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As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your
multimedia devices (film, music, video game
etc.), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of
fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before
leaving the vehicle.
Eco- driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your
gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently
and change up without waiting. During
acceleration, change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic
mode and avoid pressing the accelerator
pedal heavily or suddenly.
The gear shift indicator invites you to engage
the most suitable gear: as soon as the
indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox,
this indicator appears only in manual mode.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles,
use engine braking rather than the
brake pedal, and press the accelerator
progressively. These practices contribute
towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the
background traffic noise.
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of
the system at speeds above 25
mph (40 km/h)
when the traffic is flowing well.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger
compartment is too warm, ventilate it by
opening the windows and air vents before
using the air conditioning.
Above 30
mph (50 km/h), close the windows
and leave the air vents open.
Consider using equipment that can help
keep the temperature in the passenger
compartment down (sunroof blind and window
blinds, etc.). Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps
when the ambient light level does not require
their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off,
particularly in winter; your vehicle will warm up
much faster while driving. Unless it has automatic regulation, switch off
the air conditioning as soon as the desired
temperature has been reached.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting
controls, if these are not automatically
managed.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as
possible.
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Limit the causes of excess
consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place
the heaviest items in the bottom of the boot,
as close as possible to the rear seats.
Limit the loads carried in the vehicle and
reduce wind resistance (roof bars, roof rack,
bicycle carrier, trailer, etc.). Preferably, use a
roof box.
Remove roof bars and roof racks after use.
At the end of winter, remove snow tyres and
refit your summer tyres.
Observe the recommendations
on maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold,
referring to the label in the door aperture,
driver's side.
Carry out this check in particular:
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b
efore a long journey,
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a
t each change of season,
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a
fter a long period out of use.
Do not forget the spare wheel and the tyres on
any trailer or caravan. Have your vehicle ser viced regularly (engine
oil, oil filter, air filter, cabin filter, etc.) and
obser ve the schedule of operations in the
manufacturer's service schedule.
When filling the tank, do not continue after the
3rd
cut-off of the nozzle to avoid over flow.
At the wheel of your new vehicle, it is only
after the first 1,800
miles (3,000 kilometres)
that you will see the fuel consumption settle
down to a consistent average. With a BlueHDi Diesel engine, if the SCR
system is faulty, your vehicle becomes
polluting. Visit a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop as soon as possible to
make your vehicle’s level of nitrogen oxide
emissions compliant to the standard.
.
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On the instrument panel
F Press this button.
With steering-mounted controls
F Press the thumbwheel on the steering wheel .
Trip computer
Data displays
To display the various on-board computer tabs
in succession:
F

P
ress this button, located on the end of the
wiper control stalk .
Information displayed about the current journey
(range, current fuel consumption, average fuel
consumption, etc.).
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I
nstant information with:
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range,
•
c
urrent fuel consumption,
•
S
top & Start time counter.
- t he trip 1 tab with:
• a verage speed,
•
a

verage fuel consumption,
•

d
istance travelled, for the first
trip.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, a 2nd
trip is available. -

t
he trip 2 tab with:
•
a

verage speed,
•
a

verage fuel consumption,
•

d
istance travelled, for the
second trip.
Trips 1
and 2 are independent but their use is
identical.
For example, trip 1
can be used for daily figures
and trip 2
for monthly figures.
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Reset trip
With LCD instrument panel
F When the trip is displayed, press the button on the end of the wiper control stalk for
more than two seconds.
F

O
r press this button for more than two
seconds.
With LCD text instrument panel
With LCD text or matrix
instrument panel
F When the trip is displayed, press the button on the end of the wiper control stalk for
more than two seconds. F

O
r, depending on equipment, press the
thumbwheel on the steering wheel for
more than two seconds.
A few definitions
Range
(miles or km)
The distance which can still be
travelled with the fuel remaining in
the tank (related to the average fuel
consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) travelled).
This value may fluctuate if a change
of driving style or terrain results in a
significant change in the current fuel
consumption.
F

