at a speed below 3 mph
(5 km/h): ►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  While continuing to depress the brake pedal,
select another mode.
Engaging reverse gear
►  Slow down until you come to a stop.
►  Depress the brake pedal, then press the
Unlock button.
►  While continuing to press, select mode R.
Permanent manual mode
Entering the mode:
► With mode D initially selected.
►  Press button M; the green indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
►  Push forwards once to return to D.
or
►  Press button M; the indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be
stationary.
Free-wheeling
For more information on Free-wheeling, refer to
the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode N
is engaged, an audible signal will sound. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that provides
optimal performance based on ambient
temperature, road profile, vehicle loading and
driving style.
For maximum acceleration, press the accelerator
fully down (kick-down). The gearbox changes down automatically or holds the selected gear
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
Steering mounted controls allow the driver to
temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed and
engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
From mode P:
► 
Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
►  Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
►  Push once or twice rearwards to select
the automatic mode D, or forwards to engage
reverse R.
From neutral N:
►  Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
►  Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rearwards to select the automatic mode D,
or forwards, while pressing the Unlock button to
engage reverse R.
Then, from D or R:
►  Release the brake pedal.
►  Accelerate gradually to automatically release
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.

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Never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, mode P
is immediately engaged automatically when the
ignition is switched off.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged after
a delay of 5 seconds (time to enable free-wheeling
mode).
Check that mode P has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps on the
gear selector and the electric parking
brake control must be on, as well as the
indicator lamps on the instrument panel.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of a
message.
Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
Mode D locks in third gear.
The paddles on the steering wheel do not work
and mode M is no longer accessible.
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging reverse
gear. This will not damage the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by the display of a message and an audible
signal.
Drive carefully.
Visit a dealer or a qualified workshop.
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still
displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by the display of a message.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch off the ignition.
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.
e-EAT8 electric automatic
gearbox (Rechargeable
hybrid)
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector
and regenerative braking function.
With the exception of manual mode and
regenerative braking, the operation is identical to
that of other EAT8 gearboxes. For more information on the Operation or the
Malfunctions of the EAT8 gearbox, refer to the
corresponding sections.
Gearbox selector positions
P.
Car park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: in certain car washing machines, when
towing the vehicle, etc.
D/B. Automatic forward gear (D) or automatic
forward gear with regenerative braking (B)
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load. With the
regenerative braking function activated,
the gearbox also controls braking when the
accelerator pedal is released.

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The system uses a computer and sensors, which
determine the optimal level of shock absorption
to be applied to each shock absorber.
The system is also associated with a camera,
located at the top of the windscreen, constantly
monitoring the road condition. Based on the
information transmitted by the camera, the
system anticipates possible road defects.
The operation of the system depends on the
driving mode selected (depending on equipment).
For more information on the Driving modes,
please refer to the corresponding section.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Driving modes
The driving modes available depend on the engine
and equipment of the vehicle.
Driving modes are selected using the following
control:




►  Press the control to display the modes on the
instrument panel.
►  Press the control again to change mode.
The selected mode is activated immediately.
With petrol / Diesel engines
Whenever the ignition is switched on, Normal
driving mode is selected by default.
Eco
To reduce fuel consumption by optimising the
operation of the heating and air conditioning and,
depending on version, accelerator, automatic
gearbox, gear shift indicator.
Free-wheeling in Eco mode: depending on version,
with the EAT8 gearbox, switching into "free-
wheeling" is encouraged to slow the vehicle down
without using engine braking. You can save fuel
by taking your foot gradually and fully off the
accelerator pedal in anticipation of slowing down.
Comfort
To achieve more comfortable driving on poor
road surfaces, over speed humps and sleeping
policemen or on long journeys. In this mode, DS
ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION utilises additional
information coming from the multifunction
camera (early detection of road type and road
surface condition).
Normal
To restore the default settings.
Sport
To obtain more dynamic driving with action on the
power steering, DS ACTIVE SCAN SUSPENSION,
accelerator and gear changes (with an automatic
gearbox), acoustic ambience of the engine and
the possibility of displaying the vehicle’s dynamic
settings on the instrument panel.
Manual
Permanent Manual mode with an automatic
gearbox.
This manual mode is accessed via the button M of
the push selector.
To change gears manually using the control
paddles on the steering wheel.
For more information on Automatic gearbox
(EAT8), refer to the corresponding section.

