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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),
-
a

tmospheric pollution,
-
w

hen towing,
-

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

uncture repair using the temporary repair
kit,
-
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,
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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:
-

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:
-
i

mmediately, when being overtaken,
-

a

fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
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The sound emitted by the speaker (front or
rear) locates the obstacle in relation to the
vehicle, in front or behind.
Deactivation/activation of
the front and rear parking
sensors
The system is deactivated in the
Vehicle/Driving menu, then the
Driving functions tab of the touch
screen.
F
P
ress this button. The indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the function.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
The function will be automatically
deactivated when connecting a trailer or a
bicycle carrier on a towing device installed
in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The parking sensors are deactivated while the
Park Assist system is measuring a space.
For more information on Park Assist , refer to
the corresponding section.
Operating limits
- Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind spots may not be detected or no
longer be detected during the manoeuvre.
-

S
ounds such as those emitted by noisy
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,
pneumatic drills, etc.) may inter fere with the
vehicle's sensors.
-

C
ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
-

A
ccumulated snow or dead leaves on the
road sur face can inter fere with the vehicle's
sensors.
-

A f
ront or rear impact to the vehicle can
distort the settings of the sensors, which is
not always detected by the system: distance
measurements may be incorrect.
-

T
he tilting of the vehicle if the boot is
very loaded can affect the distance
measurements.
-

T
he sensors may be affected by poor
weather conditions (heavy rain, thick fog,
snowfall, etc.).
Maintenance
recommendations
In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or
snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
High pressure jet wash
When washing your vehicle, keep the
lance at least 12 inches (30
cm) away from
the sensors.
Operating fault
On engaging reverse gear:
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and/or a message
appears, accompanied by an audible
signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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The function will be deactivated:
- I f a trailer is attached or a bicycle
carrier is fitted on a towbar (vehicle
fitted with a towbar installed in line with
the manufacturer's recommendations).
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A
bove about 6 mph (10 km/h).
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O
n opening the tailgate.
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W
hen shifting out of reverse (the image
remains displayed for 7
seconds).
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B
y pressing the red cross in the top
left-hand corner of the touch screen.
Check the cleanliness of the camera lens
regularly.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
AUTO mode
Standard view Zoom view"Zoom view".
"AUTO m o de".
This mode is activated by default.
Using sensors in the rear bumper, the
automatic view changes from a rear view
(standard) to a view from above (zoom), as an
obstacle is approached at the level of the red
line (less than 30
cm) during a manoeuvre.The blue lines 1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; the direction
changes depending on the position of the
steering wheel.
The red line 2 represents a distance of 30
cm
from the rear bumper; the two blue lines 3 and
4 represent 1
m and 2 m, respectively.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the
screen. The camera records the vehicle's surroundings
during the manoeuvre in order to create a
view from above the rear of the vehicle in its
near surroundings, allowing the vehicle to be
manoeuvred around obstacles nearby.
This view is available with AUTO mode or in the
view selection menu.
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When several successive bays are found,
the vehicle will be directed towards the
last one.
F

O
perate the direction indicator on the
parking side chosen to activate the
measurement function. You should drive at
a distance of between 0.5 m and 1.5 m from
the row of parked vehicles.
F

D
rive slowly following the instructions until
the system finds a free space. F
M
ove for wards slowly until a message is
displayed, accompanied by an audible
signal, asking you to engage reverse gear.
F
S
elect reverse, release the steering wheel
and start moving without exceeding 4 mph
(7

km/h).F
T
he assisted parking manoeuvre is in
progress.
Without exceeding 4 mph (7 km/h), follow
the instructions displayed in the instrument
panel, aided by the warnings from the
"Parking sensors" system, until the end of
the manoeuvre is indicated.
At the end of the manoeuvre, the indicator lamp
in the instrument panel goes off, accompanied
by a message and an audible signal.
The assistance is deactivated: you can take
over control.
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