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PEUGEOT dealers or qualiﬁed workshops,

equipped with the special tools required (risk

of malfunctions of the vehicle's electronic

systems that could cause breakdowns or

serious accidents). The Manufacturer cannot

be held responsible if this advice is not

followed.

– Any modiﬁcation or adaptation not intended

or authorised by PEUGEOT or carried out

without meeting the technical requirements

deﬁned by the Manufacturer will result in the

suspension of the commercial warranty.

General safety

recommendations

Hazard warning lamps

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Do not remove the labels attached in

diﬀerent places on your vehicle. They

include safety warnings as well as

identiﬁcation information for the vehicle.

For all work on your vehicle, use a

qualiﬁed workshop that has the technical

information, skills and equipment required, all

of which a PEUGEOT dealer is able to

provide.

► Pressing this red button causes all the

direction indicators to ﬂash.

They can work with the ignition switched oﬀ.

Installation of accessory radio

communication transmitters

Automatic operation of

hazard warning lamps

When braking in an emergency, depending on

the rate of deceleration, the hazard warning

lamps come on automatically. They switch oﬀ

automatically when you next accelerate.

Depending on country regulations,

certain safety equipment may be

mandatory: high visibility safety vests,

warning triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,

spare fuses, ﬁre extinguisher, ﬁrst aid kit, mud

ﬂaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.

Before installing a radio communication

transmitter with an external aerial, you must

without fail contact a PEUGEOT dealer for

the speciﬁcation of transmitters which can

be ﬁtted (frequency, maximum power, aerial

position, speciﬁc installation requirements),

in line with the Vehicle Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive (2004/104/EC).

They can be switched oﬀ by pressing the button.

Installing electrical accessories:

– The ﬁtting of electrical equipment or

accessories not approved by PEUGEOT may

cause excessive current consumption and

faults and failures with the electrical system

of your vehicle. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer

for information on the range of approved

accessories.

Declarations of conformity for radio

equipment

The relevant certiﬁcates are available on the

http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com/APddb/

website.

– As a safety measure, access to the

diagnostic socket, used for the vehicle's

electronic systems, is reserved strictly for

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The indicator lamp ﬂashes while the vehicle

data is being sent, and then remains lit when

communication is established.

Horn

Emergency or assistance

call

If an impact is detected by the airbag

control unit, an emergency call is made

automatically, irrespective of the deployment

of any airbags.

This service is available free of charge.

1. Peugeot Connect SOS

2. Peugeot Connect Assistance

Operation of the system

► Press the central part of the steering wheel.

– Upon switching on the ignition, the indicator

lamp lights up red, then green, and then goes

out: the system is operating correctly.

– The indicator lamp is ﬁxed red: system

malfunction.

– The indicator lamp ﬂashes red: replace the

back-up battery.

In the latter 2 cases, the emergency and

assistance call services may not work.

Contact a dealer or a qualiﬁed repairer as soon

as possible.

Peugeot Connect SOS

(PE112)

► In an emergency, press button 1 for more

than 2 seconds.

The lit indicator lamp and a voice message

conﬁrm that the call has been made to the

emergency services*.

"Peugeot Connect SOS" immediately locates

your vehicle and puts you in contact with the

appropriate emergency services**.

► Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

Pedestrian horn (Electric)

This system alerts pedestrians that the vehicle is

approaching.

The pedestrian horn operates once the vehicle

is moving and at speeds of up to 19 mph

(30 km/h), in forward or reverse gear.

This function cannot be deactivated.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp comes on on the instrument panel.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

A system fault does not prevent the

vehicle from being driven.

* In accordance with the general conditions of use of the service, available from dealers and subject to technological and technical limitations.

** Depending on the geographic coverage of "Peugeot Connect SOS" and "Peugeot Connect Assistance".

The list of countries covered and the telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

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Data processing

Data storage

Peugeot Connect

Assistance

► If the vehicle breaks down, press button 2

for more than 2 seconds to request assistance

(conﬁrmed by a voice message*).

► Pressing again immediately cancels the

request.

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All processing of personal information by

the "Peugeot Connect SOS" system (PE112)

complies with the framework for protection

of personal information established by

Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR) and Directive

2002/58/EC of the European Parliament

and the Council, and in particular, seeks to

protect the vital interests of the data subject,

in accordance with Article 6.1, paragraph d) of

Regulation 2016/679.

Personal information processing is strictly

limited to the management of the "Peugeot

Connect SOS" system used with the “112”

European single emergency call number.

The "Peugeot Connect SOS" system is able

to collect and process only the following

data relating to the vehicle: chassis number,

type (passenger vehicle or light commercial

vehicle), fuel type or power source, most

recent three locations and direction of travel,

and a timestamped log ﬁle recording the

automatic activation of the system.

