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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.
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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Ease of use and comfort
General
recommendations for the
seats
For safety reasons, seat adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Folding or unfolding the seat backrests
must only be done with the vehicle
stationary.
Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is no person or object
that might prevent the full travel of the seat.
There is a risk of trapping or pinching
passengers if present in the rear seats or of
jamming the seat if large objects are placed
on the floor behind the seat.
Do not place hard or heavy objects on
the backrests forming a table. They could
become dangerous projectiles in the event of
sudden braking or a collision.
–
Do not remove a head restraint without
stowing it; secure it to a support inside the
vehicle.
–
Check that the seat belts remain accessible
to the passenger and easy to fasten.
–
Passengers must never take their seat
without adjusting and fastening their seat belt.
Before carrying out the manoeuvres,
check that nothing and no one is
obstructing the moving elements and their
locking.
To avoid sudden folding, take care to hold the
backrest and support it until it is horizontal.
Never put your hand underneath the seat
cushion to guide the seat downwards or
upwards, you could get your fingers trapped.
Place your hand on the grip/strap (depending
on equipment) at the top of the seat cushion.
Please note: an incorrectly latched
backrest compromises the safety of
passengers in the event of sudden braking or
an impact.
The contents of the boot may be thrown
forward - risk of severe injury!
Front seats
PEUGEOT i-Cockpit
Before taking to the road and to make the
most of the ergonomic layout of the PEUGEOT
i-Cockpit, carry out these adjustments in the
following order:
–
head restraint height.
–
seat backrest angle.
–
seat cushion height.
–
longitudinal seat position.
–
steering wheel depth and then height.
–
rear view mirror and door mirrors.
Once these adjustments have been
made, check that the "head up"
instrument panel can be viewed correctly over
the smaller diameter steering wheel.
Adjustments
Longitudinal
► Raise the control and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
Height
(driver only)
► If the vehicle is so equipped, pull the control
upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower,
as many times as necessary to obtain the
position required.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Rear bench seat
For safety reasons, seat adjustments
must only be made when the vehicle is
stationary.
Folding the backrests
First steps:
► lower the head restraints,
►
if necessary
, move the front seats forward,
►
check that nothing or no person might
interfere with the folding of the backrests
(clothing, luggage, etc.),
►
check that the outer seat belts are lying flat
on the backrests.
The folding of the backrest is accompanied by a slight lowering of the
corresponding seat cushion.
When the backrest is released, the red
indicator is visible in the release grips on the
outer seats.
► Turn the backrest release handle 1.
► Guide the backrest down to the horizontal
position.
Repositioning the backrests
First check that the outer seat belts are
lying vertically flat alongside the backrest
latching rings.
►
Put the backrest in the upright position and
push it firmly to latch it home.
►
Check that the red indicator in the release
grip
1 is no longer visible.
►
Ensure that the outer seat belts are not
trapped during the manoeuvre.
Head restraint height
adjustment
► To raise it, pull it upwards as far as possible
(notch).
►
T
o remove it, press the lug A and pull it
upwards.
►
T
o put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the openings keeping them in
line with the seat backrest.
►
T
o lower it, press the lug A and push down on
the head restraint at the same time.
The head restraint has a frame with notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the upper
edge of the head restraint is level with the
top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints removed;
they must be fitted and correctly adjusted.
Never drive with passengers seated at
the rear when the head restraints are
removed or not in the high position; the head
restraints must be in place and in the high
position.
For more information on the Seat belts,
refer to the corresponding section.
Interior fittings
Mats
Fitting
When fitting the mat for the first time, on the
driver's side use only the fasteners supplied in
the enclosed sachet.
The other mats are simply laid over the carpet.
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Ease of use and comfort
3The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by design
or by using a compatible holder or shell.
The charging area is identified by the Qi symbol.
The charger works with the engine running and
with the Stop & Start system in STOP mode.
Charging is managed by the smartphone.
With Keyless Entry and Starting, the charger’s
operation may be briefly disrupted when a door
is opened or the ignition is switched off.
Charging
► With the charging area clear, place a device
in its centre.
When the portable device is detected, the
charger’s indicator lamp lights up green. It
remains lit for the whole time that the battery is
being charged.
The system is not designed to charge multiple devices simultaneously.
Do not leave any metal objects (coins,
keys, vehicle remote control, etc.) in the
charging area while a device is being
charged, due to the risk of overheating or
interrupting the charging process.
Operating check
The state of the indicator lamp allows the
operation of the charger to be monitored.
State of the
indicator lamp Meaning
Off Engine switched off.
No compatible devices
detected.
Charging finished.
Fixed green Compatible device detected.
Charging.
Flashing orange Foreign object detected in the charging zone.
Device not well centred in
the charging zone.
Fixed orange Fault with the device's battery meter.
Device battery
temperature too high.
Charger malfunction.
If the indicator lamp is lit orange:
– remove the device, then place it back in the
centre of the charging zone.
or
–
remove the device and try again in a quarter
of an hour
.
If the problem persists, have the system checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Load retaining partition
On the floor, behind the front seats, a vertical
partition protects the driver and front passengers
against the risk of load movement.
Steel or glazed partitions separate the loading
area from the cab.
When washing your vehicle, never clean
the inside directly using a water jet.
Stowing rings
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Ease of use and comfort
3For the Multi-Flex bench
seat and the Crew cab
Do not place sharp or pointed objects in
the protective cover to avoid damaging it.
Do not place objects on the
dashboard.
Deactivate the front passenger airbag when
carrying long objects.
For more information on Deactivating
the front passenger airbag, refer to the
corresponding section.
Avoid placing short or heavy loads in the protective cover; use the loading area
whenever possible.
