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Access
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– remote control battery discharged, vehicle battery discharged or disconnected, etc.– vehicle located in an area subject to strong electromagnetic interference.
► Keep this button 1 pulled across to remove the key 2 from the device.
NOTIC E
If the alarm is activated, the audible signal triggered on opening a door with the key (integral with the remote control) will stop when the ignition is switched on.
"Smart Entry & Start" on your person
It allows the unlocking, locking and starting of the vehicle, while carrying the remote control on your person in the recognition zone "A".
NOTIC E
In the ignition on (accessories) position, with the "START/STOP" button, the hands-free function is deactivated and it is impossible to open the doors.
For more information on Starting/switching off the engine, Smart Entry & Start and in particular the "ignition on" position, refer to the corresponding section.
Locating the vehicle
Helps you to locate your vehicle from a distance, with the vehicle locked:– The direction indicators flash for approximately 10 seconds.– The courtesy lamps come on.► Press this button.
Remote operation of lighting
If fitted to the vehicle.A short press on this button switches on the lighting remotely (lighting of sidelamps, dipped beam headlamps and number plate lamps).A second press on the button before the end of the timed period cancels the remote lighting.
Advice
WARNI NG
Remote controlThe remote control is a sensitive, high-frequency device; avoid handling it in your pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally unlocking the vehicle.Avoid pressing the remote control buttons
while out of range of the vehicle, due to the risk of rendering the remote control inoperative. It would then be necessary to reset it.The remote control does not work when the key is in the ignition switch, even when the ignition is switched off.
WARNI NG
Anti-theft protectionDo not modify the electronic vehicle immobiliser, as this might result in malfunctions.For vehicles with a key ignition switch, remember to remove the key and turn the steering wheel to engage the steering lock.
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Driving
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NOTIC E
In manual mode, there is no need to release the accelerator pedal while changing gear.
NOTIC E
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine
speed permit.
NOTIC E
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the gear actually engaged is shown.When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear M1.
NOTIC E
To preserve the brakes while descending a steep incline, use engine braking to reduce your speed (change down or select a lower gear).Keeping the brake pedal pressed continuously for long periods can overheat the brakes, with the risk of damaging the braking system or making it inoperative.Only use the brakes when necessary, to slow or stop the vehicle.
NOTIC E
Depending on the road configuration (e.g. mountainous road), manual operation may be preferable.Automatic operation may not always be suitable, and does not enable engine braking.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly (gear selector between two positions).► Place the selector "correctly" at a position.
Switching off the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, select position P then apply the parking brake to immobilise
the vehicle, unless this is set to automatic mode (with electric parking brake).Check that mode P has been engaged and that the electric parking brake has been 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 on the instrument panel.
NOTIC E
A point of resistance may be noticed when moving to position P.If the selector is not in position P, when the driver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, an audible signal sounds and a message appears.► Return the drive selector to position P; the audible signal stops and the message disappears.
WARNI NG
When positioned on a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, depress the brake pedal, select position P, apply the parking brake, unless it is set to automatic mode (with
electric parking brake), then release the brake pedal.
