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Airbags
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with the
exception of the centre seat in row 2) in the
event of violent collisions.
The airbags supplement the action of the force-
limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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i
n the event of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
(with the exception of the centre seat in row
2); immediately after the impact, the airbags
deflate rapidly so that they do not hinder
visibility or the exit of the occupants,
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i
n the case of a minor or rear impact or
in certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or
a subsequent accident), the airbag will not
be deployed again.
Impact detection zones
A. Frontal impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Airbag deployment generates slight
smoke emissions and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
Although this smoke is not harmful,
sensitive individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise generated by the deployment
of one or more airbags (detonation)
may result in mild and temporary loss of
hearing.
Front airbags
System which protects the driver and
passenger(s) in the event of a serious front
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is
fitted in the roof.
With the 2-seat front bench seat, the passenger
sitting in the centre is also protected.
Deployment
They are deployed, except the front passenger(s)
airbag if it is deactivated, in the event of a serious
front impact to all or part of the frontal impact
zone A , in the longitudinal centre line of the
vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from
the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax and
head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,
passenger(s) side, to cushion their for ward
movement.
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Position N can be used in traffic jams or in
a washing tunnel.
Steering mounted controls
F Pull the right-hand "+" or left-hand " -"
control paddle towards you to change up or
down.
The steering mounted controls do not
allow neutral to be selected and reverse
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Displays in the instrument panel
When you move the gear selector or press
button M , the corresponding symbol appears in
the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D. Drive (automatic operation)
M. Manual (manual operation)
1 to 8. Gear engaged
- Invalid value
F
I
f the message " Foot on the
brake " is displayed in the
instrument panel, press the brake
pedal firmly.
Starting the vehicle
F Start the engine.
If the conditions are not met, there is an audible
signal, accompanied by a message on the
instrument panel screen.
F
R
elease the parking brake.
F
Sel
ect position R , N or D.
F
W
ith your foot on the brake, select
position P .
If you have to move off on a steep slope
with a loaded vehicle, press the brake
pedal , select position D , release the
parking brake, then release the brake
pedal. F
P
rogressively release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If P is displayed on the instrument panel
but the selector is in another position,
place the selector in position P to allow
the engine to be started.
If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle,
then select position D to accelerate.
If position R , D or M is selected when the
engine is running at idle, with the brakes
released, the vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children in the vehicle
unsupervised.
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle without taking your key or remote
control with you, even for a short time.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P .
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
do not try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
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To reduce fuel consumption when
stationary for long periods with the
engine running (traffic jam, etc.), position
the selector on N and apply the parking
brake.
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this indication without engaging the
intermediate gears.
Gear shift recommendations must not be
considered as compulsory. In fact, the road
layout, the traffic density and safety remain the
deciding factors when choosing the best gear.
The driver therefore remains responsible for
deciding whether or not to follow the indications
issued by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the
instrument panel, in the form of an
ascending or descending arrow and
the recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver’s requirements (power, acceleration,
braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
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e
ngaging first gear,
-
enga
ging reverse.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
t emporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in traffic (red lights, traffic jams, etc.). The
engine restarts automatically – START mode –
as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Going into engine STOP
mode
For your convenience during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The Stop & Start does not affect the
functionality of the vehicle, such as for
example, braking, power steering, etc.
A slight delay between the vehicle
stopping and the engine cutting out may
be noticed.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition.
When the vehicle speed is below 2 mph
( 3 km/h) or the vehicle is stationary
(depending on engine), this indicator lamp
comes on in the instrument panel and the
engine goes into standby automatically:
- With a manual gearbox , when you put the
gearbox into neutral and release the clutch
pedal.
-
W
ith an automatic gearbox , when you
press the brake pedal or put the gear
selector in position N .
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Deactivation/Activation
With button
With audio system/touch screen
Activation or deactivation is done
via the vehicle configuration menu.
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately. The system reactivates automatically
every time the engine is started by the
driver.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
Driving on flooded roads
Malfunction
Depending on your vehicle's equipment:
In the event of a fault with the system,
this warning lamp flashes in the
instrument panel.
The warning lamp in this button
flashes and a message appears,
accompanied by an audible signal.
F
T
o deactivate or reactivate the system,
press this button.
The indicator lamp is lit when the system is
deactivated .
Before driving through a flooded road, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on Driving
recommendations, particularly on
flooded roads, refer to the corresponding
section.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
If a fault occurs in STOP mode, the vehicle may
stall.
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come on.
Depending on version, a warning message may
also be displayed, asking you to place the gear
selector in position N and to press the brake pedal.
With the vehicle stationary, you must switch off the
ignition and then start the engine again.
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8.Programmed speed setting value.
9. Speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation.
Switching on/pausing
F Turn thumbwheel 1 to the " LIMIT" position
to select the speed limiter; the function is
paused.
