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Lighting and visibility
Detection is via a rain/brightness sensor, located 
at the top centre of the windscreen behind the 
rear view mirror.
Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor.
When using an automatic car wash, 
switch off the automatic wipers and the 
ignition.
In winter, wait until the windscreen is 
completely clear of ice before activating the 
automatic wipers.
Switching on 
 
► Give a short downwards push to the control 
stalk.
A
 wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has 
been accepted.
This indicator lamp lights up on the  instrument panel, accompanied by a 
message.
Switching  off
► Give the control stalk another brief push 
downwards or place the control stalk in another 
position ( Int
, 1 or 2).
This indicator lamp goes off in the 
instrument panel, accompanied by a 
message.
If the ignition has been off for more than 
one minute, the automatic wipers must 
be reactivated by pushing the control stalk 
downwards.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs with the automatic wipers, the 
wipers operate in intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Special position of the 
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used while cleaning 
or replacing the wiper blades. It can also be 
useful, in wintry weather (ice, snow), to release 
the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat  wiper blades, it is advisable to:
–
 
handle them with care.
–
 
clean them regularly using soapy water
 .
–
 
avoid using them to hold cardboard on the 
windscreen.
–
 
replace them at the first signs of wear
 .
Before removing a windscreen wiper blade 
 
Operating the wiper control stalk within one 
minute after switching off the ignition will place 
the wiper blades in a vertical position.
► 
Proceed with the desired operation or the 
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a windscreen wiper blade
► To return the wiper blades to their initial 
position after the operation, switch on the ignition 
and operate the wiper control stalk.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  

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5Horn 
 
► Press the central part of the steering wheel.
Pedestrian horn 
(Rechargeable hybrid)
This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is approaching, when driving in  Electric mode 
(100% electric driving).
The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle 
is moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph 
(30
  km/h), in forward or reverse gear.
This function cannot be deactivated.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
* In accordance with  the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers an\
d subject to technological and technical limitations.
**  Depend ing on the geographic coverage provided by the "eCall (SOS)" and "ASSISTANCE" systems. 
The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is ava\
ilable from dealers or on the website for your country. Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Emergency or assistance 
call
 
 
 
 
eCall (SOS)
Your vehicle may be fitted with the eCall (SOS) 
system either as standard or as an option.
The eCall   (SOS) system provides direct contact 
to the emergency services and is fully built 
into the vehicle. This contact is made either 
automatically via the sensors built into the 
vehicle, or by pressing button  1.
According to the country of sale, the eCall
  (SOS) 
system corresponds to the systems PE112, 
ERAGLONASS, 999, etc.
The eCall
  (SOS) system is activated by default.
► To make an emergency call manually, press 
button 1 for more than 2   seconds.
The lit indicator lamp and a voice message 
confirm that the call has been made to the 
emergency services*.
The eCall
  (SOS) system immediately locates 
your vehicle and puts you in contact with the 
appropriate emergency services**.
►
 
Pressing again immediately cancels the 
request.
The indicator lamp flashes while the vehicle 
data is being sent, and then remains lit when 
communication is established.
In the event that a serious accident is 
detected by the sensors built into the 
vehicle, such as the airbag control unit, an 
emergency call is made automatically.
The eCall (SOS) system is a public 
service of general interest and is 
free-of-charge.
System operation
– Upon switching on the ignition, if the indicator 
lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes 
out: the system is operating correctly
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5Advice
For the airbags to be fully effective, 
observe the safety recommendations 
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.
Fasten your seat belt and position it correctly.
Do not place anything between the occupants 
and the airbags (e.g.
  child, animal, object), do 
not fix or attach anything near or in the path of 
the airbags, as this could cause injuries when 
they are deployed.
Never modify the original definition of the 
vehicle, particularly in the area directly around 
the airbags.
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 bag inflates 
almost instantly (within a few milliseconds) 
then deflates within the same time, 
discharging the hot gas via openings provided 
for this purpose.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been 
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work must be carried out only by a 
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop
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 seat covers 
compatible with the deployment of these 
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 (e.g.
  clothing) as this could cause 
injuries to the chest or arm when the airbag is 
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any 
nearer to the door than necessary.
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!
All work must be carried out only 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 these help to secure the curtain 
airbags.
Child seats
The legislation on carrying children is  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 one 
and a half metres 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.
–
 
A
 child weighing less than 9 kg must travel 
in the "rearward facing" position both in the 
front and in the rear.
It is recommended that children travel 
on the rear seats  of the vehicle:
–
 
"rearward facing" up to the age of 3,
–
 
"forward facing" over the age of 3.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  

