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2 - Manual correction of the height of the rear sill
If your vehicle is fitted with this adjustment,
the control is located on the right-hand side
at the rear of the vehicle.
This manual adjustment permits "lowering"
or "raising" of the height of the sill of the rear
platform to facilitate operations in a parking
area.
This adjustment of the height of the sill is
restricted by a lower limit and an upper limit.
Carry out these operations with the vehicle
still stationary and:
- with the front and side doors closed,
- with the handbrake applied,
- do not leave your foot on the brake pedal.
First use
To initialise the function, press the control
for approximately 2 seconds.
Lower: downwards adjustment
of the platform sill
Press the control downwards
continuously.
Release the button to stop the movement,
"3 bleeps" indicate that you have reached
the maximum limit, the movement stops
automatically.
Raise: upwards adjustment of
the platform sill
Press the control upwards
continuously.
Release the button to stop the movement,
"3 bleeps" indicate that you have reached
the maximum limit, the movement stops
automatically. Return to the optimum sill height
Press the control up or down twice in
succession, the opposite of the position of
the load sill.
Operating faults
If the load sill is not adjusted when the
control is pressed, "3 bleeps" indicate a
malfunction for the following reasons:
- foot on the brake pedal with the key in the
ignition,
- excessive use of the manual correction,
- low battery charge,
- failure of the system.
If the audible signal persists, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer. Suspension with pneumatic compensation
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Deactivation of the manual
correction
With the vehicle stationary:
- press and hold,
- release the control when a bleep is heard.
Deactivation is confirmed by two
consecutive bleeps, the diode on the control
remains lit.
To activate the correction, press and hold
then release the control when a bleep is
heard. The diode on the control switches off
accompanied by two bleeps.
You must deactivate the manual
correction in the following situations:
- when working underneath the vehicle,
- when changing a wheel,
- when the vehicle is being transported by lorry, train, ferry, boat, ...
Good practice
When stationary and with the ignition key
removed, excessive use of the system
consumes battery charge.
Driving with the height of the rear platform:
- too low, risks damaging the technical components underneath the vehicle,
- too high, risks unstable driving.
If you start and the warning light flashes, to
switch it off:
- correct the position of the manual control
which is still at the lower or upper limit,
- or drive slowly at above 6 mph (10 km/h), until the compensation returns to automatic
mode. Parking for a long duration
Avoid parking for a long duration on ground
which could present a potential obstacle as
your vehicle could lower.
Following a long period out of use, the
height of the platform may change due to the
automatic compensation on unlocking or on
opening one of your vehicle’s doors.
Warning light
Refer to the "Instruments and controls"
section of chaper 2.
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If fitted on your vehicle, the system is
audible and/or visual and consists of four
proximity sensors, installed in the rear
bumper.
The sensors detect any obstacle: person,
vehicle, tree, fence, behind the vehicle
during the manoeuvre.
Objects the size or thickness of which are
detected at the beginning of the manoeuvre
will no longer be detected at the end of the
manoeuvre: blind spots between and below
the sensors.
Examples: stake, roadworks cone or
pavement post.Engage reverse gear
An audible signal confirms the activation of
the system by engaging reverse gear.
The proximity information is indicated by an
audible signal which becomes more rapid as
the vehicle approaches the obstacle. When
the distance between the rear of the vehicle
and the obstacle is less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal
becomes continuous.
If fitted on your vehicle, a graphic appears
on the display.
Stop the assistance
Change to neutral.Activation/Deactivation
You can activate or deactivate the
system by pressing this button.
The activation or deactivation of
the system is stored when the
vehicle stops.
Operating fault
The engagement of reverse gear is not
confirmed by an audible signal and the
diode on the button is lit accompanied by
an audible signal and a message on the
display. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Good practice
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the
sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow.
The system will be deactivated automatically
if a trailer is being towed (vehicle fitted with
a towbar recommended by PEUGEOT).
You are advised to deactivate the system if
your vehicle is fitted with a rear ladder.
