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5. Automatic visibility programme 6. Mono-zone
/ Quad-zone
7. Air conditioning On / OffManual operation
If you wish, you can change one of settings
provided by the system.
th e other functions will
still be controlled automatically.
Press one of the Soft /Auto/Fast buttons to
return to fully automatic operation.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required.
th

e system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.
See "Front demisting-defrosting". Press this button to apply the driver's
comfort setting value to the front
and rear passengers (mono-zone).
th

e indicator lamp on the button
comes


on.
th

e air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It allows you:
-

i

n summer, to lower the temperature,
-

i

n winter, above 3°C, to improve demisting
performance.
Switching on
F

P

ress the "A /C " button, the associated
green indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow control is set to off.
Switching off
F

P

ress the "A /C " button again, the
associated green indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off the air conditioning may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting). For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
F
t
u
rn the dial 3 or 4 to the left until
"LO" is displayed or to the right
until "HI" is displayed.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been switched on, the Diesel engine
does not stop.
th

e ZEV mode gives preference to
electric driving rather than maintaining
a comfortable temperature.
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F Switch off the demist /defrost of the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as it is no longer needed as
lower current consumption results
in reduced fuel consumption.
Front demist - defrost Rear screen
demist
- defrost
the control button is located on the
air conditioning system control panel.With dual-zone and quad-
zone digital air conditioning
Automatic visibility programmeSwitching on
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been switched on, the Diesel engine
does not stop.
Switching off
the demist /defrost switches off automatically to
prevent an excessive consumption of current.
F

I
t is possible to stop the demist /defrost
operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button again.
th

e indicator lamp associated with the
button goes off.
F

S

elect this programme to demist
or defrost the windscreen and
side windows as quickly as
possible.
th

e system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
With the quad-zone digital air conditioning,
pressing this button deactivates and locks the
rear air conditioning.
F
t
o s

top the programme, press either the
"visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp in the "AUTO" button
comes on.
the

system reverts to the previous settings.
th
e rear screen demisting - defrosting can only
operate when the hybrid system is active.
F
P
ress this button to demist /defrost the rear
screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors. t
h
e indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
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Programmable heating
mode
this is an additional and separate system
which heats the engine hot water circuit
to improve defrosting and to preheat the
passenger compartment.
th
is indicator lamp comes on only
when if the system is programmed in
programmable heating mode. With the ignition on, press the left hand
steering mounted thumb wheel for access to
the main menu.
Programming
F In the "Main menu", select "Pre-heating
/
Pre-ventilation".
F

S
elect "Activation" and if necessary for
programming, "Parameters".
F

S
elect "Heating" to preheat the engine or
passenger compartment or "Ventilation" to
ventilate the passenger compartment.
Programmable Heating / Ventilation
Programmable Ventilation
mode
this mode allows ventilation of the passenger
compartment with exterior air to improve the
temperature experienced on entering the
vehicle in summer.
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It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(recovery, ...). Deactivate the automatic
functions and release the parking brake
manually. Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are on, not flashing.
th

e electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
-

A

utomatic Application/Release

A

pplication is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default),
-

M

anual Application/Release

M

anual application of the parking brake is
done by pulling control lever A .
Ma

nual release is done by pushing and
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal.
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if
the brake is not applied.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the hybrid system is active or
of f, pull
control lever A .
Manual application
Activation / deactivation is done via
the menu in the instrument panel
screen.
th

e parking brake is then applied and released
manually.
th
e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
i
llumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
-

d
isplay of a message.
When the driver’s door is opened with the
hybrid system active, there is an audible signal
and a message is displayed if the parking brake
has not been applied.
electric parking brake
If this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, the automatic
mode is deactivated.
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With the ignition on or the hybrid system active,
to release the parking brake, press the brake
pedal , pull then release control lever A .
th

e full release of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
Manual release
- the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going of f,
-

d
isplay of a message.
If you pull the control lever A without pressing
the brake pedal, the parking brake will not
be released and a message appears in the
instrument panel. If necessary, you can make a maximum
application
of the parking brake. It is obtained
by means of a long pull on control lever A,
until you see a message and an audible signal
is heard.
Maximum application is essential:
-
i
n the case of a vehicle towing a trailer,
if the automatic functions are activated
but you are applying the parking brake
manually,
-
w
hen the slope you are parked on may
vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during
towing).
Maximum application
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever


A are on fixed (not flashing).
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
Automatic application,
engine off
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
-

d
isplay of a message.
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
th

e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle
or parking on a gradient, make a
maximum application of the parking
brake then turn the front wheels
towards the pavement and engage a
gear when you park.
After a maximum application, the
release time will be longer.
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Automatic release
the electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively with the
movement of the vehicle, select position A, M
or R then press the accelerator.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
-

t
he braking warning lamp and of
the P warning lamp in the control
lever A going of f,
-

d
isplay of a message.
When stationary, with the hybrid system
active, do not press the accelerator
pedal unnecessarily, as you may
release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are on fixed, not flashing.
Immobilising the vehicle,
hybrid system active
With the hybrid system active and the vehicle
stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle
it is essential to manually apply the parking
brake by pulling control lever A.
th

