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Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
When opening and closing a motorised tailgate
manually, there is no assistance from gas
struts. Resistance to opening and closing is
therefore entirely normal.Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating
of its electric motor, after which opening
and closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10 minutes for the electric
motor to cool down before operating the
tailgate again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it
manually.
Reinitialising the motorised
tailgate
This operation is necessary where there is no
movement – after detection of an obstacle,
connecting or recharging the battery, etc.
F
O
pen the tailgate manually, if necessary.
F

F
ully close the tailgate manually. If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or qualified workshop.
Precautions in use
To avoid unwanted opening of the tailgate
when using the towing device:
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d
eactivate the hands-free function in
advance in your vehicle's configuration
menu,
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o
r remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate
closed.
For more information on the To w i n g
device with retractable towball , refer to
the corresponding section.
In wintry conditions
In the event of an accumulation of snow
on the tailgate, clear the snow before
requesting motorised opening of the
tailgate.
The formation of ice can block the tailgate
and prevent its opening: wait until the ice
melts with the heating of the passenger
compartment.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, do not forget to lock your vehicle
to avoid the risk of unexpected opening.
Recommendations related
to the hands-free function
(Hands-Free Tailgate Access)
If several kicking movements to operate the
tailgate have no effect, wait a few seconds
before trying again.
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic
interference (smartphone, etc.).
The function may be deactivated or affected if
there is rain or snow.
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open
or close by itself, particularly if:
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y
ou hitch or unhitch a trailer,
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y
ou fit or remove a bicycle carrier,
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y
ou load or unload bicycles to/from a bicycle
c a r r i e r,
- you place or lift something behind the vehicle,- an animal approaches the rear bumper,
- y ou are washing your vehicle,
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y

our vehicle is being serviced,
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y
ou are accessing the spare wheel
(depending on version).
To avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone
or deactivate the hands-free function.
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Driving position
Adopting a good driving position helps improve
your comfort and protection.
It also optimises interior and exterior visibility
as well as access to controls.
Sitting comfortably
Whether or not your vehicle has certain seat
adjustments described in this section depends
on the trim level and country of sale.
Driver’s sideAs a safety precaution, adjust the seats
only when the vehicle is stationary.
If your vehicle has electric seats, the
ignition must be on to adjust them.
Passenger’s side
Before moving off
Adjust the interior and exterior door mirrors to
reduce blind spots.
Fasten your seat belt: place the diagonal belt in
the middle of your shoulder and adjust the lap
belt so that it is tightened across your pelvis.
Ensure that all passengers have fastened their
seat belts correctly.
Follow these recommendations as much as
your height permits...
Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
The seat cushion height should be set so
your eyes are looking at the centre of the
windscreen. Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
you can fully press the pedals with legs slightly
flexed.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge
is level with the top of your head.
Adjust the length of the seat cushion to support
your thighs.
Adjust the lumbar support so that it conforms to
the shape of your spine.
Adjust the steering wheel so that your arms are
slightly bent.
The steering wheel should not hide the
instrument panel.
Sit fully back in the seat with your pelvis, back
and shoulders in contact with the seat backrest.
Adjust the longitudinal position of the seat so
that you are at a distance of at least 10 in (25
cm) from the dashboard.
Adjust the head restraint so that its upper edge
is level with the top of your head.
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If your vehicle has electric door mirrors,
the ignition must be on to adjust them.
When driving
Maintain a good driving position and hold the
steering wheel with both hands at the "quarter
to three" position, so that you can quickly reach
the controls on and near the steering wheel.Never adjust the seats or steering wheel
when driving.
Always keep your feet on the floor.
Front seats
Front head restraints
Adjusting the height
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Removing a head restraint
F Pull the head restraint up as far as it will go.
F P ress the lug A to release the head restraint
and remove it completely.
F

S
tow the head restraint securely.
Refitting a head restraint
F Introduce the head restraint rods into the guides in the seat backrest.
F
P

ush the head restraint down as far as it will go.
F
P

ress the lug A to free the head restraint and
push it down.
F
A

djust the height of the head restraint.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they should be in place and
correctly adjusted for the occupant of the
seat.
Upwards:
F

p
ull the head restraint up to the desired
position; the head restraint can be felt to
click into position.
Downwards:
F

p
ress and hold button B and push the head
restraint down to the desired position.
Seats with manual adjustments
For safety reasons, only adjust seats
when the vehicle is stationary.
Longitudinal
F Raise the control bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
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R
elease the bar to lock the seat in position
on one of the runners.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats
or jamming the seat if large objects are
placed on the floor behind the seat.
Height
F Pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, as many times as
necessary to obtain the position required.
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F next, proceed with the passenger's seat in the same way.
The changes are taken into account immediately.Once activated, the system starts a one hour
massage cycle, made up of sequences of 6 minutes
of massage followed by 3 minutes at rest.
The system stops automatically at the end of the
cycle; the indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Steering wheel adjustment
F When stationary , pull the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
F

