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In the following cases, deactivating the system
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:
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t
owing a trailer,
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c
arrying long objects on roof bars or roof
rack,
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ith snow chains fitted,
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b
efore using an automatic car wash, with
the engine running,
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b
efore placing the vehicle on a rolling road
in a workshop,
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owed vehicle, engine running,
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f
ollowing impact to the windscreen close to
the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated
after detecting the use of certain "space-
saver" type spare wheels (smaller
diameter).
The system is automatically deactivated
after detecting a fault with the brake pedal
switch or with at least two brake lamps.
It is possible that warnings are not given,
are given too late or seem unjustified.
Consequently, always stay in control of
your vehicle and be prepared to react at
any time to avoid an accident. After an impact, the function automatically
stops operating. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
If the front bumper is to be repainted or
retouched, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop. Certain types of
paint could inter fere with the operation of
the radar.
Distance Alert
It warns the driver if their vehicle is at risk of
collision with the vehicle in front, a pedestrian
or a cyclist present in their traffic lane.
Modifying the alert trigger
threshold
This threshold determines how you wish to
be alerted of the presence of a moving or
stationary vehicle in front of you, a pedestrian
or a cyclist present in your traffic lane.
The current threshold can be
modified via the touch screen’s
Driving/Vehicle menu. You can select one of three predefined
thresholds:
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"
Distant ",
- "
Normal ",
- "
Close ".
The last threshold selected is memorised when
the ignition is switched off.
Operation
Depending on the degree of risk of collision
detected by the system and the alert threshold
chosen by the driver, different levels of
alert can be triggered and displayed in the
instrument panel.
They take account of the vehicle dynamics, the
speed of your vehicle and the one in front, the
environmental conditions, the operation of the
vehicle (cornering, actions on the pedals, etc.)
to trigger the alert at the best moment.
Level 1 (orange) : visual alert only,
signalling to you that the vehicle in
front is very close.
The message " Vehicle close" is
displayed.
Level 2 (red) : visual and audible
alert, warning you that a collision is
imminent.
The message " Brake!" is displayed.
Level 3 : finally, in some cases, a
haptic alert in the form of micro-
braking may be given to confirm the
risk of collision.
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If the system detects that the driver is not
holding the wheel firmly enough during
an automatic correction of trajectory,
it interrupts the correction. An alert is
triggered to encourage the driver to take
back control of the vehicle.
Driving situations and
associated alerts
To benefit from all necessary information in the
instrument panel, you must previously select
the "DRIVING" display mode.
The table below describes the alerts and
messages displayed depending on the driving
situation.
The display of these alerts is not sequential.Status of the
function
Indicator
lampDisplay and/or
associated message
Comments
OFF
(grey)System deactivated.
ON (grey)System active, conditions not met:
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peed below 40 mph (65 km/h),
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n
o lane marking recognised,
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ES
C deactivated or operation
triggered,
- " sporty" driving.
ON (grey)Automatic deactivation/standby of the
system (for example: detection of a
trailer, use of the "space-saver" spare
wheel provided with the vehicle).
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Status of the
functionIndicator
lampDisplay and/or
associated message
Comments
ON
(green)Detection of lane markings.
Speed above 40 mph (65 km/h).
ON (orange)/(green)The system corrects the trajectory on
the side where the risk of involuntary
crossing is detected (orange line).
ON
(orange)/(green)
"Take control of the vehicle". -

I
f, during correction, the system
detects that the driver has not
held the wheel for a few seconds,
it interrupts the correction and
returns control to the driver.
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D
uring correction of the trajectory,
if the system determines that the
correction will not be enough and
that a solid line is crossed (orange
line): the driver is warned that they
must complete the correction of the
trajectory.Operating limits
The system goes into standby automatically
in the following cases:
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SC deactivated or operation triggered,
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s
peed below 40 mph (65 km/h) or greater
than 112 mph (180 km/h),
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onnected electrically to a trailer,
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se of the "space-saver" spare
wheel detected (as detection is not
immediate, deactivation of the system is
recommended),
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d
ynamic driving style detected, pressure
on


the brake or accelerator pedal,
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d

riving where there are no lane markings,
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a

ctivation of the direction indicators,
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c
rossing the inside line on a bend,
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d
riving in a tight corner,
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i
nactivity by the driver detected during
correction.
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The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
working:
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c
onditions of poor visibility (inadequate
street lighting, snowfall, rain, fog),
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d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating
shade and light),
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w
indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered,
snow-covered, damaged or covered by
a s t i c ke r,
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l
ane markings worn, hidden (snow,
mud) or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
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r
unning close to the vehicle in front
(the lane markings may not be
detected),
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r
oads that are narrow, winding, etc.
Risk of undesirable operation
- driving with a trailer,
- d riving on a rolling stand,
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d
riving on unstable sur faces.
Deactivation/Activation
Deactivation of the system is recommended in
the following situations:
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d
riving on a road sur face in poor condition,
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u

nfavourable climatic conditions,
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d
riving on slippery sur faces (ice).
The system is not intended for driving in the
following situations:
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d
riving on a speed circuit, F

