Get Driving Guide for Peugeot Ion 4 Door First Generation (2010-2020)

Driving

A few driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations at all times and

remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.

Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your

hands on the wheel so that you are ready to

react at any time to any eventuality.

In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate

the need to brake and increase the distance

from other vehicles.

If you are obliged to drive through water:

Important!

Never drive with the parking brake

applied - Risk of overheating and

damage to the braking system!

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check that the depth of water does not

exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves

that might be generated by other users.

drive as slowly as possible; do not exceed

6 mph (10 km/h).

Never leave a vehicle unsupervised

with the motor switched on. If you

have to leave your vehicle with the

motor switched on, apply the parking

brake and place the drive selector in

position N or P.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as

Driving on flooded roads

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circumstances allow, make several light brake

applications to dry the brake discs and pads.

If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact

a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

We strongly advise against driving on flooded

roads, as this could cause serious damage

to the motor and the gearbox as well as the

electrical systems of your vehicle.

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Starting - stopping the vehicle

Ignition switch

Starting

Stopping

F

Check that the drive selector is in

position P.

Insert the key in the ignition switch.

Turn the key to position 4 (START).

F

Stop the vehicle.

Keep your foot on the brake pedal.

Place the drive selector in position P.

Apply the parking brake.

Turn the key to position 1 (LOCK).

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

F

Hold it in this position for a few

seconds until the "READY" lamp

comes on accompanied by an

audible signal.

Do not attach any heavy objects to the

key as this could weigh down on it when

in the ignition switch and cause a fault.

F

Release the key.

The key returns automatically to

position 3 (ON).

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Position 1: LOCK

The steering is locked.

Position 2 : ACC

The ancillaries (radio, 12 V socket, etc.)

can be used.

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Position 3: ON

Ignition on.

Position 4: START

"Ready" lamp on.

Motor ready to drive the vehicle.

If you use the ancillaries for a prolonged

period (with the key in the ACC

position), you risk discharging the 12 V

battery. Starting your vehicle will then

no longer be possible. Be aware.

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Parking brake

Applying

Releasing

F

Pull the parking brake lever fully up to

immobilise your vehicle.

F Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,

press the release button then lower the

lever fully.

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When the vehicle is being driven, if

the parking brake is still on or has

not been fully released, this warning

lamp comes on.

When parking on a slope, direct your

wheels against the kerb, apply the

parking brake, place the drive selector

in position P and switch off the ignition.

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Drive selector

Selector positions

Displays in the instrument panel Moving off

P. Park.

When you move the drive selector through the

grille to select a position, the corresponding

indicator is displayed in the instrument panel.

With the motor running, P appears in the

instrument panel screen.

This position is used for starting the vehicle.

To come out of the P position, you must have

your foot on the brake.

R. Reverse.

N. Neutral.

D. Drive (Forward).

F

Press the brake pedal to come out of

position P.

F

Select forward (D) or reverse (R) gear.

Release the parking brake.

Take your foot off the brake pedal, the

vehicle then moves off slowly to facilitate

manoeuvring.

F

Accelerate to go forwards or backwards.

"D" or "R" appears in the instrument panel

screen.

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Parking the vehicle

To stop the motor, you must select position P.

You must apply the parking brake to immobilise

the vehicle.

To remove the key from the ignition switch, the

drive selector must be in position P.

To tow your vehicle, the drive selector

must be in position N.

For more information on Towing the

vehicle, refer to the corresponding

section.

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Driving

Under-inﬂation detection

System which continuously and automatically

checks the pressures of the four tyres after

switching on the ignition.

This system does not avoid the need to

check the tyre pressures monthly and

before a long journey.

Driving with under-inflated tyres

adversely affects road holding,

extends braking distances and causes

premature tyre wear, particularly under

arduous conditions (vehicle loaded,

high speed, long journey).

The tyre pressures for your vehicle can

be found on the tyre pressure label.

For more information on the

Identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

The tyre pressures must be checked

with the tyres "cold" (vehicle stopped

for 1 hour or after driving for less then

6 miles (10 km) at moderate speed).

