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1.47
WARNING LIGHTS (4/5)
2 Door(s) open warning light
Engine standby warning 
light
Please see information about “Stop and 
Start function” in Section 2.
\bUnavailability of engine 
standby warning light
Please see information in the para-
graph on “Stop and Start Function” in 
Section 2.
Mode warning light  ECO
This comes on when ECO   
mode is activated. 
Please refer to the information on 
“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in 
Section 2.
ÒElectronic fault warning light
This lights up when the ignition 
is switched on and goes out after a few 
seconds.
If it comes on when driving, this indi-
cates a fault in the injection computer.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon 
as possible.
ЉGear change indicator.
This lights up to advise you to 
change to a higher gear (up arrow) or 
lower gear (down arrow).
Tyre pressure loss warning
Please refer to the information 
on the “Tyre pressure loss warning” in 
Section 2.
The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT \
AND COUNTRY.
UVariable power-assisted 
steering warning light
This comes on when the ignition is 
switched on and goes out after a few 
seconds.
If it lights up when you are driving, this 
indicates a fault in the system. Consult 
an approved Dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
A  
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1.61
éHazard warning lights 
Press switch 2.
This switch activates all four direction 
indicators and the side indicator lights 
simultaneously. It must only be used in 
an emergency to warn drivers of other 
vehicles that you have had to stop in 
an area where stopping is prohibited or 
unexpected, or that you are obliged to 
drive under special conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard 
warning lights may come on auto-
matically under heavy deceleration. 
You can switch them off by pressing 
switch 2 once.
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1  parallel to the steering 
wheel and in the direction you are going 
to turn it.
One-touch mode
When driving, it is possible that the 
steering wheel may not be turned suf-
ficiently to return the stalk automatically 
to its starting position.
In this case, move the stick 1  to half-
way, then release it: it will return to its 
initial position and the indicator light 
flashes three times.
Horn
Press steering wheel boss  A.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the 
headlights.
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS
A
1
2   
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1.64
With the ignition on, move stalk 1
–  A park.
–  B intermittent wiping.
Depending on the vehicle, the wipers 
may stop for a few seconds between 
wipes. It is possible to change the 
time between sweeps by turning 
ring 2.
–  C normal wiping speed.
–  D fast wiping speed.Special note
When driving,  the wiping speed slows 
down whenever the vehicle stops. For 
example: the speed will change from 
a fast wiping speed to normal wiping 
speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off, 
wiping will return to the speed originally 
selected.
Any action on stalk  1 overrides and 
cancels automatic operation.
Starting the vehicle with the stalk in 
position  D triggers a slow continuous 
sweeping movement. Adjusting the 
stalk to position D is necessary to trig-
ger a rapid continuous sweeping move-
ment. 
Vehicles with automatic wiper 
function
With the engine running,  move stalk 1
–  A park.
–  B automatic wiper function
When this position is selected, the 
system detects water on the wind-
screen and triggers the wipers at a 
suitable wiping speed:
–  E: minimum sensitivity
–  F: maximum sensitivity
NB: in foggy weather or during 
snowfalls, the wiping is not automati-
cally triggered and remains under 
the driver’s control.
–  C normal wiping speed.
–  D fast wiping speed.
WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (1/2)
A
B
C
D
1
1
Position  C is accessible with the ig-
nition on. Positions  B and D are ac-
cessible only with the engine run-
ning.
Positions  B, C and D are accessible 
with the ignition on.
E
F
2   
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1.69
FUEL TANK (2/2)
Filling with fuel
With the ignition off, insert the nozzle 
and insert it fully before turning it on to 
fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position through-
out the entire filling operation.
When the pump cuts out automatically 
at the end of the filling procedure, a 
maximum of two further filling attempts 
may be made, as there must be suffi-
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for 
expansion.
Make sure that no water enters the fuel 
tank during filling. The cover  A and its 
surround must remain clean.
Petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the 
antipollution system and may lead to a 
loss of warranty.
To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled 
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler 
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a 
foolproof system which only allows 
the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be 
used (at the pump).
Vehicle fitted with the Stop and 
Start function
To fill up with fuel, the engine must 
be stopped (and not on standby): 
stop the engine (please refer to the 
information on “Starting and stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
Persistent fuel odour
If you notice a persistent 
fuel odour you should:
–  stop the vehicle as soon as traf- fic conditions allow and switch off 
the ignition;
–  switch on the hazard warning  lights and ask your passengers to 
leave the vehicle and stay clear 
of the traffic;
–  contact an approved Dealer.
No modifications what-
soever are permitted on 
any part of the fuel supply 
system (electronic units, 
wiring, fuel circuit, injectors, pro-
tective covers, etc.) as this may be 
dangerous (unless undertaken by 
qualified Network personnel). 
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2.1
Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.2
Starting, stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.3
Standing start procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.4
Stop and start function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.5
Special features of petrol versions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.9
Gear lever/Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.10
Driving advice, Eco-driving  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.11
Maintenance and antipollution advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . .   2.15
Environment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.16
Tyre pressure loss warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.22
Driver correction devices/aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.26
Lane departure warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.30
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.32
Cruise control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.35
Parking distance control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.39
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.41
Automatic gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.43 
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2.2
“On” position M
The ignition is switched on:
Start position D
If the engine fails to start at the first 
attempt, the key must be turned back 
before the starter can be activated 
again. Release the key as soon as the 
engine starts.
vehicles fitted with an automatic 
gearbox
Before starting, move the lever to posi-
tion P.
