Driving
F Insert the key into the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
Electronic immobiliser
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, the front wheels should be
straight before switching off the engine.
The original key contains a coded electronic
chip. When the ignition is switched on, starting
is only possible if the code is detected and
recognised.
This anti-theft protection locks the engine
management system a few moments after the
ignition is switched off and prevents starting of
the engine following a break-in.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss of
braking assistance.
In the event of a fault, you are
Key left in
informed by the illumination of this
warning lamp, the emission of an
audible signal and the display of
a message.
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 Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
In this case, your vehicle will not start; contact
a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
In some cases, you may have to apply
some force to turn the steering wheel (if
the wheels are on full lock against a kerb,
for example).
Switching off
F Immobilise the vehicle.
Parking brake
Releasing
F Turn the key fully towards you to position
1 (Stop).
F Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F To lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
F Turn the key all the way towards the
dashboard to position 3 (Starting).
F When the engine starts, release the key.
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
preheating the catalytic converter can
cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when
stationary, with the engine running, for
anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle
speed).
Free-wheeling
For safety reasons, do not free-wheel.
Otherwise, some vehicle functions will no
longer be active.
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