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Switching off the engine
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1- Stop),
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, ...
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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. 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.
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle. For more information on Energy
economy mode
, refer to the
corresponding section.Key left in the "Ignition on"
position
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) .
F Stop the vehicle.
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W ith the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
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o lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
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Starting / Switching off the engine with
Keyless Entry and Starting
Starting the engine
F Briefly press the "S TA R T/
STOP " button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts. The presence of the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" electronic key in the
recognition zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in
this zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone
so that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the
"Key not detected - Back-up starting"
section.
If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed in the
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, it is necessary
to turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "
START/STOP " button to
assist unlocking of the steering column; a
message warns you when this is needed.
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ith a manual gearbox , put the gear lever
into neutral.
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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the clutch pedal.
or
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ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector at position P or N .
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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
fully depress the brake pedal. The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.
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ith a manual gearbox , you should keep
the clutch pedal fully depressed until the
warning lamp goes off and not press the
" START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running.
or
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ith an automatic gearbox , you should
keep the brake pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the " START/STOP " button again until the
engine is running.
For Diesel engines
, in temperatures below
zero and/or with a cold engine, the engine will
not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has
gone of f.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the " START/STOP " button:
As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.
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Switching off the engine
F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F W ith a manual gearbox , put the gear lever
into neutral.
or
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ith an automatic gearbox , place the
gear selector at position P or N .
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance. If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop. F

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ith the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
Ignition on
(without starting)
With the Keyless Entry and Starting remote
control inside the vehicle, pressing the "START/
STOP" button, with no action on the pedals ,
allows the ignition to be switched on.
This also allows the accessories to be used
(for example: audio system, lighting...).
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ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
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ress 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 to maintain an adequate
state of charge in the battery.
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Key not detected
Back-up starting
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering
column to allow the engine to be started if
the system does not detect the key in the
recognition zone, or when the battery in the
electronic key is discharged.
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lace and hold the remote control against
the reader.
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f your vehicle has a manual gearbox, place
the gear lever in neutral then fully depress
the clutch pedal.
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f your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
select position P then press the brake
pedal firmly.
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ress the " START/STOP " button.
The engine starts.
Emergency switch-off
In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
Press the " START/STOP " button for about
five


seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
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o confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the " START/STOP" button
for about five seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Back-up switch off
When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
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Electric parking brake
The system provides, in automatic operation,
the application of the parking brake on
switching off the engine and release as the
vehicle moves off.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever:
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y briefly pulling the control lever to apply
the brake,
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y briefly pushing the control lever, while
pressing the foot brake, to release it.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of the
parking brake.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
The indicator lamp in the control lever flashes
during manual application or release. In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a
manual gearbox) or placing the chocks
supplied against one of the wheels.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn the wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear (with a manual gearbox)
or place the gear selector at position P
with an automatic gearbox.
For towing, you vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary: briefly pull the control lever.
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message is displayed.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the engine running, to
release the parking brake:
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ress the brake pedal,
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hile maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.
The complete release of the parking brake
is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going
off, accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake. Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and
the control lever must be on fixed, not
flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.
Label on door panel
Confirmation of the instruction is signaled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
l eve r. Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
the message "Parking brake applied".
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Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle is moving.
With a manual gearbox
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ully depress the clutch pedal,
engage 1
st gear or reverse.
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ress the accelerator pedal and release
the clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
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ress the brake pedal.
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ect position D , M or R.
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elease the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check
that the front doors are correctly closed.
When stationary with the engine running, do not
depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,
you risk releasing the parking brake.
The complete release of the parking brake
is confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
the P indicator lamp in the control lever going
off, accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine
is switched off by pressing the START/STOP
button.
Application of of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of
the brake indicator lamp and the
P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
Automatic application does not take
place if the engine stalls or goes into
STOP mode of Stop & Start.
With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.
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Special cases
In some situations, you may need to operate
the parking brake manually.
Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.In very cold conditions (ice), it is
recommended that the parking brake
not be applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a
gear or fit the chocks supplied against
one of the wheels.
Application of of the parking
brake is confirmed by illumination
of the brake indicator lamp and
the
P indicator lamp in the control
lever, accompanied by the display of
the message "Parking brake applied".
Parking the vehicle with the
brake released
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
parking brake released
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witch off the engine.
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llumination of the warning lamps in the
instrument panel and control lever confirm
application of the parking brake.
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witch on the ignition again, without
starting the engine.
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elease the parking brake manually by
pushing the control lever while keeping
your foot on the brake. The complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".
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witch off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, P mode is
automatically selected when the ignition
is switched off. The wheels are blocked.
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Deactivating automatic operation
In some situations, such as very cold weather
or towing (caravan, recovery), it may be
necessary to deactivate automatic operation of
the system.
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tart the engine.
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pply the parking brake with the control
lever, if it is released.
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ake your foot off the brake pedal.
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ush and hold the control lever in the
release direction for at least 10 seconds
and no more than 15 seconds.
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elease the control lever.
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ress and hold the brake pedal.
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ull the control lever in the apply direction
for 2 seconds.
Deactivation of the automatic functions
is confirmed by illumination of this
indicator lamp in the instrument panel.
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elease the control lever and the brake
pedal. From this point, the parking brake can only
be applied and released manually using the
control lever.
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
instrument panel going off.
Emergency braking
The emergency braking should only be
used in an exceptional situation.
In the event of a failure of the main service
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc.), a continuous
pull on the control lever will brake the vehicle.
Braking takes place while the control lever is
being pulled. It is interrupted if the control lever
is released.
The ABS and DSC systems provide stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
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Operating faults
The various alert situations are described in this table.
In the event of a fault with the electric parking brake it is recommended that you contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.Situations Consequences
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and this warning lamp. -

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utomatic release is not available.
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f you attempt an automatic release, a help message is displayed on
acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use
manual release.
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econdary braking does not have full power.
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f automatic release is not available, a help message is displayed on
acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use
manual release.
Display of the message " Parking brake fault" and these warning lamps. -

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utomatic application is not available: use the control lever.
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he electric parking brake can only be used manually.
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f automatic release is also not available, a help message is displayed
on acceleration when the parking brake is applied, prompting you to use
manual release.
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f manual application and release do not work, the control lever is faulty.
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he automatic functions must be used in all circumstances: they are
automatically reactivated in the event of failure of the control lever.
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ou can no longer immobilise the vehicle with the engine running.
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