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If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in the
instrument panel screen. In some cases, it
is necessary to operate the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button
to help unlock the steering column.
The presence of the Keyless Entry and
Starting electronic key in the recognition
zone is essential.
As a safety measure, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.
If the electronic key is not detected in the
recognition zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into the zone so
that the engine can be started.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F P lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox. F

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ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Back-up star ting
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, if the engine does not start:
F

P
lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
F

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pen the front armrest. F

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aise the mat by its tongue and remove it.
F
P
lace the electronic key on the back-up
reader.
F
P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the
clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
F P ress the "START/STOP"
button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch off
In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without conditions. To do this, press
and hold the " START/STOP " button
for about three seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
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Electronic key not recognised
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off the engine, a
message is displayed.F

P
ress and hold the " S TA R T/
STOP " button for about
3
seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine (note
that restar ting will not be
possible without the key).
Ignition on (without starting)
With the "Keyless Entry and Starting" key
inside the vehicle, pressing the " START/STOP"
button, with no action on the pedals , allows
the ignition to be switched on.
F Press the " START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F Press the button again to switch off the ignition and allow the
vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode when required to maintain the state
of charge of the battery.
Manual parking brake
Application
F Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
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Stop & Start
The Stop & Start system puts the engine
t emporarily into standby – STOP mode – during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams,...).
The engine restarts automatically – START
mode – as soon as you want to move off.
The restart takes place instantly, quickly and
silently.
Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The " ECO" warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby automatically:
- with a manual gearbox , at speeds below
12 mph (20 km/h) or when the vehicle is
stationary with the PureTech 130 petrol and
BlueHDi 115 and 120 Diesel versions, when
you place the gear lever in neutral and you
release the clutch pedal,
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ith an automatic gearbox , when the
vehicle is stationary and when you press
the brake pedal or put the gear selector in
position N . If your vehicle is fitted with this
system, a time counter calculates
the time spent in STOP mode
during a journey. It resets to
zero every time the ignition is
switched on with the key or the
"START/STOP" button.
STOP mode does not affect the operation
of vehicle systems such as braking, power
steering...
Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition with
the key or the "START/STOP" button.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not activated when:
- t he vehicle is on a steep slope (uphill or
downhill),
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t
he driver's door is open,
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t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
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t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10
km/h) since the last engine start (with the
key or the "START/STOP" button),
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t
he electric parking brake is applied or being
applied, -

t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
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d
emisting is active,
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c
ertain special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature, etc.) require the
engine to be running to assure control of a
system.
In this case, the " ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Going into engine START mode
The ECO warning lamp goes off and
the engine starts automatically:
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ith a manual gearbox , when you fully
depress the clutch pedal,
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ith an automatic gearbox:
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ear selector in position D or M , when
you release the brake pedal,
•

o

r gear selector in position N and brake
pedal released, when you place the gear
selector in position D or M ,
•
o

r when you engage reverse gear.
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With a manual gearbox in STOP mode, if
a gear is engaged without fully depressing
the clutch pedal, a warning lamp comes
on or an alert message is displayed asking
you to depress the clutch pedal to restart
the engine.
Special cases: START mode
activated automatically
As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is activated
automatically when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
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y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph
(25 km/h) with a manual gearbox (2 mph
(3
km/h) with PureTech 130 petrol and
BlueHDi 115 and 120 Diesel versions), or
2
mph (3 km/h) with an automatic gearbox.
-

t
he electric parking brake is being applied,
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ome special conditions (battery charge,
engine temperature, braking assistance,
exterior temperature...) require the engine to
be running to assure control of a system. In this case, the "
ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
Deactivation
At any time, press the ECO OFF switch to
d eactivate the system.
This is confirmed by the switch warning lamp
coming on accompanied by the display of a
message.
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
Reactivation
F Press the ECO OFF switch again.
The system is active again; this is confirmed
by the switch warning lamp going off and the
display of a message. The system is reactivated automatically
at every new start using the key or the
"START/STOP" button.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction with the system,
the ECO OFF switch warning lamp flashes,
then comes on continuously.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall: all the instrument panel
warning lamps come on.
Depending on version, an alert message
may also be displayed asking you to put
the gear lever into position N and put your
foot on the brake pedal.
It is then necessary to switch off the
ignition, then restart the engine using the
key or the "START/STOP" button.
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With touch screen
This memorisation can be
configured via the vehicle
configuration menu.
F

