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The under-inflation detection system does
not replace the need for vigilance on the
part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres worsens
road-holding, lengthens braking distances,
causes premature wear of the tyres,
particularly in adverse conditions (heavy
loads, high speeds, long journeys).Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for your
vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure
label.
For more information on the
Identification markings , refer to the
corresponding section. Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the tyres
are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or
after a journey of less than 6 miles (10 km)
at moderate speeds).
Other wise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures
shown on the label.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow
chains.
Under-inflation alert
This is indicated by continuous
illumination of this warning lamp, an
audible signal and, depending on
equipment, the display of a message.
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educe speed immediately, avoid excessive
steering movements and sudden braking.
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top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check. F

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f you have a compressor, such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit, check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold.
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f it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
or
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n case of a puncture, use the temporary
puncture repair kit or the spare wheel
(depending on equipment).
The alert is kept active until the system is
reinitialised.
Reinitialisation
The system must be reinitialised after any
adjustment to the pressure of one or more
tyres, and after changing one or more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres
are correct for the conditions of use
of the vehicle and conform to the
recommendations on the tyre pressure
label.
The under-inflation alert can only be relied
on if the reinitialisation of the system has
been done with the pressures in the four
tyres correctly adjusted.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
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To maintain correct operation of the
system: regularly clean 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.
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.The function is activated and
deactivated in the Driving /Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
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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tmospheric pollution,
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hen towing,
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riving with a space-saver type spare wheel
or snow chains fitted,
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uncture repair using the temporary repair kit,
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oung drivers, etc.
The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it from
working:
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oor visibility (inadequate street lighting,
falling snow, rain, fog),
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indscreen area located in front of the
camera: dirty, misted, frost-covered, snow-
covered, damaged or covered by a sticker,
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ault with the camera,
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bsolete or incorrect mapping,
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idden road signs (other vehicles,
vegetation, snow),
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peed limit signs that do not conform to the
standard, are damaged or distorted.
(95
km/h)), the speed flashes for 10 seconds.
For a suggested maximum speed, the first
time that the vehicle’s speed exceeds it by
more than 3 mph (5

km/h) (example: 59 mph
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The cruise control operates by day and
night, in fog or moderate rainfall.
However, it is strongly recommended that
you always keep a safe distance from
vehicles ahead, according to the driving
conditions, the weather and the road
sur face.
Use the cruise control only where the
driving conditions allow running at a
constant speed and keeping an adequate
safety distance.
Do not activate the cruise control in urban
areas where pedestrians are likely to
cross the road, in heavy traffic, on winding
or steep roads, on slippery or flooded
roads, when there is snowfall, if the front
bumper or windscreen is damaged or
when the brake lamps have failed.
In certain circumstances, it may not
be possible for the speed setting to be
maintained or even attained: loaded
vehicle, ascending a steep hill, etc.The system is not intended for the
following situations:
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f the front end of the vehicle has
been modified (addition of long-range
headlamps, painting of the front
bumper),
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riving on a racing circuit,
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unning on a rolling road,
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se of snow chains, non-slip covers or
studded tyres.
The use of mats not approved by
PEUGEOT may inter fere with the
operation of the cruise control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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nsure that the mat is secured
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ever place one mat on top of another.The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
from working:
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riving on a winding road,
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oor visibility (inadequate street
lighting, falling snow, heavy rain, dense
f o g , e t c .),
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azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating
shade and light, etc.),
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amera or radar obstructed (mud, frost,
snow, condensation, etc.).
In these situations, detection performance
may be reduced.
Operation of the radar, located in the
front bumper, may be impaired by the
accumulation of dirt (dust, mud, etc.) or in
certain weather conditions (snow, frost,
e t c .) .
Do not stick any items to the radar's
protective cover.
Clean the front bumper regularly.
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the
detection camera.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle, as this could
obscure the camera.
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In the following cases, deactivating the system
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:
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owing a trailer,
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arrying long objects on roof bars or roof
rack,
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ith snow chains fitted,
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efore using an automatic car wash, with
the engine running,
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efore placing the vehicle on a rolling road
in a workshop,
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owed vehicle, engine running,
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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 ",
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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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Do not use the function in presence of one
of the following modifications:
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hen carrying an object extending
beyond the vehicle size (ladder on
the roof bars, bicycle carrier on the
tailgate, etc.).
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ith a non-approved towball in place.
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ith snow chains fitted.
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hen driving on a small-diameter or
"space-saver" type spare wheel.
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hen the wheels fitted are a different
size from the original ones.
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fter modifying one or both bumpers
(added protection, etc.).
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f the sensors have been repainted
outside the PEUGEOT dealer network.
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ith sensors not approved for your
vehicle.
Maintenance
recommendations Operating faults
When the function is not activated,
this indicator lamp temporarily
flashing and an audible signal
indicate a system fault.
If the fault occurs during the use of the system,
the indicator lamp goes off. If the fault in the parking sensors,
indicated by this warning lamp
coming on, occurs during use, it
causes the function to deactivate.
In the event of a fault, have the system checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault with the
power steering, this warning lamp
flashes in the instrument panel,
accompanied by a message.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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egularly check that the sensors and
cameras are clean.
If necessary, clean the camera lenses with
a soft, dry cloth.
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f using a high-pressure washer, do not
direct the spray less than 30 cm from the
sensors and cameras.
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n bad weather, or during the winter, ensure
that the sensors and cameras are not
covered with mud, ice or snow.
Full Park Assist
This system provides active assistance with
parking: it detects a parking space then
operates the vehicle to park it in this space,
without intervention from the driver.
Associated with the EAT8 automatic gearbox,
the system manages control of the steering,
direction, acceleration and braking.
To assist the driver in monitoring the
correct manoeuvring operation, the system
automatically triggers the display of Visiopark 1
or Visiopark 2 and the activation of the parking
sensors.
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Operating limits
- The system may suggest an inappropriate parking space (parking prohibited, work
in progress with damaged road sur face,
location alongside a ditch, etc.).
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he system may indicate that a space
was found but will not offer it because of
a fixed obstacle on the opposite side of
the manoeuvre which does not allow the
vehicle to follow a trajectory required for the
parking.
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he system is not designed for per forming
the parking manoeuvre on a steep slope or
on a sharp cur ve.
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he system does not detect spaces that are
much larger than the vehicle itself or that
are delimited by obstacles that are too low
(pavements, studs, etc.) or too thin (trees,
posts, wire fences, etc.).
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ertain obstacles located in the sensors’
blind spots may not be detected or no
longer be detected during the manoeuvre.
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ounds such as those emitted by noisy
vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,
pneumatic drills, etc.) can inter fere with the
vehicles’ sensors.
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ertain materials (fabrics) absorb sound
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
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ccumulated snow or dead leaves on the
road sur face can inter fere with the vehicle's
sensors.
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he system can be disrupted by faulty
inflation of the vehicle’s tyres. -