Data contained in the system’s memory

is not accessible from outside the system until

a call is made. The system is not traceable

and is not continuously monitored in its

normal operating mode.

The data in the system's internal memory is

automatically and continuously erased. Only

the vehicle’s three most recent locations are

stored.

Privacy mode allows you to manage the

level of sharing (data and/or location)

between your vehicle and PEUGEOT.

It can be conﬁgured in the Settings menu on

the touch screen.

By default, depending on equipment,

deactivate/reactivate geolocation by

simultaneously pressing the 2 buttons, then

press the "Peugeot Connect Assistance"

button to conﬁrm.

When an emergency call is triggered, the data

log is stored for no more than 13 hours.

Access to data

You have the right to access the data

and, if necessary, submit a request to

rectify, erase or restrict the processing of

any personal information not processed in

accordance with the provisions of Regulation

2016/679 (GDPR). Third parties to which data

has been communicated shall be notiﬁed of

any rectiﬁcation, erasure or restriction carried

out in accordance with the aforementioned

Directive, unless doing so would be

If you purchased your vehicle outside the

PEUGEOT dealer network, we invite you

to have a dealer check the conﬁguration of

these services and, if desired, modify them to

suit your wishes. In a multilingual country,

conﬁguration is possible in the oﬃcial national

language of your choice.

The recipients of the processed data are the

emergency call handling centres designated

by the relevant national authorities in the

territory in which they are located, enabling

priority reception and handling of calls to the

“112” emergency number.

impossible or require a disproportionate eﬀort.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint

with the relevant data protection authority.

* According to the geographic coverage of ‘Peugeot Connect SOS’, ‘Peugeot Connect Assistance’ and the oﬃcial national language chosen by the owner

of the vehicle.

The list of countries covered and telematic services provided is available from dealers or on the website for your country.

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For technical reasons, in particular to

improve the quality of telematic services

for customers, the Manufacturer reserves the

right to carry out updates to the vehicle's

on-board telematic system at any time.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch oﬀ

the ignition.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS)/Electronic brake force

distribution (EBFD)

These systems enhance the vehicle’s stability

and handling during braking, and enable greater

control while cornering, particularly on poor or

slippery road surfaces.

ABS prevents wheel locking in the event of

emergency braking.

Electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)

manages overall braking pressure on each

individual wheel.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),

ensure that these are approved for your

vehicle.

If you beneﬁt from the Peugeot Connect

Packs oﬀer with the SOS and Assistance

Pack included, there are additional services

available to you in your personal space, via

the website for your country.

For information about the SOS and

Assistance Pack, please refer to the general

conditions for these services.

After an impact

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer

or a qualiﬁed workshop.

► When braking in an emergency, depress

the pedal very ﬁrmly and maintain this

pressure.

Emergency braking

assistance (EBA)

In an emergency, this system enables you

to reach the optimum braking pressure more

quickly and therefore reduce the stopping

distance.

It is triggered in relation to the speed at which

the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a

reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an

increase in braking eﬃciency.

Electronic stability control

(ESC)

Normal operation of the ABS may make

itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake

pedal.

The electronic stability control programme

includes the following systems:

The ﬁxed illumination of this warning lamp

signals that there is a fault with the ABS.

The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive

carefully at a moderate speed.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

This warning lamp, when lit together with

the STOP and ABS warning lamps,

accompanied by a message and an audible

signal, indicates an EBFD malfunction.

You must stop the vehicle.

– Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and Electronic

brake force distribution (EBFD).

– Emergency braking assistance (EBA).

– Anti-slip regulation (ASR).

– Dynamic stability control (DSC).

– Trailer stability assist (TSA).

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

/ Dynamic stability control

(DSC)

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises

traction by using engine braking and by applying

the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one

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or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the

vehicle's directional stability.

Malfunction

on Identiﬁcation markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

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In the event of a malfunction, this warning

If there is a diﬀerence between the vehicle’s

trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the

dynamic stability control system automatically

uses engine braking and the brakes on one or

more wheels to return the vehicle to the desired

path, within the limits of the laws of physics.

These systems are activated automatically every

time the vehicle is started.

These systems are activated in the event

of a problem with grip or trajectory

(conﬁrmed by this warning lamp ﬂashing on the

instrument panel).

lamp lights up on the instrument panel,

accompanied by the display of a message and

an audible signal.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

Trailer stability assist (TSA)

When towing, this system reduces the risk of the

vehicle or trailer snaking.

Operation

The system is activated automatically when the

ignition is switched on.

The electronic stability control system (ESC)

must not have any faults.

The vehicle speed must be between 37 and 99

mph (60 and 160 km/h).

