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Eco-driving
Eco-driving
Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday 
practices that allow the motorist to optimise their 
fuel consumption and CO
2emissions.
Optimise your use of the gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and 
change up promptly. While accelerating, change 
up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic 
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator pedal 
heavily or suddenly.
The gear efficiency indicator prompts you to 
engage the most suitable gear: whenever this 
indication is displayed on the instrument panel, 
follow it straight away.
With an automatic gearbox, this indicator 
appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use 
engine braking rather than the brake pedal and 
press the accelerator gradually. These attitudes 
help to save fuel, reduce CO
2 emissions and 
decrease general traffic noise.
If the vehicle has the steering-mounted 
"CRUISE" control, use cruise control at speeds 
above 25 mph (40
 
km/h) when the traffic is 
flowing well.
Use electrical equipment wisely
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment 
is too warm, ventilate it by opening the windows 
and air vents before using the air conditioning.
At speeds above 31
  mph (50   km/h), close the 
windows and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help keep 
the temperature in the passenger compartment 
down (sunroof blind and window blinds, etc.).
Unless automatically regulated, switch off the air 
conditioning as soon as the desired temperature 
has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting functions, 
if they are not managed automatically.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and foglamps when 
the visibility conditions do not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, 
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up 
much faster while driving.
As a passenger, avoid connecting your 
multimedia devices (film, music, video game, 
etc.) to help reduce consumption of electrical 
energy, and hence fuel.
Disconnect all portable devices before leaving 
the vehicle.
Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the 
heaviest items in the boot, as close as possible 
to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and 
minimise wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,  bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a 
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and refit 
summer tyres.
Avoid using the Dynamic Pack for too long, in 
order to limit your fuel consumption.
Comply with servicing instructions
Check tyre pressures regularly, with the tyres 
cold, referring to the label in the door aperture on 
the driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
–
 
before a long journey
 .
–
 
at each change of season.
–
 
after a long period out of use.
Do not overlook the spare wheel and, where 
applicable, the tyres on your trailer or caravan.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly (engine oil, 
oil filter
, air filter, passenger compartment filter, 
etc.) and observe the schedule of operations in 
the manufacturer's service schedule.
With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR system 
is faulty, your vehicle will emit pollution. Visit 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop 
as soon as possible to restore your vehicle’s 
nitrogen oxide emissions to regulatory 
compliance.
When filling the fuel tank, do not continue after 
the third nozzle cut-out, to avoid overflow.
You will only see the fuel consumption of your 
new vehicle settle down to a consistent average 
after the first 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometres).  

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Safety
5The use of snow tyres is strongly recommended on surfaces offering low 
levels of grip.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)  / Dynamic stability control 
(DSC)
Anti-slip regulation optimises traction using 
engine braking and by applying the brakes on 
the driving wheels to avoid wheel spinning. It 
also enhances the vehicle's directional stability 
while accelerating.
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s 
trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the 
dynamic stability control system automatically 
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or 
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired 
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.
These systems are activated automatically every 
time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip 
or trajectory problem.
This warning lamp on the instrument panel flashes to indicate that they are 
operating.
Deactivation / Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle stuck 
in mud, immobilised in snow, on soft ground, 
etc.), it may be useful to deactivate the ASR 
system to freely spin the wheels and regain 
traction.
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of 
grip permits.
It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch 
screen menu.
Deactivation is confirmed by the 
illumination of this indicator lamp in the 
instrument panel and the display of a message.
The ASR system is reactivated automatically 
every time the ignition is switched back on or 
from 31 mph (50
  km/h).
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).
Malfunction
In the event of a system malfunction, this 
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by 
an onscreen message and audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop to have the systems checked.
ASR / DSC
These systems enhance safety during 
normal driving, but should not encourage 
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high 
speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow, 
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It 
is therefore important for your safety to keep 
these systems activated in all conditions, and 
particularly in difficult conditions.
Correct operation of these systems depends 
on compliance with the manufacturer's 
recommendations relating to the wheels 
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic 
components, as well as the assembly and 
repair procedures used by PEUGEOT 
dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended, to 
ensure that these systems remain effective 
in winter conditions. All four wheels must be 
fitted with tyres approved for the vehicle.
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
When towing, this system reduces the risk of the 
vehicle or trailer snaking.
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the 
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability control system (ESC) 
must not have any faults.
Between 37 and 99 mph (60 and 160
  km/h), if 
the system detects oscillations (snaking) in the 
movement of the trailer, it acts on the brakes to 
stabilise the trailer and, if necessary, reduces 
engine power to slow down the vehicle.
This warning lamp flashes in the  instrument panel and the brake lamps 
light up to draw attention to this corrective action.
For information on towed loads and masses, 
refer to the Technical data section or your 
vehicle’s registration certificate  

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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.