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With  Keyless Entry and Starting
F Press the "START/STOP" 
button. The warning lamp does not come on if the 
engine is already warm. In some climatic 
conditions, it is advised to follow the 
recommendations below:
-
 
I
 n mild conditions, do not leave the 
engine at idle to warm up but move off 
straight away and drive at moderate 
speed.
Depending on version, if the air  conditioning is activated and when the 
exterior temperature exceeds 35°C, 
the idle engine speed can accelerate 
up to 1,300
  rpm depending on the air 
conditioning requirements.
-
 
I
 n wintry conditions, the pre-heater 
warning lamp will stay on for a longer 
period after switching on the ignition; 
wait until it goes off before starting.
-
  In ver y severe wintr y 
conditions
 
(temperature below 
-23°C), to ensure correct operation 
and durability of the mechanical 
components of your vehicle (engine 
and gearbox), leave the engine 
running for 4
 
minutes before moving 
of f.
Never leave the engine running in 
an enclosed area without adequate 
ventilation: internal combustion engines 
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon 
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
F
 
P
lace the remote control inside the vehicle, 
in the recognition zone.
With a manual gearbox, the steering column 
unlocks and the engine starts more or less 
instantly.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine 
starts more or less instantly. With Petrol engines
, after a cold start, 
pre-heating the catalytic converter can 
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when 
stationary, with the engine running, for 
anything up to 2   minutes (accelerated idle 
speed).
For Diesel vehicles , in sub-zero 
temperatures, the engine will not 
start until the pre-heater warning 
lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on 
after pressing the "START/STOP" 
button, press down on the brake 
or clutch pedal until the warning 
lamp goes off, without pressing the 
"START/STOP" button again, until 
the engine starts and runs.
The presence of the "Keyless Entry and 
Starting" system remote control in the 
recognition zone is essential.
Never leave the vehicle with the engine 
running and with the remote control on 
your person.
If the remote control leaves the 
recognition zone, a message is displayed.
Move the remote control into the zone in 
order to be able to start the engine. 
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If one of the starting conditions is not met, 
a message is displayed in the instrument 
panel. In some circumstances, it is required 
to turn the steering wheel slightly while 
pressing the "START/STOP" button to 
assist unlocking of the steering column; a 
message warns you when this is needed.
Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
Using the conventional key/the 
remote control key
F Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .
F
 
R
 emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
 
T
 o lock the steering column, turn the 
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering 
column, the front wheels should be 
straight before switching off the engine. F
 
C
 heck that the parking brake is 
correctly applied, particularly on 
sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the 
vehicle is at a complete stop.
When leaving the vehicle, remove the key 
and lock the doors.
As a safety measure (children on board), 
never leave the vehicle without taking your 
remote control with you, even for a short 
period.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of 
braking assistance.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key, 
which would weigh down on its blade 
in the ignition switch and could cause a 
malfunction.
Key left in the ignition
When opening the driver's door, an alert 
message is displayed, accompanied by 
an audible signal, to remind you that the 
key is still in the ignition switch at position 
1 (Stop) .
If the key has been left in the ignition 
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the 
ignition will be switched off automatically 
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key 
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position 
2 (Ignition on) .
With  Keyless Entry and 
Starting
F With the remote control in the recognition 
zone, press the " START/STOP" button.
With a manual gearbox, the engine switches off 
and the steering column locks.
With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine 
switches off. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not switch off.
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To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- o nly use mats which are suited to the 
fixings already present in the vehicle; 
these fixings must be used,
-
 
n
 ever place one mat on top of another.
The use of mats not approved by 
PEUGEOT may inter fere with access to 
the pedals and hinder the operation of the 
cruise control/speed limiter.
The mats approved by PEUGEOT have 
two fixings located below the seat.
Switching the ignition on 
with 
 K
 eyless Entry and 
Starting
With the  Keyless Entry and Starting 
electronic key inside the vehicle, 
pressing the " START/STOP " button, 
without pressing any of the pedals , 
allows the ignition to be switched on.
F
 
P
ress the " START/STOP " button, the 
instrument panel comes on but the engine 
does not start.
F
 
