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5An indicator lamp associated with each mode 
comes on, accompanied by the display of a 
message to confirm your choice.
Operating modes 
 
 
 
Standard (ESC)
This mode is calibrated for a low level of  wheel spin, based on the different levels 
of grip normally encountered on the road.
Whenever the ignition is switched off, the 
system automatically resets to this mode.
Snow
This mode adapts its strategy to the  conditions of grip encountered for each of 
the two front wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80
  km/h))
All terrain (mud, damp grass, etc.)
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 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 wheels at the same time to allow 
the vehicle to 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.
Deactivation
You can deactivate the ASR and DSC systems by turning the knob to the "OFF" 
position.
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) and whenever the 
ignition is switched on.
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
 .
Seat belts
Inertia reel
The seat belts are equipped with an inertia 
reel which allows the strap length to adjust 
automatically to the shape of the user. The seat 
belt returns to its storage automatically when it 
is not used.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device which 
automatically locks the strap in the event of a 
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6Steering mounted controls 
 
► Pull the right-hand "+ " or left-hand "-" control 
paddle towards you to change up or down. 
The steering mounted controls do not  allow neutral to be selected and reverse 
gear to be engaged or disengaged.
Information displayed on 
the instrument panel
 
 
 
 
When you move the selector or press button M , 
the corresponding gear and indicator lamp are 
shown on the instrument panel.
The "-" symbol is displayed if a value is invalid.
► If the message " Foot on the brake" is 
displayed on the instrument panel, press 
the brake pedal firmly.
Starting the vehicle
► With your foot on the brake, select 
position  P
.
►
 
Start the engine.
If the conditions are not met, there is an audible 
signal, accompanied by a message on the 
instrument panel screen.
►
 
Release the parking brake, unless it is set to 
automatic mode (with electric parking brake).
►
 
Select position  R
, N or D.
If you are setting off from a steep slope 
with a loaded vehicle,  depress the 
brake pedal, select position D, release the 
parking brake, unless it is set to automatic 
mode (with electric parking brake), then 
release the brake pedal.
►
 
Gradually release the brake pedal.
Or
►
 
Accelerate gradually in order to release the 
electric parking brake (if it is set to automatic 
mode).
The vehicle moves off immediately
.
If P is displayed on the instrument panel 
but the selector is in another position, 
place the selector in position  P to allow the 
engine to be started.
If position N is selected inadvertently while 
driving, allow the engine to return to idle, then 
select position  D to accelerate.
When the engine is running at idle with 
the brakes released, if position  R, D or M 
is selected, the vehicle moves even without 
the accelerator being pressed.
Never leave children inside the vehicle 
unsupervised.
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle 
without taking your key or remote control with 
you, even for a short time.
When carrying out maintenance with the 
engine running, apply the parking brake and 
select position  P.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to 
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Automatic operation
► Select position  D for automatic 
changing of the gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive 
mode, without any intervention on the part of the 
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable 
gear according to the driving style, the road 
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► For maximum acceleration without 
touching the selector , fully depress the 
accelerator pedal (kick-down).
The gearbox changes down automatically or 
holds the gear selected until the maximum 
engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down 
automatically to provide effective engine braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the 
gearbox will not shift to a higher gear for safety 
reasons.
Never select position  N while the vehicle 
is moving.
Never select positions  P or R unless the 
vehicle is completely stationary.
Temporary manual control 
of gear changes
You can temporarily assume control of gear 
changing using the " +" et "-” steering-mounted 
controls. The gear change request will be 
executed if the engine speed permits. 
This function allows you to anticipate certain 
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle or 
approaching a bend in the road. 
After a few seconds with no inputs via the control 
paddles, the gearbox reverts to automatic 
operation.
Creeping (moving without 
using the accelerator)
This function facilitates manoeuvring of the 
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic 
jams, etc.).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released 
and position  D, M or R selected, the vehicle 
moves
  as soon as you take your foot off 
the brake pedal (even without pressing the 
accelerator).
As a safety precaution, never leave the  vehicle with the engine running and the 
doors closed.
Manual operation
► With the selector in position  D , press 
button M to enable 6- or 8-speed 
sequential
  gear changing.
The indicator lamp for the button comes on.
►
 