“Stop and steering lock” 
position St
To lock: remove the key and turn the 
steering wheel until the steering column 
locks.
To unlock: turn the key and the steering 
wheel slightly.
“Accessories” position A
When the ignition is switched off, any 
accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to 
function.
RUNNING IN/STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE (1/2)
Running in
Petrol version
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do 
not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the 
highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance 
from your vehicle after approximately 
1,800 miles (3,000 km) .
Service intervals: refer to the 
Maintenance Document for your vehi-
cle.  
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2.3
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key 
back to the Stop position.
Starting the engine
Engine warm or cold
–  Turn the key to the start position 
without depressing the accel-
erator.
–   release the key as soon as the 
engine starts.
Special note: when starting the 
engine in very low exterior temper-
atures (below -10°C)   hold down the 
clutch pedal until the engine starts.
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE (2/2)
Driver’s responsibility 
when parking or stopping 
the vehicle
Never leave an animal, 
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone in your vehicle, even for 
a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves 
or to others by starting the engine, 
activating equipment such as the 
electric windows or locking the 
doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, 
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS 
INJURY.
Never switch off the igni-
tion before the vehicle has 
stopped completely. Once 
the engine has stopped, the 
brake servo, power-assisted steer-
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as airbags and preten-
sioners will no longer operate. 
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2.5
Conditions for engine 
standby
The vehicle has set off from where it 
was parked;
For vehicles equipped with auto-
matic gearboxes:
–  Gearbox is in position D, M or N;
 and 
–  the brake pedal is depressed (suffi- ciently hard);
 and 
– the accelerator pedal is not de- pressed;
 and 
– the speed is zero for around  1 second.
The engine remains on standby if posi-
tion  P is selected, or if position N is se-
lected with the handbrake engaged and 
the brake pedal released. For vehicles equipped with manual 
gearboxes:
–  the gearbox is in neutral;
 and 
–  the clutch pedal is released.
  If the warning light 
 flashes, 
this means that the clutch pedal is 
not sufficiently released;
 and 
–  the vehicle speed is less than ap- proximately 7 mph (3 km/h).
For all vehicles:
Warning light 
 on the instru-
ment panel is lit when the engine is on 
standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-
tional while the engine is stopped.
FUNCTION STOP AND START (1/4)
This system enables a reduced fuel 
consumption and lower greenhouse 
gas emissions. The system is acti-
vated automatically when the vehicle is 
started. While driving, the system stops 
the engine (standby) when the vehicle 
is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights, 
etc).
Keep your vehicle station-
ary when the engine is 
on standby (shown by the 
warning light 
 on the 
instrument panel).
The ignition must be 
switched off before leav-
ing the vehicle (please see 
the information on “Starting, 
stopping the engine” in Section 2).
If the engine stalls while the system 
is in operation, pressing the clutch 
pedal right down will start it again.
If you get out of the vehicle, a beep 
notifies you that the engine is on 
standby and has not been switched 
off. 
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2.6
FUNCTION STOP AND START (2/4)
To fill up with fuel, the engine must 
be stopped (and not on standby): 
stop the engine (Please See 
“Starting, stopping the engine” in 
Section 2).
Preventing the engine from 
standing by
In certain situations, such as negotiat-
ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-
sible to keep the engine running so as 
to be ready to move off quickly.
For vehicles equipped with auto-
matic gearboxes:
Keep the vehicle stationary without 
pressing too hard on the brake pedal.
For vehicles equipped with manual 
gearboxes:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right 
down.
Conditions for coming out of 
engine standby
For vehicles equipped with auto-
matic gearboxes:
–  Brake pedal released, position D or 
M engaged;
or
–  Brake pedal is released, position  N engaged and parking brake re-
leased;
or
–  Parking brake is applied again, po- sition  P engaged, or position  N en-
gaged with parking brake applied;
or
– position  R is engaged;
or
–  the accelerator pedal is pressed.
For vehicles equipped with manual 
gearboxes:
–  Gearbox is in neutral and clutch  pedal is slightly depressed;
or
–  the engine is in gear and the clutch  pedal is pressed right down. Special note:
 depending on the vehi-
cle, if you switch off the ignition when 
the engine is on standby, the warning 
light Ä is displayed for a few sec-
onds on the instrument panel. 
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2.7
–  the engine temperature is too low;
–  the emission control system is being regenerated;
– ...
Warning light 
 is displayed on the 
instrument panel. This notifies you that 
engine standby is not available.
FUNCTION STOP AND START (3/4)
Conditions preventing the 
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system 
from using the engine standby function, 
including when:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or  too high (less than around 0 °C or 
higher than around 35 °C);
–  the battery is not sufficiently charged;
–  the difference between the vehicle  interior temperature and the auto-
matic climate control instruction is 
too high;
–  for vehicles with automatic gear- boxes, the gradient is steeper than 
approximately 5%;
–  the “Clear View” function is activated  (please see “Automatic Climate 
Control” in Section 3);
Deactivate the Stop and 
Start function for any opera-
tion performed in the engine 
compartment.
Special feature of the automatic 
engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine 
can restart on its own in order to guar-
antee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or  too high (less than around 0 °C or 
higher than around 35 °C);
–  the “Clear View” function is activated  (please see “Automatic Climate 
Control” in Section 3);
–  the battery is not sufficiently charged;
–  the vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5  km/h) (downhill slope, etc.); ;
– repeated pressing on the brake  pedal or braking system require-
ment;
– ...
Special note:  for some of these 
conditions, automatic restarting of 
the engine is deactivated if a front 
door or the tailgate is open.