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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 
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Driving
is sufficient and acceleration requirements are 
moderate.
When navigation is activated, the use 
of HYBRID mode is advisable to optimise 
electrical consumption.
SPORT
Allows more dynamic driving to take advantage 
of the vehicle's maximum performance. 
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol 
engine as long as there is energy left in the 
battery.
4WD (4-wheel drive)
Depending on equipment.
4WD mode ("4-wheel drive") improves the 
vehicle's grip at low and moderate speeds by 
driving all 4 wheels continuously. 
This mode is especially suited to snow-covered 
roads and difficult terrain (mud, sand, etc.) as 
well as ford crossings, at moderate speed.
Depending on the driving conditions and the 
battery charge level,  4WD mode may be 100% 
electric. 
This mode will be even more effective if  the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres, 
such as winter tyres.
The grip can be improved up to 84 mph (135 
km/h) using the electric motors; above this 
speed, the vehicle is driven by the front wheels 
only.
– Acceleration.
–  Handling gear changes with the automatic 
gearbox.
–
 
Display on the instrument panel of information 
about the dynamic parameters of the vehicle 
(
"PERSONAL" mode).
Activation/Deactivation
SPORT► Press this button; the orange indicator 
lamp in the button comes on to confirm 
activation of the function.
If the orange indicator lamp flashes, 
activation is not available (e.g. if Park 
Assist is selected).
If the indicator lamp continues flashing for a 
long time, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Displays
To show this information on the instrument panel, 
select the “PERSONAL” mode and then the type 
of information required.
This telemetry information (power output,  turbocharger pressure, torque, 
longitudinal and lateral acceleration, etc.) is 
given for information purposes only.
Driving modes
The number and type of driving modes available  depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment.
Driving modes are selected using the following 
control:
 
 
 
 
Pressing the control displays the modes on the 
instrument panel.
When the message disappears, the selected 
mode is activated and remains indicated on the 
instrument panel (except  NORMAL mode).
With hybrid engine
Each time the ignition is switched on,  ELECTRIC 
mode is selected by default.
ELECTRIC
Allows 100% electric driving. The maximum 
speed is approximately 84 mph (135   km/h).
When starting the vehicle, if the conditions do not 
allow the activation or retention of
 
ELECTRIC
  
mode, the message
  “Electric mode currently 
unavailable” is displayed in the instrument panel. 
The vehicle automatically changes to  HYBRID 
mode.
The lighting of a blue LED under the interior 
rear view mirror, visible from outside the vehicle, 
confirms driving in  ELECTRIC mode.
The lighting of the LED can be 
deactivated by inserting the tip of a paper 
clip type accessory into the hole under the 
mirror
. 
Conditions of activation
–
 
Adequate battery charge level. Charging 
the vehicle after each drive is therefore 
recommended. 
The ELECTRIC mode is 
available as long as there is power left in the 
battery.
–
 
Exterior temperature between 0°C and 45°C. 
Manually exiting the mode
–
 
Fully depress the accelerator pedal.
–
 
Select another mode.
In case of non-use of the vehicle for a 
long period (several months), a restart of 
the petrol engine may occur even if the 
battery is charged.
HYBRID
Optimises the fuel consumption of the vehicle 
by managing the  alternating or simultaneous 
operation of the two types of engine , 
according to road conditions and driving style.
In HYBRID mode, it is possible to drive in 
100% electric mode if the battery charge level   

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Driving
6is sufficient and acceleration requirements are 
moderate.
When navigation is activated, the use 
of HYBRID  mode is advisable to optimise 
electrical consumption.
SPORT
Allows more dynamic driving to take advantage 
of the vehicle's maximum performance. 
Electric power is used to supplement the petrol 
engine as long as there is energy left in the 
battery.
4WD (4-wheel drive)
Depending on equipment.
4WD mode ("4-wheel drive") improves the 
vehicle's grip at low and moderate speeds by 
driving all 4 wheels continuously. 
This mode is especially suited to snow-covered 
roads and difficult terrain (mud, sand, etc.) as 
well as ford crossings, at moderate speed.
Depending on the driving conditions and the 
battery charge level,  4WD mode may be 100% 
electric. 
This mode will be even more effective if  the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres, 
such as winter tyres.
The grip can be improved up to 84 mph (135 
km/h) using the electric motors; above this 
speed, the vehicle is driven by the front wheels 
only.
Gear efficiency indicator
(Depending on engine.)
This system helps reduce fuel consumption by 
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and the 
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise 
skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are only 
optional. In fact, the configuration of the road, 
the traffic density and safety remain determining 
factors when choosing the best gear. Therefore, 
the driver remains responsible for deciding 
whether or not to follow the system’s advice.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is 
only active in manual operation.
The information appears in the instrument  panel in the form of an arrow and the 
recommended gear.
The system adapts its gear shift  recommendation according to the driving 
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the driver’s 
requirements (power, acceleration, braking, 
etc.).
The system never suggests:
–
 
engaging first gear
 ,
–
 
engaging reverse.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine  temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during 
phases when the vehicle is stopped (red lights, 
queues, etc.). The engine restarts automatically 
- START mode - as soon as the driver wishes to 
move off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function 
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and 
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level 
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of 
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
The function is activated by default when the 
ignition is switched on.
With the button on the dashboard 
 