If the system detects that the trailer is

snaking, it applies the brakes to stabilise

the trailer and reduces engine power, if

necessary, to slow the vehicle (indicated by the

ﬂashing of this warning lamp on the instrument

panel and the brake lamps coming on).

For information on weights and towed loads,

refer to the Engine technical data and towed

loads section or your vehicle’s registration

certiﬁcate.

ASR/DSC

These systems enhance safety during

normal driving, but should not encourage

the driver to take extra risks or drive at high

speed.

It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow,

ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It

is therefore important for your safety to keep

these systems activated in all conditions, and

particularly in diﬃcult conditions.

Correct operation of these systems depends

on compliance with the manufacturer's

recommendations relating to the wheels

(tyres and rims), braking and electronic

components, as well as the assembly and

repair procedures provided by PEUGEOT

dealers.

Deactivation/Reactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle

which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft

ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate

the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn

freely and regain grip.

Reactivate the system as soon as the level of

grip permits.

The settings are changed via the Driving/

Vehicle touch screen menu.

In order to ensure that these systems remain

eﬀective in wintry conditions, the use of snow

or all-season tyres is recommended. All four

wheels must be ﬁtted with tyres approved for

your vehicle.

To ensure safe driving with a Towing device,

refer to the corresponding section.

Deactivation is conﬁrmed by the lighting

of this indicator lamp on the instrument

panel and the display of a message.

The ASR system is reactivated automatically

every time the ignition is switched on or at

speeds over 31 mph (50 km/h).

Malfunction

If a fault occurs, this warning lamp lights

up on the instrument panel, accompanied

by a message and an audible signal.

All tyre speciﬁcations are listed on the

tyre/paint label. For more information

Reactivation is manual below 31 mph (50 km/h).

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To continue towing a trailer, reduce speed and

drive carefully!

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

Recommendations

When moving, the system optimises wheel spin

to respond to the driver's requirements as fully

as possible.

The vehicle is designed principally

to drive on tarmac roads, but it may

occassionally drive on other less passable

terrain.

However, it does not permit oﬀ-road driving:

– Driving on terrain that can damage the

underbody or tear oﬀ elements (e.g. fuel

pipe, fuel cooler) by obstacles or stones in

particular.

(mode active up to 31 mph (50 km/h))

Sand

The trailer stability control system

provides an extra safety feature under

normal driving conditions, when following the

recommendations for use of trailers and

current legislation in force in your country. It

must not encourage the driver to take extra

risks, such as using a trailer in unsuitable

conditions of operation (e.g. excessive load,

exceeded nose weight, worn or under-inﬂated

tyres, faulty braking system) or driving at

excessive speed.

In certain cases, the system may not detect

trailer snaking, particularly with a light trailer.

When driving on slippery or poor surfaces, the

system may not be able to prevent sudden

trailer snaking.

This mode allows little spin on the two driving

wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to

move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck

in the sand.

(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))

– Driving on terrain with steep gradients and

poor grip.

– Crossing a waterway.

Do not use the other modes on sand as

the vehicle may become stuck.

Operating modes

Snow

Activation/Deactivation

This mode constantly adapts the level of wheel

spin to oﬀer maximum traction according to the

snow conditions (a lot of wheel spin in thick

snow; very little on ice). The wheel spin is also

adapted to the conditions encountered when

driving uphill by optimising the acceleration of

the vehicle.

Advanced Grip Control

This special patented traction control system

improves grip on snow, mud and sand.

(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))

Mud

For optimum grip on snow, it is

recommended that you ﬁt the vehicle

with winter tyres.

For optimum system performance, contact a

PEUGEOT dealer to choose the most suitable

tyres.

► Press the DRIVE MODE button; the various

modes are displayed on the instrument panel.

► Select “Snow”, “Mud” or “Sand” depending

on the context.

The chosen mode continues to be displayed in

the instrument panel.

This mode, when moving oﬀ, allows considerable

spin on the wheel with the least grip to optimise

clearing of the mud and to regain grip. At the

same time, the wheel with the most grip is

controlled in such a way as to transmit as much

traction torque as possible.

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– If the gearbox is in neutral or if the clutch

► To deactivate, select “Normal” mode or any

other driving mode.

The system is automatically deactivated when

the ignition is switched oﬀ.

The system is no longer available if the

speed of the vehicle is:

– above 43 mph (70 km/h).

– managed by the Adaptive cruise control,

depending on the type of gearbox.

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pedal is depressed, the speed decreases and

the indicator lamp ﬂashes slowly; in this case,

the maintained descent speed is lower.

On a downward slope, with the vehicle

stationary, if the driver releases the accelerator

and brake pedals, the system will release the

brakes to set the vehicle gradually in motion.

The brake lamps light up automatically when the

system is regulating.