A
djust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
F

P
ush the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety measure, these adjustments
should only be carried out with the vehicle
stationary.
Mirrors
Door mirrors
Each fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in narrow
spaces.
On versions fitted with "electrochrome" mirrors,
a system connected to a brightness sensor
darkens the mirror to reduce the nuisance
to the driver caused by low sun or headlamp
beams from other vehicles.
Demisting/Defrosting
If fitted to your vehicle, the demisting/
defrosting of the door mirrors is
done by pressing the rear screen
defrosting control.
For more information on Rear screen demist/
Adjustment
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spots.
The objects that you see in the mirrors are
in fact closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
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M
ove control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove control B in any of the four directions
to adjust.
F

R
eturn control A to its central position.
defrost , refer to the corresponding section.
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The USB reader reads your audio files which
are then transferred to the audio system and
played via the vehicle’s loudspeakers.
These files are managed via the steering wheel
controls or from the audio system.When connected to the USB socket,
the portable device can be charged
automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the portable
device exceeds the amperage supplied by
the vehicle. The USB socket, located on the left-
hand side, also allows a smartphone
to be connected by MirrorLink™,
Android Auto
® or CarPlay®, so
that certain applications on the
smartphone can be used on the
touch screen.
For more details on the Audio equipment and
telematics, and the USB socket in particular,
refer to the corresponding section.
Central console storage with
automatic gearbox
F Press in the middle of the cover to access the storage.
F

P
ut the device to be connected with its USB
cable in the provided space.
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un the cable through the hole in the wall.
F

C
onnect the cable to the USB socket
intended for the exchange of data with the
audio system.
FOCAL® Premium Hi-Fi
system
10 speakers incorporating exclusive FOCAL®
technologies offer the pleasure of pure and
detailed sound inside the vehicle:
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entral speaker/satellite speakers:
Polyglass technology delivering sound
immersion and spatialisation.
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igh fidelity woofer/mid-range speakers:
Polyglass technology delivering balance
and precise sound.
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NF tweeters: Inverted dome aluminium
technology giving optimum sound
dispersion and very detailed higher
frequencies.
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ub-woofer: 200

mm triple coil Power
Flower™ technology for defined and
dynamic reproduction of lower frequencies.
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2-way active amplification – 515 Watts:
Hybrid Class AB/Class D technology
providing breadth and finesse in the high
frequency signals, as well as real power in
the bass.
Your vehicle is equipped with a high-fidelity
acoustic system designed by the French brand
FOCAL
®, a specialist in acoustics for more
than 35 years and recognised throughout the
world for its patented innovations and its unique
audio signature.
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Do not confuse the stowing rings with the
bag hooks or the Top Tether fixings.
To remove or refit one of the movable rings:
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B
ring it to an oblong slot on the track.
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T
o obser ve the direction of installation,
make sure the ring is positioned vertically
and towards the outside of the vehicle.
Storage well
Depending on version, it includes:
- a t emporary puncture repair kit with the
vehicle tools,
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a s
pare wheel with the vehicle tools.
Boot lighting
This comes on automatically when the boot is
opened and goes off automatically when the
boot is closed.The lighting time varies according to the
circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode, approximately
thirty seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
Hatchback SW
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aise the boot floor as much as possible to
access the storage well.
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Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
conceal the detection camera.
Static cornering lighting
Activation/Deactivation
The function is activated and
deactivated in the Driving/Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
Switching on
This system operates from a certain angle of
rotation of the steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
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a
bove 56 mph (90 km/h),
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w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
Night Vision
Using an infrared camera at the front of the
vehicle, the system identifies and signals the
presence of pedestrians and animals in the
driver’s field of vision, in low exterior light
conditions.
For the permanent display of the image from
the infrared camera in the instrument panel,
select the "Night Vision" display mode by
turning the knob located to the left of the
steering wheel. Once the conditions are met,
an alert is triggered when there is a risk of
collision. Night Vision is a driving aid system that
cannot, under any circumstances, replace
the personal assessment of night-time
visibility and traffic conditions.
In some conditions, the contrasts in
temperature are insufficient and the
system may not detect all dangers or,
conversely, it may give false warnings
(e.g. engines of lorries parked on the edge
of the road).
Conditions for operation
With the dipped or main beam headlamps on,
this function allows headlamps to illuminate
the inside of a bend using light-emitting diodes
(LEDs).
The speed of the vehicle must be less than 56
mph (90 km/h).
This function is only available with the "Full
LED" technology headlamps. If the "Night Vision" display mode has not been
selected, the alert is triggered in the form of a
temporary window displayed in the instrument
panel.
The function is available with the engine
running and in STOP mode of Stop & Start.
The light conditions must be very poor. The
dipped beam headlamps must be switched on
and maintained in good working order.
The temperature detection range is between
-30°C and +30°C.
The speed of the vehicle must be less than
99
mph (160 km/h).
The camera detection range is between 15
m
(for pedestrians) and 200
m, depending on
visibility conditions.
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Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the force of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically when you next accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing
the button.
Horn
F Press the central part of the multifunction steering wheel.
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.
The 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. *

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n accordance with the general conditions
of use for the ser vice available from dealers
and subject to technological and technical
limitations.
"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 countries where the ser vice is not available,
or when the locating ser vice has been
expressly declined, the call is sent directly 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.
In either case, emergency and assistance calls
may not function.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as possible. to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.
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Safety