Peugeot 5008 (2017 year). Instruction — part 12

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Driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
As a safety measure, the driver should only
carry out any operations that require close
attention when the vehicle is stationary.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. There is a risk of poisoning and
death!
In very severe wintry conditions
(temperatures below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before driving.

Important!

Never drive with the parking brake applied
– Risk of overheating and damage to the
braking system!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, never park or run
the engine on inflammable surfaces (dry
grass, fallen leaves, etc.): Risk of fire!

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running, apply
the parking brake and put the gearbox into
neutral or position N or P, depending on
the type of gearbox.

Driving on flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.

If you are obliged to drive through water:
- check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that
might be generated by other users,

- deactivate the Stop & Start system,
- drive as slowly as possible without stalling.

Under no circumstances exceed 6 mph
(10 km/h),

- do not stop and do not switch off the engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

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In case of towing

Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
requires extra care from the driver.

Distribution of loads

F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the

heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without exceeding
it.

Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. The maximum
towed load must be reduced by 10% for every
1,000 metres of altitude.

Please respect the maximum towable
weights.

Side wind

F Take into account the increased sensitivity

to wind.

Cooling

Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F To lower the engine speed, reduce your

speed.

The maximum towable load on an incline
depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.

F If this warning lamp and the

STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.

New vehicle
Do not pull a trailer before having driven at
least 600 miles (1,000 kilometres).

Braking

Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.

Tyres

F Check the tyre pressures of the towing

vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.

Lighting

F Check the electrical lighting and signalling

on the trailer and the headlamp beam height
of your vehicle.

For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.

The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine PEUGEOT
towbar is used.

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Anti-theft protection

Electronic immobiliser

The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
A few seconds after switching off the ignition,
this system locks the engine control system,
therefore preventing the engine from being
started in the event of a break-in.
If the system fails, as reported by a message,
the engine will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

Starting / Switching off
the engine with the key

Ignition key

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.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control, 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.

Starting the engine

Parking brake applied:
F With a manual gearbox in neutral, fully

depress the clutch pedal.

F With an automatic gearbox, in mode N or

P, fully depress the brake pedal.

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.

In certain cases, you may have to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (wheels on full lock, for example).

It has 3 positions:
- position

1 (Stop): inserting and removing

the key, steering column locked,

- position

2 (Ignition on): steering column

unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,
engine running,

- position

3 (Starting).

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.

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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.

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.

If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few moments
before operating the starter motor again.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, do not keep trying: you risk
damaging the starter motor or the engine.
Call on a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In temperate conditions, do not leave
the engine at idle to warm up but move
off straight away and drive at moderate
speed.

Never leave the engine running in
an enclosed area without adequate
ventilation: internal combustion engines
emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon
monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
In very extreme wintry conditions
(temperature below -23°C), to guarantee
correct operation and the longevity of
the mechanical elements of your vehicle,
engine and gearbox, the engine must be
left running for 4 minutes before starting
the vehicle.

Switching off the engine

F Stop the vehicle.
F With the engine running in idle, turn the key

to position 1.

F Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F To lock the steering column, turn the

steering wheel until it locks.

To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.

F Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk of
loss of control of the vehicle.

When you leave the vehicle, keep the key
with you and lock the vehicle.

Energy economy mode

After switching off the engine (position 1 - Stop),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, etc.

For more information on Energy
economy mode, refer to the
corresponding section.

Key left in
If the key has been left in the ignition
switch at position 2 (Ignition on), the
ignition will be switched off automatically
after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key
to position 1 (Stop), then back to position
2 (Ignition on).

F With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2, ignition on, to operate the engine
pre-heating system.

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Starting / Switching off
the engine with Keyless
Entry and Starting

Starting the engine

The presence of the " Keyless Entry and
Starting" electronic key in the recognition
zone is essential.
If the electronic key is not detected in this
zone, a message is displayed.
Move the electronic key into this zone so
that the engine can be started.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected – Back-up starting" section.

F Briefly press the "START/

STOP" button while maintaining
pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.

The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts.

For Diesel engines, when the temperature is
negative and/or the engine is cold, the start
will only take place once the preheater warning
lamp is off.

F With an automatic gearbox, you should

keep the brake pedal fully depressed until
the warning lamp goes off and not press
the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.

If one of the starting conditions is not met,
a reminder message is displayed in the
instrument panel.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel slightly while pressing the
"START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of
the steering column; a message warns you
when this is needed.

As a safety measure, never leave the
vehicle while the engine is running.

F With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever

into neutral.

F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

fully depress the clutch pedal.

F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear

selector in P or N mode.

F With the electronic key inside the vehicle,

fully depress the brake pedal.

If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:

F With a manual gearbox, you should keep

the clutch pedal fully depressed until the
warning lamp goes off and not press the
"START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.

