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Driving
6On certain versions with an automatic gearbox 
(EAT8), the steering column does not lock.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the 
parking brake when the engine is switched off 
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
 
 
 
 
At any time, with the engine running:
►  T o apply the parking brake, briefly pull the 
control.
►
 
T
 o release it, briefly push the control while 
pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
This automatic operation can be deactivated in 
certain situations.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on both on the  instrument panel and on the control to 
confirm that the parking brake has been applied, 
accompanied by display of the message 
"Parking brake applied".
The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the 
release of the parking brake, accompanied by 
the display of the message " Parking brake 
released ".
The indicator lamp flashes in response to a 
manual request to apply or release the brake. 
In the event of a battery failure, the 
electric parking brake will not operate. 
As a safety measure, if the parking brake is 
not applied, immobilise the vehicle by placing 
the supplied chock against one of the wheels.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
 
 
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the 
parking brake is applied: the parking 
brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel 
and the control must be on fixed.
If the parking brake is not applied, there is an 
audible signal and a message is displayed on 
opening the driver's door.
Never leave a child alone inside the 
vehicle, as they could release the parking 
brake.
When the vehicle is parked: on a 
steep slope, heavily loaded or during 
towing
Turn the wheels toward the pavement and 
select mode
  P on the automatic gearbox.
When towing, the vehicle is approved for 
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
►  Press the brake pedal.
►
 
While maintaining pressure on the brake 
pedal, briefly push the control.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the 
parking brake is not released and a 
message is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
►  Briefly pull the control.
The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the 
application request.   

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Automatic operation
Automatic release
First ensure that the engine is running and that 
the driver's door is closed.
The electric parking brake gradually releases 
automatically as the vehicle moves off.
► 
Depress the brake pedal.
►
 
Select mode
   D, M or   R.
►
 
Release the brake pedal and depress the 
accelerator pedal.
If the brake does not release 
automatically, check that the front doors 
are fully closed.
When stationary with the engine running, 
do not depress the accelerator pedal 
unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake 
is applied automatically when the engine is 
switched off.
It is not applied automatically if the 
engine stalls or enters STOP mode with 
Stop & Start.
In automatic mode, the parking brake 
can be manually applied or released at 
any time using the control.
Special cases
Immobilising the vehicle with the 
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine 
running, briefly pull the control.
Parking the vehicle with the brake 
released
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the 
parking brake is not recommended.
To immobilise the vehicle, place the chock 
against one of the wheels.
Mode P is automatically selected when 
the ignition is switched off. The wheels 
are blocked.
For more information on  Free-wheeling, refer 
to the corresponding section.
If you open the driver's door while mode 
N is engaged, an audible signal will 
sound and mode  P will be engaged. The 
audible signal stops when the driver's door is 
closed.
Deactivating automatic 
operation
In some situations, for example when it is 
extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,  breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate 
automatic operation of the system.
 
 
 
 
► Start the engine.
►  Use the control to apply the parking brake, if 
it is released.
►
 
T
 ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►
 
Push the control for 10 to a maximum of 
15
  seconds.
►
 
Release the control.
►
 
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►
 
Pull the control for 2
   seconds.
This indicator lamp on the instrument panel comes on to confirm deactivation of 
the automatic functions.
►
 
Release the control and the brake pedal.
From this point onwards, only the manual 
functions, using the control, allow the parking 
brake to be applied and released.
►
 
Follow this procedure again to reactivate 
automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator 
lamp on the instrument panel going out).   

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Driving
6This partial recharging has no effect on the charge level indicator.
The resulting deceleration of the vehicle does not cause the brake lamps to come 
on.
►
 
From
   mode D, press button B to activate/
deactivate the function.
D on the instrument panel is replaced with  B.
The state of the function is not saved when the 
ignition is switched off.
In some situations (e.g. battery full, 
extreme temperatures), the amount of 
regenerative braking may be temporarily 
limited, resulting in less deceleration.
The driver must remain alert to traffic 
conditions and must always be ready to use 
the brake pedal.
Regenerative braking using the brake 
pedal
Energy recovery can also be produced 
by depressing the brake pedal in order to 
partially recharge the traction battery, without 
affecting the charge level indicator.
Starting the vehicle
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
►  Start the engine.
► With your foot on the brake pedal, push once 
or twice backwards to select automatic mode  D
, 
or forwards to shift into reverse gear  R.
►
 
