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Intelligent traction control
(Depending on version)
The intelligent traction control system helps 
improve grip when driving on snow.
This system detects situations of poor surface 
grip that could make it difficult to move off 
or make progress on deep fresh snow or 
compacted snow.
In these situations, the system limits the amount 
of wheel spin to provide the best traction and 
trajectory control for the vehicle.
The use of winter tyres is strongly recommended on slippery surfaces.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)  / Dynamic stability control 
(DSC)
Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises 
traction by using engine braking and by applying 
the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one 
or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the 
vehicle's directional stability.
If there is a difference between the vehicle’s 
trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the 
dynamic stability control system automatically 
uses engine braking and the brakes on one or 
more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired 
path, within the limits of the laws of physics.
These systems are activated automatically every 
time the vehicle is started.
These systems are activated in the event of a problem with grip or trajectory 
(confirmed by this warning lamp flashing on the 
instrument panel).
Deactivation/Reactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle 
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft 
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate 
the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn 
freely and regain grip.
Reactivate the system as soon as the level of 
grip permits.
This function is set via the Driving/ Vehicle touch screen menu.
Deactivation is confirmed by the lighting 
of this indicator lamp on the instrument 
panel and the display of a message.
The ASR system is reactivated automatically 
every time the ignition is switched off, or at 
speeds over 31 mph (50
  km/h).
Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp comes on on the instrument panel, 
accompanied by the display of a message and 
an audible signal.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
ASR/DSC
These systems enhance safety during 
normal driving, but should not encourage 
the driver to take extra risks or drive at high 
speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow, 
ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It 
is therefore important for your safety to keep 
these systems activated in all conditions, and 
particularly in difficult conditions.
Correct operation of these systems depends 
on compliance with the manufacturer's 
recommendations relating to the wheels 
(tyres and rims), braking and electronic 
components, as well as the assembly and 
repair procedures provided by PEUGEOT 
dealers.
In order to ensure that these systems remain 
effective in wintry conditions, the use of snow 
or all-season tyres is recommended. All four 
wheels must be fitted with tyres approved for 
your vehicle.
All tyre specifications are listed on the 
tyre/paint label. For more information 
on Identification markings , refer to the 
corresponding section.
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
When towing, this system reduces the risk of the 
vehicle or trailer snaking.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  

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5Operation
The system is activated automatically when the 
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability control system (ESC) 
must not have any faults.
The vehicle speed must be between 37 and 99 
mph (60 and 160  km/h).
If the system detects that the trailer is 
snaking, it applies the brakes to stabilise 
the trailer and reduces engine power, if 
necessary, to slow the vehicle (indicated by the 
flashing of this warning lamp on the instrument 
panel and the brake lamps coming on).
For information on weights and towed loads, 
refer to the Engine technical data and towed 
loads section or your vehicle’s registration 
certificate.
To ensure safe driving with a  Towing device, 
refer to the corresponding section.
Malfunction
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp lights 
up on the instrument panel, accompanied 
by a message and an audible signal.
To continue towing a trailer, reduce speed and 
drive carefully!
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
The trailer stability control system  provides an extra safety feature under 
normal driving conditions, when following the 
recommendations for use of trailers and 
current legislation in force in your country. It 
must not encourage the driver to take extra 
risks, such as using a trailer in unsuitable 
conditions of operation (e.g.
  excessive load, 
exceeded nose weight, worn or under-inflated 
tyres, faulty braking system) or driving at 
excessive speed.
In certain cases, the system may not detect 
trailer snaking, particularly with a light trailer.
When driving on slippery or poor surfaces, the 
system may not be able to prevent sudden 
trailer snaking.
Advanced Grip Control
This special patented traction control system  improves grip on snow, mud and sand.
For optimum grip on snow, it is 
recommended that you fit the vehicle 
with winter tyres.
For optimum system performance, contact a 
PEUGEOT dealer to choose the most suitable 
tyres.
Recommendations
The vehicle is designed principally 
to drive on tarmac roads, but it may 
occassionally drive on other less passable 
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road driving:
–
 
Driving on terrain that can damage the 
underbody or tear off elements (e.g.
  fuel 
pipe, fuel cooler) by obstacles or stones in 
particular.
– 
Driving on terrain with steep gradients and 
poor grip.
–
 
Crossing a waterway
 .
Operating modes
Snow
This mode constantly adapts the level of wheel 
spin to offer maximum traction according to the 
snow conditions (a lot of wheel spin in thick 
snow; very little on ice). The wheel spin is also 
adapted to the conditions encountered when 
driving uphill by optimising the acceleration of 
the vehicle.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80
  km/h))
Mud
This mode, when moving off, allows considerable 
spin on the wheel with the least grip to optimise 
clearing of the mud and to regain grip. At the 
same time, the wheel with the most grip is 
controlled in such a way as to transmit as much 
traction torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin 
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully 
as possible.
(mode active up to 31 mph (50
  km/h))
Sand
This mode allows little spin on the two driving 
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move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck 
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120  km/h))
Do not use the other modes on sand as 
the vehicle may become stuck.
With manual gearbox 
 
 
 
► Turn the selector to choose the mode 
corresponding to the driving conditions 
encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode 
comes on, accompanied by the display of a 
message to confirm your choice.
Standard (ESC) 
Whenever the ignition is switched off, the 
system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow 
Mud 
Sand 
ESC OFF
Deactivation of the ASR and DSC 
systems.
The ASR and DSC systems will no  longer act on the operation of the engine 
or of the brakes in the event of a change of 
trajectory.
These systems are reactivated automatically 
from 31 mph (50 km/h) or whenever the 
ignition is switched back on.
With automatic gearbox 
 