P
ress this button again  to switch off the 
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked. With the ignition on, the system 
automatically goes into energy economy 
mode to maintain an adequate state of 
charge in the battery.
Back-up starting with  
K
eyless Entry and Starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic 
key in the recognition zone, because the 
remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader 
is provided to the left, behind the steering 
wheel, to allow starting.
F
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever 
into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the 
floor and keep the pedal down until the 
engine runs.
F
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox, select position 
P,  then firmly press the brake pedal.
F
 
T
 hen, press the " START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
F
 
P
 lace and hold the remote control against 
the reader, then:
Forced switch-off with 
Keyless Entry and Starting
In the event of an emergency only and with the 
vehicle stationary, you can switch off the engine.
F To do this, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button and keep it 
pressed for about 3
  seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon 
as the vehicle stops.
Remote control not 
recognised with 
 K
 eyless 
Entry and Starting
If the remote control is no longer in the 
recognition zone when you close a door or 
when you (later) request switching off of the 
engine, a message appears in the instrument 
panel.
F
 
I
 f you want to force switching off of the 
engine, press and hold the " START/STOP" 
button for about 3
  seconds, then contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control contains an electronic chip 
which has a special code. When the ignition is 
switched on, this code must be recognised in 
order for starting to be possible. 
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In the event of a fault, you are 
informed by illumination of this 
warning lamp, an audible signal and 
a message in the screen.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition, 
this system locks the engine control system, 
therefore preventing the engine from being 
started in the event of a break-in.
The vehicle will not start; contact a PEUGEOT 
dealer as soon as possible.
Manual parking brake
Application
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the 
parking brake lever up to immobilise your 
vehicle.
Release on level ground
F With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the 
release button then lower the lever fully. When the vehicle is being driven, this 
warning lamp coming on, accompanied 
by an audible signal and a message, 
indicates that the parking brake is still 
on or has not been fully released.
When parking on a slope, or on a steep 
slope with a laden vehicle, turn the wheels 
against the kerb then apply the parking 
brake.
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the 
application and release of the manual 
parking brake.
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear 
then switch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, place the gear 
selector in position P then switch off the 
ignition.
Automatic electronic 
parking brake
The system provides, in automatic operation, 
for the application of the parking brake on 
switching off the engine and its release as the 
vehicle moves off. The driver can take over at any time to apply 
or release the parking brake, by operating the 
control lever:
F
 
b
 y briefly pulling
 the control lever to apply 
the brake,
F  
b
 y briefly pushing
 the control lever, while 
pressing the foot brake, to release it.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel and in the control 
lever to confirm the application of the 
parking brake.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking 
brake.
This indicator lamp flashes on the control lever 
when manual parking brake application or 
release is performed.
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In the event of a battery failure, the 
automatic electronic parking brake no 
longer works.
As a safety measure with a manual 
gearbox, if the parking brake is not 
applied, immobilise the vehicle by 
engaging a gear.
As a safety measure with an automatic 
gearbox, if the parking brake is not 
applied, immobilise the vehicle by placing 
one of the chocks supplied against one of 
the wheels.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the 
parking brake is applied: the parking brake 
indicator lamps in the instrument panel 
and the control lever must be on fixed, not 
flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there 
is an audible signal and a message is 
displayed on opening the driver's door.Never leave a child alone inside the 
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could 
release the parking brake.
When towing, parking on a steep slope, 
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn the 
wheels towards the kerb and engage a 
gear with a manual gearbox.
When towing, parking on a steep slope, 
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn the 
wheels towards the kerb and select mode 
P with an automatic gearbox.
For towing, your vehicle is approved for 
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
F
 p ress the brake pedal,
F
 
w
 hile maintaining pressure on the brake 
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake is 
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the 
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off, 
accompanied by the display of the message 
"Parking brake released". If you push the control lever without 
pressing the brake pedal, the parking 
brake will not be released and a message 
is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
F
 p ull briefly on the control lever.
Confirmation of the instruction is signalled by 
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control 
l eve r.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed 
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp 
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever, 
accompanied by the display of the message 
"Parking brake applied".
Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the 
driver's door is properly closed.
The automatic electronic parking brake 
releases automatically and progressively 
when the vehicle moves off .
With a manual gearbox
F
 
F
 ully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1
st 
gear or reverse.
F
 
P
ress the accelerator pedal and release the 
clutch pedal. 
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With an automatic gearbox
F P ress the brake pedal.
F
 
