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If the lighting is switched off automatically
(version with AUTO lighting) or the dipped
beams are switched off manually, the foglamps
and sidelamps remain on.
F
T
urn the ring rear wards to switch the
foglamps off; the sidelamps will then switch
of f.
In good or rainy weather, by day and
night, using the front and rear foglamps is
prohibited. In these situations, the power
of their beams may dazzle other drivers.
They should only be used in fog or falling
snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually as
the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to turn off the front and rear
foglamps as soon as they are no longer
necessary.
Switching off of the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lighting turns off immediately, except for
dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated. Switching on the lighting after the
ignition is switched off
To reactivate the lighting control stalk, set
the ring to position "
0" - lighting off, then to
the desired position.
On opening the driver's door, a
temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the
lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switch off automatically after
a
maximum duration of 30 minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
Direction indicators
F Lower the lighting control stalk fully when turning left.
F

R
aise the lighting control stalk fully when
turning right. If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than 20
seconds, the
volume of the audible signal will increase if
the speed is above 37 mph (60 km/h).
Three flashes
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash
three times.
This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful for changing
lane on fast roads.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
When a low level of ambient light is detected by
t he sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver. They may also come
on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to
a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
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Emergency or assistance
call
Peugeot Connect SOS** According to the geographic coverage of "Peugeot Connect SOS", "Peugeot Connect
Assistance" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and PEUGEOT
CONNECT services is available from
dealers or on the website for your country.
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2

seconds.
The flashing LED and the voice
message confirm that the call
has been made to the "Peugeot
Connect SOS" ser vice*.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request; the LED goes off.
The LED remains on (without flashing) when
communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call. *

I
n accordance with the general conditions
of use for the ser vice available from dealers
and subject to technological and technical
limitations.
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, an emergency call is made
automatically and independently of the
deployment of any airbags.
Operation of the system
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator
lamp comes on for 3 seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
If the indicator lamp lights up continuously red:
there is a
system fault.
If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the
back-up battery. The system's fault does not prevent the
vehicle from being driven.
Peugeot Connect Assistance
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**.
Immediately pressing this button again cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a
voice
message.
They switch off automatically the next time you
accelerate.
F

Y

ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
"Peugeot Connect SOS" immediately locates
your vehicle and contacts you in your own
language**, and – if necessary – requests that
relevant emergency services be dispatched**. In either case, emergency and assistance calls
may not function.
Contact a

qualified repairer as soon as
possible.
**

A

ccording to the geographic coverage of
"Peugeot Connect SOS", "Peugeot Connect
Assistance" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and of
PEUGEOT CONNECT services is available
from dealers or on the website for your
c o u nt r y.
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Safety

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If the lever is not in position P, an alert
message appears on the screen on
opening the driver's door or approximately
45
seconds after switching off the ignition.
F

R
eposition the lever at position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a
ford, proceed at walking pace.
When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by an audible signal and a
message
on the screen, indicates a
gearbox
fault.
In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode by staying in 3rd gear. You may feel
a

substantial jolt when changing from P to
R and from N to R . This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 62
mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible. There is a
risk of damage to the gearbox:
F i f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
F

w
ith a flat battery, if you force the
movement of the lever from position P
to another position.
To reduce fuel consumption during
prolonged stops with the engine running
(e.g. traffic jam), position the gear lever at
N and apply the parking brake.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine.)
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this indication without engaging the
intermediate gears.
Gear shift recommendations must not be
considered as compulsory. In fact, the road
layout, the traffic density and safety remain the
deciding factors when choosing the best gear. With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the
instrument panel, in the form of an
ascending or descending arrow and
the recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver's requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
-
e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging reverse.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the
gear recommended. The system always
recommends to change up if necessary.
Depending on the engine, it may also
recommend to change down if necessary.
The driver therefore remains responsible for
deciding whether or not to follow the indications
issued by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
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With PureTech petrol and manual or
automatic gearbox:
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A
s soon as the vehicle stops or the speed
is less than 2
mph (3 km/h) (with manual
gearbox and depending on version).
-