Switching off the engine

F Immobilise the vehicle, engine at idle.
F With a manual gearbox, put the gear lever

into neutral.

F With an automatic gearbox, place the gear

selector in P or N mode.

F With the electronic key inside

the vehicle, press the "START/
STOP" button.

The engine stops and the steering column
locks.

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If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.

Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.

Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.

Switching the ignition on
(without starting)

F Press the "START/STOP"

button, the instrument panel
comes on but the engine does
not start.

F Press this button again to switch off the

ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.

With the ignition on, the system
automatically goes into energy economy
mode to maintain an adequate state of
charge in the battery.

Key not detected

Back-up starting

A back-up reader is fitted to the steering
column to allow the engine to be started if
the system does not detect the key in the
recognition zone, or when the battery in the
electronic key is discharged.

F With a manual gearbox, place the gear

lever in neutral, then fully depress the clutch
pedal.

F With an automatic gearbox, select

position P, then firmly press the brake
pedal.

F Press the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.

Back-up switch-off

With the Keyless Entry and Starting remote
control inside the vehicle, pressing the "START/
STOP" button, with no action on the pedals,
allows the ignition to be switched on.
This also allows some equipment to be
activated (examples: audio system, lighting,
etc.).

F Place and hold the remote control against

the reader.

When the electronic key is not detected or is
no longer in the recognition zone, a message
appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.

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Emergency switch-off

F To confirm the instruction to switch off the

engine, press the "START/STOP" button for
about five seconds.

In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In the event of an emergency only, the engine
can be switched off without conditions (even
when driving).
Press the "START/STOP" button for about five
seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.

Electric parking brake

The system allows, in automatic operation, the
application of the parking brake on switching
off the engine and release as the vehicle
moves off.

Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of
the parking brake.

It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
This indicator lamp flashes on the control lever
when manual parking brake application or
release is performed.

In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking brake
is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by
engaging a gear (with a manual gearbox)
or placing the chocks supplied against one
of the wheels.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

Label on door panel

The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever:
F by briefly pulling the control lever to apply

the brake,

F by briefly pushing the control lever, while

pressing the foot brake, to release it.

Automatic mode is activated by default.

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Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and
the control lever must be on fixed, not
flashing.
If the parking brake is not applied, there
is an audible signal and a message is
displayed on opening the driver's door.

Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they could
release the parking brake.

When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden, turn
the wheels towards the kerb and engage
a gear (manual gearbox) or move the
selector lever to position P (automatic
gearbox).
For towing, your vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.

Manual operation

Manual release

Ignition on or engine running:
F press the brake pedal,
F while maintaining pressure on the brake

pedal, briefly push the control lever.

The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and
the P indicator lamp in the control lever going
off, accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".

If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a message
is displayed.

Manual application

Stationary vehicle:
F pull briefly on the control lever.

Confirmation of the instruction is signalled by
flashing of the indicator lamp in the control
lever.

Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".

Automatic operation

Automatic release

Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off.

With a manual gearbox
F Fully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1

st

gear or reverse.

F Press the accelerator pedal and release the

clutch pedal.

With an automatic gearbox
F Press the brake pedal.
F Select position D, M or R.
F Release the brake pedal and press the

accelerator pedal.

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When stationary with the engine running,
do not depress the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily, you risk releasing the
parking brake.

Automatic application

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.

Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".

Automatic application does not take place
if the engine stalls or goes into STOP
mode of Stop & Start.

With automatic operation, you can also
manually apply or release the parking
brake using the control lever.

Special cases

In some situations, you may need to operate
the parking brake manually.

Immobilisation of the vehicle
with the engine running

To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.

Application of the parking brake
is confirmed by illumination of the
brake indicator lamp and the P
indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".

Parking the vehicle with the
brake released

In very cold conditions (ice), it is
recommended that the parking brake not
be applied.
To immobilise your vehicle, engage a gear
or fit the chocks supplied against one of
the wheels.

Immobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
off.
F Switch off the engine.
Illumination of the warning lamps in the

instrument panel and control lever confirm
application of the parking brake.

F Switch on the ignition again, without starting

the engine.

F Release the parking brake manually by

pushing the control lever while keeping your
foot on the brake.

With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check that
the front doors are correctly closed.

The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the brake indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".

The complete release of the parking
brake is confirmed by the brake
indicator lamp and the P indicator
lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake released".

F Switch off the ignition.

With an automatic gearbox, P mode is
automatically selected when the ignition is
switched off. The wheels are blocked.
For more information on the automatic
gearbox, particularly in relation to leaving
the vehicle in free-wheeling mode, refer to
the corresponding section.

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With an automatic gearbox, when N mode
is engaged, an audible signal will sound. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.