Release the brake pedal.
►
 
Accelerate gradually to automatically release 
the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately
.
Never try to start the engine by pushing 
the vehicle.
Switching the vehicle off
Regardless of the current gearbox mode, 
mode  P is immediately engaged automatically 
when the ignition is switched off.
However, in mode
  N, mode   P will be engaged 
after a delay of 5
  seconds (time to enable free-
wheeling mode).
Check that mode
  P has been engaged and 
that the electric parking brake was applied 
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps on the  gear selector and the electric parking 
brake control must be on, as well as the indicator 
lamps on the instrument panel.
Gearbox malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by an audible signal and 
the display of a message.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Do not drive faster than 62 mph (100 km/h), 
keeping to the speed limit.
Switching of the gearbox to back-up mode
Mode D locks in third gear.
The paddles on the steering wheel do not work 
and mode  M is no longer accessible.
You may feel a significant jolt on engaging 
reverse gear. This will not damage the gearbox.
Selector malfunction
Minor malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by the display of a message 
and an audible signal.
Drive carefully.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
In some cases, the selector indicator lamps may 
no longer come on, but the gearbox state is still 
displayed on the instrument panel.
Major malfunction
This warning lamp comes on,  accompanied by the display of a 
message.
You must stop the vehicle.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and 
switch off the ignition.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.   

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Active Suspension Control
This system adapts the vehicle suspension 
according to the road condition and profile, the 
vehicle load, the driving style and the selected 
driving mode.
The system uses a computer and sensors, which 
determine the optimal level of shock absorption 
to be applied to each shock absorber.
The operation of the system depends on 
the driving mode selected
  (depending on 
equipment).
For more information on the  Driving modes, 
please refer to the corresponding section.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Driving modes
The driving modes available depend on the  engine and equipment of the vehicle.
Driving modes are selected using the following 
control:
 
 
 
 
► Press the control to display the modes on the 
instrument panel.
►
 
Press the control again to change mode.
When the message disappears, the selected 
mode is activated and remains indicated on the 
instrument panel (except  Normal
 mode).
With petrol / Diesel engines
Whenever the ignition is switched on,  Normal 
driving mode is selected by default.
Eco
To reduce energy consumption by reducing the 
performance of the heating and air conditioning, 
without deactivating them.
Comfort
To achieve more comfortable driving and softer 
suspension.
Normal
To restore the default settings.
Together with Active Suspension Control, this 
mode offers the best compromise between 
comfort and handling.
Sport
To obtain more dynamic driving with action on 
the power steering, Active Suspension Control, 
accelerator and gear changes (with an automatic 
gearbox) and the possibility of displaying the 
vehicle’s dynamic settings on the instrument 
panel.
The selection of the Sport mode deactivates the 
Stop & Start function.
Manual
Permanent Manual mode with an automatic 
gearbox.
This manual mode is accessed via the button  M 
of the push selector.
To change gears manually using the control 
paddles on the steering wheel.
For more information on  Automatic gearbox 
(EAT8), refer to the corresponding section.
Coasting mode
Depending on version or engine, with an 
EAT8 gearbox and the gear selector in mode 
D, except in
  Sport mode, gradually and fully 
releasing the accelerator pedal allows free-
wheeling which can save fuel.
A drop in engine speed is normal (rev counter 
at idle, drop in engine noise).   

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Combines Hybrid mode and   Comfort mode of 
the Active Suspension Control function.
To favour flexible shock absorption improving 
driving comfort on poor surfaces.
For more information on  Active 
Suspension Control , refer to the 
corresponding section.
4WD (4-wheel drive)
(Depending on version)
Improves the vehicle's grip at low and moderate 
speeds by driving all 4 wheels continuously.
4WD mode (4-wheel drive) is especially 
suited to driving on snow-covered roads and 
difficult terrain (e.g.
  mud, sand) as well as ford 
crossings, at moderate speed.
Depending on the driving conditions and the 
battery charge level,  4WD mode may be 100% 
electric.
If the system does not detect a situation of wheel 
slipping or poor grip after 300 metres of driving, it 
switches to Hybrid mode.
This mode will be even more effective if  the vehicle is fitted with suitable tyres, 
such as winter tyres.
The grip can be improved up to 84 mph 
(135
 
km/h) using the electric motors; above this 
speed, the vehicle is driven by the front wheels 
only.
Hill start assist
This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary 
(for approximately 2   seconds) when making a hill 
start, while you transfer your foot from the brake 
pedal to the accelerator pedal.
The system is only active when:
–
 
