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Driving
Never leave a child alone inside the 
vehicle, as they could release the parking 
brake.
When the vehicle is parked: on a 
steep slope, heavily loaded or during 
towing
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels 
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox, turn the wheels 
toward the pavement and select mode  P.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for 
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
►  Depress the brake pedal.
►  While 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 is not released and a message is 
displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
►  Pull briefly on the control lever.
The control lever indicator lamp flashes to 
confirm the application request.
Back-up switch-off 
 
If the electronic key is not detected or is no 
longer in the recognition zone, a message 
appears in the instrument panel when closing a 
door or trying to switch off the engine.
►
 
T
 o confirm the instruction to switch off the 
engine, press the " START/STOP" button for 
approximately 5
  seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key, 
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine 
can be switched off without conditions (even 
when driving).
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button for about 
5
  seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon 
as the vehicle stops. On certain versions with automatic gearbox 
(EAT6 / EAT8), the steering column does not 
lock.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the 
parking brake when the engine is switched off 
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
 
 
 
 
At any time, with the engine running:
►  to apply the parking brake,  briefly
 pull the 
control lever;
►
 
to release it, briefly 
 push the control lever 
while pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on on the  instrument panel and on the control lever 
to confirm the application of the parking brake, 
accompanied by the display of the message 
"Parking brake applied".
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the 
release of the parking brake, accompanied 
by the display of the message "Parking brake 
released".
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a 
manual request to apply or release the brake. 
In the event of a battery failure, the 
electric parking brake will not operate. 
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 supplied 
chocks 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 indicator 
lamps on 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.  

11 9
Driving
6Never leave a child alone inside the 
vehicle, as they could release the parking 
brake.
When the vehicle is parked: on a 
steep slope, heavily loaded or during 
towing
With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels 
toward the pavement and engage a gear.
With an automatic gearbox, turn the wheels 
toward the pavement and select mode
 
P
 .
When towing, the vehicle is approved for 
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
►  Depress the brake pedal.
►
 
While 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 is not released and a message is 
displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
►  Pull briefly on the control lever .
The control lever indicator lamp flashes to 
confirm the application request.
Automatic operation
Automatic release
First ensure that the engine is running and that 
the driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake  gradually releases 
automatically as the vehicle moves off.
With a manual gearbox
►
 
Fully depress the clutch pedal and engage 
first gear or reverse.
►
 
Depress the accelerator pedal and release 
the clutch pedal.
W
ith an automatic gearbox
►
 
Depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Select mode
   D, M or   R.
►
 
Release the brake pedal and depress the 
accelerator pedal.
If the brake does not release 
automatically, check that the front doors 
are fully closed.
When stationary with the engine running, 
do not depress the accelerator pedal 
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake 
is automatically applied when the engine is 
switched off .
It is not applied automatically if the 
engine stalls or enters STOP mode 
of
 
Stop & Start.
With automatic operation, it is also 
possible to manually apply or release the 
parking brake using the control lever.
Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the 
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine 
running, briefly pull the control lever.
Parking the vehicle with the brake 
released
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the 
parking brake is not recommended.
To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or 
place the chocks against one of the wheels.
With an automatic gearbox, mode  P is 
automatically selected when the ignition 
is switched off. The wheels are blocked.
For more information on  Free-wheeling, refer 
to the corresponding section.
With an automatic gearbox, while mode 
N is selected, opening the driver’s door   

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6Engaging reverse gear
► Slow down until you come to a stop.
►  Depress the brake pedal, then press the 
Unlock
 button.
►
 
While maintaining the presses, select 
mode
  R.
Manual mode
Entering the mode:
► With mode  D initially selected.
►
 
Press button 
 M; the green indicator lamp in 
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
►
 