Deactivating automatic
operation

In some situations, for example when it is
extremely cold or during towing (caravan,
breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate
automatic operation of the system.

Deactivation of the automatic
functions is confirmed by
illumination of this indicator lamp in
the instrument panel.

F Release the control lever and the brake

pedal.

From now on, the parking brake can only
be applied and released manually using the
control lever.

Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation.
Reactivation of automatic operation is
confirmed by the indicator lamp in the
instrument panel going off.

Emergency braking

The emergency braking should only be
used in an exceptional situation.

In the event of a failure in braking using the
brake pedal or in an exceptional situation (e.g.
driver taken ill, driver under instruction, etc.), a
continuous pull on the control lever will brake
the vehicle. Braking takes place while the
control lever is being pulled. It is interrupted if
the control lever is released.
The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed in the instrument panel.

If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.

F Start the engine.
F Apply the parking brake with the control

lever, if it is released.

F Take your foot off the brake pedal.

F Push and hold the control lever in the

release direction for at least 10 seconds and
no more than 15 seconds.

F Release the control lever.
F Press and hold the brake pedal.
F Pull the control lever in the apply direction

for 2 seconds.

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6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging reverse gear

Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.

Engaging 5

th

or 6

th

gear

F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5

th

or 6

th

gear.

Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3

rd

or 4

th

gear by mistake).

F Raise the trigger under the knob and move

the gear lever to the left then forwards.

Automatic gearbox (EAT6)

Six-speed automatic gearbox with push
selector. It also offers a manual mode with
steering mounted paddle gear changes.

Gearbox selector positions

P.

Park.
For parking the vehicle: the wheels are
blocked.

R.

Reverse.

N.

Neutral.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: for certain car washing machines,
when towing the vehicle, etc.

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Push selector

A.

Button P.
To set the gearbox to P.

B.

Unlock button.
To unlock the gearbox and come out of P,
with foot on the brake pedal, or change
to R.
This button should be pressed before
pressing the selector.

C.

Button M.
To change from D to permanent manual
mode.

D.

Gearbox state indicators (P, R, N, D).

For example, from P to R, you can optionally
push forward twice without crossing the
resistance point or push once crossing the
resistance point:
-

In the first case, the gearbox goes from P to N,
then from N to R.

-

In the second case, the gearbox goes from P
to R.

Steering mounted controls

In M or D mode, the steering mounted control
paddles allow the driver to change gear
manually.

The steering mounted control paddles
cannot be used to engage neutral or to
select or come out of reverse.

D.

Automatic mode.
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.

M.

Manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the
steering mounted control paddles.

Move the selector by pressing it forward once
or twice (N or R) or rearward (N or D),
if necessary going beyond the point of
resistance.
The selector returns to its initial position when
released.

F Pull the right-hand "+" paddle toward you

and release to change up a gear.

F Pull the left-hand "-" paddle toward you and

release to change down a gear.

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"Sport" button

With the engine running, when the programme
associated with the button is active, the
gearbox delays changing up for a more
dynamic driving style.
The programme is automatically deactivated
when the ignition is switched off.

Activating the Sport programme or the
Dynamic pack is not recommended in the
following situations:
- one of the special modes (other than

standard mode) of Advanced Grip Control is
on,

- low fuel level reached,
- low AdBlue level reached.

Pressing this button has no effect when a
trailer is connected.

Sport programme

In D mode, pressing this button
activates the Sport programme.
"S" appears in the instrument panel.

Dynamic pack

The indicator lamp in the button
is on when the Dynamic pack is
activated.

Displays on the instrument
panel

If the driver's door is opened with the ignition
on, a message is displayed asking you to put
the gearbox into P mode.
The state of the gearbox is displayed in the
instrument panel for a few moments after
switching off the ignition.

Operation

You can activate or deactivate the function:
- by pressing this button,
or
- via the i-Cockpit Amplify function, by

modifying the setting for an ambience in the
touch screen.

For more information on the Dynamic Pack
and the i-Cockpit Amplify function, refer to
the corresponding section.

With the ignition on, the state of the gearbox is
displayed in the instrument panel:
P: park.
R: reverse.
N: neutral.
D1...D6: automatic mode.
S: Sport programme or Dynamic pack.
M1...M6: manual mode.
-: instruction not accepted in manual mode.

With the engine running, if it is necessary to
press the brake pedal or the Unlock button
in order to change mode, an alert message is
displayed in the instrument panel.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode
are accepted.

Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time – Risk of damage
to the gearbox!
In the event of a battery failure, you
must place the chocks supplied with the
vehicle tools against one of the wheels to
immobilise the vehicle.

With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing
the accelerator pedal.
Never leave children unsupervised inside
the vehicle with the engine running.

