Peugeot 301 (2017 year). Manual

111

Driving

Starting the vehicle

Apply the parking brake.

Select position

P or N.

Start the engine.

If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
warning message.
F

With the engine running, press the brake

pedal.

Release the parking brake.

Select position

R, D or M.

Gradually release the brake pedal.

The vehicle moves off immediately.

If position

N is selected inadvertently while

driving, allow the engine to return to idle
then select position

D before accelerating.

If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and life of the engine and gearbox.

Displays in the instrument panel

When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P.

Parking.

Reverse.

Neutral.

Drive (Automatic operation).

Sport programme.

Snow programme.

1 2 3 4 5 6. Gears engaged during manual

operation.

Invalid value during manual
operation.

Foot on brake

Press the brake pedal when this

indicator light is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: starting
the engine).

When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position

R, D or M

is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave
children in the vehicle without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position

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Driving

Automatic operation

Select position

D for automatic changing

of the six gears.

The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any action needed from the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear according to the style of driving, the profile
of the road and the load in the vehicle.
To obtain maximum acceleration without
touching the selector, press the accelerator
pedal all the way down (kick down). The
gearbox changes down automatically or
maintains the gear selected until the maximum
engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.

Never select position

N while the vehicle

is moving.
Never select positions

P or R unless the

vehicle is completely stationary.

Reverse gear

When selecting reverse

R with the ignition

on, the rear parking sensors are activated
automatically.
For more information on

Rear parking

sensors, refer to the corresponding section.

Autonomous traction function

(moving without using the

accelerator)

This function facilitates manoeuvring of the
vehicle at low speed (when parking, in traffic
jams, …).
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position

D, M or R selected, the vehicle

moves as soon as you take your foot off

the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).

Sport and snow

programmes

These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.

Sport programme "S"

Press button S, after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.

S appears in the instrument panel.

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Driving

Manual operation

Select position

M for sequential changing

of the six gears.

Move the selector towards the

+ sign to

change up a gear.

Move the selector towards the

- sign to

change down a gear.

It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.

D disappears and the gears

engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.

If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position

(automatic) to position

M (manual) at any time.

When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox engages first gear
automatically.

The sport and snow programmes are
inactive in manual operation.

Invalid value during manual

operation

This symbol is displayed if a gear
is not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).

Snow programme T

Press the "T" button, after starting the

engine.

The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and traction
when grip is poor.

At any time, press the selected button
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.

appears in the instrument

panel.

114

Driving

Stopping the vehicle

Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position

P or N to place the gearbox in

neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.

If the selector is not in position

P, when the

driver's door is opened or approximately
45 seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears in the
screen.
F

Return the selector to position

P; the

message disappears.

When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a ford, proceed at walking pace.

Malfunction

When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning light, accompanied
by an audible signal and a message
in the screen, indicates a gearbox
fault.

In this case, the gearbox goes into back-up
mode by staying in 3rd gear. You may feel a
substantial knock when changing from

P to R

and from

N to R. This will not cause any

damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.

There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time,

- if you force the movement of the

selector from the

P position to another

position when the battery is dead.

To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in the

N position and apply the

parking brake.

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Driving

Gear shift indicator

System which reduces fuel consumption by
advising the driver when to change up.

With an electronic or automatic gearbox,
the system is only active in manual mode.

Operation

Depending on the driving situation and the
equipment of your vehicle, the system can
recommend you to skip one (or several)
gear(s). You can follow this instruction without
going through the intermediate gears.
The gear engagement recommendations
should not be considered to be compulsory. As
a matter of fact, road conditions, traffic density
and safety remain decisive elements when
choosing the optimal gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding whether or not
to follow the advice given by the system.
This function cannot be deactivated.

Example:
-  You are in third gear.
-  You press the accelerator pedal.
-  The system may suggest that you engage

a higher gear.

The information appears in the instrument
panel in the form of an arrow.

The system adapts its gear change
recommendation according to the
driving conditions (slope, load, etc.)
and the demands of the driver (power,
acceleration, braking, etc.).
The system never suggests:
-  engaging first gear,
-  engaging reverse gear,
-  changing down.

On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow is accompanied by the
recommended gear.

116

Driving

Stop & Start

The Stop & Start system puts the engine
temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during
stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or
other...). The engine restarts automatically -
START mode - as soon as you want to move
off. Restarting occurs instantly, quickly and
silently.
Perfect for urban use, the Stop & Start system
reduces fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions as well as the noise level when
stationary.

