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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 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 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 with the key
Key ignition switch 
 
It has 4 positions:
1. Stop Inserting/removing the key, steering column 
locked.
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brake indicator lamp is on fixed on the 
instrument panel.
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 first gear or neutral is engaged on a manual 
gearbox.
–
 
If mode 
 D or +/- is used 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.
While the vehicle is being held, a 
message is displayed on the instrument 
panel to indicate that the function has been 
activated while facing uphill or downhill.
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.
Gear shift indicator
(Depending on engine)
This system is designed to reduce fuel 
consumption by recommending the most suitable 
gear.
Operation
Depending on the driving situation and 
the vehicle's equipment, the system may 
recommend skipping one or more gears.
Gear engagement recommendations are 
not to be considered mandatory. Indeed, the 
configuration of the road, the traffic density and 
safety remain determining factors when choosing 
the best gear. Therefore, the driver remains 
responsible for deciding whether or not to follow 
the system’s advice.
The system cannot be deactivated.
The system is only active on vehicles  equipped with a manual gearbox.
The information appears on the instrument panel in the form of an arrow.
The system adapts the gear change instructions according to the driving 
conditions (e.g.
  slope, load) and driving style 
(e.g.
  power demand, acceleration, braking).
The system never suggests:
–
 
engaging first gear;
–
 
engaging reverse gear
 .
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.
A pressure sensor is located in the valve of each 
tyre (except the spare wheel).
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 
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6the 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.
Under-inflation alert
This is signalled by the fixed illumination  of this warning lamp, accompanied by an 
audible signal and the display of a message.
 
 
 
 
If a fault is detected in one or more tyres, the 
symbol displayed on the instrument panel will 
identify them.
►  
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.
►
 
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, replace the 
punctured wheel with the spare wheel.
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 tyre/tyres 
concerned is/are reinflated, repaired or 
replaced.
Reinitialisation
The system is automatically reinitialised when 
the vehicle is in motion.
If the alert is maintained, make sure that 
the pressure of the 4 tyres complies with 
the values written on the tyre pressure label.
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 
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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.
 
 
Driving aids camera
This camera and its associated functions 
may be impaired or not work if the grille area 
in front of the camera is dirty, covered with 
snow, damaged or masked by a sticker.
Poor visibility (inadequate street lighting, 
heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle 
(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 grille 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, 
pneumatic drills), by the accumulation of 
snow or dead leaves on the road or in the 
event of damaged bumpers.
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 
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6Maintenance
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 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.
Speed limiter
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
This system prevents the vehicle from 
exceeding the speed programmed by the 
driver (speed setting).
The speed limiter is switched on manually.
Steering-mounted control 
 
1. Speed limiter ON/OFF (LIMIT )
2. Reduce the speed setting
3. Increase the speed setting
Information displayed on 
the instrument panel
 
 
 
 
4. Speed limiter mode selection indication.
5. Speed setting value.
Switching on/Pausing
► Press button  1 to select speed limiter mode 
(LIMIT); the function is paused.
►
 
If the limit speed setting is suitable, press 
button
  2   to switch the speed limiter on.
►
 
Pressing button  1
 (LIMIT) deactivates the 
function.
If the conditions for switching on the 
speed limiter are not met, a message 
appears on the instrument panel display.
Adjusting the limit speed  setting
With petrol and HDi Diesel engines
To modify the limit speed setting based on the 
vehicle’s current speed:
►
 
Press and hold button
  
2
  or 3 to change the 
value in steps of +
  or -   1   mph (or 1 km/h).
►
 
Briefly press button
   2 or 3   as many times as 
necessary to change the value in steps of +
  or 
-
  5   mph (or 5 km/h).
With BlueHDi Diesel engine
To modify the limit speed setting based on the 
vehicle’s current speed:
►
 
Briefly press button
   2 or 3   as many times as 
necessary to change the value in steps of +
  or 
-
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– Close proximity to the vehicle in front (lane 
markings may not be detected).
–
 
Roads that are narrow
 , winding.
Risk of undesirable operation
The system should be deactivated in the 
following situations:
– 
When changing a wheel or working near a 
wheel.
–
 
T
 owing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing 
device, especially with trailer not plugged in or 
not approved.
–
 
Road in poor condition, unstable or with very 
poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow
, ice).
–
 
