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When towing a trailer, parking on a steep
slope, or if your vehicle is heavily loaded,
turn the front wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear.
When towing a trailer, your vehicle is
approved for parking on slopes of up to
12% .
The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitment of
15-inch wheels.
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox : fully depress the
clutch pedal, engage first gear or reverse;
press the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox : select position D,
M or R then press the accelerator pedal. 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 a
message.
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 ignition 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 a message.
With the engine stalled or in STOP mode
of Stop & Start, automatic application
does not take place.
With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake at any time using the control lever.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
F
p
ress the brake pedal,
F

b
riefly 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 a message and
an audible signal until the doors are closed.
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
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull 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 a message.
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The area in front of the electric parking
brake control is not intended for the
storage of objects.
Recommendations
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the parking brake
indicator lamps in the instrument panel
and the control lever must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
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 a message.
Parking the vehicle with the
brake released
In the case of very cold conditions (ice),
towing and using a car wash tunnel, it is
recommended that the parking brake not
be applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear
or mode P (Park) or fit a chock against
one of the wheels.
F

S
witch off the engine.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the indicator lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever.
F

S
witch on the ignition again, without starting
the engine.
F

R
elease the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal.
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 a message.
F Switch off the ignition.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, mode P
is automatically engaged when the ignition
is switched off.
The wheels are blocked.
For more information on the E AT 8
automatic gearbox , particularly in
relation to leaving the vehicle in free-
wheeling mode, refer to the corresponding
section.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or during towing (caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

A
pply the parking brake with the control
lever, if it is released.
F

T
ake your foot off the brake pedal.
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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, an audible signal sounds and a
message appears.
F

R
eturn the gear selector to position
P ; the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, a message
appears in the instrument panel screen
to indicate a gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd 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.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop. 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.
EAT8 automatic gearbox
Eight-speed automatic gearbox with push
selector. It also offers a manual mode with
steering mounted paddle gear changes.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park.
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels
are blocked.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off:
in certain car wash stations, if towing the
vehicle, etc.
D. Automatic mode.
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the steering
mounted control paddles.
Push selector
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.
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Starting the vehicle
From mode P:
F P ress the brake pedal down fully.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

M
aintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
F

P
ush once or twice rear ward to select the
automatic mode D , or for ward to engage
reverse R .
From neutral N :
F

P
ress the brake pedal down fully.
F

S
tart the engine.
F

M
aintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push rear ward to select the automatic
mode D , or for ward, while pressing the
Unlock


button to engage reverse R .
Then, from D or R :
F

R
elease the brake pedal.
F

A
ccelerate progressively to automatically
release the electric parking brake.
F

W
ith the parking brake released, the vehicle
then moves off.
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), it is recommended that the
engine be allowed to run for a few minutes
before moving off, to ensure the correct
operation and durability of the engine and
gearbox. If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
never try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox when the
ignition is switched off, mode P is engaged
automatically, with the exception of mode N
,
in which case mode P will be engaged after
a delay of 5
seconds (allowing the change to
free-wheel).
Check that mode P has been engaged and that
the electric parking brake has been applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps for
the selector and the electric parking
brake control lever must be on, as well
as the ones in the instrument panel.
SPORT/ECO control
Driver Sport Pack
With the engine running, when the Driver
Spor t Pack is activated, the gearbox delays
changing up for a more dynamic driving style.
The programme is automatically deactivated
when the ignition is switched off.Eco mode
Activating this mode reduces fuel consumption
by optimising the operation of the heating and
air conditioning and, depending on version, the
pedals, the automatic gearbox and the gear
shift indicator. Activating the Driver Spor t Pack is not
recommended in the following situations:
-
A
SR system deactivated,
-
l
ow fuel level reached,
-
l
ow AdBlue level reached.
Pressing the front part of the control activates
the Driver Spor t Pack . The indicator lamp
comes on.
Pressing this control again deactivates the
function. The indicator lamp goes off.
For more information on the Driver Spor t
Pack , refer to the corresponding section.
Pressing this button has no effect when
towing a connected trailer.
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Specific speed limits, such as those for
heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.
The display of the speed limit in the
instrument panel is updated as you pass
a speed limit sign intended for cars (light
vehicles).
Activation/Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically
activated at every engine start.
Displays in the instrument panel
1.Detected speed limit indication.
or
2. Indication of the end of the speed limit. The system is active but is not detecting speed
limit information.
On detection of speed limit information, the
system displays the value.
Operating limits
The legislation on speed limits is specific to
each country.
The system does not take account of reduced
speed limits in the following cases:
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p
oor weather (rain, snow),
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tmospheric pollution,
-
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hen towing,
-