If the speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h),

regulation is paused automatically, the

indicator lamp goes back to grey in the

instrument panel, but the green indicator lamp in

the button remains on.

Hill Assist Descent

Control

Hill Assist Descent Control system for medium to

steep slopes, on tarmac or other road surfaces

(e.g. gravel, mud).

This system reduces the risk of slip or loss of

control of the vehicle when descending, whether

going forward or in reverse.

During a descent, the system assists the driver

in maintaining a constant speed, depending on

the gear engaged, while progressively releasing

the brakes.

Switching on

By default, the system is not selected.

The state of the function is not saved when the

ignition is switched oﬀ.

Regulation resumes automatically when the

speed falls below 19 mph (30 km/h) again, if the

slope and pedal release conditions are met.

You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal

again at any time.

For the system to activate, the gradient

must be greater than 5%.

The system can be used with the gearbox in

neutral.

Otherwise, engage a gear corresponding to

the speed to prevent the engine stalling.

With an automatic gearbox, the system can

be used with the selector at N, D or R.

► To select the system, at speeds below

31 mph (50 km/h), press this button until

its green indicator lamp lights up; this lamp

appears in grey on the instrument panel.

► The system becomes active at speeds

below 19 mph (30 km/h); this lamp lights

up in green on the instrument panel.

► When the vehicle begins its descent, the

driver can release the accelerator and brake

pedals; the system regulates the speed:

– If the gearbox is in ﬁrst or second gear,

the speed decreases and the

Switching oﬀ

► Press the button until its indicator lamp goes

oﬀ; the indicator lamp on the instrument panel

goes oﬀ.

At speeds above 43 mph (70 km/h), the system

is automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in

the button goes oﬀ.

When the system is regulating, the Active

Safety Brake system is automatically

deactivated.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp comes on in green on the

indicator lamp ﬂashes rapidly.

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instrument panel, accompanied by the display of

a message.

In the event of an impact

Depending on the nature and

Rear seat belts

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

seriousness of the impacts, the pyrotechnic

device may trigger before and independently

of airbag deployment. Deployment of the

pretensioners is accompanied by a slight

discharge of harmless smoke and a noise,

due to the activation of the pyrotechnic

cartridge incorporated in the system.

In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes

on.

Following an impact, have the seat belt

system checked, and if necessary replaced,

by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop.

Seat belts

Inertia reel

The seat belts are equipped with an inertia

reel which allows the strap length to adjust

automatically to the shape of the user. The seat

belt returns to its storage automatically when it

is not used.

The inertia reels are ﬁtted with a device which

automatically locks the strap in the event of a

collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls

over. It can be released by pulling the strap ﬁrmly

and then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.

Pyrotechnic pretensioning

Each of the rear seats has a three-point seat belt

with inertia reel.

The outer seats are ﬁtted, depending on the

version, with a pyrotechnic pretensioning and

force limiting system.

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are ﬁtted with a pyrotechnic

pretensioning system, depending on version,

and a force limiting system.

Fastening

This system improves safety in the event of a

frontal or side impact.

► Pull the strap, then insert the tongue into the

buckle.

► Check that the seat belt is fastened correctly

by pulling on the strap.

Depending on the severity of the impact, the

pyrotechnic pretensioning system instantly

tightens the seat belts against the body of the

occupants.

Unfastening

► Press the red button on the buckle.

► Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

The pyrotechnic pretensioning seat belts are

enabled when the ignition is on.

Force limiting system

This system reduces the pressure of the seat

belt on the chest of the occupant, thus improving

their protection.

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lamp remains on until the driver or the front/rear

passenger fasten their seat belt.

– be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, checking that it is not twisted.

– must only be used to secure one person.

– not show signs of tearing or fraying.

– not be changed or modiﬁed, in order to

avoid aﬀecting its performance.

Seat belt not fastened/

unfastened alerts

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Advice

The driver must ensure that passengers

use the seat belts correctly and that they

are all fastened before setting oﬀ.

Wherever seated in the vehicle, you must

always fasten the seat belt, even for short

journeys.

Recommendations for children

Use a suitable child seat if the passenger

is less than 12 years old or shorter than 1.5

metres.

Never use the same seat belt to secure more

than one child.

Never carry a child on your lap.

For more information on Child seats, refer to

the corresponding section.

Do not invert the seat belt buckles, as they

will not fulﬁl their role properly.

1. Front left seat belt warning lamp

2. Front right seat belt warning lamp

3. Rear left seat belt warning lamp

4. Rear centre seat belt warning lamp

5. Rear right seat belt warning lamp

To ensure the proper functioning of the belt

buckles, make sure that there are no foreign

bodies present (e.g. a coin) before fastening.

Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt

is reeled in correctly.