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instrument panel, accompanied by the display of
a message.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine)
This system is designed to reduce fuel
consumption by recommending the most suitable
gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the
vehicle's equipment, the system may recommend
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are not to be
considered mandatory. Indeed, the configuration
of the road, the traffic density and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the best
gear. Therefore, the driver remains responsible
for deciding whether or not to follow the system’s
advice.
The system cannot be deactivated.
The system is only active in mode M of the
automatic gearbox.
The information appears on the instrument
panel, in the form of an arrow and the
recommended gear.
The system adapts the gear change
instructions according to the driving
conditions (e.g. slope, load) and driving style
(e.g. power demand, acceleration, braking).
The system never suggests:
–

engaging first gear
.
–

engaging re
verse gear.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red
lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver
indicates the intention of moving off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
By default, the function is activated when the
ignition is switched on.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen
application.
or
Direct access to the Shortcuts for driving aids.
The display of a message on the instrument panel
confirms the change of state.
If the function is deactivated while the engine is
in STOP mode, it will restart immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated: engine on standby
(STOP mode)
Function deactivated or malfunction
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid
any risk of injury caused by the engine
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on flooded
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver’s door must be closed.
– The driv er's seat belt must be fastened.
–

The le
vel of charge in the battery must be
sufficient.
–

The t
emperature of the engine must be within
its nominal operating range.

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The tyre under-inflation detection cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the need
for vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
regularly check the tyre pressures (including
the spare wheel), especially before a long
journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high speed,
long journey):
–

w

orsens road-holding.
–

lengthens braking dist
ances.
–

c

auses premature wear of the tyres.
–

increase
s energy consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for the
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the Identification
markings, refer to the corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done monthly when
the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour
or after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures shown
on the label.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by the fixed illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied by an
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the
display of a message.
►  Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
►  Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
The loss of pressure detected may not
always cause visible deformation of the
tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.
►  Using a compressor, such as the one in
the temporary puncture repair kit, check the
pressures of all four tyres when cold.
►  If it is not possible to carry out this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.
►  In the event of a puncture, use the temporary
puncture repair kit or the spare wheel (depending
on equipment).
Driving too slowly may not ensure
optimum monitoring.
The alert is not immediately triggered in the
event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre blow-
out. This is because analysis of the values read
by the wheel's speed sensors can take several
minutes.
The alert may be delayed at speeds below 25
mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty
driving mode.
The alert is kept active until the system is
reinitialised.
Reinitialisation
►  The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,
and after changing one or more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, make
sure that the pressures of the four tyres
are correct for the conditions of use of the
vehicle and conform to the values written on
the tyre pressure label.
Check the pressures of the four tyres before
performing the reinitialisation.
The system does not advise if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
With the vehicle stationary, the system
can be reinitialised in the Settings>Vehicle
touch screen application.
►  Then select Safety > Tire Pressure Setup.
►  Press YES to confirm.
The reinitialisation is confirmed by the display of
a message and an audible signal.

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To modify the speed limit setting based on the
speed suggested by the Road signs recognition
function displayed on the instrument panel:
► Press 5-MEM once; a message is displayed,
confirming the memorisation request.
►  Press 5-MEM again to save the suggested
speed.
The new speed setting value is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Temporarily exceeding the
speed setting
►  Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The speed limiter is temporarily deactivated and
the displayed speed setting flashes.
►  Release the accelerator pedal to return to
below the speed setting.
When exceeding the speed is not due to the
driver's action (e.g. in case of a steep slope), an
audible signal is triggered immediately.
On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the speed setting.
If necessary, apply the brakes to control your
vehicle’s speed.
When the vehicle speed returns to the speed
setting level, the speed limiter operates again: the
speed setting display becomes fixed again.
Switching off
►  Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "OFF" position:
speed limiter information is no longer displayed.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the
speed setting.
Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Cruise control - Specific
recommendations
The cruise control function does not
guarantee compliance with the maximum
authorised speed and the safety distance
between vehicles, the driver remains
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an
adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant while cruise control is
activated. If you press and hold one of the
speed setting modification buttons, your
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the set speed. Brake if necessary to
control the vehicle speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set speed
may not be reached or maintained.
Exceeding the programmed speed setting
You can temporarily exceed the speed
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the
programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release the
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is
reached again, the displayed speed stops
flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following
situations:
–

In an urban area with the risk o
f pedestrians
crossing the road.
–

In hea
vy traffic (except versions with the
Stop & Go function).
–

O

n winding or steep roads.
–

O

n slippery or flooded roads.
–

In poor w
eather conditions.
–

In the e
vent of restricted visibility for the
driver.
–

D

riving on a speed circuit.
–

D

riving on a rolling road.
–

When using a ‘
space-saver’ type spare
wheel.
–

When using sno
w chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.

