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Starting-switching off the engine

Anti-theft protection

Ignition switch

Electronic engine immobiliser

Ignition on position

The key contains an electronic chip which has

a special code. When the ignition is switched

on, this code must be recognised for engine

starting to be authorised.

This electronic engine immobiliser locks the

engine management system a few minutes

after the ignition is switched off and prevents

starting of the engine by anyone who does not

have the key.

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.

It has 3 positions:

position 1 (Stop): insert and removing

the key.

In the event of a fault, you are informed

by illumination of this warning lamp, an

audible signal and a message in the

screen.

In this case, your vehicle will not start;

contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as

possible.

position 2 (Ignition on): steering column

unlocked, ignition on, Diesel preheating,

engine running

position 3 (Starting).

Keep safely, away from your vehicle,

the label attached to the keys given to

you on acquisition of the vehicle.

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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

intoxication and death.

Starting the engine

With the parking brake applied and the gearbox

With a Diesel engine, turn the key to

position 2, ignition on, to operate the

engine pre-heating system.

in neutral or position N or P:

depress the clutch pedal fully (manual

gearbox),

In very severe wintry conditions

(temperatures below -23°C), to ensure

the correct operation and durability of

the mechanical components of your

vehicle, engine and gearbox, it is

necessary to leave the engine running

for 4 minutes before moving off.

Never drive with the parking brake

applied: risk of overheating and damage

to the braking system.

Do not park or leave the engine running

with the vehicle stationary in areas

where flammable materials (dry grass,

dead leaves) might come into contact

with the hot exhaust system: risk of fire.

Never leave the vehicle unattended with

the engine running. If you have to leave

the vehicle with the engine running,

apply the parking brake and put the

gearbox into neutral or position P or N.

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.

press the brake pedal firmly (electronic or

automatic gearbox),

insert the key into the ignition switch; the

system recognises the code,

unlock the steering column by simultaneously

turning the steering and 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. Contact

a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

In certain cases, you may have to apply

more force to the steering (wheels on

full lock, for example).

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.

Do not leave the engine at idle to warm

up but move off straight away and drive

at moderate speed.

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Switching off the engine

Stop the vehicle.

With the engine running at idle, turn the key

to position 1.

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.

For more information, refer to the

"Practical information" section, under

"Energy economy mode".

In "Stop" mode of Stop & Start, don't

forget to switch off the ignition.

Avoid attaching heavy objects to the

key, which would weigh down on its

blade in the ignition switch and could

cause a malfunction.

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

To lock the steering column, turn the

steering until it locks.

When you leave the vehicle, keep the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

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.

Key left in the "Ignition on"

position

On opening the driver's door, an alert

message is displayed, accompanied

by an audible signal, to remind you that

the key is still in the ignition switch at

position 1 (Stop).

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, ...

Check that the parking brake is correctly

applied, particularly on sloping ground.

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).

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