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Moving off
With the engine running, to move off from
position P .
For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever,
depress the accelerator pedal to the
extent of its travel, passing the point of
resistance (kickdown). The gearbox will
automatically change down or maintain the
gear selected until maximum engine speed
is reached.
On a descent, the gearbox will automatically
change down in order to provide efficient
engine braking and good pickup.
If you take your foot off the accelerator
suddenly, the gearbox will not change to a
higher gear for reasons of safety.
When stationary with the gear lever in
position D (drive), a vibration limiting device
is activated by pressing the brake pedal.
- gradually release the
pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle then moves off.
- Press the brake pedal to
come out of position P ,
- select position R or D ,
- gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle then moves off.
You can also move off from position N .
- With your foot on the brake, release
the parking brake,
- select position R , D or M ,
- Select position D . The gearbox always selects the most
suitable gear taking account of the following:
- the style of driving,
- the road profile,
- the vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-
adaptive mode, without any action on
your part.
Reverse gear
- Select position R
, with the
vehicle stationary and the
engine at idle.
Stopping the vehicle, starting the
engine
- Select position P to
immobilise the vehicle or
to start the engine , with the
parking brake on or off.
If the battery is flat and the gear lever
is in position P , it will be impossible to
change to another position.
- You can also select position N
to park or to start the
engine , with the parking
brake on.
If position N is engaged inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to return
to idle before engaging position D to restore
drive.

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Manual mode
Manual sequential gear changing. - Select gear lever position M ,
- push the gear lever towards the + sign to change up, from 1 through to 6,
In manual mode, it is only possible to
change from one gear to another if the
vehicle speed and engine speed permit.
If they do not, the vehicle will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox automatically
selects first gear. - conversely, push the gear lever towards
the - sign to change down.
You can change from position D
(automatic mode) to position M
(manual mode) at any time.
Good practice
Never select position N when the vehicle
is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is stationary.
Never change between positions to optimise
braking on a slippery surface.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time,
- if you force the gear lever from position P to another position in the
event of a battery failure.
When the engine is at idle, brakes not
applied, if position R , D or M is selected the
vehicle moves even without the accelerator
being pressed.
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle, with the
engine running .
Operating fault
Any operating fault is indicated by an
audible signal, accompanied by the
message "Automatic gear fault" in the
screen.
In this situation the gearbox operates in
downgrade mode (locked in 3rd gear). You
may feel a substantial knock when changing
from P to R and from N to R (this will not
cause any damage to the gearbox).
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), keeping
within the limit of local speed restrictions.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
When traversing a flooded road or a
ford, drive at walking pace.

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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT AND REACH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, release the
steering wheel adjustment mechanism by
lowering the lever.
Adjust the steering wheel for height and
reach, then lock the adjustment mechanism
by pushing the lever fully upwards.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
This system allows fuel consumption to be
reduced by suggesting when to change up.
Operation
Depending on the driving conditions and the
equipment of your vehicle, the system may
recommend skipping one or more gears.
You can follow this indication without going
through the intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations
should not be considered to be compulsory.
This because the configuration of the
road, the traffic density and safety remain
determining factors when choosing the
best gear. Therefore, the driver remains
responsible for deciding whether or not to
follow the advice given by the system.
This system cannot be deactivated. The information appears in the
instrument panel in the form of an
arrow.
The system never recommends
engaging first gear or reverse, or
changing down.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual mode.
The system adapts its gear change
recommendations according to the driving
conditions (slope, load, ...) and demands
from the driver (for power, acceleration,
braking, ...).

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STARTING AND STOPPING
Key
Take care to prevent the key from coming
into contact with grease, dust, rain or a
damp environment.
A heavy object attached to the key (key
ring, ...) weighing the key down in the
ignition switch may cause a malfunction.
Door or bonnet open warning lamp
If this warning lamp comes on, a
door or the bonnet is not closed
correctly, check it!
Diesel pre-heating warning lamp If the temperature is high
enough, this warning lamp comes
on for less than one second, you
can start without waiting.
Good practice when stopping
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
When switching off the ignition, let the
engine run for a few seconds to allow
the turbocharger (Diesel engine) to return
to idle.
Do not press the accelerator when switching
off the ignition.
There is no need to engage a gear after
parking the vehicle.
Running and accessories position.

To unlock the steering, turn the steering
wheel gently while turning the key, without
forcing. In this position, certain accessories
can be used.
Starting position.
The starter is operated, the engine turns
over, release the key.
STOP position: steering lock.
The ignition is off. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering locks. Remove the key.
Good practice when starting
Minimise engine and gearbox wear
To ensure the correct operation and long
life of your engine and gearbox, when the
ambient temperature is below -23°C, it is
necessary to leave the engine idling for
four minutes.
In cold weather, wait for the warning lamp
to go off, then operate the starter (Starting
position) until the engine starts.

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Steering mounted controls
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Dipped beam/main beam change
Pull the stalk fully towards you.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
if your vehicle is fi tted with a
sunshine sensor.
Lighting off
Dipped beam (green)
Main beam (blue)
DIRECTION INDICATORS (flashing indicators)
STEERING MOUNTED CONTROLS
Checking by means of the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel is
described in the "Instruments and
controls" section of chapter 2.
Sidelamps
Lighting-on audible warning
When the ignition is switched off, when the
driver's door is opened, there is an audible
warning if you have left the vehicle's lighting on.
Left : downwards passing
the point of resistance.
Right : upwards passing
the point of resistance.
LIGHTING CONTROL
Front and rear lamps
Selection is by turning ring A .

