Driving
Ignition on position
vibrations, for anything up to 2 minutes
(accelerated idle speed).
Starting / Switching off the
engine with the key
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It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or the charging of accessories.
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.
► With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position
2, to activate the engine preheating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off on
the instrument panel, then turn the key to
position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
to operate the starter motor. Once the engine
has started, release the key and allow it to return
to position 2.
Key ignition switch
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
may stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
to warm up while stationary, but move off
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in mode N or P then depress the brake
pedal.
It has 3 positions:
► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
1. Stop
Inserting/removing the key, steering column
locked.
2. Ignition on
Steering column unlocked, ignition on,
preheating (Diesel), switching the engine on.
3. Starting
► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few
In certain cases, you may need to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (e.g. wheels turned to full lock).
seconds before operating the starter motor
again. If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, do not keep trying - risk of
damaging the starter motor and the engine!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
► 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 has started, release the
key and allow it to return to position 2.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control. This would weigh
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Switching off the engine
► Immobilise the vehicle.
► With the engine at idle, turn the key to
position 1.
Petrol engines
After a cold start, preheating the catalytic
converter can cause noticeable engine
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