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The brake lamps come on if the vehicle is
slowed down by the system.
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake lamps
are not in perfect working order.


To do this, the system uses a camera fitted at the
top of the windscreen and, depending on version,
a radar fitted in the front bumper.
Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motorways, this system only
works with moving vehicles driving in the same
direction as your vehicle.
If the driver activates the direction
indicator to overtake a slower vehicle,
cruise control may temporarily reduce the
distance to the target vehicle to facilitate
overtaking, without exceeding the speed
setting.
Steering-mounted controls
1. ON (CRUISE position)/OFF
2. Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/decrease speed setting
3. Activation of cruise control at the current
speed/increase speed setting
4. Pause/resume cruise control with the speed
setting previously saved
Confirmation of vehicle restart after an
automatic stop (for versions with Stop & Go
function)
5. Use the speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function (MEM display)
6. Display and adjustment of the distance
setting to the vehicle in front
Use
Activating the system (pause)
►  With the engine running, turn thumbwheel 1
downwards to the CRUISE position. Cruise control
is ready to operate (grey display).
Switching on cruise control and setting the
speed
With an automatic EAT8 gearbox, your speed
must be between 0 and 112 mph (0 and 180 km/h).
►  Press 2-SET- or 3-SET+: the current speed
becomes the speed setting (minimum 19 mph
(30 km/h)) and cruise control is immediately
activated (green display).
►  Press 3-SET+ to increase or 2-SET- to decrease
the speed setting (steps of 5 mph (km/h) if held
pressed).
Pressing and holding either 2-SET- or
3-SET+ results in a rapid change in the
speed of the vehicle.
Pausing/resumption of cruise control
►  Press 4-II or depress the brake pedal (grey
display).
Cruise control may also have been paused:
–

aut
omatically, if the electronic stability control
(ESC) system is triggered.
–

b
y engaging neutral.
–

b
y using the electric parking brake.
►  Press 4-II to resume cruise control (green
display).
With an EAT8 gearbox, following braking that
has brought the vehicle to a complete stop, if
the traffic conditions do not allow the vehicle to
begin moving again within 3 seconds of stopping,
press 4-II or depress the accelerator pedal to
move off.

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If the driver takes no action after the vehicle
has been stopped, the electric parking brake is
applied automatically after about 5 minutes.
Cruise control remains active after
changing gear, regardless of the gearbox
type.
When the driver attempts to reactivate
cruise control after the function has been
paused, the message "Activation not possible,
unsuitable conditions" is displayed briefly if
reactivation is not possible (safety conditions
not met).
Changing the programmed speed setting with
the Road signs recognition function
►  Press 5-MEM to accept the speed suggested
by the system on the instrument panel, then press
again to confirm.
To prevent sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle, select a speed
setting relatively close to the vehicle's current
speed.
Changing the inter-vehicle distance
►  Press 6 to display the distance setting
thresholds ("Distant", "Normal", "Close"), then
press again to select a threshold.
After a few seconds, the option is accepted and
will be memorised when the ignition is switched
off.
Temporarily exceeding the speed setting
►  Press the accelerator pedal fully. Distance
monitoring and cruise control are deactivated
while acceleration is maintained. "Cruise control
on hold" is displayed.
Deactivating the system
►  Turn thumbwheel 1 upwards to the OFF
position.
Information displayed on the
instrument panel


7. Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol)
8. Cruise control active (colour not grey)
9. Speed setting value
10. Speed suggested by the Road signs
recognition function
11. Vehicle held stationary


12.Inter-vehicle distance setting
13. Position of the vehicle detected by the
system
Messages and alerts
The digital instrument panel's "Driving" display
mode must have been selected first.
The actual order in which these messages
or alerts are displayed may vary.
"Cruise paused" or "Cruise control on hold"
following brief acceleration by the driver.
"Active cruise control", no vehicle
detected.
"Cruise paused", vehicle detected.
"Active cruise control", vehicle detected.
(orange)
"Take back control".
►  Brake or accelerate, depending on the context.
(red)
"Take back control".
►  Take back control of the vehicle immediately:
the system cannot manage the current driving
situation.
"Activation refused, conditions
unsuitable".
The system refuses to activate cruise control, as
the necessary conditions are not fulfilled.