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Dashboard instruments
1Fixed.
A minor engine fault has been 
detected.
Carry out (3).
Fixed.
A major engine fault has been 
detected.
Carry out (1) and then (2).
Automatic functions deactivated (electric 
parking brake)
Fixed.
The "automatic application" (on switching 
off the engine) and "automatic release" (on 
acceleration) functions are deactivated.
If automatic application/release is no longer 
possible:
►
 
Start the engine.
►
 
Use the control to apply the electric parking 
brake.
►
 
T
ake your foot fully off the brake pedal.
►
 
Hold the control pressed in the release 
direction for between 10 and 15
  seconds.
►
 
Release the control.
►
 
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
►
 
Pull the control in the application direction for 
2
 
seconds.
►
 
Release the control and the brake pedal.
Malfunction (with electric parking brake)Fixed, accompanied by the 
message "Parking brake fault".
The vehicle cannot be immobilised with the 
engine running. If manual application and release commands are 
not working, the electric parking brake control is 
faulty.
The automatic functions must be used at all 
times and are automatically reactivated in the 
event of a fault with the control.
Carry out (2).
Fixed, accompanied by the 
message "Parking brake 
fault".
The electric parking brake is faulty: manual and 
automatic functions may not be working.
When stationary, to immobilise the vehicle:
►
 
Pull the electric parking brake control and 
hold it for approximately 7 to 15
  seconds, until 
the indicator lamp lights up on the instrument 
panel.
If this procedure does not work, secure the 
vehicle:
►
 
Park on a level surface.
►
 
With a manual gearbox, engage a gear
 .
►
 
With an automatic gearbox or drive selector
 , 
select mode
 
P, then place the supplied chock 
against one of the wheels.
Then carry out (2).
BrakingFixed.
A minor fault with the braking system has 
been detected.
Drive carefully.
Carry out (3).
Collision Risk Alert/Active Safety BrakeFlashing.
The system activates and brakes the 
vehicle momentarily to reduce the speed of 
collision with the vehicle in front.
For more information, refer to the Driving 
section.
Fixed, accompanied by a message and 
an audible signal.
The system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Fixed, accompanied by the display of a 
message.
The system has been deactivated via the vehicle 
configuration menu.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/Anti-slip 
regulation (ASR)
Flashing.
DSC/ASR system regulation is activated 
in the event of a loss of grip or trajectory.
Fixed.
The DSC/ASR system has a fault.
Carry out (3).
Emergency brake malfunction (with 
electric parking brake)
Fixed, accompanied by the 
message "Parking brake fault".
Emergency braking does not deliver optimal 
performance.
If automatic release is not available, use manual 
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5Anti-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 (moving a vehicle that 
is bogged down in mud, stuck in snow, on loose 
soil, etc.), it may prove useful to deactivate the 
DSC/ASR systems, so that the wheels can move 
freely and regain grip.
However, it is recommended that the systems be 
reactivated as soon as possible.
Only the ASR system can be deactivated 
from the touch screen. Deactivating using the button or Advanced 
Grip Control
Press this button or turn the thumbwheel 
to this position.
The indicator lamp in the button or thumbwheel 
comes on: the DSC/ASR systems no longer 
have an effect on engine operation.
Deactivating using the touch screen
In the "Driving/Vehicle" menu, deactivate 
the ASR  system.
A confirmation message is displayed and  this warning lamp on the instrument panel 
comes on.
The ASR system no longer acts on the operation 
of the engine.
Reactivating using the button or Advanced 
Grip Control
Press this button.  
Or
Turn the thumbwheel to this position. 
The indicator lamp in the button or thumbwheel 
goes off.
Reactivating using the touch screen
In the "Driving/Vehicle" menu, activate 
the ASR  system.
A confirmation message is displayed and  this warning lamp on the instrument panel 
goes off.
These systems are reactivated automatically 
every time the ignition is switched off, or at 
speeds over 31 mph (50
  km/h).
Below 31 mph (50 km/h), these systems must be 
reactivated manually .
Malfunction
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.
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 
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All tyre specifications are listed on the 
tyre/paint label. For more information 
on Identification markings, refer to the 
corresponding section.
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.
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
When towing, this system reduces the risk of the 
vehicle or trailer snaking.
Operation
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 more 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  
(Depending on version)
A special, patented traction control system, 
which improves driveability on snow, mud and 
sand.
This system, optimised for operation in a range 
of conditions, enables you to manoeuvre in most 
slippery conditions (encountered during normal 
passenger car use).
When combined with all-season Peak Mountain 
Snow Flake tyres, this system offers a 
compromise between safety, grip and driveability.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed 
sufficiently to allow the system to harness the 
power of the engine. Operation at high engine 
speeds is completely normal.
A five-position selector knob allows you to 
choose the setting best suited to the driving 
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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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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 remote control contains an electronic chip 
which has a special code. When the ignition is 
switched on, this code must be recognised in 
order for starting to be possible.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition, 
this system locks the engine control system, 
therefore preventing the engine from being 
started in the event of a break-in.
In the event of a fault, you are informed 
by illumination of this warning lamp, an 
audible signal and a message on the screen.
The vehicle will not start; contact a PEUGEOT 
dealer as soon as possible.
Starting/switching off the 
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied. 
►
 
W
ith a manual gearbox, place the gear 
lever in neutral, fully depress the clutch pedal 
and keep the pedal down until the engine starts.
►
 
W
ith an automatic gearbox, place the 
selector in position  P then depress the brake 
pedal.
With the conventional key / With the 
remote control key
1. Stop position.
2. Ignition on  position.
3. Starting position.
►
 
Insert the key into the ignition switch. 
 The 
system recognises the starting code.
►
 
Unlock 
 the steering column by simultaneously 
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain circumstances, you may have 
to turn the steering wheel firmly to move 
the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb, 
for example).
►
 
T
urn the key to position 2, Ignition On, to 
activate the engine pre-heating system.
► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in 
the instrument panel, then turn the key to 
position  3 without pressing the accelerator pedal, 
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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 
suitable, and does not enable engine braking.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m  

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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 
request the support of a qualified workshop.  CarM an uals 2 .c o m