d
riving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted,
-
p

uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
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y

oung drivers, etc.
The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it from
working:
-

p
oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
The function is activated and
deactivated in the Driving
/Vehicle
menu of the touch screen. -
w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered by a sticker,
-
f
ault with the camera,
-
o
bsolete or incorrect mapping,
-
o
bstructed road signs (by other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
-
s
peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
Recommendation
For more information on the Speed
limiter , Cruise control or Adaptive
cruise control , refer to the corresponding
sections.
In addition to Speed Limit recognition and
recommendation
, the driver can keep the
speed displayed as a speed setting for the
speed limiter or cruise control using the speed
limiter or cruise control stalk storage button.
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F press button 5 again to save the suggested speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
If needed (for overtaking, etc.) it is possible to
exceed the programmed speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal.
The cruise control is temporarily overridden
and the programmed speed setting flashes.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Once the vehicle has returned to the
programmed speed, the cruise control takes
over again: the display of the programmed
speed setting becomes fixed again.
When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
You may have to brake to control the
speed of your vehicle. In this case, the
cruise control is automatically paused.
To activate the system again, with the
speed of the vehicle above 25
mph
(40
km/h), press button 4 .
Switching off
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the " 0" position:
the cruise control information disappears
from the screen.
Malfunction
Flashing of the dashes indicates a fault with the
cruise control.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop. When cruise control is active, be careful
when holding one of the speed setting
buttons: this may result in a very rapid
change in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the
programmed speed may not be reached
or maintained.
The use of mats not approved by
PEUGEOT may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
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e
nsure that the mat is positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
-

n
ever fit one mat on top of another.
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Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to
a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle
stationary; the cruise control is paused.
The driver should press the accelerator pedal
to move off, then reactivate the system by
pressing button 2, 3 or 4. If the driver takes no
action following this immobilisation, the electric
parking brake is applied automatically after a
while (approx. five minutes).
Operating limits
The system cannot exceed the limits of the
laws of physics.
The system cannot deal with certain situations
and the driver has to take back control of the
vehicle.
Cases of non- detection by the radar:
-

Pe
destrians, some cyclists, animals.
-

S
tationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,
e t c .) . When the driver must suspend the cruise
control system:
Cases where the driver is urged to take
back control immediately:
-
E
xcessively sharp deceleration of the
vehicle in front of you. The system must not be activated in the
following situations:
-

W
hen the "space-saver" spare wheel is
being used (depending on version).
-
W
hen towing.
-
F
ollowing an impact on the front bumper.
Be particularly careful:
-
W
hen motorcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered
onto the traffic lane.
- W hen you enter a tunnel or cross a
bridge.
-

V
ehicles crossing your lane.
-

O
ncoming vehicles. -

V
ehicles in a tight bend.
-
W
hen approaching a roundabout.
-
W
hen following a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate cruise control when conditions
permit.
-

W
hen a vehicle cuts in sharply between
your vehicle and the one in front.
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Malfunction
Blind Spot Detection
This system is designed to improve safety
when driving and is in no circumstances
a substitute for the use of the interior
rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is
the driver's responsibility to constantly
check the traffic, to assess the distances
and relative speeds of other vehicles
and to anticipate their movements before
deciding whether to change lane.
The Blind Spot Detection system does not
avoid the need for vigilance on the part of
the driver.
Operation
The function is activated and
deactivated in the Vehicle/Driving
menu, then the Driving functions tab
of the touch screen.
The state of the system stays in memory when
switching off the ignition.
The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towing device
approved by PEUGEOT.
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
The alert is given by a warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle – car, lorry,
bicycle – is detected and the following
conditions are fulfilled:
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a

ll the vehicles are moving in the same
direction and on adjacent lanes,
-

t

he speed of your vehicle is between 7 and
87

mph (12 and 140 km/h),
-

y

ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6
mph (10 km/h),
-

w

hen a vehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 16
mph (25 km/h),
-

t

he traffic is flowing normally,
In the event of a fault with the system, you are
alerted by the illumination of these warning
lamps in the instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an audible signal.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
This driving assistance system warns the driver
of the presence of another vehicle in the blind
spot angle of their vehicle (areas masked from
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
presents a potential danger.
A fixed warning lamp appears in the door mirror
on the side in question:
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i

mmediately, when being overtaken,
-

a

fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
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