Sel

ect the " Driving functions " tab.
F

Sel

ect the " Memorised speeds settings "
function.
F

S

elect the system for which you want to
memorise new speed settings:
F

S

elect the speed setting value you want to
change.
F

E

nter the new value using the numerical
keypad and confirm and click on " OK" to
confirm.
As a safety measure, the driver must carry
out these operations when stationary.
"MEM" button
This button allows you to select a speed setting
to be used with the speed limiter or cruise
control.
Refer to the corresponding section.
Speed limiter
The system prevents the vehicle
from exceeding the speed setting
programmed by the driver.
The programmed speed remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.
The speed limiter is a driving aid only.
It does not exempt the driver from the
need to obser ve speed limits or to remain
vigilant at all times.
The speed limiter is switched on
manually.
The minimum programmed speed is 19 mph
(30 km/h).
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Fuel
Tank capacity: approximately 60 litres.
Low fuel level
When the low fuel level is reached
in the tank, this warning lamp
comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible warning
and the display of an alert message.
When it first comes on, about
6 litres of fuel is left in the tank.
Until sufficient fuel has been added, every time
the ignition is switched on, this warning lamp
appears, accompanied by an audible signal
and an alert message. When driving, this
audible signal and alert message are repeated
with increasing frequency, as the level drops
towards 0 .
You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid
running out of fuel.
If you run out of fuel (Diesel), refer to the
corresponding section.
Refuelling
Additions of fuel must be of at least 5 litres, in
order to be registered by the fuel gauge. With Stop & Start, never refuel with the
system in STOP mode; you must switch
off the ignition with the key, or the START/
STOP button if your vehicle has Keyless
Entry and Starting.
Opening the filler cap may create a noise
caused by an inrush of air. This vacuum is
entirely normal, resulting from the sealing of the
fuel system.
F
P
ress this button until the automatic
opening of the fuel flap is heard.
This control remains active for a few minutes after switching off the ignition. If necessary,
switch the ignition on again to reactivate it.
F
T
ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct type of fuel for your vehicle. F
I
ntroduce the nozzle so as to push in the
metal non-return flap.
F
M
ake sure that the nozzle is pushed in as
far as possible before starting to refuel (risk
of blowback).
F
H
old it in this position throughout the filling
operation.
F
P
ush the fuel flap to close it.
If you are filling your tank to the top, do not
persist after the third cut- off; this could
cause your vehicle to malfunction.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter,
which helps to reduce the level of harmful
emissions in the exhaust gases.
For petrol engines, you must use unleaded
fuel.
The filler neck is narrower, allowing only
unleaded petrol nozzles to be introduced.
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Towbar with quickly
detachable towball
Presentation
This towbar allows the towball to be fitted and
removed quickly and easily without the use of
tools. Installed behind the bumper, the device
is invisible after the towball has been removed
and the trailer harness carrier has been folded
away.
1. Carrier.
2. Protective plug.
3. Safety eye.
4. Folding trailer harness socket.
5. Detachable towball.
6. Locking/unlocking wheel.
7. Key-operated safety lock.
8. Locking wheel protector.
9. Ball protector.
10. Stowing bag.
A. Locked position
The locking wheel is not in contact with the
towball (gap of about 5 mm).
The green mark is visible.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing
rearward.
B. Unlocked position
The locking wheel is in contact with the towball.
The green mark is hidden.
The lock for the locking wheel is facing for ward. Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
For information on the maximum trailer
weight and the recommended nose
weight, refer to the Technical data section.
For more information on Towing a trailer
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Before each use
Check that the towball is correctly fitted,
verifying that:
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t
he towball is correctly engaged
(position A ),
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t
he safety lock is closed and the key
removed; the locking wheel can no
longer be operated,
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t
he towball must not be able to move in
its carrier; test by shaking it with your
hand.
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During use
Never release the locking system with a
trailer or load carrier on the towball.
Never exceed the gross train weight
(GTW) for the vehicle.
Before setting off, check the adjustment of
the headlamp beam height.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
After use
For journeys made without a trailer or
load carrier, the trailer socket must be
folded away, the towball removed and the
protective plug inserted in the carrier. This
measure applies particularly if the towball
could hinder visibility of the number plate
or lighting.Fitting the towball
F Remove the protective plug from the carrier and check the condition of the fixing system.
If necessary, clean the carrier with a brush
or a clean cloth.
F

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ake the towball from the storage bag.
F

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emove the protective cover from the ball
and the protective cap from the locking
wheel.
F

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tow the plug, cover and cap in the storage
bag.
F

C
heck that the towball is unlocked (position
B ). If not, insert the key in the lock and
turn the key anti-clockwise to unlock the
mechanism. F

T
ake the towball in both hands; insert the
end of the towball into the carrier by lifting it,
then, to ensure that it has correctly locked in
place, pull firmly down on the ball end of the
towball.
The locking wheel then automatically rotates
anti-clockwise with an audible "click". Take
care to keep your hands clear.
F

C
heck that the towball has correctly locked
in place (position A ).
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