Operation

Going into engine STOP mode

For your comfort, during parking
manoeuvres, STOP mode is not available
for a few seconds after coming out of
reverse gear.
The STOP mode does not affect the
operation of vehicle systems such as
braking, power steering...

Never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key.

With an electronic gearbox, the
"ECO" indicator illuminates in the
instrument panel and the engine
goes into standby when and the
brake pedal is pressed or the gear
selector is moved into position

while the vehicle is stationary.

Special cases: STOP mode not

available

STOP mode is not invoked when:
-  The driver's door is open.
-  The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
-  The engine is needed to maintain a

comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment.

- Demisting is active.
- Some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
climate control...) need it to control the
system.

The "ECO" warning light flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

117

Driving

Manual deactivation /

reactivation

In certain circumstances, such as the need
to maintain the temperature in the passenger
compartment, it may be useful to deactivate the
Stop & Start system.
The system can be deactivated at any time,
once the ignition is switched on.
If the engine is in STOP mode, it then restarts.
The Stop & Start system is reactivated
automatically every time the ignition is switched
on.

Going into engine START mode

- you release the brake pedal with the gear

selector in position

A or M,

- you are in position

N with the brake pedal

released and you move the gear selector to
position

A or M,

- you engage reverse.

With an electronic gearbox, the
"ECO" warning light goes off and the
engine restarts automatically when:

Special cases: START mode

invoked automatically

As a safety measure or to maintain comfort
levels in the vehicle, START mode is invoked
automatically when:
-  You open the driver's door.
-  You unfasten the driver's seat belt.
-  The speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph

(3 km/h) with an electronic gearbox.

- Some specific conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
climate control, etc.) need it to ensure
control of a system or the vehicle.

The "ECO" warning light flashes for
a few seconds, then goes off.

This operation is perfectly normal.

118

Driving

With button

Press this button to deactivate the system.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination of
the indicator light of the button and the display
of a message.
Pressing the button again reactivates the
system.
The indicator light of the button goes off,
accompanied by the display of a message.

With the touch screen

Press

MENU.

In the

Driving / Vehicle menu, activate/

deactivate "

Stop and Start System".

Opening the bonnet

Driving on flooded roads

Before driving through a flooded road, it is
strongly recommended that you deactivate
the Stop & Start.
For more information on

Driving advice,

particularly on flooded roads, refer to the
corresponding section.

Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.

Malfunction

In the event of a fault in the system,
the indicator light in the "ECO OFF"
button flashes for a moment, then
illuminates continuously.

Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of a fault in STOP mode, the
vehicle may stall. All of the instrument panel
warning lights come on. It is then necessary to
switch the ignition off and to restart the engine
using the key.

The Stop & Start system requires a 12 V
battery of specific technology and
specification.
All work on this type of battery must be
carried out only by a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
For more information on the

12 V battery,

refer to the corresponding section.

119

Driving

Speed limiter

System which prevents the vehicle from
exceeding the speed programmed by the
driver.
When the programmed speed limit is reached,
pressing the accelerator pedal in the normal
manner no longer has any effect.
The speed limiter is

switched on manually: it

requires a programmed speed of at least
20 mph (30 km/h).
The speed limiter is

switched off by manual

operation of the control.
The programmed speed can be exceeded
temporarily by pressing the accelerator firmly.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
slow down to a speed below the programmed
speed.
The programmed speed remains in the system
memory when the ignition is switched off.

The limiter can under no circumstances
replace respect for speed limits, or the
vigilance of the driver.

Steering mounted controls

The controls of this system are grouped
together on lever

Speed limiter mode selection wheel.

Value decrease button.

Value increase button.

Button to start / top the speed limiter.

Displays in the instrument panel

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Speed limiter on / off indication.

Speed limiter mode selection indication.

Programmed speed value.

120

Driving

Programming

You do not have to switch the speed limiter on
in order to set the speed.

Pause

Turn thumb wheel

1 to the "LIMIT" position:

the speed limiter mode is selected but is
not switched on (PAUSE).

Set the speed value by pressing

button

2 or 3 (e.g.: 90 km/h).

Switch the speed limiter off by pressing

button

4: a confirmation message appears

on the screen (PAUSE).

Switch the speed limiter back on by

pressing button

4 again.

You can change the programmed speed further
using buttons

2 and 3:

-  By + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press.
-  By + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press.
-  In steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = press and

hold.

Switch the speed limiter on by pressing

button

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Driving

Exceeding programmed

speed

Pressing the accelerator pedal in order to
exceed the programmed speed will have
no effect unless you press the pedal

firmly

beyond the

point of resistance.

