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Advice
In order for these systems to be fully effective, 
follow the operation and maintenance 
guidelines below:
F 
T
 o ensure that the air is distributed evenly, 
keep the external air intake grilles at the 
base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the 
vents, the air outlets and the air extractor 
located in the rear free from obstructions.
F
 
D
 o not cover the sunshine sensor, located 
at the top of the windscreen; this is used 
for regulation of the air conditioning 
system.
F
 
O
 perate the air conditioning system for 
at least 5
  to 10   minutes, once or twice a 
month to keep it in per fect working order.
F
 
T
 o prevent misting or deteriorating air 
quality inside the passenger compartment, 
you should not deactivate the system for 
too long and avoid extended operation of 
the air recycling system when driving.
F
 
E
 nsure that the passenger compartment 
filter is in good condition and have the 
filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined 
passenger compartment filter. Thanks to 
its special active additive, it contributes 
to the purification of the air breathed by 
the occupants and the cleanliness of the 
passenger compartment (reduction of allergic 
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F
 
T
 o ensure correct operation of the air 
conditioning system, you are also advised 
to have it checked in accordance with the 
recommendations in the Warranty and 
Maintenance Record.
F
 
I
 f the system does not produce cold air, 
switch it off and contact a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep 
gradient in high temperatures, switching off 
the air conditioning increases the available 
engine power and so improves the towing 
ability. Vents
To close the vent, move the control outwards. 
You may feel slight resistance.
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Emergency braking assistance 
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system permits the 
optimum braking pressure to be reached 
more quickly, therefore reducing the stopping 
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which 
the brake pedal is pressed. The effect of this is 
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and 
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction 
Control) optimises traction in order to limit 
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving 
wheels and on the engine. It also improves 
the directional stability of the vehicle on 
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path 
followed by the vehicle and that required by 
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and 
automatically acts on the brake of one or more 
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle 
to the required path, within the limits of the laws 
of physics.
Intelligent traction control
If your vehicle has this system, it features a 
system to help driving on snow: intelligent 
traction control.
This system detects situations of difficult 
sur face grip that could make it difficult to move 
off or make progress on deep fresh snow or 
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction 
control  limits the amount of wheel spin to 
provide the best traction and trajectory control 
for your vehicle.
The use of snow tyres is strongly 
recommended on sur faces offering low 
levels of grip.
Anti-lock braking system 
(ABS) and electronic brake 
force distribution (EBFD) 
The fixed illumination of this warning 
lamp indicates that there is a fault 
with the ABS.If this warning lamp comes on, in 
conjunction with the STOP  and 
ABS warning lamps, an audible 
signal and a message, it means 
that the electronic brake force 
distribution (EBFD) is defective.
You must stop as soon as it is 
safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system 
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop as soon 
as possible.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims), 
ensure that these are approved for your 
vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make 
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake 
pedal. 
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Manoeuvre cautiously, at low 
speed
The dimensions of your vehicle differ from 
those of a light vehicle, in width, in height, as 
well as in length, and some obstacles will be 
more difficult to notice.
Manoeuvre slowly.
Before turning, check that there are no 
obstacles at mid-height along the sides.
Before reversing, check that there are no 
obstacles, particularly at high level behind the 
vehicle.
Be aware of the external dimensions, if ladders 
are fitted.
Load the vehicle correctly
With a load carried, the vehicle must remain 
within the maximum authorised weight, the 
Gross Vehicle Weight.
To avoid upsetting the balance of the vehicle, 
the load should be centred and the heaviest 
part placed on the floor in front of the rear 
wheels.
It is inadvisable to place heavy loads on a roof 
rack.
Loading also implies adherence to the 
maximum load of the roof bar anchor points. 
Adhere to the maximum permissible weight, 
according to PEUGEOT dealer specifications.
Loads must be securely lashed down.
A load that is not properly secured inside the 
vehicle may affect vehicle handling and create 
a risk of accident.
Drive the vehicle in a prudent 
and efficient way
Take corners gently.
Anticipate the need to brake as the stopping 
distance is increased, particularly on wet or icy 
roads.
Be aware of the effect of side winds on the 
vehicle.
Effective eco-driving saves fuel; accelerate 
progressively, anticipate the need to slow down 
and adapt your speed to suit the situation.
Indicate changes of direction well in advance 