Sel
 ect position D , M or R.
F
 
R
 elease the brake pedal and press the 
accelerator pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake 
does not release automatically, check that 
the front doors are correctly closed.
The complete release of the parking brake is 
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the 
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off, 
accompanied by the display of the message 
"Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running, do not 
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, 
you risk releasing the parking brake.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake 
is automatically applied when the engine is 
switched off .
Application of the parking brake is confirmed 
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp 
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever, 
accompanied by the display of the message 
"Parking brake applied". Automatic application does not take place 
if the engine stalls or goes into STOP 
mode of Stop & Start.
With automatic operation, you can also 
manually apply or release the parking 
brake using the control lever.
Special cases
In some situations, you may need to operate 
the parking brake manually.
Immobilisation of the vehicle 
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine 
running, briefly pull the control lever.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed 
by illumination of the brake indicator lamp 
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever, 
accompanied by the display of the message 
"Parking brake applied".
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the 
parking brake released.
F
 
S
 witch off the engine.
Illumination of the warning lamps in the  instrument panel and control lever confirm 
the application of the parking brake.
F  
S
 witch on the ignition again, without starting 
the engine.
F  R elease the parking brake manually by 
pushing the control lever while keeping your 
foot on the brake pedal.
The complete release of the parking brake is 
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the 
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off, 
accompanied by the display of the message 
"Parking brake released".
F
 
S
 witch off the ignition.
Parking the vehicle with the 
brake released
In very cold conditions (ice), it is 
recommended that the parking brake not 
be applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear 
or fit the chocks against one of the wheels.
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With an automatic gearbox, mode P is 
automatically selected when the ignition is 
switched off. The wheels are blocked.
For further information on the Automatic 
gearbox, particularly in relation to leaving 
the vehicle in free-wheeling mode, refer to 
the corresponding section.
With an automatic gearbox, when mode 
N is engaged, the opening of the driver's 
door will cause an audible signal to sound. 
It will stop when you close the driver's 
door again.
Deactivating automatic 
operation
In some situations, for example when it is 
extremely cold or during towing (caravan, 
recovery), it may be necessary to deactivate 
automatic operation of the system. F
 
P
 ush and hold the control lever in the 
release direction for at least 10   seconds and 
no more than 15   seconds.
F  
R
 elease the control lever.
F  
P
 ress and hold the brake pedal.
F  
P
 ull the control lever in the application 
direction for 2
 
 seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic functions 
is confirmed by illumination of this 
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
F Release the control lever and the brake 
pedal.
From now on, the parking brake can only 
be applied and released manually using the 
control lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic 
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is 
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the 
instrument panel going off.
Emergency braking
The emergency braking should only be 
used in an exceptional situation.
F
 
S
tart the engine.
F
 A
pply the parking brake with the control 
lever, if it is released.
F
 
T
ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
In the event of a failure of the main ser vice 
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver 
taken ill, under instruction, etc.), a continuous  pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle. 
Braking takes place while the control lever is 
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever 
is released.
The ABS and DSC systems provide stability of 
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the 
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be 
displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction, 
signalled by the illumination of one or both 
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then 
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the 
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" 
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is 
immobilised.
Hill start assist
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised 
temporarily (approximately 2
  seconds) when 
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to 
move your foot from the brake pedal to the 
accelerator pedal.
It is only active when:
-
 
t
 he vehicle is completely stationary, with 
your foot on the brake pedal, 
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Do not leave the vehicle while it is being 
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the 
engine running, apply the parking brake 
manually then ensure that the parking 
brake warning lamp lights up fixed on the 
instrument panel.
Malfunction
- certain slope conditions are met,
- t he driver’s door is closed.
Uphill , with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle 
is held for a short time when you release the 
brake pedal.
With a manual gearbox , if you are in first gear 
or in neutral.
With an automatic gearbox , if you are in 
position D or M . Downhill
, with the vehicle stationary and 
reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a 
short time when you release the brake pedal.
If a fault in the system occurs, these warning 
lamps come on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked.5-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle 
is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate 
starting of the engine:
-
 
a
 lways select neutral,
-
 
p
 ress the clutch pedal.
F
 
W
 ith the clutch pedal fully down, you must 
place the gear lever in neutral.
F
 
M
 ove the gear lever to the right, then pull it 
back.
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