2022 PEUGEOT LANDTREK Owners Manual

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Driving
6Check and clean the vehicle after each off-road
trip.
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 very 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
damaging the braking system!
Do not park the vehicle or leave the
engine running on a flammable
surface (e.g. dry grass, dead leaves).The
vehicle exhaust system is very hot, even
several minutes after the engine stops. Risk
of fire!
Never drive on surfaces covered with
vegetation (tall grass, accumulated
dead leaves, crops, debris) such as a field,
a country lane overgrown with bushes or a
grassy verge.
This vegetation could come into contact with
the vehicle's exhaust system
or other systems
which are very hot. Risk of fire!
Make sure you do not leave any item in
the passenger compartment which could
act like a magnifying glass under the effect of
the sun's rays and cause a fire - risk of fire or
damage to interior surfaces!
Never leave the 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
engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle's
electrical systems.


If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a
flooded section of road:
►

Check that the depth of the water does not
exceed 60

cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users.
►

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.
After driving on a flooded road, you must have the level and condition of the oil in
the front and rear transmission axles checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.

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Do not exceed the maximum towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower
air density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).
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 the amount of heating produced.
►


Pay constant 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
Using the engine brake is recommended to limit
the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances
are increased when towing a trailer.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain a code, which must be
recognised by the vehicle before starting is
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 4 positions:
1. Stop Inserting/removing the key, steering column
locked.
2. Accessories Steering column unlocked and audio system.
3. IgnitionIgnition, preheating (Diesel), engine starting.
4. Starting
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control. This would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition position
This allows the use of the vehicle's electrical
equipment (ventilation, electric windows) or the
charging of accessories.
Once the battery charge level 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 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.

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63. IgnitionIgnition, preheating (Diesel), engine starting.
4. Starting
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control. This would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Ignition position
This allows the use of the vehicle's electrical
equipment (ventilation, electric windows) or the
charging of accessories.
Once the battery charge level 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 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 need to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (e.g.
wheels turned to full lock).
►

With a
petrol engine , operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 4 without
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key so it returns to position 3.
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
►

With a
Diesel engine, turn the key to position
3, to

activate the engine preheating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off on
the instrument panel, then turn the key to
position 4 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
to operate the starter motor. As soon as the
engine starts, release the key so it returns to
position 3.
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.
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
to warm up while stationary, but move off
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
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.
If the wheels are not straight, a message
appears prompting the driver to
straighten the wheels by turning the steering
wheel.
Switching off the engine
► Immobilise the vehicle.
► With the engine at idle, turn the key to
position 2
.
►

Insert the key one notch into the ignition
switch and turn it to position 1

, then remove the
key from the ignition switch.
►

T
o lock the steering column, turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
The flashing of the immobiliser/alarm (padlock) indicator lamp is normal and
allows you to activate the function(s).
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.

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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.
Key left in
When the driver's door is opened, a
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, if the key has been left in the
ignition switch in position 1.
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
in position 3, the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to
position 1, then back to position 3.
Starting/Switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Starting
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
If the electronic key 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.
Diesel engines
In negative temperatures and/or when the
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the
preheating warning lamp goes out.
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.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting
conditions is not met, a message is displayed
and the indicator lamp in the " START/STOP”
button comes on orange.
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.
Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
If the wheels are not straight, a message
appears prompting the driver to
straighten the wheels by turning the steering
wheel.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
►

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.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
The flashing of the immobiliser/alarm indicator lamp (padlock) is normal and
allows you to activate the function(s).
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
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, the first two presses on the
"START/STOP" button, without depressing
any of the pedals , allow the accessories to be

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6► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
The flashing of the immobiliser/alarm indicator lamp (padlock) is normal and
allows you to activate the function(s).
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
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, the first two presses on the
"START/STOP" button, without depressing
any of the pedals , allow the accessories to be switched on, then the ignition, without starting
the engine (accessories such as the audio
system and the lighting will come on, followed by
the instrument panel).
►

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 in the front armrest, 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 flat.


► Place and hold the remote control against the
back-up 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 depress the brake pedal.
►

Press the "
START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
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 case of 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.

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Manual parking brake
Release

► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press
the release button, then lower the lever fully.
When driving the vehicle, if this warning
lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by the display of a message,
this means that the parking brake is still applied
or has not been fully released.
Application
► Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
the vehicle.
When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and switch off
the ignition.
Locking the rear
differential
When the rear differential is locked, torque is
transmitted to both rear wheels equally, thereby
improving the vehicle's traction.
Locking the rear differential is especially useful
when the rear wheels are skidding (in a ditch or
on a slippery road, for example).
Operating conditions
The differential lock is activated manually (speed
below approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)).
The vehicle's wheels must not be skidding (wait
until they have stopped).
Activation/Deactivation



► To activate the system, at a speed below
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h), press this button.
The differential locking request is confirmed by this indicator lamp flashing
on the instrument panel.
If all the operating conditions are not met,
the differential cannot be locked and the
indicator lamp on the instrument panel flashes
3 times in a row , accompanied by an audible
signal.
►

Gradually depress the accelerator pedal.
►


As soon as the locking is active, the
indicator

lamp comes on fixed on the instrument
panel.
To manoeuvre the vehicle when the wheels are
skidding, slightly turn the steering wheel when
the vehicle is moving.
If the indicator lamp continues to flash,
turn the steering wheel to the right and to
the left while accelerating and decelerating to
engage the lock.
If the indicator
lamp is still flashing, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
►

T

o deactivate the system, press the button
again until the indicator
lamp on the instrument
panel goes off.
The system is automatically deactivated:
–