The parking assistance cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
AUDIBLE AND/OR VISUAL REAR PARKING ASSISTANCE Parking assistance
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HANDBRAKE
Applying
When parking, pull the handbrake to
immobilize your vehicle.
Check that it is applied firmly before leaving
the vehicle.If the handbrake is still on or has
not been released properly, this
is indicated by this warning light
which comes on on the instrument
panel. When parking on a slope, direct your
wheels towards the pavement and pull the
handbrake.
Engaging a gear after parking the vehicle
has no effect, especially when the vehicle is
loaded.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button to
release the handbrake.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Press this button, the direction indicators
flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
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Press the centre of the steering wheel.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM
(ABS - EBFD)
The ABS and EBFD (electronic brake force
distribution) systems improve the stability
and manoeuvrability of your vehicle on
braking, in particular on poor or slippery
surfaces.
The ABS prevents locking of the wheels,
the EBFD provides control of the braking
pressure wheel by wheel.Good practice
The anti-lock braking system comes into
operation automatically when there is a risk
of wheel lock. It does not reduce the braking
distance.
On very slippery surfaces (ice, oil, etc...)
the ABS may increase the braking distance.
When braking in an emergency, do not
hesitate to press the brake pedal firmly,
without releasing the pressure, even on a
slippery surface, you will then be able to
continue to manoeuvre the vehicle to avoid
an obstacle.
Normal operation of the ABS may be felt by
slight vibration of the brake pedal.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are recommended by
PEUGEOT.
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the display, it
indicates a malfunction of the ABS
which could result in a loss of
control of the vehicle on braking. If this warning light comes on,
together with the brake and STOP
warning lights, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message
on the display, it indicates a malfunction of
the electronic brake force distribution which
could result in a loss of control of the vehicle
on braking.
Stop immediately.
In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
EMERGENCY BRAKING
ASSISTANCE SYSTEM (EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables the
optimum braking pressure to be reached
more quickly, thus reducing the stopping
distance.
It is triggered by the speed at which the
brake pedal is activated. This alters the
resistance of the brake pedal under your
foot.
To prolong the operation of the emergency
braking assistance system: keep your foot
on the brake pedal. Driving safety
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR)
AND DYNAMIC STABILITY
CONTROL (ESP)
These systems are linked and complement
the ABS.
The ASR system is very useful for
maintaining optimum drive and avoiding
losses of control of the vehicle on
acceleration.
The system optimises drive to prevent the
wheels skidding, by acting on the brakes of
the drive wheels and on the engine. It also
allows the directional stability of the vehicle
to be improved on acceleration.
Use the ESP to hold your course without
attempting to countersteer.
If there is a variation between the trajectory
followed by the vehicle and that required
by the driver, the ESP system automatically acts on the engine and the brake of one
or more wheels, in order to put the vehicle
back on course.
Operation of the ASR and ESP
systems
The warning light flashes when
the ASR or ESP is triggered.
DISARMING THE ASR/ESP SYSTEMS
In certain exceptional conditions (starting
the vehicle when stuck in mud or snow, or
on loose ground...), it could prove useful to
disarm the ASR and ESP systems to make
the wheels spin and regain grip. Press the button, situated on the centre
console.
The indicator light comes on:  the ESP and ASR systems no longer act.
They engage again: automatically above approx 30 mph
(50 kmh),
 manually by pressing the button again. Operating check
When a malfunction of the
systems occurs, the indicator light
comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message on
the display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the
system checked.
The warning light may also come on if the
tyres are under-inflated. Check the pressure
of each tyre.
Good practice
The ASR/ESP systems offer increased
safety during normal driving, but should not
incite the driver to take risks or to drive at
high speed.
The operation of these systems is ensured
if the recommendations of the manufacturer
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the fitting and repair
procedures within the PEUGEOT network
are observed.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Seat belts
Height adjustment
Squeeze the control with the return and slide
the assembly on the driver ’s seat side and
on the individual passenger seat side.
If your vehicle is fitted with a front bench,
the height of the seat belt associated with
the centre seat cannot be adjusted.