The vehicle is completely stationary
 , with your 
foot on the brake pedal.
–
 
Certain slope conditions are met.
–
 
The driver
 ’s door is closed.
Do not leave the vehicle while it is being 
held temporarily by hill start assist.
If someone needs to get out of the vehicle 
with the engine running, apply the parking 
brake manually. Then check that the parking 
brake indicator lamp and the  P indicator lamp 
in the electric parking brake control are on 
fixed.
The hill start assist function cannot be  deactivated. However, using the parking 
brake to immobilise the vehicle interrupts its 
operation.
Operation 
 
Facing uphill, with the vehicle stationary, 
the vehicle is held for a short time when the 
driver releases the brake pedal:
–
 
If mode 
 D or M is selected on an automatic 
gearbox.
 
 
Facing downhill, with the vehicle stationary 
and reverse gear engaged, the vehicle is held 
for a short time when the driver releases the 
brake pedal.
Malfunction
If the event of a malfunction, these 
warning lamps light up on the 
instrument panel, accompanied by the display of 
a message.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.   

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Driving
– The outside temperature must be between 
0°C and 35°C.
Putting the engine into standby 
(STOP mode)
The engine automatically enters standby mode 
as soon as the driver indicates their intention to 
stop:
–
 
At speeds below 12 mph (20
   km/h) on 
BlueHDi versions, or below 0.6 mph (1
  km/h) on 
PureTech versions, when you brake firmly with 
the gear selector in mode  D.
–
 
With the vehicle stationary
 , when you select 
the mode N with the gear selector.
Time counter
A time counter adds up the time spent in standby 
during the journey. It is reset to zero every time 
the ignition is switched on.
Special cases
The engine will not go into standby if the 
conditions for operation are not met and in the 
following cases:
–
 
Steep slope (ascending or descending).
–
 
Sport mode selected (depending on 
equipment).
–
 
Needed 
 to maintain a comfortable temperature 
in the passenger compartment.
–
 
Demisting active.
In these cases, this indicator lamp flashes 
for a few seconds, then goes off.
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 the selector in mode 
 D or M: when the 
brake pedal is released.
–
 
With the selector in mode 
 N and the brake 
pedal released: when the mode  D or M is 
selected.
–
 
With the selector in mode 
 P and the brake 
pedal depressed: when the mode  R, N, D or M 
is selected.
–
 
When the reverse gear is engaged.
Special cases
The engine will restart automatically if the 
conditions for operation are met again and in the 
following cases:
– 
Deselecting the Sport mode (depending on 
equipment).
–
 
Automatic gearbox in mode  N
, vehicle speed 
exceeds 0.6 mph (1 km/h).
In this case, 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 " 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.   

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Operating conditions and 
limits
Vehicle moving forward without trailer.
Brake system operational.
ASR system activated.
Seat belts fastened for all passengers.
Stabilised speed on roads with no or low 
curvature.
This warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel without any additional 
message, to indicate that the automatic braking 
system is not available.
This is a normal behavior indicating that a 
condition is not fulfilled and which does not 
request the support of a workshop.
In any situations with ignition on where automatic 
braking presents a risk, deactivating the system 
via the driving aids touch screen application is 
recommended, for instance:
–
 
T
owing a trailer (particularly a trailer without its 
own braking system).
–
 
Carrying long objects on roof bars.
–
 
Driving with snow chains.
–
 
Using an automatic car wash.
–
 
Performing any maintenance (e.g.
   changing a 
wheel, working inside the engine compartment).
–
 