Push forwards once to return to 
 D.
or
►
 
Press button 
 M; the indicator lamp in the 
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be 
stationary.
Changing to free-wheeling
For more information on  Changing to free-
wheeling , refer to the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode 
N is engaged, an audible signal will 
sound. It will stop when you close the driver's 
door again.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that offers optimum 
performance, taking into account the outside  temperature, the profile of the road, the load on 
the vehicle and the style of driving.
For maximum acceleration without touching the 
selector, press the accelerator fully down (kick-
down). The gearbox changes down automatically 
or holds the selected gear until the maximum 
engine speed is reached.
The steering-mounted controls allow the driver 
to temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle speed 
and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The gearbox only changes from one gear to 
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed 
conditions permit.
Starting the vehicle
From mode P:
►
 Fully depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Start the engine.
►
 
Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal, 
press the 
Unlock button.
►
 
Push once or twice rearwards to select 
the automatic mode
  D, or forwards to engage 
reverse
  R.
From neutral
  N:
►
 
Fully depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Start the engine.
►
 
Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal, 
push rearwards to select the automatic mode
 
D
 , 
or forwards, while pressing the  Unlock
  button to 
engage reverse
 
R
 .
Then, from
  D or   R:
► Release the brake pedal.
►  Accelerate gradually to automatically release 
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately
.
In severe wintry conditions (temperature 
below -23°C), it is recommended that the 
engine be allowed to run for a few minutes 
before moving off, to ensure correct operation 
and durability of the engine and gearbox.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to 
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox, when the 
ignition is switched off, mode  P is engaged 
automatically and immediately.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged 
after a delay of 5 seconds (allowing for the 
process of putting the vehicle into free-wheeling 
mode).
Check that mode
  P has been engaged and 
that the electric parking brake was applied 
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps in the  selector and the electric parking brake 
control lever must be on, as well as those in the 
instrument panel.  

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6N: neutral.
D1 to D8: automatic forward gear.
B1 to B8: automatic forward gear with 
regenerative braking function activated.
In all-electric driving, the gear engaged is not 
indicated.
The state of the gearbox remains displayed in 
the instrument panel for a few seconds after 
switching off the ignition.
Regenerative braking
The regenerative braking function emulates 
engine braking, slowing the vehicle with no need 
to depress the brake pedal. When the driver 
releases the accelerator pedal, the vehicle slows 
down more quickly and recharges the battery.
► 
From mode
   D/B, moving the push selector 
backwards activates/deactivates the function.
The D on the instrument panel is replaced with 
a B.
The state of the function is not saved when the 
ignition is switched off.
The driver must always be ready to use  the brake pedal: in certain situations (e.g. 
full battery, extreme temperatures), the 
regenerative braking level may be temporarily 
limited and deceleration may be reduced.
Hill start assist
This system keeps your vehicle briefly stationary 
(for approximately 2   seconds) when making a hill 
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake 
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This system is only active when:
–
 
The vehicle is completely stationary
 , with your 
foot on the brake pedal.
–
 
Certain slope conditions are met.
–
 
The driver
 ’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being 
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle 
with the engine running, apply the parking 
brake manually. After that, ensure that the 
parking brake indicator lamp and the indicator 
lamp
  P in the electric parking brake control 
lever are on fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be  deactivated. However, use of the parking 
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its 
operation.
Operation 
 
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle 
stationary, the vehicle is held for a short time 
when you release the brake pedal:
–
 
provided you are in first gear or neutral with a 
manual gearbox.
–
 
provided you are in mode  D
 or M with an 
automatic gearbox.
 
 
On a descending slope, with the vehicle 
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the 
vehicle is held for a short time when you 
release the brake pedal.
Malfunction
These warning lamps come on in  the event of a malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the system checked.
Dynamic pack
This pack governs the following elements:
–  Acoustic ambience of the engine.
–
 
Power steering.  

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Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the 
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
– With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal 
fully depressed.
–  With an automatic gearbox:
•  With the selector in position  D or M: with the 
brake pedal released.
•  With the selector in position  N and the brake 
pedal released: with the selector at  D or M.
•  With the selector in position  P and the brake 
pedal depressed: with the selector at  R, N, 
D or M.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if all 
conditions for operation are met again and in the 
following cases.
–  Vehicle speed exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h) on 
2.0 BlueHDi versions with automatic gearbox in 
mode D, or 2 mph (3 km/h) on other versions.
–  The electric parking brake is being applied.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp flashes for a few moments, then 
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen 
message.
Have the vehicle checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When the function is deactivated, the orange=
indicator lamp is lit; if the engine was in standby,=
it restarts immediately.
With the touch screen button
It is set via the  Driving / Vehicle touch 
screen menu.
A message in the instrument panel confirms the 
change of status.
When the function is deactivated, if the engine 
was in standby, it restarts immediately.
Associated indicator lamps
Function activated. 
Function deactivated or malfunction. 
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet, 
deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid 
any risk of injury caused by the engine 
restarting automatically.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, 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.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
–  The driver ’s door must be closed.
–
 