Adjusting the limit speed
setting
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed. To modify the limit speed setting from the
current speed of the vehicle:
F
i
n steps of +/- 1 mph (km/h), make
successive short presses on button 2 or 3 ,
F
c
ontinuously, in steps of +/- 5 mph (km/h),
press and hold button 2 or 3 .
To modify the limit speed setting using
memorised speeds and from the touch screen:
F
p
ress button 5 to display the memorised
speed settings,
F
p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
This setting becomes the new limit speed.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
F If the speed setting is suitable (last speed setting programmed in the system), press
button 4 to switch the speed limiter on.
F
P
ressing button 4 again temporarily
interrupts the function (pause). F
I
f you want to temporarily exceed the
programmed limit speed, press firmly
on
the accelerator pedal, going beyond the
point of resistance .
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep
slope, for example), an audible signal triggers
immediately. The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the displayed programmed speed flashes.
If it is exceeded for a prolonged period of time,
an audible warning is triggered.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return
to below the programmed speed.
To modify the limit speed setting from the
speed suggested by the vehicle Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation:
F
t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F
m
ake a first press on button 5; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request,
F
p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting. On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
You may have to brake to control the
speed of your vehicle.
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Take care: pressing and holding button 2
or 3 results in a rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
As a precaution, it is recommended
that the cruise speed chosen be close
to the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.
To modify the cruise speed setting using
memorised speed settings and from the touch
screen:
F
p
ress button 5 to display the memorised
speed settings,
F
p
ress the button for the desired speed
setting.
The selection screen closes after a few
moments.
This setting becomes the new cruise speed.
Temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
If needed (for overtaking, etc.) it is possible to
exceed the programmed speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal. 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 wheel 1 to position " 0". The display
of information related to the cruise control
disappears.
MalfunctionThe 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 steady again. Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control system.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
To modify the cruise speed setting using
the speed suggested by the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation system:
F
t
he speed suggested is displayed in the
instrument panel,
F
m
ake a first press on button 5 ; a message
is displayed to confirm the memorisation
request, F
p
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting.
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Take care: pressing and holding button 2
or 3 results in a rapid change in the speed
of your vehicle.
From the speed limit sign
recognition system
F The suggested speed is displayed in the instrument panel.
F
M
ake an initial press on button 5 ; a
message is displayed to confirm the
memorisation request.
F
P
ress button 5 again to save the suggested
speed.
The speed displays immediately in the
instrument panel as the new speed setting. F
B
y a maintained press on button 2 or 3
, to
lower or raise the setting in steps of + or
-5 mph (km/h).
For more information on the Speed Limit
recognition and recommendation , refer to
the corresponding section.
As a precaution, it is recommended
that you select a cruise speed close to
the current speed of your vehicle, so
as to avoid any sudden acceleration or
deceleration of the vehicle.
Modification of the
programmed inter-vehicle
distance
Engine running and with the wheel at the
"CRUISE " position:
F
p
ress button 6 to display the selection
screen for inter-vehicle distance.
F
B
y pressing button 6 repeatedly, cycle
through the predefined settings.
The selection screen closes after a few
seconds.
The change then takes effect.
This setting remains in memory, whatever the state
of the system and when the ignition is switched off.
The selection also applies to the stopping
distance (versions with automatic gearbox
E AT 8) .
Exceeding the programmed
setting
It is possible to exceed the speed setting
temporarily by depressing the accelerator
pedal.
The cruise control no longer manages the
braking system during this period.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return
to the programmed speed.
If the programmed speed setting is exceeded,
the display of the speed setting disappears
and a message "Cruise control suspended"
is displayed until the accelerator pedal is
released.
Driving situations and
associated alerts
The table below describes the alerts and
messages displayed depending on the driving
situations.
The display of these alerts is not sequential.
Three threshold settings are suggested for the
inter-vehicle distance:
-
"
Distant " (3 dashes),
-
"
Normal " (2 dashes),
-
"
Close " (1 dash).
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70
70
Indicator lampDisplay Associated messageComments
(green) +
(orange) "Take back control of the vehicle" The driver must take back control of the vehicle
by accelerating or braking, depending on the
circumstances.
(green) +
(red) "Take back control of the vehicle"
The system cannot manage the critical situation
alone (emergency braking of the target vehicle, rapid
insertion of another vehicle between the two vehicles).
The driver must immediately take back control of
the vehicle.
or
(grey) "Activation not possible, conditions
unsuitable"
The system refuses to activate the cruise control.
For more information, refer to Operating Limits
.
With automatic gearbox Indicator lamp Display Associated messageComments
or
(grey)/(green) according to the inter-vehicle
distance selected and the actual distance from the target vehicle "Cruise control paused"
(for a few seconds) The system has brought the vehicle to a complete
stop and is holding it immobilised.
The driver must accelerate to move off again.
The cruise control remains paused until the driver
reactivates it.
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