e application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
-
i

llumination of the braking warning
lamp and of the P warning lamp in
the control lever A ,
-

d
isplay of a message.
When the driver’s door is opened, a loud beep
is heard and a message is displayed if the
parking brake has not been applied.
Particular situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine),
the parking brake can automatically alter its
force. t
h
is is normal operation.
to a

dvance your vehicle a few centimetres
without starting the engine, but with the ignition
on, press on the brake pedal and release the
parking brake by pushing then releasing
control lever A .
t
h
e full release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in
the control lever A and in the instrument panel
going off and display of a message.
If a parking brake fault occurs while applied or
if the battery runs flat, an emergency release is
always possible.
In order to ensure correct operation and
so your safety, the number of successive
application/release operations of the parking
brake is limited to eight.
In the event of abuse, you are alerted by a
message and a warning lamp which flashes.
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SituationsConsequences
to a

pply the electric parking brake:
F

i
mmobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition.
F

p
ull the control for at least 5 seconds or until application is complete.
F

s
witch on the ignition and check that the electric parking brake
warning lamps come on.
th

e application is slower than during normal operation.
to r

elease the electric parking brake:
F

s
witch on the ignition.
F

p
ush the control lever and hold it for approximately 3 seconds then
release it.
If the braking warning lamp is flashing or if the warning lamps do not
come on with the ignition on, these procedures will not work. Place the
vehicle on level ground and have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
and possibly
flashing
Display of the message "
Parking brake fault" and of the following
warning lamps: -

O
nly the automatic application on switching off the engine and
automatic release on acceleration functions are available.
-
t
h
e manual application/release of the electric parking brake and the
emergency braking are not available.
and possibly
flashing
Display of the message " Battery charge fault". -

Y
ou must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch off and
immobilise your vehicle (if necessary, place the a chock under a
wheel).
-

A
pply the electric parking brake before switching off the engine.
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gear shift indicator
System which reduces fuel consumption by advising the driver to change up.
Operation
the system intervenes only when driving
economically.
Depending on the driving situation and your
vehicle's equipment, the system may advise
you to skip one or more gears. You can
follow this instruction without engaging the
intermediate gears.
the
gear engagement recommendations must
not be considered compulsory. In fact, the
configuration of the road, the amount of traffic
and safety remain determining factors when
choosing the best gear.
t
her
efore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
th

is function cannot be deactivated.ex ample:
- I n manual mode, you are in third gear.
-

Y
ou press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
-
t
h
e system may suggest that you engage
a higher gear, if appropriate.
th

e information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow accompanied by
the suggested gear. In the case of driving which makes
particular demands on the performance
of the engine (firm pressure on the
accelerator pedal, for example, when
overtaking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
th

e system never suggests:
-
e

ngaging first gear,
-
enga

ging reverse gear,
-
enga

ging a lower gear.
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engagement of reverse gear is
accompanied by an audible signal.
If you leave the vehicle, place the gear
selector in position N and then you must
stop the hybrid system by switching off
the ignition ( Ready lamp off). If the engine does not start:
-
If
N is flashing in the instrument
panel, move the gear selector to
position A then to position N .
-
I
f the message "Foot on brake" is
displayed, press the brake pedal
f i r m l y.
For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal firmly past the
point of resistance.
Displays in the instrument panel
N Neutral
R Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
g
e
ars in manual mode
A
t
h
is comes on when automated mode is
selected. It goes off on changing to manual
mode.
F

P
lace your foot on the brake
when a message appears in the
instrument panel screen.
Moving off
F Select a drive mode (position M or A ) or
reverse (position R ).
F

R
elease the parking brake by pulling the
control lever, if automatic operation has
been deactivated.
F

P
rogressively release the brake pedal.
F

I
f the parking brake is released, the vehicle
moves off.
I

f the parking brake is applied and
automatic mode is activated, accelerate
progressively.
A and 1 or R appear in the instrument
panel screen.
Automatic mode
A appears in the instrument panel screen.
the gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear, depending on the:
-

s
tyle of driving,
-

p
rofile of the road.
F
t
o s

tart the engine, place the gear selector
in position N .
F

P

ress the brake pedal down fully.
F

S

tart the hybrid system.
F
A
fter starting the vehicle, select position A
for enter automatic mode.
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Manual gear changing
F When the vehicle has moved off, select position M to change to manual mode.
F

O
perate the + or - steering mounted control
paddles. At very low speed, if reverse gear is
requested, this will only be taken into
account when the vehicle is immobilised
(foot on the brake). A warning lamp
appears in the instrument panel screen.
On sharp acceleration in manual mode,
the gearbox will not change up unless
the driver acts on the gear lever or the
steering mounted paddles.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle
is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when the
vehicle is immobilised with the brake
pedal pressed.
A disappears and the gears engaged appear
successively in the instrument panel screen.
th

e gear change commands are only carried
out if the engine speed permits.
t
h
e internal
combustion engine is still running.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to permit
acceleration in the correct gear.
th

is selective gear change mode enables you
to overtake, for example, while still remaining in
automatic mode.
F

O

perate the + or - steering mounted control
paddle.
th

e gearbox engages the gear requested if the
engine speed permits. A is still displayed in the
instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic
control of the gears.
Manual mode
Driving