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any risk of injury caused by the engine

restarting automatically.

Gear shift indicator

Stop & Start

This system is designed to reduce fuel

consumption by recommending the most suitable

gear.

The Stop & Start function puts the engine

temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during

phases when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. red

lights, traﬃc jams). The engine automatically

restarts - START mode - as soon as the driver

indicates the intention of moving oﬀ again.

Primarily designed for urban use, the function

is intended to reduce fuel consumption and

exhaust emissions as well as the noise level

when stationary.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and

the vehicle's equipment, the system may

recommend skipping one or more gears.

Gear engagement recommendations are

not to be considered mandatory. Indeed, 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 system’s advice.

Driving on ﬂooded roads

Before entering into a ﬂooded area, it is

strongly recommended that you deactivate

the Stop & Start system.

For more information on Driving

recommendations, particularly on ﬂooded

roads, refer to the corresponding section.

The function does not aﬀect the functionalities of

the vehicle, in particular the braking.

Deactivation/Reactivation

The function is activated by default when the

ignition is switched on.

Operation

Main conditions for operation

The system cannot be deactivated.

The settings are changed via the

Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.

A message on the instrument panel conﬁrms the

change of status.

When the function is deactivated, if the engine

was in standby, it restarts immediately.

– The driver’s door must be closed.

– The driver's seat belt must be fastened.

– The level of charge in the battery must be

suﬃcient.

– The temperature of the engine must be within

its nominal operating range.

With an automatic gearbox, the system is

only active in manual operation.

The information appears on the

instrument panel, in the form of an arrow

and the recommended gear.

Associated indicator lamps

– The outside temperature must be between

0°C and 35°C.

The system adapts the gear change

instructions according to the driving

conditions (e.g. slope, load) and driving style

(e.g. power demand, acceleration, braking).

The system never suggests:

Function activated.

Putting the engine into standby

(STOP mode)

Function deactivated or malfunction.

The engine automatically enters standby mode

as soon as the driver indicates their intention to

stop:

– engaging ﬁrst gear;

– engaging reverse gear.

Opening the bonnet

Before doing anything under the bonnet,

deactivate the Stop & Start system to avoid

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– With a manual gearbox: with the gear lever

in neutral and the clutch pedal released.

– With an automatic gearbox: with the gear

selector in mode D or M, the brake pedal

depressed until the vehicle stops or the gear

selector in mode N, with the vehicle stationary.

Restarting the engine (START mode)

The vehicle stalls in STOP mode

The engine automatically restarts as soon as the

driver indicates the intention of moving oﬀ again:

With a manual gearbox: with the clutch pedal

fully depressed.

With an automatic gearbox:

– With the selector in mode D or M: with the

brake pedal released.

– With the selector in mode N and the brake

pedal released: with the selector at D or M.

– With the selector in mode P and the brake

pedal depressed: with the selector at R, N, D

or M.

All of the instrument panel warning lamps come

on if there is a fault.

► Switch oﬀ the ignition then start the engine

again with the key or the "START/STOP" button.

12 V battery

Time counter

The Stop & Start system requires a

12 V battery of speciﬁc technology and

speciﬁcation.

All work must be carried out only by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop

A time counter adds up the time spent in standby

during the journey. It is reset to zero every time

the ignition is switched on.

Special cases:

The engine will not go into standby if the

conditions for operation are not met and in the

following cases:

– Steep slope (ascending or descending).

– Vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h)

since the last engine start (with the key or the

START/STOP button).

– Needed to maintain a comfortable temperature

in the passenger compartment.

– Demisting active.

– With reverse gear engaged.

Tyre under-inﬂation

detection

This system alerts the driver if one or more tyres

suﬀer a drop in pressure.

Special cases

The engine will restart automatically if the

conditions for operation are met again and in the

following cases:

– With a manual gearbox: vehicle speed

exceeds 2.5 mph (4 km/h).

– With an automatic gearbox, in mode N, vehicle

speed exceeds 0.6 mph (1 km/h).