Operate the "
 +" or "-" steering mounted 
controls. 
M appears and the engaged gears are 
shown in succession on the instrument 
panel.
►
 
Y
ou can revert to automatic operation at any 
time by pressing button  M again.
The indicator lamp for the button goes off.
In manual mode, there is no need to 
release the accelerator pedal while 
changing gear.
It is only possible to change from one 
gear to another if the vehicle speed and 
engine speed permit.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, 
the selected gear flashes for a few 
seconds, then the gear actually engaged is 
shown.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very 
slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear 
M1.
To preserve the brakes while descending  a steep incline, use engine braking to 
reduce your speed (change down or select a 
lower gear).
Keeping the brake pedal pressed 
continuously for long periods can overheat 
the brakes, with the risk of damaging the 
braking system or making it inoperative.
Only use the brakes when necessary, to slow 
or stop the vehicle.
Depending on the road configuration 
(e.g. mountainous road), manual 
operation may be preferable.
Automatic operation may not always be 
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6When starting the vehicle, no mode can be 
selected until the READY indicator lamp is 
displayed.
When the message disappears, the selected 
mode is activated and remains indicated on the 
instrument panel (except  Normal mode).
Each time the ignition is switched on,  Normal 
mode is selected by default.
Normal
This optimises the driving range and dynamic 
performance.
To obtain maximum torque and power, depress 
the accelerator pedal fully.
Eco
Optimises energy consumption, by reducing 
the output of the heating and air conditioning 
(without actually deactivating them) and limiting 
both motor torque and power.
Power
Provides equivalent vehicle performance when 
fully laden (GVW) to when the vehicle is in 
Normal mode and when unladen.
Stop & Start
The Stop & Start function puts the engine  temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during 
phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g.
  red 
lights, traffic jams). The engine automatically 
restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver 
indicates the intention of moving off again.
Primarily designed for urban use, the function 
is intended to reduce fuel consumption and 
exhaust emissions as well as the noise level 
when stationary.
The function does not affect the functionalities of 
the vehicle, in particular the braking.
Deactivation/Reactivation
With audio system
 
 
 
 
► To deactivate or reactivate the system, press 
this button.
The indicator lamp is  on when the system is 
deactivated.
With touch screen
The settings are changed via the vehicle  configuration menu.
If the system has been deactivated in 
STOP mode, the engine restarts 
immediately.
The system is reactivated automatically  whenever the engine is started by the 
driver.
Driving on flooded roads
Before entering into a flooded area, it is 
strongly recommended that you deactivate 
the Stop & Start system.
For more information on  Driving 
recommendations, particularly on flooded 
roads, refer to the corresponding section.
Operation
Main conditions for operation
– The driver ’s door must be closed.
–  The sliding side door must be closed.
–
 
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.
–
 
The level of charge in the battery must be 
sufficient.
–
 
The temperature of the engine must be within 
its nominal operating range.
–
 
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:
With a manual gearbox: at speeds below 12 
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6It 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.
Checking 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.
Spare wheel
The steel spare wheel does not have an 
under-inflation detection sensor.
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 
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If it is exceeded for a prolonged period of time, 
an audible warning is triggered.
Simply release the accelerator pedal to return to 
below the programmed speed.
When the limit speed is exceeded but this is not 
due to action by the driver (in case of a steep 
slope, for example), an audible signal triggers 
immediately.
Once the speed of the vehicle returns to the 
programmed setting, the speed limiter functions 
again: the display of the programmed speed 
setting becomes fixed again.
Switching off
► Turn the thumbwheel 1 to the "0" position: 
the display of information on the speed limiter 
disappears.
Malfunction 
 
In the event of a malfunction, dashes are 
displayed flashing and then fixed instead of the 
speed setting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Cruise control - Specific 
recommendations
The cruise control function does not  guarantee compliance with the maximum 
authorised speed and the safety distance 
between vehicles, the driver remains 
responsible for their driving.
In the interest of public safety, only use cruise 
control if the traffic conditions enable vehicles 
to drive at a steady speed and maintain an 
adequate safety distance.
Remain vigilant while cruise control is 
activated. If you press and hold one of the 
speed setting modification buttons, your 
vehicle may change speed very abruptly.
When descending a steep hill , the cruise 
control system cannot prevent the vehicle 
from exceeding the set speed. Brake if 
necessary to control the vehicle speed.
On steep climbs or when towing, the set 
speed may not be reached or maintained.
Exceeding the programmed speed 
setting
You can temporarily exceed the speed 
setting by pressing the accelerator pedal (the 
programmed speed flashes).
To return to the speed setting, release the 
accelerator pedal (when the set speed is 
reached again, the displayed speed stops 
flashing).
Operating limits
Never use the system in the following 
situations:
–
 