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General points

To unlock the gearbox:
- From

P mode:

F press the brake pedal as far as it will go,
F press the Unlock button,
F select another mode while continuing to

press the brake pedal and the Unlock
button.

- from the neutral position N, at a speed

below 3 mph (5 km/h):
F press the brake pedal as far as it will go,
F select another mode while continuing to

press the brake pedal.

To select reverse:
F slow down until you come to a stop,
F press the Unlock button,
F give one or two pushes forward.
To select manual mode:
F mode D selected in advance,
F press button M; the indicator lamp in the

button comes on.

To quit manual mode:
F push forwards once to go back to D.
or
F press button M; the indicator lamp in the

button goes off.

To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be
stationary.
To put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode,
engine off:
F vehicle stationary, engine running, select N,

If you open the driver's door when N mode
is engaged, an audible signal will sound. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.

Special aspects of automatic
mode

The gearbox selects the gear that offers
optimum performance, taking account of the
exterior temperature, the profile of the road, the
load on the vehicle and the style of driving.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator fully down
(kick-down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or holds the gear selected until

Special aspects of manual mode

The change from one gear to another takes
place only if the road speed and engine speed
permit.
If the engine speed is too high or too low, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the gear actually engaged is displayed.

Moving off

the maximum engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
The steering mounted controls allow the driver
to temporarily select a gear, if the road and
engine speed permit.

F switch off the engine,
F within five seconds, switch the ignition on

again,

F foot on the brake pedal, push the selector

forward or back once to confirm N and
manually release the electrical parking
brake,

F switch off the ignition.
If you exceed the time limit of five seconds,
the gearbox engages P mode; you should then
restart the procedure.

From P mode:
F Press the brake pedal firmly.
F Start the engine.
F Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,

press the Unlock button.

F Push once or twice rearward to select the

automatic D mode, or forward to engage
reverse R.

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From neutral N:
F Press the brake pedal firmly.
F Start the engine.
F Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,

push rearward to select the automatic
D mode, or forward, while pressing the
Unlock button to engage reverse R.

Then, from P or N:
F Release the brake pedal.
F Accelerate progressively to automatically

release the electric parking brake.

F With the parking brake released, the vehicle

then moves off.

In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), it is recommended that the
engine be allowed to run for a few minutes
before moving off, to ensure the correct
operation and durability of the engine and
gearbox.

Stopping the vehicle

Whatever the state of the gearbox when the
ignition is switched off, P mode is engaged
automatically, with the exception of N, in which
case P mode will be engaged after a delay of
5 seconds (allowing the change to free-wheel).
Check that P mode has been engaged and
that the electric parking brake was applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.

Operating faults

Malfunction of the gearbox

This is signalled by the illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by the display of a message and an
audible signal, when the ignition is
switched on.

The gearbox switches to back-up mode: drive
mode D is locked in third gear, the steering-
mounted control paddles are inoperative,

Malfunction of the selector

The corresponding indicator lamps
for the selector panel and the
electric parking brake control lever
must be on, as well as the ones in
the instrument panel.

mode M is no longer available. You may feel a
pronounced jolt when engaging reverse. This
does not present any risk for the gearbox.
Do not drive faster than 60 mph (100 km/h),
keeping to the speed limit.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In the event of a minor fault

In the event of a serious fault

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so, away
from the traffic, and call a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.
When the ignition is switched off, the
gearbox goes into P mode automatically.

You are alerted by the illumination of
this warning lamp.

You are alerted by the warning lamp
lighting up, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible
signal.

In certain cases, the selector lamps may not
come on, but the state of the gearbox is still
displayed in the instrument panel.
Drive cautiously and go to a PEUGEOT or a
qualified workshop.

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Driving

Hill start assist

System which keeps your vehicle immobilised
temporarily (approximately 2 seconds) when
starting on a gradient, the time it takes to
move your foot from the brake pedal to the
accelerator pedal.
This system only operates when:
- the vehicle is completely stationary, with

your foot on the brake pedal,

- certain slope conditions are met,
- with the driver’s door closed.
The hill start assist system cannot be
deactivated.

Do not leave the vehicle while it is being
held in the hill start assist phase.
If you need to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
manually then ensure that the parking
brake warning lamp and the warning
lamp P in the lever of the electric parking
brake control are on fixed (not flashing).

Operation

Malfunction

On an ascending slope, with the vehicle
stationary, the vehicle is held for a moment
when you release the brake pedal:
- if you are in first gear or in neutral with a

manual gearbox,

- provided you are in position D or M with an

automatic gearbox.

On a descending slope, with the vehicle
stationary and reverse gear engaged, the
vehicle is held for a short time when you
release the brake pedal.

If a fault in the system occurs, these warning
lamps come on. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop to have the system
checked.