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
–
 
The state of charge of the battery must be 
sufficient.
–
 
The temperature of the engine must be within 
its nominal operating range.
–
 
The outside temperature must be between 
0°C and 35
  °C.
Putting the engine into standby 
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode 
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to 
stop.
– 
W
 ith a manual gearbox,  at speeds below 2 
mph (3 km/h) on 1.5 BlueHDi versions, or with 
the vehicle stationary on 1.2 PureTech versions, 
when you place the gear lever in neutral and 
release the clutch pedal.
–
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox,  at speeds below 
12 mph (20 km/h) on BlueHDi versions, or with 
the vehicle stationary on other versions, when 
you depress the brake pedal or place the gear 
selector in mode  N.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby 
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time 
the ignition is switched on using the key or the 
START/STOP button.
Special cases:
The engine will not go into standby if all of the 
conditions for operation are not met and in the 
following cases.
–
 
Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–
 
V
 ehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10   km/h) 
since the last engine start (with the key or the 
“START/STOP” button).
–
 
The electric parking brake is applied or being 
applied.
–
 
Needed 
 to maintain a comfortable temperature 
in the passenger compartment.
–
 
Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is not available until the vehicle 
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8
  km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode 
is not available for a few seconds after 
coming out of reverse gear or turning the 
steering wheel.  

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6Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the 
driver indicates the intention of moving off again.
– 
W
 ith a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal 
fully depressed.
–
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox:
•
 
With the selector in position  D
 or M: with the 
brake pedal released.
•
 
With the selector in position  N
 and the brake 
pedal released: with the selector at  D or M.
•
 
With the selector in position  P
 and the brake 
pedal depressed: with the selector at  R, N, 
D or M.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if all 
conditions for operation are met again and in the 
following cases.
–
 
V
 ehicle speed exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h) on 
2.0 BlueHDi versions with automatic gearbox in 
mode D, or 2 mph (3 km/h) on other versions.
–
 
The electric parking brake is being applied.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp flashes for a few moments, then 
remains on, accompanied by an onscreen 
message.
Have the vehicle checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come 
on if there is a fault.
►
 
Switch off the ignition then start the engine 
again with the key or the " ST
ART/STOP" button.
The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V 
battery of specific technology and 
specification.
All work concerning the battery must be 
carried out only by a PEUGEOT
 dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Under-inflation detection
This system automatically checks the pressures  of the tyres while driving.
It compares the information given by the wheel 
speed sensors with  reference values, which 
must be reinitialised every time the tyre 
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it 
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one or 
more tyres.
Under-inflation detection does not 
replace the need for vigilance on the part 
of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to 
regularly check the tyre pressures (including 
the spare wheel), especially before a long 
journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly 
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high 
speed, long journey):
–
 
worsens road-holding.
–
 
lengthens braking distances.
–
 
causes premature wear of the tyres.
–
 
increases energy consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for the vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure 
label.
For more information on the  Identification 
markings, refer to the corresponding section.
Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done when the 
tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 1 hour or 
after a journey of less than 6 miles (10
  km) at 
moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures 
shown on the label.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be 
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow 
chains.
Under-inflation alert
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The vehicle has a camera located at the top of 
the windscreen and, depending on version, a 
radar located in the front bumper.
This system does not avoid the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system is designed to assist the driver 
and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously 
monitor the state of the traffic, observing the 
driving regulations.
As soon as the system detects a  potential obstacle, it prepares the braking 
circuit in case automatic braking is needed. 
This may cause a slight noise and a slight 
sensation of deceleration.
Deactivation / Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
Messages Driving situations
"Hold the steering wheel" Actual or imminent loss of lane positioning
  assist.
"Retake control" Simultaneous loss of cruise control and lane positioning
  assist.
Operating limits
The Lane Keeping Assist system may issue an alert when the vehicle is 
travelling in a long straight lane on a smooth 
road surface even if the driver is holding the 
steering wheel properly.
The system may fail to operate or may produce 
unsuitable corrections to the steering in the 
following situations:
–
 
