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Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B.
Side impact zone. The airbag may not be deployed in an impact or minor accident on
the side of the vehicle.
The airbag is not deployed in a front or rear impact.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on on the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
screen,
contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop
to have the system checked.

The airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a violent impact.

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IGNITION SWITCH
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 reserve level, the \
system switches to energy economy mode: the power supply is cut off
automatically to preserve the remaining battery charge.
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.
STARTING-SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
It has 3 positions:
-
position 1 (Stop): insert and removing the key,
-
position 2 (Ignition on) : steering column unlocked, ignition on,
Diesel preheating, engine running,
-
position 3 (Starting).
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the parking brake applied and the gearbox in neutral or
position
N or P:
F

depress the clutch pedal fully (manual gearbox),


or
F press
the brake pedal firmly (automatic gearbox),
F

insert the key into the ignition switch; the system recognises
the

code,
F

unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering
and the key

.
F

With 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.
F

With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position 2

, ignition on, to
operate the engine pre-heating system.
In certain cases, you may have to apply more force to the steering
(wheels on full lock, for example).
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key, 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. 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.

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HILL START ASSIST
System which keeps your vehicle immobilised temporarily
(approximately 2 seconds) when starting on a gradient, the time it tak\
es
to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
OPERATION
This function is only active when:
-

the vehicle is completely stationary
, with your foot on the brake
pedal,
-

certain conditions of slope are met,
-


with the driver
’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be deactivated.
Do not exit the vehicle while it is being held in the hill start assist \
phase.
OPERATING FAULT
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is
held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal:
- provided
you are in first gear or neutral on a manual gearbox,
-

provided you are in position d
or M on an automatic gearbox. On a descending slope, with the vehicle stationary and reverse
gear engaged, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you
release the brake pedal.
If you need to exit the vehicle with the engine running,
apply the parking brake and then check that the
corresponding warning lamp in the instrument panel is on.
If a malfunction of the system occurs, these warning lamps come on.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

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dISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
When you move the gear selector in the gate to select a position, the
corresponding symbol is displayed in the instrument panel.
P. Park
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
d

1... d 6. Drive (Automatic driving)
S. Sport programme
T. Snow programme
M1... M6.


Manual (Sequential driving)
-. Invalid value during manual operation
MOVING OFF
F Apply the parking brake.
F
Select position P

or N.
F

Start the engine.
If this procedure

is not followed, there is an audible signal, accompanied
by a message in the screen.
F

With the engine running, press the brake pedal

.
F

Release the parking brake.
F


Select position R

, d or M,
F

Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle then moves of

f.
If position N is engaged inadvertently while driving, allow the
engine to return to idle then engage position
d

to accelerate.
When the engine is running at idle, with the brakes released, if
position R,
d or M is selected, the vehicle moves even without the
accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave children in the vehicle
without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the
parking brake and select position P.
A message is displayed if you try to move the gear selector from
position
P without pressing the brake pedal.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION
F Select position d for automatic changing of the six gears.
Never select position N while the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the vehicle is completely
stationary.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any
intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable
gear according to the style of driving, the profile of the road and
the load in the vehicle.
d

and the gears selected automatically appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
For maximum acceleration without touching the selector, press the
accelerator pedal down fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected until the maximum engine
speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide
efficient
engine braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not change to a
higher gear for safety reasons.
SPORT AN d SNOW PROGRAMMES
These two special programmes supplement the automatic operation in
very
specific conditions of use.
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S", after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme "T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads.
This programme improves starting and drive when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
RETURN TO AUT OMATIC OPERA TION
F At any time, press the button selected again to quit the programme engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.
MANUAL OPERATION
F Select position M for sequential changing of the six gears.
F
Push the selector towards the +

sign to change up a gear.
F

Pull the selector towards the -

sign to change down a gear.

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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.M and the gears engaged manually appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the gear selected
flashes
for a few seconds, then the actual gear engaged is
displayed.
It is possible to change from position
d

(automatic) to position M
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox
selects gear M1 automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not operate in manual mode.
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, you can engage position P or N to
place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. 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,
there is an audible signal accompanied by a message.
F

Return the selector to position
P
; the audible signal stops and
the message disappears.
OPERATING F AULT
When the ignition is on, the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to emergency mode and is 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 a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions
permitting.
Have

it

checked by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door is opened.
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 selector from position P

to another position
when
the battery is flat.
To reduce fuel consumption during a long period stationary with
the

engine running (traffic jam, etc.), place the gear selector in
position N

and apply the parking brake.
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GEAR EFFICIENCY INDICATOR *
System which reduces fuel consumption by recommending the most
appropriate gear.
The system adapts its gear change recommendation according
to the driving conditions (slope, load,...) and the demands of the
driver (power, acceleration, braking,...).
The system never suggests:
- engaging
first gear,
-

engaging reverse gear
.
The information appears in the instrument panel in the form of an arrow.
OPERATION
Depending on the driving situation and your vehicle's equipment, the system may advise you to skip one (or more) gear(s).
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

.
Therefore, the driver remains responsible for deciding whether or not to\

follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.
With an automatic gearbox, the system is only active in manual mode. On
vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox, the arrow may be
accompanied by the gear recommended. Example:
-

Y
ou are in third gear.
-
Y
ou press the accelerator pedal.
-
The system may suggest that you engage a higher gear
.
* Depending on engine.

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dISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
The programmed information is grouped together in the instrument
panel screen.
5.
Speed limiter on / of
f indication.
6.

Speed limiter mode selection indication.
7.


Programmed speed value.
PROGRAMMING
F Turn dial 1 to the "LIMIT" position: the speed limiter mode is selected but is not switched on
(OFF / Pause).
You do not have to switch the speed limiter on in order
to set the speed.
F

Set the speed value by pressing button 2

or 3
(e.g.: 55 mph (90 km/h)).
You can then change the programmed speed using
buttons 2 and 3:
-

by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
-


by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
-


in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
F


Switch the speed limiter on by pressing button 4

.
F

Switch the speed limiter off by pressing button 4 : the display
confirms that it has been switched off (OFF / Pause).
F Switch the speed limiter back on by pressing
button 4 again.

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dISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
The programmed information is grouped together in the instrument
panel screen.
5.
Cruise control of
f / resume indication.
6.

Cruise control mode selection indication.
7.


Programmed speed setting.
PROGRAMMING
F Turn dial 1 to the "CRUISE" position: the cruise control mode is selected but is not switched on
(OFF / Pause).
F

Set the programmed speed by accelerating to
the

required speed, then press button
2
or 3
(e.g.:
70 mph (110 km/h)).
You can then change the programmed speed using
buttons 2 and 3:
-

by + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press,
-


by + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press,
-


in steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = maintained press.
F


Switch of
f the cruise control by pressing button 4:
the
display confirms that it has been switched off
(OFF / Pause).
F


Switch the cruise control back on by pressing
button

4 again.
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deactivation / Activation of the rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated or activated via the vehicle configuration menu.
The status of the function is stored when the ignition is switched off.
OPERATING FAULT
In the event of a malfunction of the system, when reverse gear
is engaged this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument
panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompanied
by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact
a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.
In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not
covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.)
may trigger the audible signals of the parking sensor system.
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being
towed

or

a

bicycle

carrier

is

fitted

(vehicle

fitted

with

a

towbar

or

bicycle carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).
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