 
 
► Press the   DRIVE MODE   button; the various 
modes are displayed on the instrument panel.
► Select “ Snow”, “Mud” or “Sand” depending 
on the context.
The chosen mode continues to be displayed in 
the instrument panel.
►
 
T
 o deactivate, select “Normal”   mode or any 
other driving mode.
The system is automatically deactivated when 
the ignition is switched off.
Hill Assist  Descent 
Control
Hill Assist Descent Control system for medium to 
steep slopes, on tarmac or other road surfaces 
(e.g.
  gravel, mud).
This system reduces the risk of slip or loss of 
control of the vehicle when descending, whether 
going forward or in reverse.
During a descent, the system assists the driver 
in maintaining a constant speed, depending on 
the gear engaged, while progressively releasing 
the brakes.
For the system to activate, the gradient 
must be greater than 5%.
The system can be used with the gearbox in 
neutral.
Otherwise, engage a gear corresponding to 
the speed to prevent the engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system can 
be used with the selector at  N, D or R.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  

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Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts
 
 
 
 
 
 
Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp
It comes on in red on both the instrument panel 
and the front passenger airbag and seat belts 
warning lamps display, once the system detects 
that a seat belt is not fastened or has been 
unfastened.
Seat belts not fastened/unfastened 
identification indicator lamp
The red indicator lamps on the display indicate 
the location of the seat belts which are   not 
fastened or have been unfastened.
Not fastened at the front
When the ignition is switched on, the warning 
lamp and the corresponding indicator lamps light 
up if the driver and/or the front passenger have 
not fastened their seat belts.
At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), 
these warning lamps flash, accompanied by an 
increasing audible signal for approximately two 
minutes. After two minutes, these warning lamps 
remain on as long as the front seatbelts are not 
fastened.
Not fastened at the rear
When the ignition is switched on and with the 
engine running or the vehicle moving at a speed 
below 12 mph (20
  km/h), the warning lamp and 
the corresponding indicator lamps light up for 
1 minute, if one or more rear seat belts are not 
fastened.
Unfastened
After the ignition is switched on, the warning 
lamp and the corresponding indicator lamps light 
up if the driver and/or one or more passengers 
unfasten their seat belts.
At a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h), these 
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an audible 
signal for approximately two minutes. After this 
time, these warning lamps remain on as long as 
the seatbelts are not refastened.
Advice
The driver must ensure that passengers  use the seat belts correctly and that they 
are all fastened before setting off.
Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must 
always fasten the seat belt, even for short 
journeys.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they 
will not fulfil their role properly.
To ensure the proper functioning of the belt 
buckles, make sure that there are no foreign 
bodies present (e.g.
  a coin) before fastening.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt 
is reeled in correctly.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench 
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned 
and reeled in correctly.
Installation
The lower part of the strap must be 
positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the 
hollow of the shoulder.
At the front, adjusting the position of the 
seat belt may require the seat height to be 
adjusted.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
–
 
be tightened as close to the body as 
possible.
–
 
be pulled in front of you with a smooth 
movement, checking that it is not twisted.
–
 
must only be used to secure one person.
–
 
not show signs of tearing or fraying.
–
 
not be changed or modified, in order to 
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6Driving recommendations
► Observe the driving regulations and remain 
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
►
 
Monitor your environment and keep your 
hands on the wheel to be able to react to 
anything that may happen any time.
►
 
Drive smoothly
 , anticipate the need for 
braking and maintain a longer safety distance, 
especially in bad weather.
►
 
Stop the vehicle before performing operations 
that require sustained attention (e.g.
  settings).
►
 
During long trips, take a break every 2 hours.
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!
Never park the vehicle and never 
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 (e.g.   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 internal combustion engine or electric motor, 
the gearbox and the electrical systems of the 
vehicle.
 
 
If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a 
flooded section of road:
►
 
Check that the depth of the water does not 
exceed 15
  cm, taking account of waves that 
might be generated by other users.
►
 
Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
►
 
For rechargeable hybrid engines, place the 
mode selector in  4WD
 position (depending on 
version).
►
 
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.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  

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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 
switch-off" section.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  

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6Starting 
 
► 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.
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.
Starting rechargeable hybrid 
vehicles
► Fully depress the brake pedal and press 
the  START/STOP button for approximately 2 
seconds.
► Keep you r foot on the pedal until this 
indicator lamp comes on, indicating the 
activation of the rechargeable hybrid system 
(confirmed by an audible signal).
To exit Park mode, wait for the READY  indicator lamp to come on.
By default, the system starts in Electric mode.
Depending on certain parameters (battery 
charge level or outside temperature), the system 
determines whether it is necessary to start the 
petrol engine.
It is possible to change the driving mode at any 
time using the mode selector.
When the vehicle starts in electric mode, 
it makes no noise. 
Pay particular attention to pedestrians and 
cyclists who may not hear the vehicle coming 
despite the pedestrian horn.
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.
►
 
For rechargeable hybrid vehicles, before 
leaving the vehicle, check that the  READY
 
indicator lamp is switched off.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn 
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
On certain versions with an automatic gearbox 
(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock, 
but the gearbox locks in mode  P.
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.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  

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Switching on the ignition 
without starting the engine
 
 
With the electronic key in the passenger 
compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" 
button, without depressing any of the pedals , 
allows the ignition to be switched on without 
starting the engine (the instrument panel and 
accessories such as the audio system and the 
lighting will come on).
►
 
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 to the steering column, 
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 
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.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m