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Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object, etc.), nor
fix or attach anything close to or in the way of
the airbag release trajectory; this could cause
injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag systems must be
per fomed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned
are obser ved, a risk of injury or of minor
burns to the head, chest or arms when an
airbag is deployed cannot be ruled out. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries
in case of airbag deployment.
Do not attach anything to or hang anything
from the seat backrests (clothes, etc.) as
this could cause injuries to the thorax or arm
when the lateral airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors
– risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Curtain airbags
Do not attach anything or hang anything to
the roof, as this could cause head injuries
when the curtain airbag is deployed.
If fitted to your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play a
part in securing the curtain airbags. Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4
minutes before driving.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied – Risk of overheating and damage
to the braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable sur faces (dry
grass, fallen leaves, etc.): Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P , depending on
the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through water:
-
c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
-
d
rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
Under no circumstances exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
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Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge.Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.Starting the engine
Parking brake applied:
F W ith a manual gearbox , place the gear
lever in neutral then depress the clutch
pedal fully.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector in mode N or P then depress
the brake pedal fully.
F
I
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
F
U
nlock the steering column by
simultaneously turning the steering and
t h e key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example). F
W
ith a petrol engine
, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
With petrol engines , after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to two minutes (accelerated
idle speed).
F
W
ith a Diesel engine, turn the key to
position 2 , ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off
in the instrument panel then operate
the starter motor by turning the key
to position 3 without pressing the
accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine is running,
release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on. If the engine does not start straight
away, switch off the ignition. Wait a few
moments before operating the starter
motor again. If the engine does not start
after several attempts, do not keep trying:
you risk damaging the starter motor or
the engine. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not let the
engine idle to warm up but move off
straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning
and death!
In very extreme wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4
minutes before starting
the vehicle.
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Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F W ith the engine running in idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
F
C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1 –
Sto p), for a maximum of 30
minutes you
can still use functions such as the audio and
telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
For more information on Energy
economy mode , refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the
key to position 1 (Stop) , then back to
position 2 (Ignition on) .
Starting / Switching off
the engine with
K
eyless
Entry and Starting
Starting the engine
F With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever
into neutral.
F
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the clutch pedal.
or
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the gear
selector in P or N mode.
F
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the brake pedal.
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The presence of the Keyless Entry and
Starting electronic key in the recognition
zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in this
zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone so
that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected
– Back-up starting" section.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP "
button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
For Diesel engines , when the temperature is
negative and/or the engine is cold, the start
will only take place once the preheater warning
lamp is off. "
START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, you should
keep the brake pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the " START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed in the
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel slightly while pressing the
" START/STOP " button to assist unlocking of
the steering column; a message warns you
when this is needed.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
On certain versions with the EAT8 automatic
gearbox, the steering column does not lock.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the " START/STOP " button:
F
W
ith a manual gearbox , you should keep
the clutch pedal fully depressed until the
warning lamp goes off and not press the With petrol engines
, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations for
anything up to 2
minutes while stationary
with the engine running (accelerated idle
speed).
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F W ith a manual gearbox , put the gear lever
into neutral.
or
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox , place the gear
selector in mode P or N .
F
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the " START/STOP " button.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
The engine stops and the steering column
locks.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with the EAT8 automatic
gearbox, the steering column does not lock.
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Emergency switch-off
Electric parking brake
The system allows, in automatic operation, the
application of the parking brake on switching
off the engine and release as the vehicle
moves off.F
b
y briefly pulling
the control lever to apply
the brake,
F
b
y briefly pushing
the control lever, while
pressing the brake pedal, to release it.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of
the parking brake.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
This indicator lamp flashes on the control lever
when manual parking brake application or
release is performed.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure with a manual
gearbox, if the parking brake is not
applied, immobilise the vehicle by
engaging a gear.
As a safety measure with an automatic
gearbox, if the parking brake is not
applied, immobilise the vehicle by
placing one of the chocks supplied
against one of the wheels.
Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Label on door panel
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and
the control lever must be on fixed, not
flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake.
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
Press the "
START/STOP " button for about five
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever:
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When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and engage a
gear with a manual gearbox.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and select mode
P with an automatic gearbox.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
Ignition on or engine running:
F p ress the brake pedal,
F
w
hile maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever. The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a message
is displayed.
Manual application
Stationary vehicle:
F p ull briefly on the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r. Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed. With a manual gearbox
F
F
ully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1
st
gear or reverse.
F
P
ress the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
F
P
ress the brake pedal.
F
Sel
ect position D , M or R.
F
R
elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check that
the front doors are correctly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off
.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
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When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, you risk releasing the
parking brake.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and the
P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
Automatic application does not take place
if the engine stalls or goes into STOP
mode of Stop & Start.
With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
Special cases
In some situations, you may need to operate
the parking brake manually.
Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever. Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
Parking the vehicle with the
brake released
In very cold conditions (ice), it is
recommended that the parking brake not
be applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear
or fit the chocks supplied against one of
the wheels.
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released
F
S
witch off the engine.
Illumination of the indicator lamps in the
instrument panel and control lever confirm
application of the parking brake.
F
S
witch on the ignition again, without
starting the engine. The complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
F
S
witch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, mode P is
automatically selected when the ignition
is switched off. The wheels are blocked.
For more information on the Automatic
gearbox , particularly in relation to
leaving the vehicle in free-wheeling
mode, refer to the corresponding section.
With an automatic gearbox, when
mode
N is engaged, opening the
driver's door will cause an audible
signal to sound. It will stop when you
close the driver's door again.
F
R
elease the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping your
foot on the brake.
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