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Electronic stability control
(ESC)
Electronic stability control programme
incorporating the following systems:
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A
nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD).
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E
mergency braking assistance (EBA).
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A
nti-slip regulation (ASR).
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D
ynamic stability control (DSC).
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A
utomatic post-collision braking (APCB).
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T
railer stability assist (TSA).
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The EBFD system manages the braking
pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system optimises traction in order to
avoid wheel slip by acting on the brakes of
the driving wheels and on the engine. It also
improves the directional stability of the vehicle
on acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
f ollowed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
This system allows control of the vehicle to be
retained when towing a trailer, so as to avoid
the risk of snaking.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp signals that there is a fault with
the ABS.
Illumination of this warning lamp,
coupled with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by
the display of a
message and an
audible signal, signals that there is
a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Call a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Front seat belt warning lamp(s)
On switching on the ignition, warning lamp
1 comes on in the instrument panel, and the
corresponding warning lamp ( 1
or 2) comes
on in red in the seat belt and front passenger
airbag warning lamp display if the driver's seat
belt and/or the passenger(s) seat belt is/are not
fastened or is/are unfastened.
Rear seat belt warning lamp(s)
The corresponding warning lamp ( 3 to 5)
comes on in red in the seat belt and front
passenger airbag warning lamp display if one
or more rear passengers (row 2) unfasten their
seat belt. Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the seat belts correctly and that they
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for
short journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles
as they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia
reel permitting automatic adjustment of
the length of the strap to your size. The
seat belt is stowed automatically when not
in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the
pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels have an automatic
locking device at the time of a
collision,
during sudden braking or if the vehicle
turns over. You can release the device by
pulling the strap firmly and then releasing
it so that it reels in slightly.
These seat belt warning lamps only apply
to row 2. Advice
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
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b
e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
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b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
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b
e used to restrain only one person,
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n
ot show any signs of cuts or fraying,
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n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your
vehicle's seat belts, go to a
qualified
workshop with the skills and equipment
needed, which a
PEUGEOT dealer is able
to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly
by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop, particularly if the straps show
signs of damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a
textile cleaning product, sold by
PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a
seat or rear
bench seat, ensure that the seat belt is
positioned and reeled in correctly.
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Advice
The incorrect installation of a child seat in
a vehicle compromises the protection of
the child in the event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat
belt buckle under the child seat, as this
could destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or
the child seat harness keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a
minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a
child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it
secures the child seat firmly on the seat
of your vehicle. If your passenger seat is
adjustable, move it forwards if necessary.
The head restraint must be removed
before installing a
child seat with
a
backrest on a passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event
of sharp braking. Refit the head restraint
when the child seat is removed. Children at the rear
At rear seating positions, always leave
sufficient space between the front seat
and:
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a "
rear ward facing" child seat,
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t
he child's feet for a child seat fitted
"forward facing".
To do this, move the front seat for wards
and, if necessary, move its backrest into
the upright position.
For optimal installation of the forward
facing child seat, verify that its backrest is
as close as possible to the backrest of the
vehicle seat, if possible in contact with it.
Children at the front
The legislation on carrying children on the
front passenger seat is specific to each
country. Refer to the legislation in force in
the country in which you are driving.
Deactivate the front passenger airbag
when a "rear ward facing" child seat is
installed on the front passenger seat.
Other wise, there is a
risk of serious or
fatal injury to the child if the airbag is
deployed. Installing a
booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
We recommend using a
booster seat with
a
backrest, equipped with a belt guide at
shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the doors
and rear windows, use the child lock.
Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays
of the sun, fit side blinds on the rear
windows.
As a
safety precaution, do not leave:
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a c
hild or children alone and
unattended in a
vehicle,
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a c
hild or an animal in a vehicle
which is exposed to the sun, with the
windows closed,
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t
he keys within reach of children inside
the vehicle.
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Manual child lock
Mechanical system to prevent opening of the
sliding side door using its interior lever.
Locking
Turn the control on the edge of the
side door upwards.
Unlocking
Turn the control on the edge of the
side door downwards.
Electric child lock
Remote control system to prevent opening of
the rear doors (sliding side door(s), side-hinged
rear doors or tailgate) using their interior
controls.
Activation/Deactivation
In the event of a serious impact, the electric child
l ock is deactivated (child lock off) automatically.
Any other state of the indicator lamp
indicates a f ault with the electric child lock.
Have it checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a
qualified workshop.
This system is independent and in no
circumstances does it take the place of
the central locking control.
Do not drive with the sliding side door
open.
Check the status of the child lock each
time you switch on the ignition.
Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the vehicle, even for a
short
time.
With the ignition on:
F
P
ress this button; its indicator lamp remains
on while the child lock is activated
I
t is still possible to open the doors from the
outside.
F
P
ress this button again; its indicator
lamp remains off while the child lock is
deactivated.
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F Insert the key in the ignition switch. The
system recognises the start code.
F Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain circumstances, you may have to
turn the steering wheel firmly to move the
wheels (if the wheels are against a
kerb,
for example).
F
T
urn the key to position 2 , ignition on, to
operate the engine pre-heating system. The warning lamp does not come on
if the engine is hot. In some climatic
conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
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I n temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.
D
epending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and when the
exterior temperature exceeds 35°C,
the idle engine speed can accelerate
to reach 1,300
rpm according to the air
conditioning requirements.
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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.
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In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle (engine and gearbox), leave
the engine running for 4
minutes
before moving off.
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! With Petrol engines
, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition.
Wait a
few seconds before restarting the
engine. If the engine does not start after
several attempts, do not keep trying: you
risk damaging the starter motor or the
engine.
Call in a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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o
nly use mats which are suited to the
fixings already present in the vehicle;
these fixings must be used,
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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.
F
W
ait until this warning lamp
goes off in the instrument panel
then operate the starter motor
by turning the key to position
3
without pressing the accelerator
pedal until the engine starts. Once
the engine is running, release the
key.
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With Keyless Entry and Starting
F Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in the recognition zone.
F
P
ress the "START/STOP "
button. The warning lamp does not come on if the
engine is already hot. In some climatic
conditions, it is advised to follow the
recommendations below:
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I
n temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed. D epending on version, if the air
conditioning is activated and when the
exterior temperature exceeds 35°C,
the idle engine speed can accelerate
to reach 1,300
rpm according to 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 very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to ensure
the correct operation and durability of
the mechanical components of your
vehicle (engine and gearbox), leave
the engine running for 4
minutes
before moving off.
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!
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,
preheating 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.
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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.
If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a message appears in the instrument
panel. In some cases, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel while pressing the
"START/STOP" button to help unlock the
steering column; a message informs you
of this.
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 completely immobilised. When leaving the vehicle, remove the key
and lock the doors.
As a
safety measure (with 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) .
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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.
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.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
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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
F Press 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 will
automatically go 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, fully depress the clutch pedal
and keep the pedal down until the engine
runs.
F
W
ith an automatic gearbox, place the
selector in position P, then fully depress the
brake pedal.
F
P
lace and hold the remote control against
the reader, then:
F
T
hen, press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
With the
K
eyless 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
T
o 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.
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