Fastening
Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the
buckle.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
Press the red button.Driver ’s seat belt not fastened
warning light
When the vehicle is started, this
warning light comes on if the
driver has not fastened his seat belt.
Passenger seat belt not
fastened warning light
If your vehicle is fitted with a front
passenger seat, when the vehicle
is started, this warning light comes on if the
passenger has not fastened his seat belt.
SEAT BELTS
Good practice
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
which automatically adjusts the length of the
strap to your size. The seat belt is rolled up
automatically when not in use.
Ensure that the seat belt is rolled up
correctly after use.
After folding or moving a rear seat or bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is rolled up
correctly in its compartment and that the
buckle is ready to accommodate the tongue.
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of any impact, the pretensioning device may
be triggered before and independently of
inflation of the air bags. It instantly tightens
the seat belts against the body of the
occupants.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt against the body of the occupants.
The equipment fitted to these seat belts is
operational when the ignition is switched on.
The inertia reels are fitted with a device
which automatically locks the strap in the
event of a collision or emergency braking.
You can release the seat belt and allow the
strap to roll up.
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The air bag warning light comes on if the
pretensioners are triggered. Contact a
PEUGEOT dealer.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- restrain one person only,
- must not be twisted, check by pulling in front of you with an even movement,
- be tightened as close to the body as possible.
The upper part of the seat belt should be
positioned in the hollow of the shoulder.
The lap part should be placed as low as
possible on the pelvis.
Do not invert the seat belt buckles as they
will not fulfil their role completely. If the
seats are fitted with armrests, the lap part of
the seat belt should always pass under the
armrest.
Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly
by pulling the strap firmly. Recommendations for children:
- use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
metre fifty,
- never allow a child to travel on your lap, even with the seat belt fastened.
For further information regarding child seats,
refer to the "Children on board" section of
chapter 5.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, your PEUGEOT dealer
guarantees all work or any checks, from
testing to maintenance, on your seat belt
equipment.
Have the seat belts checked regularly
(even after a minor impact) by a PEUGEOT
dealer: they must not show any signs of
wear, cutting or fraying and they must not be
transformed or modified.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold
by PEUGEOT dealers.
Seat belts
FRONT SEAT BELTS
With front air bags
The front seats are fitted with pretensioners
and force limiters.
Without front air bag
If your vehicle is fitted with a front bench
without front air bag, the centre passenger ’s
seat belt does not have a pretensioner.

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Improved safety and security
IMPROVED SAFETY AND SECURITY
In situations of extreme transverse
acceleration, this module limits the risks
of the vehicle rolling over by acting on the
brakes.
* Roll-over prevention system.
ROLL OVER MITIGATION*
This system, linked with the ESP,
supplements the ABS-EBFD, ASR-ESP and
EBA braking functions, already covered in
this handbook, to guarantee a high level of
active safety. Indeed, the ROM system was
intended originally for top-of-the-range 4x4
type vehicles and today it is fitted on your
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Air bags
The air bags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants in the
event of a serious collision; they work in
conjunction with the force limiting seat belts.
In the event of a serious collision, the
electronic detectors record and analyse any
abrupt deceleration of the vehicle: if the
triggering threshold is reached, the air bags
inflate instantly and protect the occupants of
the vehicle.
Immediately after the impact, the air bags
deflate rapidly, so that they do not hinder the
visibility of the occupants nor their possible
exit from the vehicle. The air bags will not be deployed in
collisions which are not serious, for
which the seat belt is sufficient to provide
maximum protection. The seriousness of
the collision depends on the nature of the
obstacle and the speed of the vehicle at the
moment of impact.
Air bags only operate when the ignition is
switched on.
Front air bags
These are folded in the centre of the
steering wheel for the driver and in the
fascia for the front passenger. They are
deployed simultaneously, unless the
passenger air bag has been disarmed.
Front air bag malfunction
If this warning light comes on,
accompanied by a buzzer and a
message on the display, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system
checked.
The gas escaping from the inflated air
bags can be a minor irritant.
AIR BAGS