Safety
Switching on
Malfunction
For the system to activate, the slope must
be greater than 8%.
Do not use the system with the gearbox
in neutral.
Engage an appropriate gear for the speed
of the vehicle, to avoid the engine stalling.
On starting the vehicle, the system is
deactivated.
If a fault occurs with the hill descent
control system, this warning lamp
comes on.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or by
a qualified workshop.
Deactivation
Seat belts
Front seat belts
F At a speed below 19 mph (30 km/h) press this
button to activate the system; the indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
Once the vehicle starts its descent, you can
release the accelerator and brake pedals; the
indicator lamp in the button flashes.
The driver's seat is fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioner and a force limiter.
On models with a passenger's front airbag,
the passenger's seat is also fitted with
a pyrotechnic pretensioner and a force limiter.
The front bench seat is fitted with two seat
belts.
The brake lamps come on automatically when the
system is brought into operation.
F Press this button to switch off the system;
the indicator lamp in the button goes out.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), the function is
completely deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off.
If the speed of the vehicle exceeds 19 mph
(30 km/h), the system is automatically deactivated,
but the indicator lamp in the button stays on.
The system reactivates automatically as soon
as the speed of the vehicle drops below 19 mph
(30 km/h).
The system may not be available if the
brakes overheat. Wait a few minutes for
them to cool down before trying again.
If you install a front bench seat as an
accessory, it must be fitted with approved
seat belts.
You can depress the accelerator or brake
pedal again at any time.
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