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Driving advice
Observe driving regulations and remain vigilant
whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a
long journey, taking a break every two
hours is strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.
Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a
risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle
(engine and gearbox), the engine must be
left running for 4
minutes before driving.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied – Risk of overheating and damage
to the braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable sur faces (dry
grass, fallen leaves, etc.) – Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P , depending on
the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
d emands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.
If you are obliged to drive on a
flooded road:
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heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,
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eactivate the Stop & Start function,
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rive as slowly as possible without stalling.
In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),
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o not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
t emperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a
check on the coolant
temperature.
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f this warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at least
approximately 620


miles (1,000

kilometres).
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
T o avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on Headlamp
beam height adjustment , refer to the
corresponding section.
Certain driving or manoeuvring aid
functions are automatically disabled if an
approved towing system is used.
If the exterior temperature is high, it is
recommended that the engine be allowed
to idle for 1
to 2 minutes after the vehicle
comes to a
stop, to facilitate its cooling.
Starting/switching off the
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
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ith a
manual gearbox, shift the gear lever
into neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal
and keep the pedal down until the engine
runs.
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ith an automatic gearbox, place the
selector in position P and fully depress the
brake pedal.
Using the conventional key/the
remote control key
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on position.
3. Starting position.
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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.
In the event of a
battery failure, the
electric 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
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.
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.
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y briefly pushing
the control lever, while
pressing the brake pedal, to release it.
Automatic mode is activated by default. 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,
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hile maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message
is displayed.
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".
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Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released.
F
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witch off the engine.
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llumination of the indicator lamps in the
instrument panel and control lever confirm
the application of the parking brake.
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witch on the ignition again, without starting
the engine.
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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".
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witch off the ignition.
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.
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tart the engine.
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pply the parking brake with the control
lever, if it is released.
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ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
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ush and hold the control lever in the
release direction for at least 10
seconds and
no more than 15
seconds.
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elease the control lever.
F

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ress and hold the brake pedal.
F

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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

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elease 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.
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.
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- Certain road sign qualifier plates detected by the camera (e.g. the speed limit if towing).Qualifier plate detected Display of the speed associated with
the qualifier plate
Speed limit in rain
Examples: If the wiper control stalk is in the
"intermittent wiping" or "automatic
wiping" position (so that the rain sensor is
activated):
68
mph (110 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit if towing If an approved towing device is fixed to the
vehicle:
56
mph (90 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit applicable over a
cer tain distance
Example: 43
mph (70 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit for vehicles whose gross vehicle
weight or gross train weight is less than
3.5


tonnes 56
mph (90 km/h) (for example)
Speed limit in snow
Example: If the exterior temperature is below 3°C:
19
mph (30 km/h) (for example)
with a "snowflake" symbol
Speed limit at cer tain times
Example: 19
mph (30 km/h) (for example)
with a "clock" symbol The units for the speed limits (mph or
km/h) depend on the country you are
driving in.
It should be taken into account so that you
obser ve the speed limit.
For the system to operate correctly when
you change country, the units for speed in
the instrument panel must be those for the
country you are driving in.
The automatic reading of road signs is
a
driving aid system and does not always
display speed limits correctly.
The speed limit signs present on the road
always take priority over the display by the
system.
The system cannot, in any circumstances,
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.
The driver must observe the driving
regulations and must adapt the speed of
the vehicle to suit the weather and traffic
conditions.
It is possible for the system to not display
the speed limit if it does not detect a
speed
limit sign within a
preset period.
The system is designed to detect signs
that conform to the Vienna Convention on
road signs.
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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.
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.
Activation and deactivation is
done via the vehicle configuration
menu.
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.
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
(95 km/h)), the speed flashes for 10 seconds.
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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Malfunction
Use the cruise control only where the
driving conditions allow running at
a constant speed and at an adequate safe
distance for a
period of time.
Do not activate the cruise control in urban
areas, in heavy traffic, on winding or steep
roads, on slippery or flooded roads, or in
conditions of poor visibility (heavy rain,
fog, falling snow, etc.).
In some circumstances, it may not be
possible to maintain or even reach the
cruise speed set: towing, vehicle heavily
loaded, steep climb. 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 positioned
c o r r e c t l y,
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ever fit one mat on top of another.
Flashing dashes indicate a fault with the cruise
control system.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a


qualified workshop.
This system provides the following
functions:
- A utomatically maintains the vehicle
at the speed set by the driver.
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A
utomatic adjustment of the
distance between your vehicle and
the one in front.
The cruise control remains active after
changing gear regardless of the gearbox
type.
It manages the acceleration and deceleration
of the vehicle by automatically acting on the
engine and the braking system.
Adaptive cruise control
With an automatic gearbox, automatic
adjustment of the distance can cause your
vehicle to come to a complete stop. For this purpose there is a
camera located at
the top of the windscreen.
Principle of operation
The system automatically adapts the speed of
your vehicle to that of the vehicle in front, to
maintain a


constant distance.
If the vehicle in front is driving more slowly, the
system slows, or even stops your vehicle, using
engine braking and the braking system (for
versions fitted with an automatic gearbox).
If the vehicle in front accelerates or changes
lane, the cruise control progressively
accelerates your vehicle to return to the
programmed speed.
If the driver operates a
direction indicator to
overtake a
slower vehicle, the cruise control
allows your vehicle to temporarily approach
the vehicle in front to assist the overtaking
manoeuvre, though never exceeding the
programmed speed. Primarily designed for driving on main
roads and motor ways, this system only
works on moving vehicles
, driving in the
same direction as your vehicle.
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A warning lamp appears in the door mirror on
the side in question:
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ixed , immediately, when being overtaken,
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lashing , after a
delay of about one second,
when overtaking a


vehicle slowly, and when
the direction indicator is used.
This system is designed to improve safety
when driving and is in no circumstances
a
substitute for the use of the interior
rear view mirror and door mirrors. It is
the driver's responsibility to constantly
check the traffic, to assess the relative
distances and speeds of other vehicles
and to anticipate their movements before
deciding whether to change lane. The alert is given by a
warning lamp which
comes on in the door mirror on the side in
question as soon as a vehicle – car, lorry,
bicycle – is detected and the following
conditions are fulfilled:
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ll the vehicles must be moving in the same
direction and in adjacent lanes,
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he speed of the vehicle must be between
7 and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h),
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ou overtake a vehicle with a speed
difference of less than 6 mph (10 km/h),
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a v
ehicle overtakes you with a speed
difference of less than 16 mph (25 km/h),
- t he traffic must be flowing normally,
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n the case of an overtaking manoeuvre,
if this is prolonged and the vehicle being
overtaken returns to the blind spot,
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ou are driving on a straight or slightly
curved road,
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our vehicle is not towing a trailer, a
caravan, etc.
spot angle of their vehicle (areas hidden from
the driver's field of vision), as soon as this
presents a


potential danger.
No alert will be given in the following situations:
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n the presence of non-moving objects
(parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps,
road signs, etc.),
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ith vehicles moving in the opposite
direction,
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riving on a winding road or a sharp corner,
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