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2When selective unlocking is activated,
the electronic key must be close to the
rear of the vehicle.
The tailgate is not designed to hold a bicycle carrier.
Closing the tailgate
► Lower the tailgate using the interior grips.
► Release the grips and press down on the
outside of the tailgate to close it.
In the event of a malfunction or if you
experience difficulty opening or closing
the tailgate, have it checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop without delay,
to avoid the issue deteriorating and prevent
any risk of the tailgate dropping, potentially
causing serious injury.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.
► Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the
lock to unlock the boot.
►
Move the latch to the left.
Locking after closing
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot
will remain locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and so
ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
Hands-free tailgate
The motorised tailgate must only be operated with the vehicle stationary.
Check that there is enough space to
allow for the movement of the motorised
tailgate.
Never insert a finger in the locking
system of the motorised tailgate - risk of
serious injury!
Anti-pinch
The motorised tailgate has an obstacle detection
system that automatically interrupts and reverses
its movement by a few degrees, to allow the
obstacle to be cleared.
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Please note that this anti-pinch system is not
active at the end of the closing travel (around 1
cm from completely closed).
To avoid the risk of injury through pinching or trapping, before and during
operation of the motorised tailgate:
–
ensure that there is no-one close to the
rear of the vehicle,
–
monitor the activity of the rear passengers,
particularly any children.
Bicycle carrier / Towbar
The motorised tailgate is not designed to support
a bicycle carrier.
When installing a bicycle carrier on a towbar
with connection of a cable to the towbar socket,
the motorised operation of the tailgate will be
automatically deactivated.
If using a towbar or bicycle carrier not
recommended by PEUGEOT, it is essential
to deactivate the motorised operation of the
tailgate.
Motorised operation
Motorised operation of the tailgate is set
via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen
menu.
* Depending on version.
There are several ways of operating the tailgate:
A. Using the Keyless Entry and Starting system
electronic key.
B. Using the exterior tailgate control.
C. Using the interior tailgate control.
D. Using the control on the dashboard*.
E. Using the “Hands-Free Tailgate Access”
function below the rear bumper.
Opening / Closing
► Press and hold the central button A of the
electronic key.
or
► Briefly press the exterior tailgate control B ,
with the electronic key on your person.
or
►
Briefly press the interior tailgate control C
(closing only).
or
►
Press the control
D on the dashboard twice in
succession.
or
►
With the electronic key on your person, use
the “Hands-Free
Tailgate Access” function E by
performing a "kicking" movement below the rear
bumper, near the number plate.
For more information on the Hands-free
(“Hands-Free Tailgate Access”) function, refer
to the corresponding section.
The tailgate opens, either completely by default, or to the position memorised
beforehand.
If motorised operation is not activated, these
actions release the tailgate (partially-open
position).
When the vehicle is locked, the request to
open the boot with one of controls A, B or
E unlocks the vehicle, or only the boot if
selective unlocking is activated, prior to the
opening of the boot.
Closing the tailgate with the “Hands-Free
Tailgate Access” function enables you to lock
the vehicle.
It is possible to interrupt the operation of
the tailgate at any point.
Pressing one of these controls again
interrupts the movement that is underway.
Following the interruption of a movement,
pressing one of these controls again reverses
the movement.
Hands-free function (“Hands-Free
Tailgate Access”)
With the electronic key on your person , this
function opens, closes or stops the movement of
the tailgate with a “kicking” movement below the
rear bumper.
The "Hands-Free Tailgate/Access" function is set via the Driving / Vehicle
touch screen menu.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before performing the “kicking”
movement.
Take care not to touch the exhaust system
which may be hot - risk of burns!
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2It is possible to interrupt the operation of
the tailgate at any point.
Pressing one of these controls again
interrupts the movement that is underway.
Following the interruption of a movement,
pressing one of these controls again reverses
the movement.
Hands-free function (“Hands-Free
Tailgate Access”)
With the electronic key on your person , this
function opens, closes or stops the movement of
the tailgate with a “kicking” movement below the
rear bumper.
The "Hands-Free Tailgate/Access" function is set via the Driving / Vehicle
touch screen menu.
Ensure that you are steady on your feet
before performing the “kicking”
movement.
Take care not to touch the exhaust system
which may be hot - risk of burns!
► Position yourself behind the vehicle by the
number plate and perform a “kicking” movement
in the
"OK" detection zone.
The “kicking” movement must be given forwards,
smoothly, not too fast and with a vertical
movement from low to high. Raise the foot
sufficiently and remove it immediately.
The taking into account of the “kicking”
movement is confirmed by the lighting of the
direction indicators.
"Sideward kicking" movements do not
work. If the “kicking” movement has not
been detected, wait at least 2 seconds before
repeating the movement.
Do not perform repetitive “kicking”
movements.
If the tailgate has not started to open, check that:
–
the function is activated.
–
the electronic key is on your person, outside
the vehicle in the rear recognition area.
–
the “kicking” movement was performed in the
detection zone, close enough to the bumper
.
–
the foot was removed from the bumper quickly
enough.