 
 
► Press the button.
A  message in the instrument panel confirms the 
change of status.  

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In the event of a breakdown
Hybrid vehicles
Before any intervention, with the ignition on, depress the brake pedal and select mode N, then switch off the hybrid system (READY indicator lamp 
off).
Always call on professionals for recovery of the vehicle on a flatbed lorry or trailer .
Use the towing eye  only
  to free the vehicle where it is stuck, or to secure it for recovery on a flatbed lorry or trailer .
Towing constraints
Type of vehicle
(engine / gearbox) Front wheels on the 
ground Rear wheels on the 
ground Flatbed
4 wheels on the ground 
with towbar
Internal combustion / Manual
 
        
Internal combustion / Automatic 
       
Hybrid 2WD 
       
Hybrid 4WD 
       
2WD: 2-wheel drive.
4WD: 4-wheel drive.
In case of battery or electric parking brake failure, it is essential to call a p
rofessional using flatbed recovery vehicles (excluding manual gearbox). 
Accessing the tools 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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Alphabetical index
Electric windows     41
Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)     
90
Emergency braking assistance (EBA)
    
90
Emergency call
    
88
Emergency switching off
    
117–118
Emergency warning lamps
    
87, 190
Emissions control system, SCR
    
19, 185
Energy economy mode
    
179
Energy flows
    
26
Energy recovery
    
20, 125
Engine
    
184
Engine compartment
    
179–180
Engine, Diesel
    
166, 180, 190, 222
Engine, petrol
    
126, 180, 220
Engines
    
219–220, 222
Environment
    
7, 34
e-Save function (energy reserve)
    
26
ESC (electronic stability control)
    
90
F
Fatigue detection     149
Filling the AdBlue® tank    
182, 186
Filling the fuel tank
    
166–167
Filter, air
    
183
Filter, oil
    
183
Filter, particle
    
182–183
Filter, passenger compartment
    
58, 183
Fitting a wheel
    
199–200
Fitting roof bars
    
176–177
Fittings, boot
    
73
Fittings, front    66
Fittings, interior     
66
Fittings, rear
    
70
Flap, charging
    
168, 171–173
Flap, fuel filler
    
166–167
Flashing indicators
    
79, 203
Flat bed (recovery)
    
216
Floor, boot, adjustable
    
76
Floor, concertina
    
55
Fluid, brake
    
182
Fluid, engine coolant
    
182
Foglamps, front
    
78, 82, 202–203
Foglamps, rear
    
78, 205
Folding the rear seats
    
51–54
Four-wheel drive (4WD)
    
127, 178
Frequency (radio)
    
268–269
Fuel
    
7, 166
Fuel consumption
    
7, 20
Fuel tank
    
166–167
Fusebox, dashboard
    
206
Fusebox, engine compartment
    
206, 208–209
Fuses
    
205–206, 208–209
G
Gauge, fuel     166
Gearbox, automatic    
121–126, 128, 184, 211
Gearbox, manual
    
120, 125–126, 128, 184
Gear lever, automatic gearbox
   
122
Gear lever, manual gearbox
    
120
Gear shift indicator ~ Gear efficiency  
indicator     
127
Glove box
    
66
G.P.S.
    
262
Grab handles
    
66
H
Hands-free access     39
Hands-free tailgate     
37, 39–40
Hazard warning lamps
    
87, 190
headlamp adjustment
    
80
Headlamp adjustment
    
80
Headlamps, automatic dipping
    
81–82
Headlamps, automatic illumination
    
80
Headlamps, dipped beam
    
202–203
Headlamps, halogen
    
80, 202–203
Headlamps, main beam
    
202–203
Head restraints, front
   
46–47
Head restraints, rear
    
50–52
Heating
    
58–59
Heating, programmable
    
27, 65
Hi-Fi system
    
67
Hill Assist Descent Control (HADC)
    
93
Hill start assist
    
125
Histogramme, fuel consumption
    
26–27
Horn
    
88
Horn for pedestrians
    
88
Hybrid
    
26, 116, 167, 225
Hybrid engine
    
225