The speed limiter is deactivated temporarily
and the programmed speed, which is still
displayed, flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means
of intentional or unintentional deceleration of
the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing
of the programmed speed and the audible
signal stops.

Existing the limiter mode

Malfunction

In the event of a speed limiter fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

On a steep descent or in the event of
sharp acceleration, the speed limiter will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is secured

correctly,

- do not fit one mat on top of another.

Turn thumb wheel

1 to the 0 position:

the speed limiter mode is deselected.
The display returns to the total mileage
recorder.

122

Driving

Cruise control

System which automatically maintains the
speed of the vehicle at the value programmed
by the driver, without any action on the
accelerator pedal.
Cruise control is

switched on manually: it

requires a minimum speed of at least 25 mph
(40 km/h) and the engagement of:
- Fourth gear on a manual gearbox.
- Second gear on an automatic or electronic

gearbox, in sequential mode,

- Position

A on an electronic gearbox or

position

D on an automatic gearbox.

Cruise control is

switched off manually or

by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on
triggering of the trajectory control systems for
safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed
temporarily by depressing the accelerator
pedal.
To return to the programmed speed, simply
release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any
programmed speed setting.

Cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to
respect speed limits, nor can it replace the
need for vigilance on the part of the driver.

Steering mounted controls

The controls of this system are grouped
together on lever

Cruise control mode selection wheel.

Value decrease button.

Value increase button.

Cruise control off/resume button.

Displays in the instrument panel

The programmed information is grouped
together in the instrument panel screen.

Cruise control off/resume indication.

Cruise control selection indication.

Programmed speed value.

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Driving

Programming

Pause

Turn thumb wheel

1 to the "CRUISE"

position: the cruise control mode is
selected but is not switched on (PAUSE).

Set the programmed speed by

accelerating to the required
speed, then press button

2 or 3

(e.g.: 110 km/h).

You can change the programmed speed further
using buttons

2 and 3:

-  By + or - 1 mph (km/h) = short press.
-  By + or - 5 mph (km/h) = long press.
-  In steps of + or - 5 mph (km/h) = press and

hold.

Switch off the cruise control by pressing

button

4: a confirmation message appears

on the screen (PAUSE).

Switch the cruise control back on by

pressing button

4 again.

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Driving

Exceeding the programmed

speed

Intentional or unintentional exceeding of the
programmed speed results in flashing of this
speed on the display.
Returning to the programmed speed, by means
of intentional or unintentional deceleration of
the vehicle, automatically cancels the flashing
of the programmed speed.

Leaving cruise control mode

Malfunction

When cruise control is active, be careful
when holding one of the speed setting
buttons: this may result in a very rapid
change in the speed of your vehicle.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
When descending a steep hill, the cruise
control system cannot prevent the vehicle
from exceeding the programmed speed.
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:
- Ensure that mats are secured

correctly.

- Do not fit one mat on top of another.

In the event of a cruise control fault, the speed
is cleared resulting in flashing of the dashes.
Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Turn thumb wheel

1 to the 0 position:

the cruise control mode is deselected.
The display returns to the total mileage
recorder.

125

Driving

Rear parking sensors

This system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)
entering the field of detection of sensors
located in the bumper.

Due to blind areas, obstacles of certain types
(posts, worksite markers, etc.) which were
detected initially won't be any longer by the end
of the operation.

This system cannot in any circumstances
replace the need for vigilance on the part
of the driver.

The system is switched on by engaging the
reverse gear. This is accompanied by an
audible signal.
The system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.

Audible assistance

The proximity information is given by an
intermittent audible signal, the frequency of
which increases as the vehicle approaches the
obstacle.
The sound emitted by the speaker (right or
left) indicates the side on which the obstacle is
located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.

Visual assistance

This supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the screen which move
progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is very close, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed on the screen.

126

Driving

Deactivation / Activation

The function is deactivated or activated via the
vehicle configuration menu.

With audio system

In the "

Personalisation -

Configuration" menu, activate/

deactivate "

Parking sensors".

With the touch screen

Press

MENU.

In the "

Driving / Vehicle" menu,

activate/deactivate "

Parking

sensors".

The function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed or
a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with
a tow bar or bicycle carrier recommended
by PEUGEOT).

Malfunction

In the event of a system fault
when engaging the reverse gear,
this warning light is displayed in
the instrument cluster and/or a
message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal
(short beep).

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

In bad or wintry weather, ensure that the
sensors are not covered by mud, ice or
snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an
audible signal (long beep) indicates that
the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking sensor
system.

Peugeot 301 (2017 year). Manual - part 8