Avoid anchoring loads or hanging items on the wall of the partition.
For safety reasons, ensure that small objects
do not slip through the gaps of about 3
cm
between the partition and the vehicle's
bodywork.
Multi-Flex bench seat
This assembly comprises the two-seat front
bench seat and a removable flap.
For more information on the two-seat front
bench seat, refer to the corresponding section.
A partition located on the floor behind the front
seats protects the driver and front passengers
against the risk of load movement.
A movable flap in this partition can be removed
to allow long items to be loaded.
A protective cover is supplied with the vehicle to
enable long items to be carried safely.
Removing the flap
► While holding the flap with one hand, turn the
control at the top of the flap with the other hand
to release it.
►
Lower the flap to remove it from its housing.
► Stow it behind the driver ’s seat, turning the
control at the top of the flap to secure it.
Refitting the flap
► Tilt the flap, with the yellow hinges pointing
downwards.
►
Insert the hinges into their housing then press
down fully (to avoid vibrations).
►
With one hand lift the flap to close it, then
with the other hand turn the control at the top of
the flap to secure it.
Positioning the protective
cover
Whenever the backrest of the outer seat
is folded down and the partition flap is
open, the protective cover must be installed.
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Ease of use and comfort
3Moving the partition
Moving the partition forwards
► Fold the backrests of the row 2 seats and
check that they are properly folded. If necessary ,
adjust the position of the row 1 seats (moving
them forwards).
►
Release the upper latches A
and B.
►
Check that the latches
C and D are retracted.
►
Slide the partition forwards.
►
Lock the lower latches C
and D and then
check that the locating pins are correctly
engaged in their housings.
►
Lock the upper latches A
and B.
Moving the partition backwards
► Release the upper latchesA and B.
► Release the lower latches C
and D.
►
Slide the partition backwards.
►
Lock the upper latches A
and B.
►
Return the backrests of the row 2 seats to
their positions.
The upper stops may be adjusted if: – excessive force is needed to operate
the upper latches A
and B.
–
there is noise while driving, caused by
excessive play
.
When the partition is locked behind the
row 2 or row 1 seats, an engagement
noise tells you that the upper latches are
closed.
A visible mark and a coloured mark show the
position of the latches.
The partition must not be moved with the latches extended - risk of scratches or
damage to the plastic trims!
The partition must never be removed to convert the vehicle from a commercial
vehicle to a passenger vehicle.
This would pose a risk to the safety of users
due to the absence of a child lock on the
tailgate (mandatory on passenger vehicles).
Opening/closing the hatch
► Open/close the hatch using the latch.
► Use the stay to keep it in the open position.
Always close the hatch and raise the backrest of the outer passenger seat(s)
(depending on the position of the partition)
when you are not carrying a long load.
Avoid placing loads on the hatch sill bar. Whenever possible, place loads on the
folded-down seat backrests.
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Safety
5Curtain airbags
If fitted to the vehicle, this system offers
enhanced protection for the driver and
passenger in the event of a serious side impact,
limiting the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.
With the two-seat front bench seat, the
passenger sitting in the centre is not
protected.
Deployment
They are deployed on one side in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or part
of the side impact zone, perpendicular to the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the outer
rear passenger and the 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 not 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.
Do not place objects on the dashboard.
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.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
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Take care not to open the rear windows by
more than one third.
To protect young children from the rays of the
sun, fit side blinds on the rear windows.
As a safety precaution, do not leave:
– a child alone and unattended in a vehicle,
– a child or an animal in a vehicle which is
exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,
– the keys within reach of children inside the
vehicle.
Child seat at the rear
Row 2
Forward-facing or rearward-facing
► Move the vehicle's front seat forward and
straighten the backrest so that the legs of the
child in the forward-facing or rearward-facing
The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on
the roof, as they play a part in securing the
curtain airbags.
Child seats
The regulations on carrying children are specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.
For maximum safety, please observe the
following recommendations:
–
In accordance with European regulations, all
children under the age of 12 or less than 4
ft 1
1” (150 cm) tall must travel in approved
child seats suited to their weight , on seats
fitted with a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.
– Statistically , the safest seats in your
vehicle for carrying children are the rear
seats.
–
Children weighing less than 9 kg must
travel in the "rear facing" position, whether in
the front or rear of the vehicle.
It is recommended that children travel
on the rear seats of the vehicle:
–
‘rear facing’ up to the age of 3,
–
‘forward facing’ over the age of 3.
Make sure that the seat belt is correctly
positioned and tightened.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure that
the support leg is in firm and steady contact
with the floor.
Remove and stow the head restraint
before installing a child seat with
backrest on a passenger seat. Refit the head
restraint once the child seat has been
removed.
Advice
An incorrectly installed child seat compromises the child's safety in the
event of an accident.
Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt
buckle under the child seat, as this could
destabilise it.
Remember to fasten the seat belts or the
harness of child seats, keeping the slack
relative to the child's body to a minimum,
even for short journeys.
When installing a child seat using the seat
belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened
correctly on the child seat and that it secures
the child seat firmly on the seat of the vehicle.
If the passenger seat is adjustable, move it
forwards if necessary.
Remove the head restraint before
installing a child seat with a backrest on a
passenger seat.
Ensure that the head restraint is stored or
attached securely to prevent it from being
thrown around the vehicle in the event of
sharp braking. Refit the head restraint once
the child seat has been removed.
Installing a booster seat
The chest part of the seat belt must be
positioned on the child's shoulder without
touching the neck.
Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt
passes correctly over the child's thighs.
Use a booster seat with backrest, equipped
with a belt guide at shoulder level.
Additional protections
To prevent accidental opening of the
doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".