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Driving
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater 
demands on the towing vehicle and 
particular care must be taken.
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 located 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 activating 
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
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 
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After the engine has restarted, STOP mode is not available until the vehicle 
has reached a speed of 5 mph (8
  km/h).
During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode 
is not available for a few seconds after 
coming out of reverse gear or turning the 
steering wheel.
Restarting the engine (START mode)
The engine automatically restarts as soon as the 
driver indicates the intention of moving off again:
With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal 
fully depressed.
With an automatic gearbox:
–
 
With the selector in mode 
 D or M: with the 
brake pedal released.
–
 
With the selector in mode 
 N and the brake 
pedal released: with the selector at  D or M.
–
 
With the selector in mode 
 P and the brake 
pedal depressed: with the selector at  R, N, D 
or M.
–
 
With reverse gear engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if the 
conditions for operation are met again and in the 
following cases:
– 
V
 ehicle speed exceeds 16 mph (25 km/h) with 
2.0 BlueHDi versions with automatic gearbox in 
mode D, or 2 mph (3 km/h) with other versions.
–
 
The electric parking brake is being applied.
– Deselecting the Sport mode (depending on 
equipment).
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
Malfunctions
In the event of a fault with the system, this 
warning lamp flashes for a few moments 
on the instrument panel, then remains on, 
accompanied by the display of a message.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
The vehicle stalls in STOP mode
All of the instrument panel warning lamps come 
on if there is a fault.
►
 
Switch off the ignition then start the engine 
again with the key or the " ST
ART/STOP" button.
12 V battery
The Stop & Start system requires a 
12 V battery of specific technology and 
specification.
All work must be carried out only by a 
PEUGEOT
 dealer or a qualified workshop
Tyre under-inflation detection
This system alerts the driver if one or more tyres 
suffer a drop in pressure.
The alert is raised when the vehicle is moving, 
not when stationary.
It compares the information given by the wheel 
speed sensors with  reference values, which 
must be reinitialised every time the tyre 
pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.
It takes into account the last values stored 
during the reinitialisation request. It is therefore 
essential that the tyre pressure is correct during 
the operation. This operation is the driver’s 
responsibility.
The tyre under-inflation detection cannot,  in any circumstances, replace the need 
for vigilance on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to 
regularly check the tyre pressures (including 
the spare wheel), especially before a long 
journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres, particularly 
in adverse conditions (heavy load, high 
speed, long journey):
–
 
worsens road-holding.
–
 
lengthens braking distances.
–
 
causes premature wear of the tyres.
–
 
increases energy consumption.
The inflation pressures defined for the  vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure 
label.
For more information on the  Identification 
markings, refer to the corresponding section.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  

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6Checking tyre pressures
This check should be done monthly 
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for 
1 hour or after a journey of less than 6 miles 
(10
 
km) at moderate speeds).
Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures 
shown on the label.
Snow chains
The system does not have to be 
reinitialised after fitting or removing snow 
chains.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by the fixed illumination  of this warning lamp, accompanied by an 
audible signal and, depending on equipment, the 
display of a message.
►
 
Reduce speed immediately
 , avoid excessive 
steering movements and avoid sudden braking.
►
 
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do 
so.
The loss of pressure detected may not  always cause visible deformation of the 
tyre.
Do not rely on just a visual check.
►
 
Using a compressor
 , such as the one in 
the temporary puncture repair kit, check the 
pressures of all four tyres when cold.
►
 
If it is not possible to carry out this check 
immediately
, drive carefully at reduced speed.
► In the event of a puncture, use the 
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel 
(depending on equipment).
Driving too slowly may not ensure 
optimum monitoring.
The alert is not immediately triggered in the 
event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre 
blow-out. This is because analysis of the 
values read by the wheel's speed sensors 
can take several minutes.
The alert may be delayed at speeds below 
25 mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty 
driving mode.
The alert is kept active until the system is  reinitialised.
Reinitialisation
The system must be reinitialised after any 
adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres, 
and after changing one or more wheels.
Before reinitialising the system, make 
sure that the pressures of the four tyres 
are correct for the conditions of use of the 
vehicle and conform to the values written on 
the tyre pressure label.
Check the pressures of the four tyres before 
performing the reinitialisation.
The system does not advise if a pressure is 
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
With the vehicle stationary, the system is 
reinitialised via the  Driving/V ehicle   touch 
screen menu.
►
 
In this menu, select the “
 Vehicle settings” 
tab.
►
 
On this page, select the "
  