If the speed of the vehicle is above 19 mph
(30


km/h),
–

When the ignition is switched off.
Risk of accident!
Only lock the rear differential if the
wheels are skidding (in a ditch, on a slippery
or rough road, for example).
Always wait for the wheels to come to a
standstill to activate the differential locking.
Never exceed the speed of 5 mph (8
km/h) with the rear differential locked, and
deactivate the locking as soon as conditions
allow.
4-wheel drive
transmission selector
Manual selector for choosing the most suitable
transmission mode according to the different
driving conditions encountered (low grip, for
example).
Operation





2H mode: 2-wheel drive at high speed
(standard mode)
Mode suitable for normal driving on dry roads
with hard surface; provides economical, quiet
driving and reduces tyre wear.
4H mode: 4-wheel drive at high speed
Mode to be used only for driving on tracks where
the wheels may slip (off-road or on icy, snowy

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6Never exceed the speed of 5 mph (8
km/h) with the rear differential locked, and
deactivate the locking as soon as conditions
allow.
4-wheel drive
transmission selector
Manual selector for choosing the most suitable
transmission mode according to the different
driving conditions encountered (low grip, for
example).
Operation





2H mode: 2-wheel drive at high speed
(standard mode)
Mode suitable for normal driving on dry roads
with hard surface; provides economical, quiet
driving and reduces tyre wear.
4H mode: 4-wheel drive at high speed
Mode to be used only for driving on tracks where
the wheels may slip (off-road or on icy, snowy roads, for example); provides stronger grip than
the 2-wheel drive transmission
mode (2H mode).
4L mode: 4-wheel drive at low speed
Mode to be used for maximum power and
traction; allows you to climb or descend steep
off-road slopes and benefits from maximum
traction (in sand, mud or in a thick layer of snow,
for example).
Associated indicator lamps
4H4H mode activated.
4L4L mode activated.
Transmission malfunction.
Use
Changing from 2H mode to 4H mode
With the speed below 43 mph (70 km/h):
► With the ignition on, turn the selector to the
4H position.
4HThis indicator lamp flashes on the instrument panel, then comes on fixed
when 4H mode is engaged.
If the mode is selected and the speed of the
vehicle is too high, the indicator
lamp flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal.
►

Reduce the speed of the vehicle or turn the
selector (when the vehicle is at low speed) to the
2H position then to the 4H position.
If the indicator lamp is still flashing, with 4H
mode selected, perform the following steps in a
straight line; accelerate, decelerate and shift into
reverse.
If the changeover to 4H mode has been
made when the vehicle is stationary and
the indicator
lamp is flashing, it may be
necessary to drive in forward gear and then in
reverse until the indicator
lamp stops flashing.
Changing from 4H mode to 2H mode
► With the ignition on, turn the selector to the
2H position.
4HThis indicator lamp flashes on the
instrument panel, then goes off when 2H
mode is engaged.
If the indicator
lamp is still flashing, with 2H
mode selected, perform the following steps in a
straight line; accelerate, decelerate and shift into
reverse.
If the indicator
lamp continues to flash, repeat
the steps, turning the steering wheel from right
to left.
During the procedure, it is normal to
experience jerks in the steering.
Changing from 4H mode to 4L mode
and vice versa
► Stop the vehicle (without switching off the
engine).

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► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
►

With an
automatic gearbox, move the gear
selector into position N.
►

From 4H mode, press the selector then turn
it to the 4L

position, or from 4L mode, turn the
selector to the 4H position.
4L4HChanging from 4H mode to 4L
mode and vice versa: the indicator
lamp for 4H or 4L mode goes off on the
instrument panel and the indicator lamp for 4L or
4H mode flashes then comes on fixed when the
mode is activated.
With a manual gearbox, keep the clutch
pedal depressed until the indicator lamp
on the instrument panel is fixed.
If one of the modes (4H or 4L) is selected, when
driving the vehicle, the indicator lamp for 4H or
4L mode flashes and an audible signal sounds.
►

Return the selector to its original position,
stop the vehicle then restart the operation.
T

o move the vehicle, with the 4L or 4H mode
indicator lamp on fixed:
►

With a
manual gearbox, engage a gear.
►

With an
automatic gearbox, move the gear
selector into position D or R.
The mode cannot be changed if the
vehicle is in motion.
With a manual gearbox, depress and hold
the clutch pedal to change the mode.
There is a risk of damaging the
transfer box!
While the indicator lamp for the selected
mode is flashing on the instrument panel:
–

Do not accelerate.
–


Do not release the clutch pedal with a
manual gearbox

.
–

Do not engage a gear with an automatic
gearbox

.
Recommendations
On dry, tarmac or high-speed roads,
mainly use the 2H mode.
In 4L mode, avoid driving at a speed above
25 mph (40 km/h) and stay in a straight line.
Driving in 4H or 4L mode:
–

on dry or tarmac road can cause oil
leakage, and seizure or malfunctions of the
transmission

- risk of accident or serious
damage!
–

on hard roads increases tyre wear and fuel
consumption.
Do not turn the selector suddenly from the 2L


position to 4H or 4L - risk of loss of control of
the vehicle!
Never change from 2H to 4H mode when the
wheels are spinning or skidding.
Malfunction
4H4LIf one of these indicator lamps is
still flashing, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
If the vehicle is driven in 4H or 4L mode
for too long, this indicator lamp flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message indicating that the
transmission oil temperature is too high.
►

Select 2H mode, then wait for the warnings to
disappear before changing the mode.
If the warnings persist, visit a PEUGEOT

dealer
or a qualified workshop.
In cold weather, engaging modes 2H and
4H may not be possible. Reduce the
speed or stop the vehicle to select the mode.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear

► Raise the trigger under the knob and move
the gear lever to the left, then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
6-speed automatic
gearbox
6-speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice
between the comfort of automatic operation or
manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
– Automatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox.
– Manual operation for sequential changing of
the gears by the driver.