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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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6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the gear lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this instruction could 
cause permanent damage to the gearbox 
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th 
gear).
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the ring under the knob and move the  gear lever to the left then for wards.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle 
is stationary with the engine at idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate 
starting the engine:
-
 
a
 lways select neutral,
-
 
p
 ress the clutch pedal.
Automatic gearbox
8 -speed automatic gearbox which offers a 
choice between the comfort of automatic 
operation or manual gear changing.
There are two driving modes:
-
 
a
 utomatic  operation for electronic 
management of the gears by the gearbox,
-
 
man
 ual operation for sequential changing 
of the gears by the driver.
In automatic mode, you can still change gear 
manually using the steering mounted control 
paddles, when overtaking for example.
Gear selector
To safely operate the gear selector, it is 
recommended that you keep your foot on 
the brake.
P. Park.
F
 
W
 ith your foot on the brake, turn the 
selector to this position for parking or 
starting.
R. Reverse.
F
 
T
 urn the selector to this position.
N. Neutral.
F
 
T
 urn the selector to this position for 
starting.
D. Automatic operation.
F
 
T
 urn the selector to this position.
M. Manual operation with sequential changing 
of the gears.
F
 
Sel
 ector in position D , press this button 
then use the steering mounted controls 
to change gear. 
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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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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. 
Driving