so that you are seen by other road users.
Take care
The tyres must be inflated to at least the 
pressures indicated on the label, even over-
inflated by 0.2  to 0.3   bar for long journeys.
If your vehicle is fitted with a drop-side back, 
the height and width of the load must remain 
within the overall dimensions of the vehicle.
In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater 
demands on the towing vehicle and 
requires extra care from the driver.
Distribution of loads
F Distribute 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.
Please respect the maximum towable 
weights.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity  to wind.
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Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the 
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling 
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F 
T
 o lower the engine speed, reduce your 
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline 
depends on the gradient and the exterior 
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant 
temperature.
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I
 f this warning lamp and the 
STOP warning lamp come on, 
stop the vehicle and switch off 
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at 
least around 600
  miles (1,000   kilometres).
When the exterior temperature is high, 
leaving the engine running for 1
  to 
2
  minutes after stopping the vehicle to 
allow it to cool is recommended.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of 
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing  vehicle and of the trailer, observing the 
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height 
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp 
beam height adjustment , refer to the 
corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be 
deactivated automatically to avoid the 
audible signal if a genuine PEUGEOT 
towbar is used.
Starting/switching off 
the engine, manual key, 
remote control
Ignition switch
1. Stop  position.
2. Ignition on  position.
3. Starting  position.
Starting with the key
The parking brake must be applied. 
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Operation of the system may be felt by 
slight vibration in the brake pedal.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop, 
the automatic braking is maintained for 
1  to 2   seconds.
With a manual gearbox, in the event of 
automatic emergency braking until the 
vehicle comes to a complete stop, the 
vehicle may stall.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event 
of automatic emergency braking until the 
vehicle comes to a complete stop, keep 
the brake pedal pressed down to prevent 
the vehicle from starting off again.
If automatic emergency braking is not 
activated, you are alerted by the fixed 
display of the warning lamp accompanied 
by a message.
Intelligent emergency braking 
assistance
If the driver does not brake sufficiently 
to avoid an accident, this system will 
complete the braking.
This emergency braking system will not 
act if you press the brake pedal.
Deactivation/Activation of the 
alert and the braking
By default, the function is automatically 
activated at every engine start.
The deactivation or activation of the function is 
done in the vehicle configuration menu.
With audio system
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the 
system, you are alerted by the 
illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by the display of a 
message and an audible signal.
If the fault persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop to have the system 
checked. If one of the two sensors (camera or radar) 
is masked or its visibility is reduced, while 
the other sensor is able to work normally, 
the system still operates, but at a lower 
level of per formance. No message or 
warning lamp indicates this.
To ensure correct operation of the radar, 
do not paint over the paintwork on the 
vehicle's bumper.
Poor weather conditions (very heavy 
rain, accumulation of snow in front of the 
radar and the camera) may hinder the 
operation of the system, with the display of 
an operating fault message. The function 
remains unavailable until the message 
disappears.
In the "
Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/
deactivate " Auto. emergency 
braking ".
With touch screen
In the "Driving/Vehicle " menu, 
activate/deactivate " Collision risk 
alert and automatic braking ".
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Brake disc wear
For information on checking brake 
disc wear, contact a PEUGEOT or a 
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by 
PEUGEOT or products of equivalent 
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of units 
as important as those in the braking 
system, PEUGEOT selects and offers very 
specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness, or 
in wintry conditions, ice can form on the 
brake discs and pads: braking efficiency 
may be reduced. Make light brake 
applications to dry and defrost the brakes.
AdBlue® (BlueHDi 
engines)
To respect the environment and ensure 
compliance with the new Euro 6
  standard, 
without adversely affecting the performance or 
fuel consumption of Diesel engines, PEUGEOT 
has taken the decision to equip its vehicles 
with a system that associates SCR (Selective 
Catalytic Reduction) with a particle filter (DPF) 
for the treatment of exhaust gases.
SCR system
By using a fluid called AdBlue® containing 
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% 
of nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and 
water, which are harmless to health and the 
environment.
The AdBlue
® is contained in 
a special tank  holding about 
22
 