Poor visibility (insufficient road lighting, 
snowfall, rain, fog).
–
 
Dazzle (headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, 
low sun, reflections on a wet road surface, 
leaving a tunnel, alternating light and shade).
–
 
Windscreen area in front of the camera being 
dirty
, misted up, frost-covered, snow-covered, 
damaged or masked by a sticker.
–
 
Lane markings eroded, partially hidden (snow
 , 
mud) or multiple (roadworks, surface joints).
–
 
T
ravelling in a tight bend.
–
 
Winding roads.
–
 
Presence of a tarmac joint on the road.
The system must not be activated in the  following situations:
–
 
Driving with a "space-saver" type spare 
wheel.
–
 
When towing, especially with an 
unconnected or unapproved trailer
.
–
 
Poor weather conditions.
–
 
Driving on slippery road surfaces (risk of 
aquaplaning, snow
, ice).
–
 
Driving on racing circuits.
–
 
Driving on a rolling road.
Malfunction
A system malfunction is indicated  by the Service warning lamp 
coming on and this (orange) symbol, 
accompanied by an alert message and an 
audible signal.
Have the system checked by a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Active Safety Brake  with Distance Alert and 
Intelligent emergency 
braking assistance
Refer to the General recommendations on the 
use of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
 
This system:
–
 warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of 
collision with the vehicle in front or a pedestrian.
–
 
reduces the vehicle's speed to avoid a 
collision or limit its severity
.
This system is comprised of three functions:
–
 
Distance Alert.
–
 
Intelligent emergency braking assistance.
–
 
Active Safety Brake (automatic emergency 
braking).
   

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6
 
The vehicle has a camera located at the top of 
the windscreen and, depending on version, a 
radar located in the front bumper.
This system does not avoid the need for vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system is designed to assist the driver 
and improve road safety.
It is the driver's responsibility to continuously 
monitor the state of the traffic, observing the 
driving regulations.
As soon as the system detects a  potential obstacle, it prepares the braking 
circuit in case automatic braking is needed. 
This may cause a slight noise and a slight 
sensation of deceleration.
Deactivation / Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
It is set via the vehicle 
configuration menu.
Deactivation of the system is signalled by 
the illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating conditions and 
limits
Vehicle moving forward.
ESC system in working order.
DSC/ASR systems activated.
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.
Stabilised speed on unwinding roads.
In the following cases, deactivating the system 
via the vehicle's configuration menu is advised:
–
 
T
 owing a trailer.
–
 
Carrying long objects on roof bars.
–
 
V
 ehicles with snow chains fitted.
–
 
Before using an automatic car wash, with the 
engine running.
–
 
Before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in 
a workshop.
–
 
T
 owed vehicle, engine running.
–
 
Damaged front bumper (version with radar).
–
 
Following 
 an impact to the windscreen close to 
the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated  once the use of a different diameter 
"space-saver" type spare wheel is detected, 
or if a fault with the two lateral brake lamps is 
detected.
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake 
lamps are not in perfect working order.
It is possible that warnings are not given, 
are given too late or seem unjustified.
The driver must always stay in control of the 
vehicle and be prepared to react at any time 
to avoid an accident.
After an impact, the function  automatically stops operating. Contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to 
have the system checked.
Distance Alert
It warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of 
collision with the vehicle in front or a pedestrian 
present in their traffic lane.
Modifying the alert trigger threshold
This trigger threshold determines the sensitivity 
with which the function warns of the risk of 
collision.
The threshold is set via the vehicle  configuration menu.
►
 
Select one of the three pre-defined 
thresholds: "Far", "Normal" or "Close".
The last threshold selected is memorised when 
the ignition is switched off.