In an urban area with the risk of 
pedestrians crossing the road.
–
 
In heavy traffic.
–
 
On winding or steep roads.
–
 
On slippery or flooded roads.
–
 
In poor weather conditions.
–
 
In the event of restricted visibility for the 
driver
.
–
 
Driving on a speed circuit.
–
 
Driving on a rolling road.
–
 
When using snow chains or non-slip 
covers.
Cruise control
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids  and the 
Specific recommendations on cruise 
control.
This system automatically maintains the  vehicle’s speed at the value programmed 
by the driver (speed setting), without the use of 
the accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is switched on manually.
It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph 
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This assistance is only provided if the driver 
presses the brake pedal.
Active Safety Brake 
 
This function, also called "automatic emergency 
braking", intervenes after the acoustic alert if the 
driver does not operate the brake pedal quickly 
enough.
The system aims at reducing the speed of 
impact or avoiding a collision if the driver fails to 
react.
Below a speed of 19 mph (30 km/h), 
automatic emergency braking may slow 
down the vehicle to a complete stop.
Otherwise, for versions with camera only
, the 
speed may be reduced by a maximum of 16 
mph (25
  km/h).
For versions with camera and radar, the 
speed reduction may be extended to 31 mph 
(50
 
km/h), if both sensors are able to detect 
the thread.
Operation
The system operates subject to the following 
conditions:
–
 
At reduced speed in an urban environment, 
when a stationary vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist 
is detected.
–
 
The vehicle's speed is between 6 mph and 
53 mph (10
  km/h and 85 km/h) (versions with 
camera only) or 87 mph (140 km/h) (versions 
with camera and radar) when a moving vehicle 
is detected.
This warning lamp flashes (for  approximately 10   seconds) as soon as 
the function applies the vehicle’s brakes.
During the flashing time, the function is not 
available.
With an automatic gearbox, in the event of 
automatic emergency braking, keep the brake 
pedal depressed, also after a complete stop is 
reached, to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
With a manual gearbox, in the event of automatic 
emergency braking bringing the vehicle to a 
complete stop, the engine may stall.
The driver can override the automatic  emergency braking at any time by 
strongly turning the steering wheel (evasive 
manoeuver) and/or by firmly pressing the 
accelerator pedal.
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.
The settings are changed via the  vehicle configuration menu.
Deactivation of the system is signalled by 
the illumination of this warning lamp, 
accompanied by the display of a message.
Malfunction
This warning lamp lights up on the  instrument panel, if the automatic braking 
system is reduced or degraded.
This is a normal behavior, which does not 
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Detection may be impeded:
– If the markings on the ground are worn 
and not clearly contrasted against the road 
surface.
–
 
If the windscreen is dirty
 .
–
 
In certain extreme weather conditions: 
fog, heavy rain, snow
, shade, bright sunlight 
or direct exposure to the sun (e.g. low sun, 
leaving a tunnel).
Distraction detection
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
Depending on version, the function consists of 
either the "Driver Attention Warning" system 
alone or 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.
Activation/Deactivation
This function is set via the vehicle  configuration menu.
The function is activated by default when the 
ignition is switched on.
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).
Driver Attention Warning by 
Camera
Depending on version, the Driver Attention 
Warning system may be combined with the 
Driver Attention Warning by Camera system.
 
 
The system assesses the driver's level of alertness, fatigue and distraction by 
identifying trajectory changes in relation to the 
lane markings.
To do this, the system uses a camera, placed on 
the upper part of the windscreen.
This system is particularly suited to fast roads 
(speed higher than 43 mph (70
  km/h)).
At a first alert level, the driver is warned by the 
message "Be vigilant!", accompanied by an 
audible signal.
After three first-level alerts, the system triggers 
a further alert with the message " Dangerous 
driving: take a break", accompanied by a more 
pronounced audible signal.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m