After folding or moving a seat or rear bench

seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned

and reeled in correctly.

If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened

or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched

on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel and the corresponding warning

lamp (1 to 5) comes on in red in the seat belt and

front passenger airbag warning lamps display.

Maintenance

In accordance with current safety

regulations, for all work on your vehicle's

seat belts, contact a qualiﬁed workshop with

the skills and equipment needed, which a

PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.

Have the seat belts checked regularly by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop,

particularly if the straps show signs of

damage.

Installation

The lower part of the strap must be

positioned as low as possible over the pelvis.

The upper part must be positioned in the

hollow of the shoulder.

At the front, adjusting the position of the

seat belt may require the seat height to be

adjusted.

In order to be eﬀective, a seat belt must:

– be tightened as close to the body as

possible.

If a rear seat belt is not fastened, the

corresponding warning lamp (3 to 5)

comes on for around 30 seconds.

Above about 12 mph (20 km/h) and for 2

Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or

a textile cleaning product, sold by PEUGEOT

dealers.

minutes, each warning lamp corresponding to

an occupied seat whose seat belt is unfastened

ﬂashes, accompanied by an audible signal. After

these 2 minutes, the corresponding seat warning

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subsequent accident), the airbag will not be

deployed again.

Front airbags

Airbags

General information

Impact detection zones

System designed to help improve the safety

of the occupants sitting in the front seats and

the rear outer seats, in the event of a violent

collision. The airbags supplement the action

of the seat belts equipped with a force limiting

system.

Electronic detectors record and analyse the

front and side impacts sustained in the impact

detection zones:

– In the event of violent impact, the airbags

deploy instantly and help better protect the

occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the

impact, the airbags deﬂate rapidly in order not

to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the

occupants.

– In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact

and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags

may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to

protect you in these situations.

The seriousness of the impact depends on the

nature of the obstacle and the speed of the

vehicle at the moment of collision.

A. Front impact zone

B. Side impact zone

This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious front impact,

limiting the risk of head and chest injury.

The driver's airbag is ﬁtted in the centre of the

steering wheel; the front passenger airbag is

ﬁtted in the dashboard above the glove box.

When one or more airbags are deployed,

the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge

incorporated in the system makes a noise and

releases a small quantity of smoke.

This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive

individuals may experience irritation.

The detonation noise associated with the

deployment of one or more airbags may result

in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.

Deployment

They deploy, except the front passenger airbag

if it is deactivated*, in the event of a serious front

impact to all or part of the front impact zone A.

The front airbag inﬂates between the thorax and

head of the front occupant of the vehicle and the

steering wheel, driver's side, and the dashboard,

passenger's side, to cushion their forward

movement.

The airbags do not operate when the

ignition is switched oﬀ.

This equipment will only deploy once. If a

second impact occurs (during the same or a

* For more information on Deactivating the front passenger airbag, refer to the corresponding section.

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Even if all of the precautions mentioned are

observed, a risk of injury or of minor burns to

the head, chest or arms cannot be ruled out

when an airbag is deployed. The bag inﬂates

almost instantly (within a few milliseconds)

then deﬂates within the same time,

discharging the hot gas via openings provided

for this purpose.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen, have the airbag systems checked.

All work must be carried out only by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop

The curtain airbag inﬂates between the front

and rear occupants of the vehicle and the

corresponding windows.

Lateral airbags

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This system protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious side impact,

limiting the risk of injury to the chest, between

the hip and the shoulder.

Malfunction

In the event of a malfunction, this warning

lamp lights up on the instrument panel.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed

workshop to have the system checked.

The airbags may not be deployed in the event of

a serious impact.

Each lateral airbag is ﬁtted in the seat backrest

frame, on the door side.

Deployment

The lateral airbags are deployed on one side in

the event of a serious side impact applied to all

or part of the side impact zone B.

The lateral airbag inﬂates between the chest of

the vehicle's occupant and the corresponding

door panel.

In the event of a minor impact or bump at

the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle

rolls over, the airbags may not be deployed.

In the event of a rear or front collision, none of

the lateral airbags are deployed.

Front airbags

Do not drive holding the steering wheel

by its spokes or resting your hands on the

centre part of the wheel.

Passengers must not place their feet on the

dashboard.

Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags

can cause burns or the risk of injury from a

cigarette or pipe.

Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or

hit it violently.

Curtain airbags

System contributing towards greater protection

for the driver and passengers (with the exception

of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a

serious side impact in order to limit the risk of

injury to the side of the head.

Advice

For the airbags to be fully eﬀective,

observe the safety recommendations

below.

Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.

Fasten your seat belt and position it correctly.

Do not place anything between the occupants

and the airbags (e.g. child, animal, object), do

not ﬁx or attach anything near or in the path of

the airbags, as this could cause injuries when

they are deployed.

Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and

the upper passenger compartment area.

Do not ﬁx or attach anything to the steering

wheel or dashboard, as this could cause

injuries when the airbags are deployed.

Deployment

It deploys simultaneously with the corresponding

lateral airbag in the event of a serious side

impact applied to all or part of the side impact

zone B.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved seat covers

compatible with the deployment of these

airbags. For information on the range of seat

Never modify the original deﬁnition of the

vehicle, particularly in the area directly around

the airbags.

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covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a

PEUGEOT dealer.

Advice

Child seats

An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's safety in

the event of an accident.

Ensure that there is no seat belt or seat belt

buckle under the child seat, as this could

destabilise it.

Remember to fasten the seat belts or the

child seat harness keeping the slack relative

to the child's body to a minimum, even for

short journeys.

When installing a child seat using the seat

belt, ensure that the seat belt is tightened

correctly on the child seat and that it secures

the child seat ﬁrmly on the vehicle seat. If

the passenger seat is adjustable, move it

forwards if necessary.

Remove the head restraint before

installing a child seat with a backrest on a

passenger seat.

Ensure that the head restraint is stored or

attached securely to prevent it from being

thrown around the vehicle in the event of

sharp braking. Reﬁt the head restraint once

the child seat has been removed.

Do not ﬁx or attach anything to the seat

backrests (e.g. clothing) as this could cause

injuries to the chest or arm when the airbag is

deployed.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any

nearer to the door than necessary.

At the rear, any objects placed on the outer

seats or the folded backrest of the 1/3 bench

seat could become projectiles when the

lateral airbags are deployed.

The regulations on carrying children are

speciﬁc to each country. Refer to the

legislation in force in your country.

For maximum safety, please observe the

following recommendations:

– In accordance with European regulations,

all children under the age of 12 or less than

1,5 metres tall must travel in approved child

seats suited to their weight, on seats ﬁtted with

a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings.

– Statistically, the safest seats in your

vehicle for carrying children are the rear

seats.

The vehicle's front door panels include side

impact sensors.

A damaged door or any unauthorised or

incorrectly executed work (modiﬁcation or

repair) on the front doors or their interior trim

could compromise the operation of these

sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral

airbags!

– Children weighing less than 9 kg must

travel in the "rearward facing" position,

whether in the front or rear of the vehicle.

It is recommended that children travel

on the rear seats of the vehicle:

– ‘rearward facing’ up to the age of 3,

– ‘forward facing’ over the age of 3.

All work must be carried out only by a

PEUGEOT dealer or a qualiﬁed workshop

Curtain airbags

Do not ﬁx or attach anything to the roof,

as this could cause head injuries when the

curtain airbag is deployed.

Do not remove the grab handles installed on

the roof, as these help to secure the curtain

airbags.

Make sure that the seat belt is correctly

positioned and tightened.

For child seats with a support leg, ensure that

the support leg is in ﬁrm and steady contact

with the ﬂoor.

Installing a booster seat

The chest part of the seat belt must be

positioned on the child's shoulder without

touching the neck.

Ensure that the lap part of the seat belt

passes correctly over the child's thighs.

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Use a booster seat with a backrest, equipped

with a belt guide at shoulder level.

child in the forward-facing or rearward-facing

child seat itself do not touch the vehicle's front

seat.

► Check that the backrest of the forward-facing

child seat is as close as possible to the backrest

of the vehicle's rear seat, and ideally in contact

with it.

You must leave the front passenger

airbag active.

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Additional protections

"Rearward facing"

To prevent accidental opening of the

doors and rear windows, use the "Child lock".

Take care not to open the rear windows by

more than one third.

To protect young children from the rays of the

sun, ﬁt side blinds on the rear windows.

As a safety measure, do not leave:

– a child alone and unsupervised inside a

vehicle,

– a child or an animal in a vehicle which is

exposed to the sun, with the windows closed,

– the keys within reach of children inside the

vehicle.

Centre rear seat

A child seat with a support leg must never be

installed on the centre rear passenger seat.

Child seat at the front

The front passenger airbag must be

deactivated before installing a rearward

facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks

being seriously injured or killed if the

airbag is deployed.

► Adjust the front passenger seat to the

highest and fully back longitudinal position,

with the backrest straightened.

Child seat at the rear

Forward-facing or rearward-facing

"Forward facing"

Warning label - Front passenger airbag

► Move the vehicle's front seat forward and

straighten the backrest so that the legs of the

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Vehicles not equipped with a

deactivation/reactivation control

Installing a "rearward facing" child seat on

the front passenger seat is strictly prohibited

- risk of death or serious injury in the event of

airbag deployment!

This warning lamp comes on and remains

lit to signal deactivation.

