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Connect only one device at a time to
the socket (no extension or multi-way
connector).
Connect only devices with class II
insulation (shown on the device).
As a safety measure, when electrical
consumption is high and when required by
the vehicle's electrical system (particular
weather conditions, electrical overload...),
the power supply to the socket will be cut
off; the green warning lamp goes off.
F
l
ift the front armrest cover for access to its
compartment,
F
c
heck that the warning lamp is on green,
F
c
onnect your multimedia or other electrical
device (telephone charger, laptop computer,
CD-DVD player, baby food warmer, etc.).
This socket works with the engine running, as
well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.
In the event of a fault with the socket, the green
warning lamp flashes.
Have it checked in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.
Storage drawers
Located under each front seat, except for the
driver's seat on versions with electric seats.
Opening
F Raise the front of the drawer and pull it open.
Do not place heavy objects in the drawer.
Removal
Avoid removing the drawer completely, as
refitting it is not easy.
F
O
pen the drawer fully.
F
P
ull the drawer upwards to disengage it.
Refitting
However, if it has been completely removed, to
refit it:
F
u
se the torch to illuminate the area under
the seat,
F
enga
ge the drawer in its runners,
F
l
ift the retaining tongues and slide the
drawer under these tongues,
F
a
t the end of its travel, press down on the
drawer to engage it.
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If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, this indicates a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD).
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
make sure that these are approved for
your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS system may
be indicated by slight vibration felt at the
brake pedal.
In case of emergency braking, press
ver y hard without releasing the
pressure at all.
After an impact, have these systems
checked in the dealer network or by a
qualified workshop.Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem with grip or trajectory.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip. The indicator lamp in the button comes on to
indicate that these systems are deactivated.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer have
an effect on engine operation or the brakes in
the event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
above around 30 mph (50 km/h).
F
P
ress this button again to reactivate them
manually.
Operating fault
The illumination of this warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message, indicates that
there is a fault with these systems.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked in the
dealer network or by a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
workshop to have the systems checked.
F
P
ress this button.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In bad weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the
need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before driving.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake applied
– Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
Do not park and do not run the engine,
the vehicle is stationary, in areas where
substances and combustible materials
(dry grass, leaves ...) can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system – Risk
of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsuper vised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P , depending on
the type of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle. If you are obliged to drive through water:
-
c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 6 inches (15 cm), taking account
of waves that might be generated by other
users,
-
d
eactivate the Stop & Start function,
-
d
rive slowly as possible without stalling. In
every case, do not exceed a speed of 6 mph
(10 km/h),
-
d
o not stop and do not turn off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, and as soon as
safety conditions permit, brake lightly several
times to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle,
contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a specific code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised to allow the
engine to be started.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.In the event of a fault, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal
and/or the display of a message,
depending on version.
Starting/Switching off the
engine with the key
Ignition switch
It has 3 positions:
- position 1 (Stop): inserting and removing
the key, steering column locked,
-
position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column
unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,
-
position 3 (Starting) .
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or portable devices to be charged.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops
to the reser ve level, the system switches to
energy economy mode: the power supply is
cut off automatically to preser ve the remaining
battery charge. Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, which would weigh
down on its blade in the ignition switch
and could cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox
in neutral or position N
or P:
F
d
epress the clutch pedal fully (manual
gearbox),
or
F
p
ress the brake pedal firmly (automatic
gearbox),
F
i
nsert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code,
F
u
nlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In certain cases, you may have to apply
more force to the steering (wheels on full
lock, for example).
F
W
ith a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3
without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
the dealer network as soon as possible.
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Wait until this warning lamp goes off in
the instrument panel then operate the
starter motor by turning the key to position
3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
until the engine starts. Once the engine is
running, release the key.
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
can stay on for a longer period. When the
engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Contact the dealer network or a qualified
workshop.
In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
spe ed. Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before driving
away.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F
W ith the engine idling, turn the key to
position 1 .
F
R
emove the key from the ignition switch.
F
T
o lock the steering column, turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight-ahead
position before switching off the engine. F
C
heck that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.
F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position 2, i
gnition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.
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For more information on Energy
economy mode, refer to the
corresponding section.
Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on) , the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop) , then back to position
2 (Ignition on) .
Starting/Switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Starting
Starting the engine
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the reader.
F
P
lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
F
W
ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the
clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual
gearbox. F
B
riefly press the "
S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
The steering column unlocks and
the engine starts.
Diesel vehicles
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1 -
Sto p), for a maximum of 30 minutes you
can still use functions such as the audio and
telematic system, the wipers, dipped beam
headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc.