Under-inflation 
initialisation " function.
►
 
Select "
 Ye s" to confirm.
The reinitialisation is confirmed by the display of 
a message and an audible signal.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, 
these warning lamps light up on 
the instrument panel.
A message appears, accompanied by an audible 
signal.
In this case, the tyre under-inflation monitoring 
function is no longer performed.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Non-standard or 'space-saver' spare 
wheel
The use of this type of spare wheel may 
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In this case, the malfunction warning lamp 
comes on and disappears once the wheel 
has been replaced by one of uniform size (the 
same as the others), the pressure readjusted 
and the  reinitialisation   carried out.
Driving and manoeuvring 
aids - General 
recommendations
Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in 
any circumstances, replace the need for 
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must comply with the Highway 
Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in 
all circumstances and must be able to retake 
control of it at all times. The driver must adapt 
the speed to climatic conditions, traffic and 
the state of the road.
It is the driver's responsibility to constantly 
monitor traffic conditions, assess the distance 
and relative speed of other vehicles, and 
anticipate their manoeuvres before using the 
direction indicator and changing lanes.
These systems do not make it possible to 
exceed the laws of physics.
Driving aids
You should hold the steering wheel with 
both hands, always use the door and interior 
mirrors, always leave your feet close to the 
pedals and take a break every 2 hours.
Manoeuvring aids
The driver must always check the 
surroundings of the vehicle before and during 
the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the 
mirrors.
Radar(s)
The operation of the radar(s), along with 
any associated functions, may be affected 
by the accumulation of dirt (e.g.
  mud, ice), 
in poor weather conditions (e.g.
  heavy rain, 
snow), or if the bumpers are damaged.
If the front bumper is to be repainted, contact 
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop; 
certain types of paint could interfere with the 
operation of the radar(s).
 
 
Driving aids camera
This camera and its associated functions 
may be impaired or not work if the windscreen 
area in front of the camera is dirty, misty, 
frosty, covered with snow, damaged or 
masked by a sticker.
In humid and cold weather, demist the 
windscreen regularly.
Poor visibility (e.g.
  inadequate street lighting, 
heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle 
(e.g.
  headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low 
sun, reflections on a damp road, leaving a 
tunnel, alternating shade and light) can also 
impair detection performance.
In the event of a windscreen replacement, 
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop to recalibrate the camera; 
otherwise, the operation of the associated 
driving aids may be disrupted.
Other cameras
The images from the camera(s) 
displayed on the touch screen or on the 
instrument panel may be distorted by the 
terrain.
In the presence of areas in shade, or in 
conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate 
lighting, the image may be darkened and with 
lower contrast.
Obstacles may appear further away than they 
actually are.
Sensors
The operation of the sensors, as well as 
any associated functions, may be disrupted 
by noise pollution such as that emitted by 
noisy vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries, 
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6snow or dead leaves on the road or in the 
event of damaged bumpers and mirrors.
When reverse gear is engaged, an audible 
signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors 
may be dirty.
A front or rear impact to the vehicle can 
upset the sensors’ settings, which is not 
always detected by the system: distance 
measurements may be distorted.
The sensors do not systematically detect 
obstacles that are too low (pavements, studs) 
or too thin (trees, posts, wire fences).
Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind 
spots may not be detected or may no longer 
be detected during the manoeuvre.
Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound 
waves: pedestrians may not be detected.
Maintenance
Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and 
the field of vision of the cameras regularly.
When washing your vehicle at high pressure, 
direct the spray from at least 30
  cm away 
from the radar, sensors and cameras.
Mats/Pedal trims
The use of mats or pedal trims not 
approved by PEUGEOT may interfere with 
the operation of the speed limiter or cruise 
control.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
–
 
Ensure that the mat is secured correctly
 .
– Never fit one mat on top of another.
Units of speed
Ensure that the units of speed displayed 
on the instrument panel (mph or km/h) are 
those for the country you are driving in.
If this is not the case, when the vehicle is 
stationary, set the display to the required 
units of speed so that it complies with what is 
authorised locally.
In case of doubt, contact a PEUGEOT dealer 
or a qualified workshop.
Memorising speeds
This function, used only for the speed limiter 
and programmable cruise control, lets you 
save speed settings that will subsequently be 
proposed for the purpose of configuring these 
two systems.
You can memorise multiple speed settings for 
each of the two systems.
By default, some speed settings are already 
memorised.
As a safety measure, the driver must only  change speed settings when stationary.
Changing a speed setting
Speed settings can be activated, 
deactivated, selected and changed in the 
Driving
  / Vehicle touch screen menu.
"MEM" button 
 
 
 
With this button, you can select a memorised 
speed setting to use with the speed limiter or the 
programmable cruise control.
For more information on the  Speed limiter 
or Cruise control, refer to the corresponding 
section.
Road signs recognition
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
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