Automatic locking with the hands-free
function
► To activate/deactivate the automatic locking
of the vehicle when closing the tailgate with the
hands-free function, press this button.
The green indicator lamp comes on to indicate
that the function is activated.
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Recommendations on the hands-free
function ("Hands-Free Tailgate Access")
If it does not work, check that the electronic key
is not exposed to a source of electromagnetic
interference (e.g. smartphone).
The function may be deactivated or affected if
there is rain or snow.
The function may not work correctly with a
prosthetic leg.
In some circumstances, the tailgate may open or
close by itself, particularly when:
–
hitching up or removing a trailer;
–
fitting or removing a bicycle carrier;
–
loading or unloading bicycles on / from a
bicycle carrier;
–
depositing or lifting something behind the
vehicle;
–
an animal approaches the rear bumper;
–
washing the vehicle;
–
maintenance is performed on the vehicle;
–
accessing the spare wheel.
T
o avoid such operating problems, keep the
electronic key away from the recognition zone or
deactivate the hands-free function.
The installation of a towing device may disturb the detection system.
Memorising an opening
position
To memorise a position, in order to limit the
motorised tailgate opening angle:
► move the tailgate to the desired position
manually or by pressing the button.
►
press button
C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds (memorisation is confirmed
by a brief audible signal).
Memorising is not available until the
height of opening is more than or equal
to 1 metre between the low position and the
high position of the tailgate.
To delete the memorised position:
►
open the tailgate to any position.
►
press button
C or the exterior control B for
more than 3 seconds (deletion is confirmed by a
long audible signal).
Manual operation
The tailgate can be manoeuvred by hand, even
with motorised operation activated.
The tailgate must be stationary.
When opening and closing the motorised tailgate
manually, there is no assistance from gas struts.
Resistance to opening and closing is therefore
entirely normal.
Repeatedly opening and closing the
motorised tailgate can cause overheating
of its electric motor, after which opening and
closing will not be possible.
Allow at least 10 minutes for the electric
motor to cool down before operating the
tailgate again.
If you are unable to wait, operate it manually.
Manual closing of the
motorised tailgate in case of
failure
This operation is only necessary in the case of
failure of the tailgate motor .
If the failure originates from the battery, it is
recommended to recharge it or change it with the
tailgate closed.
In this situation, a significant force may be
needed to close the tailgate.
►
Close it gently without slamming, as slowly as
possible, by pushing at the centre of the tailgate.
Do not lower the tailgate by pushing at
one of its sides - risk of damage!
Precautions in use
To avoid unintentionally opening the tailgate while operating the towing
device:
–
Deactivate the “Hands-Free
Tailgate
Access” function in advance in the vehicle
configuration menu.
–
Or remove the electronic key from the
recognition zone, with the tailgate closed.
For more information on the T
owing device
with quickly detachable towball , refer to the
corresponding section.
In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove
the snow or wait until the ice melts before
requesting motorised opening of the tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash, do not forget to lock
the vehicle to prevent any risk of unwanted
opening.
Electric windows
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear
4. Left-hand rear
5. Deactivation of the electric window controls
located by the rear seats
Manual operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch without passing the point of resistance;
the window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
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2In wintry conditions
To avoid any operating problems, remove
the snow or wait until the ice melts before
requesting motorised opening of the tailgate.
When washing
When washing the vehicle in an
automatic car wash, do not forget to lock
the vehicle to prevent any risk of unwanted
opening.
Electric windows
1. Left-hand front
2. Right-hand front
3. Right-hand rear
4. Left-hand rear
5. Deactivation of the electric window controls
located by the rear seats
Manual operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch without passing the point of resistance;
the window stops as soon as the switch is
released.
Automatic operation
► To open/close the window, press/pull the
switch past its resistance point: the window
opens/closes completely when the switch is
released.
Operating the switch again stops the movement
of the window.
Window controls remain operational for
approximately 45 seconds after switching
off the ignition or after locking the vehicle.
After that time, the controls are disabled.
To reactivate them, switch on the ignition or
unlock the vehicle.
Anti-pinch
If the window meets an obstacle while rising, it
stops and immediately partially lowers again.
Deactivating the rear
controls for the rear electric
windows
For your children's safety, press control 5 to
deactivate the controls for the rear electric
windows, irrespective of their positions.
The red indicator lamp in the button comes
on and a confirmation message is displayed.
The lamp will remain lit until the controls are
reactivated.
The rear electric windows can still be controlled
using the driver's controls.
Reinitialising the electric
windows
Following reconnection of the battery, or if
the windows move abnormally, the anti-pinch
function must be reinitialised.
The safety anti-pinch function is not active
during these operations.
For each of the windows:
►
Lower the window fully
, then raise it; it will
rise in steps of a few centimetres each time the
control is pressed. Repeat the operation until the
window is fully closed.
►
Continue to pull the switch for at least
one second after reaching the window closed
position.
If an electric window meets an obstacle
during operation, the movement of the
window must be reversed. To do this, press
the switch concerned.
When the driver operates the passengers’
electric window switches, it is important to
ensure that nothing can prevent the window
from closing properly.