Or

This warning lamp comes on for about 1

minute to signal activation.

Recommended child seats

Range of child seats secured using a three-

point seat belt.

Deactivating/Reactivating the front

passenger airbag

For vehicles on which it is ﬁtted, the switch is

located on the side of the dashboard.

You must comply with the following instruction,

as reminded by the warning label on both sides

of the passenger sun visor:

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint

on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in

front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the

CHILD can occur.

L1

Deactivating the front

passenger airbag

"RÖMER Baby-Safe"

Installed in the "rearward facing" position.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

Passenger airbag OFF

With the ignition oﬀ:

To ensure the safety of the child, the front

passenger airbag MUST be deactivated

when a "rearward facing" child seat is

installed on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child risks being seriously

injured or killed in the event of deployment of

the airbag.

► To deactivate the airbag, turn the key in the

switch to the "OFF" position.

► To reactivate it, turn the key to the "ON"

position.

L5

"RÖMER KIDFIX 2R"

Can be ﬁtted to the vehicle's ISOFIX

mountings.

When the ignition is switched on:

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

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– Two rings A, located between the vehicle seat

backrest and cushion.

Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg

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L6

"GRACO Booster"

* Depending on country of sale.

Rear seats

The child is restrained by the seat belt.

Only suitable for installation on the front

passenger seat or on the rear side seats.

This system prevents the child seat from tipping

forwards in the event of a front impact.

This ISOFIX mounting system provides fast,

reliable and safe ﬁtting of the child seat in the

vehicle.

To secure the child seat to the TOP TETHER:

► Remove and stow the head restraint before

installing the child seat on this seat (reﬁt it once

the child seat has been removed).

The 2 latches on ISOFIX child seats are

secured to them.

– One ring B, located behind the seat, called the

TOP TETHER, for attaching seats ﬁtted with an

upper strap.

"ISOFIX" mountings

The seats shown below are ﬁtted with ISOFIX

compliant mountings:

► Pass the strap of the child seat behind the

seat backrest, centring it between the openings

for the head restraint rods.

► Secure the upper strap hook to ring B.

► Tighten the upper strap.

When ﬁtting an ISOFIX child seat to the

left-hand rear seat of the bench seat,

before ﬁtting the seat, ﬁrst move the centre

rear seat belt towards the middle of the

vehicle, so as to avoid the seat interfering

with the operation of the seat belt.

Front seat

* Depending on version.

The mountings comprise three rings for each

seat, indicated by a marking:

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An incorrectly installed child seat in a

vehicle compromises the child's safety in

the event of an accident.

"RÖMER Baby-Safe and its ISOFIX base"

"RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX"

(size category: B1)

(size category: E)

Strictly observe the ﬁtting instructions

provided in the user guide supplied with the

child seat.

Group 0+: from birth to 13 kg

Group 1: from 9 to 18 kg

For information about the options for

ﬁtting ISOFIX child seats in your vehicle,

refer to the summary table.

Installed "rearward facing" using an ISOFIX

base which is attached to rings A.

Suitable for forward-facing installation only.

Attached to rings A and ring B, referred to as

TOP TETHER, using an upper strap.

Three seat body angles: sitting, reclining,

lying down.

This child seat can also be used in seat

positions not equipped with ISOFIX

mountings. In this case, it must be secured to

the vehicle's seat by the three-point seat belt.

Adjust the front seat of the vehicle so that the

child's feet do not touch the backrest.

The base has a support leg, height-

adjustable, which rests on the vehicle's ﬂoor.

This child seat can also be secured with a

seat belt. In this case, only the shell is used

and attached to the vehicle seat using the

three-point seat belt.

Recommended ISOFIX child

seats

Also consult the user guide from the child

seat’s manufacturer to ﬁnd out how to

install and remove the seat.

i-Size child seats

i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings A.

These i-Size child seats also have:

– either an upper strap that is attached to ring B.

– or a support leg that rests on the vehicle ﬂoor, compatible with the approved i-Size seat position.

Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the event of a collision.

For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.

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Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats

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In compliance with European regulations, this table indicates the possibilities for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved

(a) as well as the largest ISOFIX and i-Size child seats for the seat positions ﬁtted with ISOFIX anchorage points in the vehicle.

Seat number

Front seats

(j)

Rear seats

(j)

1

3

1

4

5

6

5

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated "OFF"

Activated "ON" (c)

yes (d) (f) (m)

(b)

Position compatible with a universal (a)

no

yes (d) (f) (l)

yes

yes (e)

no

yes

child seat

Position compatible with an i-Size child

yes (n)/no (o)

seat

Position equipped with a TOP TETHER

no

hook

"Carrycot" type child seat

"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat

"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat

Booster child seat

no

yes (g)

R3 (h) (i)

F3

no

yes (g)

R3 (h) (i)

F3

R3 (n)/no (o)

no

F3 (n)/no (o)

B3 (n)/no (o)

B3

B3 (k)

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Rules:

(i) Adjust the front passenger seat to the fully

– A position that is i-Size compatible is also

compatible with R1, R2 and F2X, F2, B2.

