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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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Automatic operation
F Select position D for automatic
changing of the six gears.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Temporary manual control
of gear changes
You can temporarily take over control of gear
changes using the “ +” and “ -” steering mounted
controls. If the engine speed allows, the gear
change is carried out.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle
or approaching a bend in the road.
After a few moments with no action on the
control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.
Self-sufficient traction (moving
without using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, etc.).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D , M or R selected, the vehicle
moves
as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).
As a safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle with the engine
running and the doors closed.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any inter vention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without
touching the selector, press the
accelerator fully (kick-down). The
gearbox changes down automatically
or holds the gear selected until the
maximum engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
For better safety, the gearbox will not shift up if
you release the accelerator sharply.
Manual operation
F With the selector in position D ,
press button M for sequential
changing of the six gears.
The indicator lamp for the button goes off. In manual mode, it is not necessary
to release the accelerator pedal when
changing gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear
to another if the vehicle speed and engine
speed permit.
The indicator lamp for the button comes on.
F
O
perate the " +" or " -" steering mounted
controls.
M appears and the gears engaged
appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
F
I
t is possible to return to
automatic operation at any time
by pressing button M again.
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If the engine speed is too low or too
high, the selected gear flashes for a few
seconds, then the actual activated gear is
displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear M1
automatically.
To save the brakes when descending
a steep incline, use engine braking to
reduce your speed (change down to a
lower gear).
Keeping the brake pedal pressed
continuously for long periods can overheat
the brakes, with the risk of damaging the
braking system or making it inoperative.
Only use the brakes when necessary, to
slow or stop the vehicle.
Depending on the road configuration (e.g.
mountainous road), manual operation is
preferable.
This is because automatic operation may
not be best suited, not allowing the use of
engine braking.Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is
not engaged correctly (gear selector
between two positions).
F
P
lace the selector "correctly" at a position.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, select position
P then apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle. A point of resistance may be noticed when
moving to position P .
If the selector is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45
seconds after the ignition is switched
off, an audible signal sounds and a
message appears.
F
R
eturn the selector to position P ; the
audible signal stops and the message
disappears.
On a steep slope with a loaded vehicle,
press the brake pedal , select position P,
apply the parking brake then release the
brake pedal. In all circumstances, ensure that the
selector is in position P before leaving
your vehicle.
Malfunction
When the ignition is on, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen to indicate a
gearbox fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may feel
a substantial knock when changing from P
to R and from N to R. This will not cause any
damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60
mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time (braking or
acceleration must be done only with
the right foot),
-
i
f you force the selector from position P
to another position when the battery is
flat.
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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:
-
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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Special cases: STOP mode
not available
STOP mode is not activated in certain
temporary conditions (examples: battery
charge, engine temperature, braking
assistance, ambient temperature) to assure
correct operation of the system and mainly
when:
-
t
he vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or
falling),
-
t
he driver's door is open,
-
a s
liding side door is open,
-
t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-
t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start by the
driver,
-
t
he automatic electronic parking brake is
applied or being applied,
-
t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment, In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
of f.
Going into engine START
mode
With a manual gearbox
, the Stop
& Start warning lamp goes off on
the instrument panel and the engine
restarts automatically when you press
the clutch pedal fully down to the floor.
With an automatic gearbox , the Stop & Start
warning lamp on the instrument panel goes off
and the engine restarts automatically when:
-
y
ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position D or M ,
-
y
ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position D or M,
-
y
ou engage reverse.
-
d
emisting is active,
-
t
he ambient temperature is lower than about
0°C or higher than about 35°C.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time
counter calculates the time spent in STOP
mode during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Special cases: START
mode triggered
automatically
START mode is activated automatically in
certain temporary conditions (examples:
battery charge, engine temperature, braking
assistance, air conditioning setting) to assure
correct operation of the system and mainly
when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-
y
ou open a sliding side door,
-
y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h) (depending on the engine)In this case, this indicator lamp
flashes for a few seconds, then goes
of f.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Switching on
F With the engine running, turn the wheel 1
to the " CRUISE " position. The system is
paused (grey display).
With a manual gearbox
With the speed of the vehicle between 20 and
100
mph (30 and 160 km/h):
F
W
ith the vehicle moving, press one of the
buttons 2 or 3 : the current speed of your
vehicle becomes the cruise speed setting.
The cruise control starts operating (displayed
in green).
With an automatic gearbox
The D or M mode must be selected.
With the speed of the vehicle between 1 and
112
mph (30 km/h and 180 km/h):
F
A
ccelerate slightly and press one of the
buttons 2 or 3 : the system starts (green
display).
The cruise speed setting then becomes equal to:
-
t
he current speed of your vehicle, if it is over
19
mph (30 km/h),
-
1
9 mph (30 km/h), if it is below 19 mph
(30
km/h).
12 .Inter-vehicle distance setting.