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Front foglamps (green)
and rear foglamps (amber,
2nd rotation of the ring
forwards).
To switch off the front and rear
foglamps, turn the ring rearwards twice
in succession.
In clear weather or in rain, both day
and night, rear foglamps dazzle and
their use is prohibited.
Do not forget to switch them off when they
are no longer needed.
Automatic illumination of the headlamps
switches off the rear foglamps, but the front
foglamps remain on.
Daytime running lamps
Depending on the country in which the vehicle
is sold, the vehicle may be equipped with
daytime running lamps. The dipped headlamps
come on when the vehicle is started.
The instruments and controls
(instrument panel, screen, air
conditioning control panel, ...) are only
illuminated on switching to the automatic
illumination of headlamps mode or when the
lamps are switched on manually.
Front and rear foglamps
Rotate ring B forwards to switch on and
rearwards to switch off. The status is
confirmed by the warning lamp in the
instrument panel.
These operate with the sidelamps and the
dipped beam headlamps.
Front foglamps (green,
1st rotation of the ring forwards).
This warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel.

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Automatic illumination of headlamps Activation
Turn the ring to the AUTO position. The
activation of this function is accompanied by
a message in the screen.
If the sunshine sensor does not function
correctly , the lighting comes on accompanied
by the service warning lamp, an audible signal
and a message in the screen.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
HEADLAMP BEAM
Depending on the load in your vehicle, the
beam setting must be adjusted.
0 - No load.
1 - Partial load.
2 - Average load.
3 - Maximum authorised load.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor
located on the windscreen, behind
the mirror. It is used for the automatic
illumination of headlamps and for the
automatic rain sensitive wipers.
The sidelamps and dipped
beam headlamps switch
on automatically if the light
is poor, or during operation
of the windscreen wipers. They switch off as
soon as the light becomes bright enough or
the windscreen wipers stop.
This function is not compatible with the
daytime running lamps.
Deactivation
Turn the ring forwards or rearwards. The
deactivation of this function is accompanied
by a message in the screen.
The function is deactivated temporarily when
you use the manual lighting control stalk.
Initial setting is position 0.
In foggy weather or in snow, the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light. As a consequence, the lighting will not
come on automatically. If necessary, you
must switch on the dipped beam headlamps
manually.
Travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road,
the headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK
Manual windscreen wipers
2 Fast wipe (heavy rain).
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
l Intermittent wipe.
0 Off.
 Single wipe
(press downwards).
Do not cover the rain sensor,
located in the centre of the
windscreen, behind the mirror.
Wash-wipe and headlamp wash
Pull the stalk towards you, the wash-wipe
is accompanied by a timed sweep of the
wipers.
The headlamp wash is linked with the wash-
wipe, it is triggered if the dipped headlamps
are on.
In the I ntermittent position, the wiping speed
is in proportion to the vehicle speed.
To top up the levels, refer to the
"Levels" section of chapter 6.
In the AUTO position, the windscreen wipers
operate automatically and adapt their speed
to the intensity of the rainfall.
When not in AUTO mode, for the other
positions, refer to the manual windscreen
wipers section.
Whenever the ignition has been switched
off for more than one minute, with the
windscreen wiper stalk in position 2, 1 or I,
the stalk must be reactivated:
- move the stalk to any position,
- then move it back to the required position.
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers

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Special position of the windscreen wipers
In the minute following switching off of the
ignition, any action on the stalk positions the
wipers against the windscreen uprights.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, cleaning or
replacement.
Refer to the "Changing a windscreen
wiper blade" section of chapter 7.
When using an automatic car wash,
switch off the ignition to avoid
triggering the automatic wiping.
In winter, it is advisable to wait for the
windscreen to completely clear of ice before
operating automatic wipe.
Rear wiper
Turn the ring to the first position.
Rear screenwash
Turn the ring past the first
position: the rear screenwash
then the rear wiper operates for a fixed time.
In winter, in the event of a considerable
amount of snow or ice, switch on the
heated rear screen. Once the screen is
clear, remove the snow or ice which has
accumulated on the rear wiper blade. You
can then operate the rear windscreen wiper.
To park the wipers in their normal position
after this has been done, switch on the
ignition and move the stalk.
Activation
Press the control downwards. Activation of the
function is accompanied by a message in the
screen.
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
function must be reactivated by pressing the
stalk downwards, if the ignition has been
switched off for more than one minute.
Deactivation / Switching off
Place the windscreen wipers stalk in
position I , 1 or 2 . Deactivation of the function
is accompanied by a message in the screen.
In the event of malfunction of the automatic
windscreen wipers, the windscreen wipers
will operate in intermittent mode.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.

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CRUISE CONTROL "CRUISE"
In order for it to be programmed or activated,
the vehicle speed must be greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h) with at least 4th gear engaged.
Function selected,
display of the "Cruise
Control" symbol.
Function deactivated,
OFF .
Function activated .
Vehicle speed above
the programmed speed,
which is displayed
flashing.
Operating fault detected,
OFF - the dashes flash.
This cruise control shows the function
selection status in the instrument panel and
displays the programmed speed:
"This is the speed at which the driver wishes
to drive".
This aid to driving in free-flowing traffic
enables the vehicle to maintain the speed
programmed by the driver, unless a steep
gradient makes this impossible.