– A position that is R3 compatible is also

compatible for R1 and R2.

– A position that is F3 compatible is also

compatible for F2X and F2.

forward position.

(j) Depending on version, refer to the

legislation in force in your country before

installing a child in this seat position.

(k) Do not fold down the backrest.

– A position that is B3 compatible is also

compatible with B2.

(l) For a universal "rearward facing" and/or

"forward facing" (U), group 0, 0+, 1, 2 and

3 child seat.

(a) Universal child seat: child seat that can be

installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.

(m) For a universal "forward facing" (UF),

group 1, 2 and 3 child seat only.

(b) To install a "rearward facing" child seat at

this seat position, the front passenger airbag

must be deactivated ("OFF").

(n) Seats ﬁtted with ISOFIX anchorage points.

(c) Only a "forward facing" child seat is

authorised at this seat position with the front

passenger airbag activated ("ON").

(o) Seats not ﬁtted with ISOFIX anchorage

points.

(d) For a seat with height adjustment, adjust

the seat to the highest position and move it

fully back.

(e) Never install a child seat with a support leg

on the centre rear seat.

(f) For a seat without height adjustment, the

backrest must be straightened.

(g) Installing a "Carrycot" type child seat on

this seat may prevent the installation of

additional child seats in the rear.

(h) Adjust the driver's seat to the highest

position.

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Key

– R2: ISOFIX reduced size child seat.

– R3: ISOFIX large size child seat.

"Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

– F2X: ISOFIX child seat for toddlers.

– F2: ISOFIX reduced height child seat.

– F3: ISOFIX full height child seat.

Booster child seat:

Locking/Unlocking

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Seat position where the installation of a

child seat is forbidden.

Front passenger airbag deactivated.

Front passenger airbag activated.

Seat position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat belt

and universally approved "rearward facing"

and/or "forward facing" (U) for all sizes and

weight groups.

Seat position suitable for the installation

of a child seat secured using the seat belt

and universally approved "forward facing"

(UF) for groups 1, 2 & 3 only.

Seat position where securing an i-Size

child seat is authorised.

Seat position not suitable for the

installation of a child seat with support

leg.

Seat position where securing a "forward

facing" i-Size child seat is authorised.

Presence of a TOP TETHER anchorage

point at the rear of the backrest,

authorising the attachment of a universal

ISOFIX child seat.

Presence of a TOP TETHER anchorage

point at the rear of the backrest,

authorising the attachment of a "forward

facing" universal ISOFIX child seat.

"Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

– R1: ISOFIX child seat for baby.

– B2: reduced width booster seat.

– B3: full width booster seat.

ISOFIX "carrycot" type child seat:

– L1: left-hand facing.

► To lock, turn the red control as far as it will go

using the integral key:

• To the right on the left-hand rear door.

• To the left on the right-hand rear door.

► To unlock, turn it in the opposite direction.

– L2: right-hand facing.

Seat position authorised for the

installation of an ISOFIX child seat.

Seat position not authorised for the

installation of an ISOFIX child seat.

For seat adjustments, refer to the table

"Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child

seats".

Do not confuse the child lock control,

which is red, with the back-up locking

control, which is black.

Manual child lock

The system prevents a rear door from being

opened using its interior handle.

The red control is located on the edge of each

rear door (marked by a label).

Electric child lock

Depending on version, this system prevents the

opening of the rear doors using their interior

handles and/or the use of the rear electric

window controls.

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Versions with 1 control

Activation/Deactivation

► With the ignition on, press the corresponding

button to activate/deactivate the child lock

(conﬁrmed by the corresponding indicator lamp

coming on/going out).

The activation/deactivation of the child lock is

also indicated by the display of a message.

Any other status of the indicator lamp

indicates a malfunction of the electric

child lock.

Electric windows only

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualiﬁed workshop.

This control supplements the manual child lock

for the rear doors.

With the child lock activated, it is still

possible to open the rear doors from

outside and/or to operate the rear electric

windows from the driver's door.

This system is independent and in no

circumstances does it take the place of

the central locking control.

Check the status of the child lock each time

you switch on the ignition.

Doors and electric windows

Versions with 2 controls

Always keep the electronic key with you when

leaving the vehicle, even for a short time.

In the event of a serious impact, the electric

child lock is switched oﬀ automatically to

permit the exit of the rear passengers.

Doors only/Electric windows only

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