P
ress and hold this button to deactivate the
system at any time.
Deactivation is signalled by the
illumination of the indicator lamp in
the button and of this warning lamp
in the instrument panel.
Reactivation is achieved by a short press.
The system is reactivated every time the
ignition is switched on.Malfunction
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.
Blind Spot Detection
This system warns the driver of the presence
of another vehicle in the blind spots of their
vehicle (areas hidden 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,
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a
fter a delay of about one second, when
overtaking a vehicle slowly.
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This driving aid 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
relative distances and speeds of other
vehicles and to anticipate their movements
before deciding whether to change lane.
This system is a driving aid which cannot,
in any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
Activation/Deactivation
The function is activated and
deactivated in the Driving/Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
The state of the system is memorised when
switching off the ignition. The system is automatically deactivated
when towing with a towing device
approved by PEUGEOT.
Operation
Sensors fitted in the front and rear bumpers
monitor the blind spots.
The alert is given by an orange warning lamp
coming on in the relevant door mirror, as soon
as a vehicle – car, lorry, bicycle – is detected.
The following conditions must be met for this:
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a
ll vehicles are moving in the same direction
and in adjacent lanes,
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t
he speed of the vehicle must be between
7 and 87 mph (12 and 140
km/h) (versions
without Park Assist or Full Park Assist),
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t
he speed of the vehicle must be between
19 and 87 mph (30 and 140
km/h) (versions
with Park Assist or Full Park Assist),
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y
ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10
km/h),
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a v
ehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 16 mph (25
km/h),
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t
he traffic is flowing normally,
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ov
ertaking a vehicle over a certain period
of time and the vehicle being overtaken
remains in the blind spot,
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y
ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
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y
our vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a
caravan, etc.
No alert will be given in the following situations:
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i
n the presence of non-moving objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),
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Using four additional sensors located on the
sides of the front and rear bumpers, the system
records the position of fixed obstacles during
the manoeuvre and signals them when they are
located by the sides of the vehicle.Only fixed obstacles are signalled
correctly. Moving obstacles detected
at the beginning of the manoeuvre may
be signalled mistakenly, while moving
obstacles which appear at the sides of
the vehicle and which were not previously
recorded will not be signalled.
Deactivation/Activation
The function is deactivated and
activated in the Driving /Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
The state of the function stays in the memory
when the ignition is switched off. The rear parking sensors system will
be deactivated automatically if a trailer
or bicycle carrier is connected to a
towing device installed in line with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
In this case, the outline of a trailer is
displayed at the rear of the image of the
vehicle.
The parking sensors are deactivated during the
space measurement phase of the Park Assist
and Full Park Assist functions.
For more information on the Park Assist or the
Full 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.
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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.
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C
ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
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A
ccumulated snow or dead leaves on the
road sur face can inter fere with the vehicle's
sensors.
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.
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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.
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T
he tilting of the vehicle if the boot is
very loaded can affect the distance
measurements.
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T
he sensors may be affected by poor
weather conditions (heavy rain, thick fog,
snowfall, etc.).
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Rear vision
If a trailer or a bicycle carrier is fitted to
the towball, the zone behind the vehicle on
the view from above goes dark.
The surroundings are reconstructed by the
front camera only.
The system activates automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
The system is deactivated:
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a

utomatically above about 6 mph (10 km/h),
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w

hen shifting out of reverse (the rear view
image is replaced by the front view image
for 7 seconds),
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b

y pressing the red cross in the top left-
hand corner of the touch screen. The rear vision views are similar to those for
Visiopark 1.
For more information on Visiopark 1
, refer to
the corresponding section.
Front and rear vision
With the engine running and the
speed below 12 mph (20 km/h), the
system is activated via the Driving/
Vehicle menu of the touch screen:
Using these cameras, the system displays
the vehicle's near surroundings on the touch
screen, offering views from the rear of the
vehicle (rear vision), when reverse gear is
engaged and views from the front of the vehicle
(front vision), when the gearbox is in neutral or
a gear is engaged.
F Select "Panoramic visual aid ".The system is deactivated:
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a
utomatically above about 19 mph (30 km/h)
(the image disappears temporarily from 12
mph (20 km/h)),
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b
y pressing the red cross in the top left-
hand corner of the touch screen.
Standard view
The area in front of your vehicle is displayed in
the screen.
The blue lines 1 represent the width of your
vehicle, with the mirrors unfolded; their
direction changes depending on the position of
the steering wheel.
AUTO mode is displayed by default, with front
vision, if the gearbox is in neutral or with a
gear engaged, or with rear vision, if reverse is
engaged.
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Misfuel prevention (Diesel)
(Depending on the country of sale.)
Mechanical device which prevents filling the
tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It avoids
the risk of engine damage that can result from
filling with the wrong fuel.
Located in the filler neck, the misfuel
prevention device appears when the filler cap
is removed.
Operation
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into
your Diesel tank, it comes into contact with the
flap. The system remains closed and prevents
filling.
Do not persist but introduce a Diesel type
filler nozzle.It remains possible to use a fuel can to fill
the tank.
In order to ensure a good flow of fuel,
do not place the nozzle of the fuel can in
direct contact with the flap of the misfuel
prevention device and pour slowly.
Travelling abroad
As Diesel fuel pump nozzles may be
different in other countries, the presence
of the misfuel prevention device may make
refuelling impossible.
Not all Diesel vehicles are fitted with
misfuel protection, so before travelling
abroad, we recommend that you check
with the PEUGEOT dealer network,
whether your vehicle is suitable for the
fuel pumps in the country in which you
intend to travel.Towing device
Load distribution
F D
istribute 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. Use towing devices and their genuine
harnesses approved by PEUGEOT. It
is recommended that the installation be
per formed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If the towing device is not fitted by
a PEUGEOT dealer, it must still be
fitted in accordance with the vehicle
manufacturer's instructions.
Important
: for versions equipped with
the hands-free tailgate, if a towing device
is installed outside of the PEUGEOT
dealer network, it is essential to visit a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
to recalibrate the detection system: risk of
hands-free function malfunction!
Certain driving assistance or manoeuvring
assistance functions are automatically
disabled if an approved towing device is
used.
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.
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Practical information