W
ith gear lever in neutral and clutch pedal
released (manual gearbox).
-

W
ith brake pedal pressed or gear lever in
position N (automatic gearbox).
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not triggered when:
- t he driver's door is open,
-

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,
-

t
he engine is needed to maintain
a


comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-

d
emisting is active,
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s
ome temporary conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) make this
necessary to ensure control of a
system.
This indicator lamp flashes for a
few
seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal. A time counter calculates the
time spent in STOP mode during
a
journey. It is reset to zero every
time the ignition is switched on
using the key.
For your comfort, 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 functionalities of the vehicle, such as
braking.
With a
manual gearbox in STOP mode, if
a
gear is engaged without fully depressing
the clutch pedal, a message is displayed
asking you to depress the clutch pedal
again to restart the engine.
START mode
This indicator lamp goes off and the
engine restarts. With manual gearbox
:
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W
ith clutch pedal depressed.
With automatic gearbox:
-
W
ith gear lever in position D or M
.
-
W
ith brake pedal released.
or
-
W
ith gear lever in position N.
-
W
ith brake pedal released.
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T
hen gear lever in position D or M
.
or
-
W
ith reverse gear engaged.
Special cases: START mode
triggered automatically
As a safety measure and for your convenience,
S TART mode is triggered automatically when:
-
y

ou open the driver's door,
-
y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-

s
ome temporary conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
air conditioning setting, etc.) make this
necessary to ensure control of a
system or
the vehicle.
This indicator lamp flashes for a
few
seconds, then goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key.
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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.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.Opening the bonnet Driving on flooded roads
Before driving through a
flooded road, 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.
Malfunction
The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V
b attery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
For more information on the 12
V batter y,
refer to the corresponding section.
F

T

o deactivate or reactivate the system,
press this button.
The indicator lamp is lit when the system is
deactivated.
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.
Under-inflation detection
This system automatically monitors the tyre
pressure while driving.
The system monitors the pressure in all four
tyres, once 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.
In the event of a

fault with the system, the ECO
OFF switch warning lamp flashes, then comes
on fixed.
Have it checked by a

PEUGEOT dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
If a

fault occurs in STOP mode, the vehicle
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.
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Driving

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Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey,
stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
F

A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F

F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F

M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31
mph
(50


km/h).
F

S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a
level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
Towing device
Load distribution
F D istribute 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. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000
metres of altitude.
Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation
be per formed by a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a
PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towing device is
used. Obser ve 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 (towball)
also includes the use of accessories
(bicycle carriers, tow boxes, etc.).
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
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 switching off the engine and for
a
maximum cumulative period of around
40
minutes, you can continue to use functions
such as the audio and telematics system,
the wipers, the dipped beam headlamps, the
courtesy lamps, etc.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a
telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around
10
minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system.
Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically
reactivated the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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f
or less than 10 minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 5


minutes,A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12
V batter y
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Fitting roof bars
When fitting transverse roof bars, take care to
position them correctly on the retaining pins
located in the door apertures.
For more information, contact
a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the height exceeds 40
cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the vehicle's anchorage points.
For transporting objects which are longer
than the vehicle, refer to local legislation.
As a
safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for your
vehicle.
Obser ve the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the
roof bars.
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f
or more than 10

minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately 30
minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
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Engines
Petrol
Diesel
These engines are examples provided as
a guide.
The locations of the following elements may
vary:
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A
ir filter.
-

E
ngine oil dipstick.
-

E
ngine oil filler cap.
-
P

riming pump. 1.
Screenwash fluid tank.
2. Coolant tank.
3. Brake fluid tank.
4. Battery.
5. Fusebox.
6. A i r f i l t e r.
7. Engine oil dipstick.
8. Engine oil filler cap.
9. Remote earth point.
10. Priming pump*
The Diesel circuit is under very high
pressure.
All work on this circuit must be carried out
only by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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 a
PEUGEOT
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The liquid 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.
Take used oil to a
PEUGEOT dealer 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.
*
D

epending on engine.
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