
99
Safety
5Deployment
They are deployed on one side in the event of a 
serious side impact applied to all or part of the 
side impact zone B.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and 
shoulder of the vehicle's occupant and the 
corresponding door trim panel.
Curtain airbags
System contributing towards greater protection 
for the driver and passengers (with the exception 
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a 
serious side impact in order to limit the risk of 
injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and 
the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
It deploys simultaneously with the corresponding 
lateral airbag in the event of a serious side 
impact applied to all or part of the side impact 
zone B.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front 
and rear occupants of the vehicle and the 
corresponding windows.
Malfunction
If this warning lamp comes on in the 
instrument panel, you must contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to 
have the system checked.
The airbags may no longer be deployed in the 
event of a serious impact.
In the event of a minor impact or bump at 
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle 
rolls over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision, none of 
the lateral airbags are deployed.
Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective, 
observe the safety recommendations 
below.
Adopt a normal upright sitting position.
Fasten the seat belt ensuring it is correctly 
positioned and adjusted.
Do not leave anything between the occupants 
and the airbags (a child, pet, object, etc.), nor 
fix or attach anything close to or in the way of 
the airbag release trajectory; this could cause 
injuries during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your 
vehicle, particularly in the area directly around 
the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been 
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag systems must only 
be performed by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Even if all of the precautions mentioned 
are observed, a risk of injury or of minor 
burns to the head, chest or arms cannot be 
ruled out when an airbag is deployed. The 
airbag inflates almost instantly (within a few 
milliseconds) then deflates within the same 
time discharging the hot gas via openings 
provided for this purpose.
Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel 
by its spokes or resting your hands on the 
centre part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the 
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags 
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a 
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or 
hit it violently.
Do not fix or attach anything to the steering 
wheel or dashboard, as this could cause 
injuries when the airbags are deployed.
Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats, 
compatible with the deployment of the lateral 
airbags. For information on the range of seat 
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat 
backrests (clothes, etc.), as this could cause 
injuries to the thorax or arm when the lateral 
airbag is deployed.   

11 3
Driving
6Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain 
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►
 
Monitor your environment and keep your 
hands on the wheel to be able to react to 
anything that may happen any time.
►
 
Drive smoothly
 , anticipate the need for 
braking and maintain a longer safety distance, 
especially in bad weather.
►
 
Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that 
require close attention (such as adjustments).
►
 
During long trips, take a break every two 
hours.
Important!
Never leave the engine running in a 
closed space without sufficient 
ventilation.  Internal combustion engines emit 
toxic exhaust gases such as carbon 
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In severe wintry conditions (temperature 
below -23°C), let the engine run for 4 
minutes before moving off, to ensure the 
correct operation and durability of the 
mechanical components of your vehicle 
(engine and gearbox).
Never drive with the parking brake 
applied . Risk of overheating and 
damage to the braking system!
Do not park the vehicle or leave the 
engine running on a flammable 
surface (dry grass, dead leaves, etc.).  The 
exhaust system of your vehicle is very hot, 
even several minutes after the engine stops. 
Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unattended 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).
Never leave children inside the vehicle 
unsupervised.
On flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded 
roads, as this could cause serious damage to 
the internal combustion engine or electric motor, 
the gearbox and the electrical systems of the 
vehicle.
 
 
If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:
► Check that the depth of water does not 
exceed 15   cm, taking account of waves that 
might be generated by other users.
►
 
Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
►
 
For hybrid engines, place the mode selector 
in 
4WD position (depending on version).
►
 
Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In 
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10
  km/h).
►
 
Do 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 about the state of your vehicle, 
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
In case of towing
Driving with a trailer places greater 
demands on the towing vehicle and 
requires extra care from the driver.
Respect the maximum towable weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the density 
of the air decreases with altitude and the 
performance of the engine reduces.
New vehicle: do not pull a trailer before 
having driven at least 620 miles (1,000 
kilometres).  

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 6
Driving
When the vehicle starts in electric mode, 
it makes no noise. 
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and 
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming 
despite the pedestrian horn.
Switching off
►  Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at 
idle.
►  With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear 
lever into neutral.
►  With an automatic gearbox, ideally select 
mode P or N.
►  Press the "START/STOP" button..
►  For hybrid vehicles, before leaving the 
vehicle, check that the READY warning lamp is 
switched off.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn 
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox 
(EAT6 / EAT8), the steering column does not 
lock, but the gearbox locks in mode  P.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not switch off.
With the engine off, the braking and 
steering assistance systems are also cut 
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
 Never leave your vehicle with the 
electronic key still inside.
Key left in
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) .
Starting / Switching off the 
engine with Keyless Entry 
and Starting
The electronic key must be present in the 
passenger compartment.
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine 
can be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key 
not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up 
switch-off" section.
Starting 
 
► With a  manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
 
With an 
 automatic gearbox, select mode   P 
or
  N and press the brake pedal.
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button while 
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the 
engine starts.
For Diesel engines, when the temperature is 
below zero and/or the engine is cold, starting will 
only occur once the preheating warning lamp is 
off.
If this warning lamp comes on after 
pressing the " START/STOP" button:
►
 
Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not 
press the "
START/STOP" button again until the 
engine is running.
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a 
message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates 
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel 
while pressing the " START/STOP" button to 
assist unlocking of the steering column.
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 engine stalls, release the clutch 
pedal and fully depress it again, the 
engine will restart automatically.
Starting hybrid vehicles
► Fully depress the brake pedal and press 
briefly  on the START/STOP button.
► Keep you foot on the pedal until this 
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the 
activation of the hybrid system (confirmed by an 
audible signal).
By default, the system starts in ELECTRIC
 
mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery 
charge level or exterior temperature), the system 
determines whether it is necessary to start the 
petrol engine.
It is possible to change the driving mode at any 
time using the mode selector.  

11 7
Driving
6When the vehicle starts in electric mode, 
it makes no noise. 
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and 
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming 
despite the pedestrian horn.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at 
idle.
►
 
With a 
 manual gearbox, ideally put the gear 
lever into neutral.
►
 
With an 
 automatic gearbox, ideally select 
mode
  P or   N.
►
 
Press the "
 START/STOP" button..
►
 
For hybrid vehicles, before leaving the 
vehicle, check that the 
READY warning lamp is 
switched off.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn 
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox 
(EAT6 / EAT8), the steering column does not 
lock, but the gearbox locks in mode  P.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the 
engine will not switch off.
With the engine off, the braking and 
steering assistance systems are also cut 
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
 Never leave your vehicle with the 
electronic key still inside.
Switching on the ignition 
without starting the engine
 
 
With the electronic key in the passenger 
compartment, pressing the “ START/STOP” 
button, without pressing any of the pedals , 
allows the ignition to be switched on without 
starting the engine (turning on the instrument 
panel and accessories such as the audio system 
and the lighting).
►
 
Press this button 
 again to switch off the 
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column, 
to enable the engine to be started if the system 
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or 
if the battery in the electronic key is discharged.
 
 
► Place and hold the remote control against the 
reader .
►
 
W
 ith a manual gearbox, place the gear lever 
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►
 
W
 ith an automatic gearbox, select mode   P, 
then fully depress the brake pedal.
 
 
► Press the " START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.  

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