Placing the vehicle on a rolling bench in a 
workshop.
–
 
T
owing the vehicle.
–
 
Following a damage of the windscreen close 
to the detection camera.
The system is automatically deactivated  when the use of certain types of 
"space-saver" spare wheel (smaller diameter) 
is detected, or if a fault with the brake pedal 
switch or at least two brake lamps is detected.
Following a severe crash (e.g.
  with airbag 
deployment), the system is automatically 
deactivated.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
In case the detection is degraded or 
temporarily unavailable by environment 
conditions, then a driver indication is not 
displayed (because a driver action is not 
requested).
It can be dangerous to drive if the brake 
lamps are not in perfect working order.
The driver must not overload the vehicle  (keep within the GVW limit and load 
height limits for roof bars).
Collision Risk Alert
This function warns the driver if there is a risk 
of collision with the preceding vehicle, or with a 
pedestrian or cyclist.
Modifying the alert trigger threshold
The trigger threshold determines the sensitivity 
with which the function warns of the risk of 
collision.
► In the  ADAS touch screen application, 
select Functions>Automatic Braking 
System .
►
 
Select one of the 3 preset 
thresholds:
  "Far",   "Medium" or "Near".
The selected threshold is memorised when the 
ignition is switched off.
Operation
Depending on the collision risk detected by the 
system and the alert trigger threshold chosen 
by the driver, different levels of alert may be 
triggered and displayed on the instrument panel.
The system takes into account the vehicle 
dynamics, the difference speed of the own 
vehicle and the object identified for the 
collision risk, and the operation of the vehicle 
(e.g.
  actions on the pedals, steering wheel) to 
trigger the alert at the most relevant moment.
(orange)
Level 1: visual alert only, warning that the 
preceding vehicle is very close.
The message "Vehicle close" is displayed.
(red)
Level 2: visual and audible alert, warning 
that a collision is imminent.
The message "Brake! " is displayed.
Level 3: a micro-braking may be given, 
confirming the risk of collision (optional).   

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The brake pedal may feel hard and vibrate slightly while the function is 
operating.
If the vehicle comes to a complete stop, 
automatic braking is maintained for 1 to 
2
 
seconds.
Deactivation/Activation
By default, the system is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
It is configured in the ADAS touch screen 
application.
Deactivation of the system is signalled by 
the illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by the display of a message.
The system cannot be deactivated above  10   km/h.
Malfunction
This warning lamp lights up on the instrument panel with the message 
"Driving Assistance Sensor blind: Clean 
sensor, see User Manual" if the sensor is 
masked.
This is a normal behavior, which does not 
request the support of a qualified workshop.
In this case, stop the vehicle and verify if the 
front camera or the front radar is covered by dirt, 
mud, sand, snow, ice or anything preventing the 
sensing.
The system is operational again after the 
detection field has been cleaned.
In the event of a malfunction, this warning 
lamp lights up 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.
If these warning lamps come on 
after the engine has been switched 
off and then restarted, contact a PEUGEOT 
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the 
system checked.
These warning lamps light up on  the instrument panel and/or in the 
warning lamp display for seat belts and front 
passenger airbag to indicate that the driver's 
and/or front passenger's seat belt is not fastened 
(depending on version). The automatic braking 
system is deactivated until the seat belts are 
fastened.
Distraction detection
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
The function comprises the "Driver Attention 
Warning" system combined with the "Driver 
Attention Warning by Camera" system.
These systems are in no way designed  to keep the driver awake or to prevent 
the driver from falling asleep at the wheel. 
It is the driver’s responsibility to stop if feeling 
tired.
Take a break if you are feeling tired or at least 
every 2 hours.
Driver Attention Warning
The system triggers an alert when it  detects that the driver has not taken a 
break after two hours of driving at a speed above 
43 mph (70
  km/h).
This alert is issued via the display of a message 
encouraging the driver to take a break, 
accompanied by an audible signal.
If the driver does not follow this advice, the alert 
is repeated hourly until the vehicle is stopped.
The system resets itself if one of the following 
conditions is met:
–
 
With the engine running, the vehicle has been 
stationary for more than 15 minutes.
–
 
The ignition has been switched off for a few 
minutes.
–
 
The driver's seat belt is unfastened and their 
door is opened.
As soon as the speed of the vehicle  drops below 43   mph (70   km/h), the 
system goes into standby.
Driving time starts being counted again once 
the speed reaches above 43
  mph (70   km/h).