Otherwise, add 0.3 bar to the values

indicated on the label.

A pressure sensor is located in the valve of

each tyre.

The system triggers an alert if a drop in

pressure is detected in one or more tyres,

compared to the reference pressure registered

in the system. This reference pressure must be

reinitialised every time the tyre pressures are

adjusted or a wheel changed.

The system operates on condition that sensor

identifiers have first been memorised in the

system by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop.

Driving with under-inflated tyres

increases fuel consumption.

You can memorise two sets of tyres (for

example: wheels with "standard" tyres and

wheels with "winter" tyres).

The tyre under-inflation detection

system is an aid to driving which does

not replace the need for vigilance on

the part of the driver.

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Under-inflation alert

Reinitialising the reference

pressure

The alert is given by the fixed

illumination of this warning lamp.

F

Check the four tyre pressures when "cold",

using the compressor from the temporary

puncture repair kit.

If it is not possible to check the tyre

pressures at the time, drive carefully at

reduced speed.

The system must be reinitialised after any

adjustment of tyre pressures and after

changing one or more wheels.

F

Reduce speed, avoid sudden steering

movements or harsh brake applications.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so.

or

In the event of a puncture, use the

temporary puncture repair kit.

The loss of pressure detected does not

always lead to visible deformation of the

tyre. Do not rely on just a visual check.

The alert is maintained until the

reference pressure is reinitialised after

the reinflation, repair or replacement

of the tyres concerned. In the event of

the repair or replacement of tyres, the

sensor identifiers must be registered in

the system by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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Before reinitialising the system, ensure

that the pressures in the four tyres are

suitable for the conditions of use of the

vehicle and as specified on the tyre

pressure label.

The under-inflation detection system

cannot warn of an incorrect pressure at

the time of reinitialisation.

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Operating fault

The flashing and then fixed illumination

of the under-inflation warning lamp

indicates a fault with the system.

Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked

or, following the repair of a puncture, to

have the original wheel, equipped with a

sensor, refitted.

In this case, monitoring of the tyre pressures is

not assured.

The reinitialisation instruction is entered in

the instrument panel screen screen, with the

ignition on and the vehicle stationary.

This alert is also displayed if:

Any tyre repair or replacement on a

wheel fitted with this system must be

carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

If you fit the second set of tyres

memorised in the system, a fault will

be signalled until the second set is

selected in the configuration menu.

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one or more wheels is not fitted with a

sensor.

a wireless device operating on the same

frequency is close to the vehicle.

there are accumulations of snow or ice in

the wings or in the wheel rims.

the state of charge of the tyre pressure

monitoring system battery is too low.

the wheel sensor identifiers have not been

memorised in the system by a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop.

F

Press button A to select the function.

Press and hold button A for at least

3 seconds to reinitialise the under-inflation

detection system.

Reinitialisation of the system is confirmed

by the flashing of the warning lamp in the

instrument panel.

You then have to drive about 100 metres before

the warning lamp goes off.

The under-inflation alert is only reliable

if the system has been reinitialised

with the four tyre pressures correctly

adjusted.

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Managing sets of wheels

and tyres

If you have had a second set of wheels and

tyres registered by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop, every time you change the

set of wheels (fitting a set of winter tyres, for

example), you must select the set you have just

fitted in the configuration menu.

Selection of the other set of wheels and tyres is

done via the instrument panel screen, with the

ignition on and the vehicle stationary.

After fitting the new set of wheels and

tyres, you should check and adjust the

tyre pressures to the values specified

on the tyre pressure label.

For more information on the

Identification markings, refer to the

corresponding section.

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F

Press button A to select the function.

Press and hold button A button for more

than 10 seconds to change successively

from set of wheels and tyres 1 to set of

wheels and tyres 2 or the other way round.

The system automatically reinitialises

the reference pressure based on the

pressure in the new set (the under-

inflation detection warning lamp flashes

during the operation).

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Driving for Your Peugeot Ion 4 Door First Generation (2010-2020)

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