W

hen the desired trip is displayed, press
the reset button in the instrument panel for
more than two seconds.
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Date and time adjustmentDashes are displayed when the range falls
below around 20 miles (30 km). After filling with
at least 8
litres of fuel, the range is recalculated
and is displayed if it exceeds around 60
miles
(10 0


k m).
If dashes are displayed continuously while
driving in place of the digits, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Current fuel consumption
(mpg or km/l or l/100 km)
C alculated during the last few
seconds.
This function is only displayed from
around 20
mph (30 km/h).
Average fuel consumption
(mpg or km/l or l/100 km)
C alculated since the last time the
trip recorder was reset to zero.
Average speed
(mph or km/h)
Calculated since the last time the
trip recorder was reset to zero.
Distance travelled
(miles or km)
Calculated since the last time the
trip recorder was reset to zero.
Stop & Start time counter
or (minutes/seconds or hours/minutes)
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time
counter adds up the time spent in STOP mode
during a journey.
It resets to zero every time the ignition is
switched on.
Without audio system
F Hold this button down.
F
P
ress one of these buttons to
select the setting to be changed.
F

P
ress this button briefly to
confirm.
F

P
ress one of these buttons to
change the setting and confirm
again to register the change.
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2-seat front bench seat
If applicable, it is fixed and has a seat belt
integral with the backrest for the seat next to
the driver seat.For more information on the Seat belts ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Do not use the function when the seat
is not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an
adequate temperature, you can stop
the function; reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption.
Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
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i

f wearing damp clothing,
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i

f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
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d

o not place heavy objects on the seat,
-

d

o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d

o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-

d

o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d

o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
-
n

ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.
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Adjusting the height of the
head restraint
The head restraint has a frame with
notches which prevents it from lowering;
this is a safety device in case of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be fitted and correctly
adjusted.
Heated bench seat
With the engine running, the bench seat
cushions can be heated.
F
U
se the adjustment wheel to switch on and
select the level of heating required:
0 : Of f.
1 : Low.
2 : Medium.
3 : High.
F

T

o raise a head restraint, pull it upwards.
F

T

o remove the head restraint, press the
lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.
F

T

o put it back in place, engage the head
restraint rods in the apertures keeping them
in line with the seat backrest.
F

T

o lower it, press on the lug A and on the
head restraint at the same time.
Do not use the function when the seat is
not occupied.
Reduce the intensity of the heating as
soon as possible.
When the seat and passenger
compartment have reached an
adequate temperature, you can stop
the function; reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption.Prolonged use at the highest setting is
not recommended for those with sensitive
skin.
There is a risk of burns for people whose
perception of heat is impaired (illness,
taking medication, etc.).
There is a risk of overheating the system if
material with insulating properties is used,
such as cushions or seat covers.
Do not use the system:
-

i
f wearing damp clothing,
-

i
f child seats are fitted.
To avoid breaking the heating element in
the seat:
-

d
o not place heavy objects on the seat,
-

d
o not kneel or stand on the seat,
-

d
o not place sharp objects on the seat,
-

d
o not spill liquids onto the seat.
To avoid the risk of short-circuit:
-

d
o not use liquid products for cleaning
the seat,
-
n

ever use the heating function when
the seat is damp.
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Heated windscreen and washer jets
For more information on the Wiper
control stalk and in particular the heated
windscreen and washer jets, refer to the
corresponding section.
With Stop & Start, when demisting/
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
Door mirrors demist –
defrost
Switching on
F Press this button to demist / defrost the door mirrors; its
indicator lamp comes on.
Switching off
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption. F

I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this
button again; its indicator lamp
goes off.
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Door mirror demisting and defrosting only
operates with the engine running.
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Rear screen demist –
defrost
Switching on
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and the
door mirrors (if your vehicle is
so equipped); its indicator lamp
comes on.
Switching off
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption.
F

I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this
button again; its indicator lamp
goes off.
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
be operated when the engine is running.
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Gear shift indicator
This system reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most appropriate gear.
Depending on the driving situation and the
equipment of your vehicle, the system can
recommend you to skip one or several gears.
You can follow this instruction without engaging
the intermediate gears.On certain BlueHDi Diesel versions
with manual gearbox, the system
may suggest changing into neutral
(N is displayed in the instrument
panel) so that the engine can go into
standby (STOP mode with Stop &
Start), in certain driving conditions.
Gear engagement recommendations
are only optional.
In fact, the configuration of the road,
the traffic density and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the
best gear.
The gear shift indicator system does not
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver. Example:
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Y
ou are in third gear.
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Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.The information appears in the instrument panel in
the form of an arrow.
With a manual gearbox, the arrow may be
accompanied by the gear recommended.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, etc.) and the
driver’s requirements (power, acceleration,
b r a k i n g , e t c .) .
The system never suggests:
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e

ngaging first gear,
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enga

ging reverse gear.
This function cannot be deactivated.
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T
he system may suggest that you engage a
higher gear.
Driving