In these cases, this indicator lamp ﬂashes

for a few seconds, then goes oﬀ.

The alert is raised when the vehicle is moving,

not when stationary.

It compares the information given by the wheel

speed sensors with reference values, which

must be reinitialised every time the tyre

pressures are adjusted or a wheel changed.

It takes into account the last values stored

during the reinitialisation request. It is therefore

essential that the tyre pressure is correct during

the operation. This operation is the driver’s

responsibility.

In these cases, this indicator lamp ﬂashes

for a few seconds, then goes oﬀ.

After the engine has restarted, STOP

mode is not available until the vehicle

has reached a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h).

Malfunctions

In the event of a fault with the system, this

warning lamp ﬂashes for a few moments

on the instrument panel, then remains on,

accompanied by the display of a message.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

During parking manoeuvres, STOP mode

is not available for a few seconds after

coming out of reverse gear or turning the

steering wheel.

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The tyre under-inﬂation detection cannot,

in any circumstances, replace the need

for vigilance on the part of the driver.

This system does not avoid the need to

regularly check the tyre pressures (including

the spare wheel), especially before a long

journey.

Driving with under-inﬂated tyres, particularly

in adverse conditions (heavy load, high

speed, long journey):

Snow chains

blow-out. This is because analysis of the

values read by the wheel's speed sensors

can take several minutes.

The alert may be delayed at speeds below

25 mph (40 km/h), or when adopting a sporty

driving mode.

The system does not have to be

reinitialised after ﬁtting or removing snow

chains.

Under-inﬂation alert

This is signalled by the ﬁxed illumination

of this warning lamp, accompanied by an

audible signal and, depending on equipment, the

display of a message.

The alert is kept active until the system is

reinitialised.

– worsens road-holding.

► Reduce speed immediately, avoid excessive

steering movements and avoid sudden braking.

► Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

Reinitialisation

► The system must be reinitialised after any

adjustment to the pressure of one or more tyres,

and after changing one or more wheels.

– lengthens braking distances.

– causes premature wear of the tyres.

– increases energy consumption.

The inﬂation pressures deﬁned for the

vehicle can be found on the tyre pressure

label.

For more information on the Identiﬁcation

markings, refer to the corresponding section.

The loss of pressure detected may not

always cause visible deformation of the

tyre.

Before reinitialising the system, make

sure that the pressures of the four tyres

are correct for the conditions of use of the

vehicle and conform to the values written on

the tyre pressure label.

Check the pressures of the four tyres before

performing the reinitialisation.

The system does not advise if a pressure is

incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.

Do not rely on just a visual check.

► Using a compressor, such as the one in

the temporary puncture repair kit, check the

pressures of all four tyres when cold.

► If it is not possible to carry out this check

immediately, drive carefully at reduced speed.

► In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit or the spare wheel

(depending on equipment).

Checking tyre pressures

This check should be done monthly

when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle stopped for

1 hour or after a journey of less than 6 miles

(10 km) at moderate speeds).

Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the pressures

shown on the label.

With the vehicle stationary, the system is

reinitialised via the Driving/Vehicle touch

screen menu.

Driving too slowly may not ensure

optimum monitoring.

The alert is not immediately triggered in the

event of a sudden loss of pressure or tyre

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, these

warning lamps light up on the

instrument panel.

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A message appears, accompanied by an audible

signal.

In this case, the tyre under-inﬂation monitoring

function is no longer performed.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

It is the driver's responsibility to constantly

monitor traﬃc conditions, assess the distance

and relative speed of other vehicles, and

anticipate their manoeuvres before using the

direction indicator and changing lanes.

These systems do not make it possible to

exceed the laws of physics.

Driving aids camera

This camera and its associated functions

may be impaired or not work if the windscreen

area in front of the camera is dirty, misty,

frosty, covered with snow, damaged or

masked by a sticker.

Non-standard or 'space-saver' spare

wheel

Driving aids

The use of this type of spare wheel may

suspend tyre pressure monitoring.

