
11 4
Driving
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to 
the reserve level, the system switches to energy 
economy mode : the power supply is cut off 
automatically to preserve the remaining battery 
charge.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►  With an automatic gearbox, place the gear 
selector in mode  N or P then fully depress the 
brake pedal.
►  Insert the key into the ignition switch; the 
system recognises the code.
►  Unlock the steering column by simultaneously 
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply 
significant force to move the steering 
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
►  With a petrol engine , operate the starter 
motor by turning the key to position  3 without 
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine 
starts. Once the engine starts, release the key.
With petrol engines , after a cold start, 
preheating the catalytic converter can 
cause noticeable engine vibrations for 
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with 
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
If the outside temperature is high, let the 
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the 
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the 
heaviest items are as close as possible to the 
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it 
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum 
permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing 
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the 
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer 
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine PEUGEOT towing device is 
used, the rear parking sensors will be 
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible 
signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant 
temperature to increase. The maximum towable 
load depends on the gradient and the exterior  temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not 
increase with engine speed.
►
 
Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to 
limit heating up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant 
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the  STOP 
warning lamp come on, stop the 
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as 
possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a 
trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use 
of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more 
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys include an electronic engine 
immobiliser system, whose secret code must be 
recognised in order for starting to be possible.
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the 
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Starting / Switching off the 
engine with the key
Key ignition switch 
 
It has 3 positions:
–  1. Stop: inserting and removing the key , 
steering column locked.
–
 
2. Ignition : steering column unlocked, ignition 
on, Diesel preheating, engine running.
–
 
3. Starting
 .
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control. It would weigh 
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and 
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric 
equipment or portable devices to be charged.  

11 5
Driving
6Once the state of charge of the battery drops to 
the reserve level, the system switches to energy 
economy mode : the power supply is cut off 
automatically to preserve the remaining battery 
charge.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
► With a  manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
 
With an 
 automatic gearbox, place the gear 
selector in mode  N or P then fully depress the 
brake pedal.
►
 
Insert the key into the ignition switch; the 
system recognises the code.
►
 
Unlock 
 the steering column by simultaneously 
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply 
significant force to move the steering 
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).
►
 
With a 
 petrol engine , operate the starter 
motor by turning the key to position  3 without 
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine 
starts. Once the engine starts, release the key.
With petrol engines , after a cold start, 
preheating the catalytic converter can 
cause
  noticeable engine vibrations for 
anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with 
the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
► With a  Diesel engine, turn the key to position 
2, ignition on, to operate the engine preheating 
system.
Wait 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 starts, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp 
may stay on for a longer period. When 
the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not 
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away, 
switch off the ignition. Wait a few 
seconds before operating the starter motor 
again. If the engine does not start after a few 
attempts, do not keep trying - risk of 
damaging the starter motor and the engine.
 Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
In mild conditions, do not leave the 
engine at idle to warm up but move off 
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
Switching off the engine
► Immobilise the vehicle.
►  With the engine at idle, turn the key to 
position  1
.
►
 
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
► To lock the steering column, turn the steering 
wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended that the 
wheels be returned to the straight ahead 
position before switching off the engine.
Never switch off the ignition before the 
complete immobilisation of the vehicle. 
With the engine off, the braking and steering 
assistance systems are also cut off - risk of 
loss of control of the vehicle!
Check that the parking brake is correctly 
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in 
your possession and lock the vehicle.
Energy economy mode
After the engine has stopped (position  1. Stop), 
for a maximum combined duration of about thirty 
minutes, you can still use functions such as the 
audio and telematics system, courtesy lamps, 
windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, 
etc.
For more information on  Energy 
economy mode, refer to the 
corresponding section.  

11 8
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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Driving
Automatic gearbox (EAT6/EAT8)
Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox with a push 
selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear 
changes via control paddles located behind the 
steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are 
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or 
to allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on  Changing to free-
wheeling , refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes 
according to the style of driving, the road 
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
triggers an audible signal. It stops when the 
driver's door closes again.
Deactivating automatic 
operation
In some situations, for example when it is 
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan, 
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate 
automatic operation of the system.
 