Adverse weather conditions.
–
 
Driving on racing circuits.
–
 
Driving on a rolling road.
Deactivation/Activation 
 
 
 
By default, the system is automatically activated 
at every engine start.
► At any time, press and hold this button (for 
around 5 seconds) to deactivate the system   or 
press briefly to reactivate it.
The warning lamp lights up  on the 
instrument panel when the system is 
activated.
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.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified 
workshop.
Parking sensors
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
 
This system detects and signals the proximity of 
obstacles (e.g.
  pedestrian, vehicle, tree, barrier) 
using sensors located in the bumper.
Obstacles may be detected in the following 
zones:
 
 
If your vehicle is fitted with a camera for 
detecting obstacles at the front, we 
recommend activating it.
Rear parking sensors
► Engage reverse gear to start the system 
(confirmed by an audible signal).
The system is switched off when reverse gear is 
disengaged.
Audible assistance 
 
The system signals the presence of obstacles 
within the sensors’ detection zone.
The proximity information is given by an 
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6which increases as the vehicle approaches the 
obstacle.
When the distance between the vehicle and 
the obstacle becomes less than about thirty 
centimetres, the audible signal becomes 
continuous.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or 
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is 
located.
Visual assistance 
 
 
 
This supplements the audible signal by 
displaying bars on the screen that move 
progressively nearer to the vehicle.
Front parking sensors
Supplementing the rear parking sensors, the 
front parking sensors are triggered when an 
obstacle is detected at the front and the speed of 
the vehicle is below 9 mph (15   km/h).
Front parking sensor operation is suspended if 
an obstacle is no longer detected or the vehicle 
speed exceeds 9 mph (15
  km/h).
The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) locates the obstacle relative to 
the vehicle, in front or behind it.
Deactivation/Activation 
 
 
 
► To deactivate or activate the system, press 
this button.
The indicator lamp is  on when the system is 
deactivated.
The system status is memorised when the 
ignition is switched off.
When towing, we recommend 
deactivating the parking sensors.
Operating limits
If the boot is heavily loaded, the vehicle may tilt, 
affecting distance measurements.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction when 
changing into reverse gear, this warning 
lamp lights up on the instrument panel, 
accompanied by the display of a message and 
an audible signal (short beep).
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a 
qualified workshop.
Reversing camera
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
 
The visual reversing assistance camera is 
activated automatically when reverse gear is 
engaged.
The function may be supplemented by parking 
sensors.
The image is displayed on the touch screen.
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All of the guiding lines 1 (in red, yellow and 
green) represent the width of the vehicle, with 
the mirrors unfolded; they are oriented according 
to the position of the steering wheel and 
represent the turning circle of your vehicle.
From the rear bumper, the small red lines  2 
represent a distance of 1 m, the small yellow 
lines 3
  represent 2 m, and the small green lines 
4
  represent   3 m.
It is possible to deactivate the display of the 
guiding lines on the image at any time.
The display of the guiding lines is  configured in the  Settings menu of the 
Reversing camera  function.
They are represented as lines marked 
"on the ground" and do not indicate the 
position of the vehicle in relation to tall 
obstacles (e.g. other vehicles).
Some distortion of the image is normal.
Opening the tailgate may disturb the 
display.
When starting the vehicle, the graphic 
and audible aids are only available after 
the touch screen has started up.
"Off-Road" camera  
For more information, refer to the 
General recommendations on the use 
of driving and manoeuvring aids .
 
 
With the ignition on, the camera located at the 
bottom of the right-hand door mirror displays the 
view from the front right-hand side of the vehicle 
on the touch screen in order to improve visibility 
during a manoeuvre.
This view is not recommended for carrying out a 
complete manoeuvre.
The front and rear parking sensors also provide 
information on the vehicle's surroundings.
 
 
 
 
► Press this button to activate/deactivate the 
function, with the ignition on and at a speed 
below approximately 17 mph (27
  km/h).
 
 
The view of the front right-hand side of the 
vehicle is displayed.
The view is automatically displayed:
–
 
when the right-hand direction indicator is 
selected;
–
 
if an obstacle is detected by the parking 
sensors on the front right-hand side.
At any time, depending on version, it is possible 
to switch to rear view by selecting the rear 
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