litres.
Its capacity allows a driving range of around 
6,000-9,000
 
miles (10,000-15,000
 
 km). An 
alert system is triggered automatically when 
the remaining range reaches 1,500
 
miles 
(2,400
 
km), i.e. once the reser ve level has been 
reached.
Several alerts are triggered successively during 
the remaining 1,500
 
miles (2,400   km) before 
the tank is empty.
If the estimated distance travelled by your 
vehicle between two ser vices is greater than 
12,000
 
miles (20,000
 
km), it will be necessary 
to top up the AdBlue. 
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Use only AdBlue® fluid that meets the 
ISO 
22241 
standard.
Never dilute AdBlue
® with water.
Never pour AdBlue® into the Diesel fuel 
tank.
Never top up from an AdBlue
® dispenser 
reserved for heavy goods vehicles.
Recommendations on storage
AdBlue® freezes below around -11°C and 
deteriorates above 25°C. It is recommended 
that bottles or containers be stored in a cool 
place and protected from direct sunlight.
Under these conditions, the fluid can be kept 
for at least a year.
If the additive has frozen, it can be used once it 
has completely thawed out.
Never store bottles or containers of 
AdBlue
® in your vehicle.
In winter, check that the temperature 
of the vehicle is above -11°C. If not, in 
freezing weather, the AdBlue
® cannot be 
poured into the tank. Park your vehicle 
somewhere warmer for a few hours before 
topping up.
The supply in a non-drip container or bottle 
simplifies topping up. Containers are available 
from a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Procedure
In cold weather, before per forming the top-up 
ensure that the temperature of the vehicle is 
above -11°C. Other wise the AdBlue
® may be 
frozen and so cannot be poured into its tank.
Park your vehicle in a warmer area for a few 
hours to allow the top-up to be carried out.
F
 
B
efore topping up, ensure that the vehicle is 
parked on a flat and level sur face.
F
 
S
witch off the ignition to stop the engine 
and remove the key from the switch.
or
F
 
W
ith 
 
K
eyless Entry and Starting, press the 
" START/STOP " button to stop the engine.
F
 
F
or access to the AdBlue
® tank, open the 
left front door. 
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12 V battery
Procedure for starting the engine using another 
battery or charging a discharged battery.
Lead-acid starter batteries Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet.
F
 O pen the bonnet using the interior release 
lever, then the exterior safety catch.
F
 
S
 ecure the bonnet stay.
For more information on the Bonnet 
and Engine , refer to the corresponding 
section.
Starting using another 
battery
When your vehicle's battery is discharged, the 
engine can be started using a back-up battery 
(external or from another vehicle) and jump 
leads or a battery booster.
Never try to start the engine by connecting 
a battery charger.
Never use a 24
  V or higher battery 
b o o s t e r.
Check beforehand that the back-up 
battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and 
a capacity at least equal to that of the 
discharged battery.
The two vehicles must not be in contact 
with each other.
Switch off all the electrical consumers 
on both vehicles (audio system, wipers, 
lighting, etc.).
Make sure that the jump leads are not 
close to moving parts of the engine (fan, 
belts, etc.).
Do not disconnect the (+) terminal while 
the engine is running.
F
 
R
emove the plastic cover to access the (+) 
terminal, if your vehicle has one.
The battery (-) terminal is not accessible.
A remote earth point is provided at the front of 
the vehicle.
Batteries contain harmful substances 
such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in 
accordance with regulations and must 
not, in any circumstances, be discarded 
with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and 
vehicle batteries to a special collection 
point.
Protect your eyes and face before 
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be 
carried out in a well ventilated area and 
away from naked flames and sources of 
sparks, so as to avoid the risk of explosion 
or fire.
Wash your hands afterwards. 
In the event of a breakdown