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ront or rear impact to the vehicle can
upset the sensors’ settings, which may not
always be detected by the system: distance
measurements may be falsified.
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he tilting of the vehicle if the boot is
very loaded can affect the distance
measurements.
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he sensors and camera or cameras can
be disrupted by adverse weather conditions
(heavy rain, thick fog, falling snow).
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he Visiopark 1 or Visiopark 2 display is a
manoeuvring aid that does not replace the
vigilance of the driver.
Do not use the function under the
following exterior conditions:
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longside a soft shoulder (ditch, etc.)
or quay or on a cliff edge.
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hen the road sur face is slippery
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e t c .) .Do not use the function in presence of one
of the following modifications:
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hen carrying an object extending
beyond the vehicle size (ladder on
the roof bars, bicycle carrier on the
tailgate, etc.).
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ith a non-approved towball in place.
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ith snow chains fitted.
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hen driving on a small-diameter or
"space-saver" type spare wheel.
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hen the wheels fitted are a different
size from the original ones.
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fter modifying one or both bumpers
(added protection, etc.).
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f the sensors have been repainted
outside the dealer network.
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ith sensors not approved for your
vehicle.
Do not use the function in presence of one
of the following malfunctions:
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U nder-inflation of a tyre.
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f one of the bumpers is damaged.
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f one of the cameras is faulty.
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f the brake lamps are not working.
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Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of
certain functions to conser ve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam
headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
Switching to this mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this
time, it will be maintained for around 10
minutes with the Bluetooth hands-free
system of your audio system.
Exiting the mode
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from
starting.
For more information on the 12 V batter y ,
refer to the corresponding section.
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
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or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains
improve traction as well as the
behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted
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"space-saver" type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force in
your country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Installation tips
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face on the side
of the road.
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pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
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it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
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ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 31 mph
(50


km/h).
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top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Original tyre size
Maximum link size
215/60 R16 9 mm
215 / 5 5 R17 9 mm
235/45 R18 cannot be fitted with
chains
(with standard chains)
235/40 R19 cannot be fitted with
chains
(with standard chains)
For more information on snow chains, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the
road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
Fitting roof bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for your
vehicle.
You must see a PEUGEOT dealer to
obtain these roof bars and their specific
fixings.
Obser ve the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the
roof bars.
Direct installation on the
roof (Hatchback)You must only attach the transverse bars to
the four fixing points located in the roof frame.
These points are concealed by the door seals;
raise the seal to access the fixing point.
The roof bar fixings include a lug to be fitted in
the pin of each fixing point.
Fitting on longitudinal bars
(SW)
The transverse bars must be fixed at the
engraved markings on the longitudinal bars.
At the front
At the rear
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