In temperatures below zero, the
engine will not start until the pre-
heater warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the " START/STOP " button, press
down on the brake or clutch pedal until the
warning lamp goes off, without pressing
the " START/STOP " button again, until the
engine starts and runs.
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If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in the
instrument panel screen. In some cases, it
is necessary to operate the steering wheel
while pressing the "START/STOP" button
to help unlock the steering column.
The presence of the Keyless Entry and
Starting electronic key in the recognition
zone is essential.
As a safety measure, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.
If the electronic key is not detected in the
recognition zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into the zone so
that the engine can be started.
Switching off the engine
F Stop the vehicle.
F P lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox. F
W
ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
Back-up star ting
When the electronic key is in the recognition
zone and after pressing the "START/STOP"
button, if the engine does not start:
F
P
lace the gear selector lever at P or N for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox, or
neutral for vehicles with a manual gearbox.
F
O
pen the front armrest. F
R
aise the mat by its tongue and remove it.
F
P
lace the electronic key on the back-up
reader.
F
P
ress the brake pedal on vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the
clutch pedal with a manual gearbox.
F P ress the "START/STOP"
button.
The engine starts.
Back-up switch off
In the event of an emergency only,
the engine can be switched off
without conditions. To do this, press
and hold the " START/STOP " button
for about three seconds.
In this case the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
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Electronic key not recognised
If the electronic key is no longer in the
recognition zone when driving or when you
(later) request switching off the engine, a
message is displayed.F
P
ress and hold the " S TA R T/
STOP " button for about
3
seconds if you want to force
switching off the engine (note
that restar ting will not be
possible without the key).
Ignition on (without starting)
With the "Keyless Entry and Starting" key
inside the vehicle, pressing the " START/STOP"
button, with no action on the pedals , allows
the ignition to be switched on.
F Press the " START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
F Press the button again to switch off the ignition and allow the
vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode when required to maintain the state
of charge of the battery.
Manual parking brake
Application
F Pull the parking brake lever fully up to immobilise your vehicle.
Releasing
F Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button then lower the lever fully.
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Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake.
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, turn the front
wheels towards the kerb and engage a
gear when you park.
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when you
press the accelerator:
F
M
anual gearbox: press down fully on the
clutch pedal, engage 1st gear or reverse,
press on the accelerator pedal and move
of f.
F
A
utomatic gearbox : select position D, M or
R then press the accelerator pedal.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed
by:
When stationary with the engine running, do
not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
as you may release the parking brake.
Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running
With the engine running and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually apply the parking
brake by pulling the control lever.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
When the driver’s door is opened, a message is
displayed accompanied by an audible signal if
the parking brake has not been applied, except
in the case of an automatic gearbox with the
gear selector in position P . Before leaving the vehicle, ensure
that parking brake warning lamp in the
instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.
Special situations
In some circumstances (engine start, etc.),
the parking brake may automatically adjust its
force. This is normal operation.
To move your vehicle a few centimetres without
starting the engine, with the ignition on, press
the brake pedal and release the parking brake
by pulling
then releasing the control lever. The
full release of the parking brake is confirmed by
the warning lamps in the control lever and in the
instrument panel going off and by the display of
the message "Parking brake released/off ".
- the braking warning lamp and the P warning lamp in the
control lever going off, -
d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake released/off".
-
i
llumination of the braking
warning lamp and the P warning
lamp in the control lever,
-
d
isplay of the message "Parking
brake applied/on".
Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main ser vice
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc.), a continuous
pull on the control lever will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability control provides stability
during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions,
the message "Parking brake faulty" will be
displayed.
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Sport programme "S"
F Press the "S" button after starting the
engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears on the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F With the engine running, press the " T"
button.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and
handling when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to auto-adaptive mode
F At any time, press the selected button again to leave the special programme engaged
and return to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
F Select the M position for sequential
changing of the six gears.
F
P
ush the selector towards the " +" sign to
change up a gear.
F
P
ull the selector towards the " -" sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
D disappears, and the gears
engaged appear in succession on
the instrument panel.
If the engine is under-revving or over-revving,
the gear selected flashes for a few seconds,
then the actual gear engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very
slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear 1 .
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
when changing gear.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
The sport and snow programmes are inactive
in manual operation.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, put the selector
in position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle, unless it is programmed
to automatic mode.
If the selector is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, an audible signal sounds and a
message appears.
F
R
eturn the gear selector to position
P ; the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
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