In this case, the malfunction warning lamp

comes on and disappears once the wheel

has been replaced by one of uniform size (the

same as the others), the pressure readjusted

and the reinitialisation carried out.

You should hold the steering wheel with

both hands, always use the door and interior

mirrors, always leave your feet close to the

pedals and take a break every 2 hours.

In humid and cold weather, demist the

windscreen regularly.

Poor visibility (inadequate street lighting,

heavy rain, thick fog, snowfall), dazzle

(headlamps of an oncoming vehicle, low sun,

reﬂections on a damp road, leaving a tunnel,

alternating shade and light) can also impair

detection performance.

In the event of a windscreen replacement,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to recalibrate the camera;

otherwise, the operation of the associated

driving aids may be disrupted.

Manoeuvring aids

The driver must always check the

surroundings of the vehicle before and during

the whole manoeuvre, in particular using the

mirrors.

Driving and manoeuvring

aids - General

recommendations

Radar(s)

The operation of the radar(s), along with

any associated functions, may be aﬀected

by the accumulation of dirt (e.g. mud, ice),

in poor weather conditions (e.g. heavy rain,

snow), or if the bumpers are damaged.

If the front bumper is to be repainted, contact

a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop;

certain types of paint could interfere with the

operation of the radar(s).

Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in

any circumstances, replace the need for

vigilance on the part of the driver.

The driver must comply with the Highway

Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in

all circumstances and must be able to retake

control of it at all times. The driver must adapt

the speed to climatic conditions, traﬃc and

the state of the road.

Other cameras

The images from the camera(s)

displayed on the touch screen or on the

instrument panel may be distorted by the

terrain.

In the presence of areas in shade, or in

conditions of bright sunlight or inadequate

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lighting, the image may be darkened and with

lower contrast.

Obstacles may appear further away than they

actually are.

When washing your vehicle at high pressure,

direct the spray from at least 30 cm away

from the radar, sensors and cameras.

Mats

Sensors

The use of mats not approved by

PEUGEOT may interfere with the operation of

the speed limiter or cruise control.

To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:

– Ensure that the mat is secured correctly.

– Never ﬁt one mat on top of another.

The operation of the sensors, as well as

any associated functions, may be disrupted

by noise pollution such as that emitted by

noisy vehicles and machinery (e.g. lorries,

pneumatic drills), by the accumulation of

snow or dead leaves on the road or in the

event of damaged bumpers and mirrors.

When reverse gear is engaged, an audible

signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors

may be dirty.

This system displays the maximum speed

authorised locally on the instrument panel, using:

– Speed limit signs detected by the camera.

– Speed limit information from the navigation

system’s mapping.

– Signs indicating a shared traﬃc zone detected

by the camera (depending on version).

Units of speed

Ensure that the units of speed displayed

on the instrument panel (mph or km/h) are

those for the country you are driving in.

If this is not the case, when the vehicle is

stationary, set the display to the required

units of speed so that it complies with what is

authorised locally.

Sign detected

Suggested speed

(calculated)

A front or rear impact to the vehicle can

upset the sensors’ settings, which is not

always detected by the system: distance

measurements may be distorted.

Entry into a shared

traﬃc zone

Without PEUGEOT

Connect Nav

Example:

10 mph or 20 km/h

(depending on

the units on the

instrument panel)

With PEUGEOT

Connect Nav

Display of the speed

in force in the country

you are driving in.

The sensors do not systematically detect

obstacles that are too low (pavements, studs)

or too thin (trees, posts, wire fences).

Certain obstacles located in the sensors’ blind

spots may not be detected or may no longer

be detected during the manoeuvre.

Certain materials (fabrics) absorb sound

waves: pedestrians may not be detected.

In case of doubt, contact a PEUGEOT dealer

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

Road signs recognition

For more information, refer to the

General recommendations on the use

of driving and manoeuvring aids.

– Some supplementary traﬃc signs detected by

Maintenance

the camera (depending on version).

Clean the bumpers and door mirrors and

the ﬁeld of vision of the cameras regularly.

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