It is important to ensure that the passengers
use the electric windows correctly.
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Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Be aware of passengers and/or other persons
present when closing the windows using
the electronic key or the "Keyless Entry and
Starting" system.
Panoramic sunroof
The panoramic sunroof consists of a movable
glass panel that slides over the roof and a blind
that can be opened independently. Opening the
sunroof automatically opens the blind.
►
T
o operate the panoramic sunroof or the
blind, use the buttons in the roof console.
A. Sunroof blind control
B. Sunroof control
The sunroof or blind can be operated when the
ignition is turned on (if the battery is charged
enough), with the engine running, in STOP mode
of Stop & Start, and up to 45
seconds after
turning off the ignition or after locking the vehicle.
Precautions
Do not put your head or arms through the
sunroof when driving - risk of serious
injury!
Ensure that any luggage or accessories
carried on the roof bars does not
interfere with the movement of the sunroof.
Do not place heavy loads on the movable
glass panel of the sunroof.
If the sunroof is wet, following a shower
or washing the vehicle, wait until it is
completely dry before opening.
Do not operate the sunroof if it is covered by
snow or ice - risk of damage!
Use only plastic scrapers to remove snow or
ice from the sunroof.
Check the condition of the sunroof seals
regularly (presence of dust or deposits,
dead leaves, etc.).
If using a car wash, check that the roof is
correctly closed in advance and keep the
tip of the high-pressure lance at least 30
centimetres from the seals.
Never leave the vehicle with the sunroof
open.
Operation
When opening the sunroof fully, the movable
glass moves to a partially open position, then
slides over the roof. All intermediate positions
are allowed.
Depending on the speed of the vehicle,
the partially open position may vary to
improve the acoustics.
Before operating the sunroof or blind
control buttons, ensure that no object or
person might prevent the movement.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the sunroof or blind.
If something is trapped when operating the
sunroof or blind, you should reverse the
movement of the sunroof or blind by pressing
the control in question.
The driver must ensure that passengers use
the sunroof and blind correctly.
Anti-pinch system
If the sunroof or blind encounters an obstacle
when closing, the movement is automatically
reversed.
The roof anti-pinch system is designed to be
effective at speeds of up to 75 mph (120
km/h).
Opening / Closing
► To open the sunroof or the blind, use the part
of the button located towards the rear.
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2► To close the sunroof or the blind, use the part
of the button located towards the front.
Operation of buttons
► Pressing a button beyond its point of
resistance directly opens or closes the sunroof
fully
.
►
Pressing the button again stops the current
movement.
►
When holding a button (without going
beyond the point of resistance), the movement
of the sunroof or blind stops when this button is
released.
►
When the sunroof is closed: pressing once
without passing the point of resistance moves it
to a partially open position.
►
When the sunroof is partially open: pressing
once without passing the point of resistance
opens or closes it fully
.
The roof and windows, then the blind, can be closed by holding down the door
locking control. The operation stops as soon
as the locking control is released.
Closing of the blind is limited by the
position of the sunroof: the blind cannot
go further than the front of the mobile glass.
During simultaneous movements of the
sunroof and blind, the blind automatically
stops or resumes movement depending on
the position of the sunroof.
Reinitialisation
Following reconnection of the battery or in the
event of a fault or jerky movement of the sunroof
or blind, reinitialisation is required.
►
Check that nothing is interfering with the
sunroof or blind and that the seals are clean.
►
With the ignition on, fully close the sunroof
and blind.
►
Press and hold the front part of button
B, until
the sunroof and blind move slightly, then hold for
a further 1 second before releasing.
►
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ait 2 seconds and then press and hold the
front part of button B. The blind and the sunroof
will open and close, one after the other. When
both are completely closed again, hold for a
further 2 seconds and release.
If there is an operating fault, restart the
whole procedure.
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3When driving
Maintain a good driving position and hold the
steering wheel with both hands at the 'quarter to
three' position, so that you can easily and quickly
reach the controls behind and near the steering
wheel.
Never adjust the seats or steering wheel
when driving.
Always keep your feet on the floor.
Front seats
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Manually-adjusted seats
1. Longitudinal adjustment of the seat position
►
Raise the control bar and slide the seat
forwards or backwards.
►
Release the bar to lock the seat in
position in one of the notches.
2. Seat cushion height adjustment
►
Raise or lower the control as many times
as needed to obtain the desired height.
3. Seat backrest angle adjustment
►
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urn the knob forwards or backwards to
recline the backrest to the desired angle.
or
►
For a passenger seat that can be placed
in the table position, pull the handle and
guide the backrest forwards or backwards.
4. Head restraint height adjustment
Refer to the corresponding section. 5.
Lumbar support adjustment
(only on the driver's seat)
►
T
urn the knob forwards or backwards
to increase or decrease the level of lumbar
support.
‘AGR’ certified seats
Additional adjustments
1. Seat cushion length adjustment
►
Pull the handle forwards to release the
cushion, then move the front part of the seat
cushion forwards or backwards.
2. Seat cushion angle electric adjustment
►
Press and hold the front or rear of the
button to raise or lower the front part of the
seat cushion.