 
 
 
► Start the engine.
►  Use the control lever to apply the parking 
brake, if it is released.
►
 
T
 ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►
 
Hold the control lever pressed in the release 
direction for between 10 and a maximum of 15 
seconds.
►
 
Release the control lever
 .
►
 
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►
 
Pull the control lever in the “Application” 
direction for 2
  seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument panel comes on to confirm deactivation of 
the automatic functions. ►
 
Release 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 (confirmed by the indicator lamp on the 
instrument panel going off).
Emergency braking
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or 
in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, 
driver under instruction), a continuous pull on the 
electric parking brake control lever will brake the 
vehicle. Braking continues while the control lever 
is pulled, and ceases when the control lever is 
released.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle 
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message 
"Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed 
on the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems 
malfunction, indicated by lighting 
one or both warning lamps on the instrument 
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.
In this event, the driver must keep the vehicle 
stable by successively pulling and releasing the 
control lever, repeating the operation until the 
vehicle has stopped.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to 
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could 
cause permanent damage to the gearbox 
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear 
 
► Raise the trigger under the knob and move 
the gear lever to the left, then forwards.
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, always select 
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.  

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6Automatic gearbox (EAT6/EAT8)
Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox with a push 
selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear 
changes via control paddles located
  behind the 
steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are 
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or 
to allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on  Changing to free-
wheeling , refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes 
according to the style of driving, the road 
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
Push selector 
 
A.Button   P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the gearbox and come out of
 
P
  or 
to change to
  R, with the foot on the brake 
pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the 
selector.
C. Button M
To change from mode
 
D
  to permanent 
manual mode.
D. Gearbox state indicator lamps  (R, N, D)
 
 
► Move the selector by pressing it forwards 
( N or R) or rearwards (N or D) once or twice, 
passing the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position 
when released.
For example, to change from
  P to R, while 
pressing  Unlock, push forward twice without 
crossing the point of resistance or push once 
crossing the point of resistance:
–
 
In the first case, the gearbox goes from
   P to   N, 
then from
  N to   R.
–
 
In the second case, the gearbox goes directly 
from
  P to   R.
Steering-mounted controls
In mode M or D, the steering-mounted control 
paddles allow the driver to change gear 
manually
.  

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Driving
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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N: 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 
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by an audible signal and the 
display of a message.
Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62
  mph (100   km/h), 
keeping to the speed limit.
The gearbox switches to back-up mode: mode
 
D
  
is locked in third gear, the steering-mounted 
control paddles are inoperative, mode
 
M
  is no 
longer available. You may feel a significant jolt 
on engaging reverse gear. This will not damage 
the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by the display of a message 
and an audible signal.
Drive cautiously and visit a PEUGEOT dealer or 
a qualified workshop.
In certain cases, the selector indicator lamps 
may no longer come on, but the gearbox state is 
still displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by the display of a 
message.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away 
from traffic, and call a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
e-EAT8 electric automatic 
gearbox (Hybrid)
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector  and regenerative braking function.
With the exception of manual mode, the 
“Sport” button and the regenerative braking, 
the operation is identical to that of other EAT8 
gearboxes.
For more information on the  Operation or the 
Malfunctions  of the EAT8 gearbox, refer to the 
corresponding sections.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Car park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels 
are blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition 
off: in certain car washing machines, 
when towing the vehicle, etc.
D/B. Automatic forward gear ( D) or automatic 
forward gear with regenerative braking 
(B)
The gearbox manages gear changes 
according to the style of driving, the road 
profile and the vehicle load. With the 
regenerative braking function activated, 
the gearbox also controls braking when 
the accelerator pedal is released.
Push selector 
 
A. Button   P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button To unlock the gearbox and come out of
 
P
  or 
to change to
  R, with the foot on the brake 
pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the 
selector.
C. Gearbox state indicator lamps  (R, N, D/B)
Displays in the instrument 
panel
When the ignition is switched on, the status of 
the gearbox is displayed in the instrument panel:
P: park.
R: reverse.