13. Position of vehicle detected by the camera. Remembering the settings
Switching off the ignition cancels any speed
setting value chosen by the driver.
By default, the inter-vehicle distance is set
at "
Normal " (2 dashes). Other wise, the last
setting made will be used when switching on
the system.
Pause
The cruise control can be paused manually:
- e ither by action by the driver:
•
O
n the button 4 (Pause).
•
O
n the brake pedal.
•
O
n the automatic electronic parking
brake control.
•
O
n the clutch pedal, by pressing for
approximately 10
seconds or more.
•
W
hen changing from D to N with an
automatic gearbox.
-
o
r automatically:
•
I
f the ESC system is activated, for safety
reasons.
•
W
hen the speed of the vehicle goes
below 19
mph (30 km/h) (1,100 rpm) with
a manual gearbox.
When the cruise control is paused, it can
only be reactivated when all of the safety
conditions are met again. The message
"Activation not possible, conditions
unsuitable" is displayed while reactivation
is not possible.
Reactivating the function
With manual gearbox
To reactivate the function, the driver must
accelerate to reach at least 19 mph (30 km/h),
then press one of the buttons 2 , 3 or 4.
With automatic gearbox
Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to
a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle
stationary; the cruise control is paused.
The driver should press the accelerator pedal
to move off, then reactivate the system above
19
mph (30 km/h) by pressing one of the
buttons 2 , 3 or 4.
If the driver takes no action following this
immobilisation, the automatic electronic parking
brake is applied automatically after a while
(approximately 5
minutes).
As a safety measure, wait until the current
speed approaches the speed setting to
reactivate the function by pressing button 4 .
Modification of the speed
setting
With the engine running and cruise control on
(green), you can modify the speed setting.
From the current speed
F By successive short presses on button 2 or
3, to lower or raise the setting in steps of +
or -1
mph (km/h).
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Following braking of the vehicle bringing it to
a complete stop, the system holds the vehicle
stationary; the cruise control is paused.
The driver should press the accelerator
pedal to move off, then reactivate the system
by pressing one of the buttons 2, 3 or 4.
If the driver takes no action following this
immobilisation, the automatic electronic parking
brake is applied automatically after a while
(approximately 5
minutes).
Operating limits
The system cannot exceed the limits of the
laws of physics.
Certain situations cannot be managed by the
system and require the driver to take back
control of the vehicle.
Cases of non- detection by the camera:
-
Pe
destrians, some cyclists, animals.
-
S
tationary vehicles (traffic jam, breakdown,
e t c .) . When the driver must suspend the cruise
control system:
Cases where the driver is urged to take
back control immediately:
-
E
xcessively sharp deceleration of the
vehicle in front of you. The system must not be activated in the
following situations:
-
U
se of the "space-saver" type spare wheel
(depending on version).
-
To w i n g .
-
C
arrying long objects on roof bars or roof
rack.
-
F
ollowing an impact on the windscreen
close to the camera.
-
Un
favourable climatic conditions.
Be particularly careful:
- W hen motorcycles are present and
when there are vehicles staggered
onto the traffic lane.
-
W
hen you enter a tunnel or cross a
bridge.
-
V
ehicles crossing your lane.
-
V
ehicles driving in the opposite direction. -
V
ehicles in a tight bend.
-
W
hen approaching a roundabout.
-
W
hen following a narrow vehicle.
Reactivate cruise control when conditions
permit.
-
W
hen a vehicle cuts in sharply between
your vehicle and the one in front.
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After three first level alerts, the system triggers
a further alert with the message "Dangerous
driving: take a break ", accompanied by a
more pronounced audible signal.
In certain driving conditions (poor road
sur face or strong winds), the system may
give alerts irrespective of the driver's level
of vigilance.
The following situations may interfere with
the operation of the system or prevent it
from working:
-
p
oor visibility (inadequate lighting of
the roadway, falling snow, heavy rain,
dense fog, etc.),
-
d
azzle (headlamps of an oncoming
vehicle, low sun, reflections on a damp
road, leaving a tunnel, alternating
shade and light, etc.),
-
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,
-
lan
e markings absent, worn, concealed
(snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks,
e t c .),
-
c
lose to the vehicle ahead (lane
markings not detected),
-
r
oads that are narrow, winding, etc. Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly 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.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
obstruct the detection camera.
Parking sensors
This function is a manoeuvring aid which
cannot, in any circumstances, replace the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must remain attentive and stay
in control of their vehicle.
They must always check the vehicle’s
surroundings before undertaking a
manoeuvre.
During the entire manoeuvre, the driver
must ensure that the space remains clear.
Using sensors located in the bumper, this
function warns of the proximity of obstacles
(e.g. pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) entering
their field of detection.
Rear parking sensors
The system is switched on by engaging reverse
g e a r.
This is confirmed by an audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.
Audible assistance
The function signals the presence of obstacles
present both within the sensors’ detection
zone and in the vehicle path defined by the
orientation of the steering wheel.
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