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Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.

In emergency braking, press very
firmly and maintain this pressure.

When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.

After an impact, have these systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Intelligent traction control
system

Depending on version, your vehicle has a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control.
This system detects situations of difficult
surface grip that could make it difficult to move
off or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel spin to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.

The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on surfaces offering low
levels of grip.

Anti-slip regulation (ASR) /
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)

Operation

These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a
problem with grip or trajectory.

Deactivation

In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
the ASR system, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
Reactivate the system when grip conditions
allow.

Deactivation of the function is done
in the Vehicle / Driving menu of the
touch screen.

It is confirmed by the display of a message.

The ASR system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.

Reactivation

The ASR system is reactivated automatically
every time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it
manually:

Reactivation of the function is done
in the Vehicle / Driving menu of the
touch screen.

It is confirmed by the display of a message.

This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument
panel.

Operating fault

Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal,
indicates a fault with the system.

Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.

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ASR / DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, black ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on observation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding as much the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
as the assembly and repair procedures
used by PEUGEOT dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended,
in order to be able to benefit from the
efficiency of these systems in winter
conditions.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.

Trailer stability assist

When towing, this system reduces the risk of
the vehicle or trailer swaying.

Operation

The system is activated automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability programme (ESC) must
not have any faults.
Between 40 and 100 mph (60 and 160 km/h), if
the system detects oscillations (snaking) in the
movement of the trailer, it acts on the brakes to
stabilise the trailer and, if necessary, reduces
engine power to slow down the vehicle.

For information on the weights and towed
loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or
the registration certificate for your vehicle.
For advice on driving safely when Towing a
trailer, refer to the corresponding section.

Malfunction

Should a fault occur with the system,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal.

If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your
speed and drive carefully!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.

The trailer stability assist system offers
increased safety in normal driving,
provided that the recommendations on
towing a trailer are observed. It should not
encourage the driver to take risks, such
as towing a trailer in adverse operating
conditions (overloading, failure to observe
the trailer nose weight, worn or under-
inflated tyres, faulty braking system,etc.)
or drive at too high a speed.
In certain cases, oscillation of the trailer
may not be detected by the ESC system,
particularly with a light trailer.
When driving on slippery or poor surfaces,
the system may not be able to prevent
sudden snaking of the trailer.

The correction is signalled by the
flashing of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and illumination of
the brake lamps.

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Advanced Grip Control

Special patented traction control system which
improves traction on snow, mud and sand.
This system, the operation of which has been
optimised for each situation, allows you to
manoeuvre in most conditions of poor grip
(encountered during touring use).
Associated with all-season M+S (Mud and
Snow) tyres, this system offers a compromise
between safety, adhesion and traction.
The accelerator pedal should be pressed
sufficiently to allow the system to use the power
of the engine. Operation at high engine speeds
is completely normal.
A five-position selector knob allows you to
choose the setting best suited to the driving
conditions encountered.
An indicator lamp associated with each mode
comes on, accompanied by the display of a
message to confirm your choice.

Operating modes

Standard (ESC)

Snow

This mode is calibrated for a low level of wheel
spin, based on the different levels of grip
normally encountered on the road.

F Place the knob in this position.

Every time the ignition is switched off, the
system automatically resets to this mode.

This mode adapts its strategy to the conditions
of grip encountered for each of the two front
wheels on moving off.
(mode active up to 30 mph (50 km/h))

F Place the knob in this position.

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Sand

You can deactivate the ASR
and DSC systems by turning
the knob to the "OFF" position.

The ASR and DSC systems will no longer
act on the engine operation or the brakes
in the event of an involuntary change of
trajectory.
These systems are reactivated
automatically from 30 mph (50 km/h) or
every time the ignition is switched on.

Recommendations
Your vehicle is designed principally to
drive on tarmac roads but it allows you to
occasionally drive on other less passable
terrain.
However, it does not permit off-road
driving such as:
- crossing and driving on terrain which

could damage the underbody or strip
away components (fuel pipe, fuel
cooler, etc.) due to obstacles or stones
in particular,

- driving on terrain with steep gradients

and poor grip,

- crossing a stream.

All terrain (mud, damp grass,
etc.)

This mode, when moving off, allows
considerable spin on the wheel with the least
grip to optimise clearing of the mud and to
regain grip. At the same time, the wheel with
the most grip is controlled in such a way as to
transmit as much torque as possible.
When moving, the system optimises wheel spin
to respond to the driver's requirements as fully
as possible.
(mode active up to 50 mph (80 km/h))

F Place the knob in this position.

This mode allows little spin on the two driving
wheels at the same time to allow the vehicle to
move forward and limit the risks of getting stuck
in the sand.
(mode active up to 75 mph (120 km/h))

F Place the knob in this position.

Do not use the other modes on sand as
the vehicle may become stuck.

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Hill Assist Descent
Control

System that provides assistance when
descending on loose or soft surfaces (gravel,
mud, etc.) or a steep gradient.
This system reduces the risk of slip or loss
of control of the vehicle when descending,
whether going forward or in reverse.
During a descent, it assists the driver in
maintaining a constant speed, depending
on the gear engaged, while progressively
releasing the brakes.

For the system to activate, the slope must
be greater than 5%.
The system can be used with the gearbox
in neutral.
Otherwise engage a gear corresponding
to the speed to prevent the engine stalling.
With an automatic gearbox, the system
can be used with the selector at N, D or R.

When the system is regulating, the Active
Safety Brake system is automatically
deactivated.

The system is not available:
- if the speed of the vehicle is above

45 mph (70 km/h),

- if the speed of the vehicle is being

controlled by the Dynamic cruise
control with Stop function, depending
on the type of gearbox.

Operation

Switching on

By default, the system is not selected.
The system's status is not saved when the
ignition is switched off.
The driver can select the system when
the engine is running, when the vehicle is
stationary or moving at speeds up to approx.
30 mph (50 km/h).

F Speed below 30 mph (50 km/h),

press this button until its
indicator lamp lights up to
select the system; this warning
lamp appears in grey in the
instrument panel.

F Speed below 18 mph (30 km/h),

the system becomes active; this
warning lamp lights up green in
the instrument panel.

F When the vehicle begins its descent, you

can release the accelerator and brake
pedals; the system regulates the speed:

if the gearbox is in first or
second gear, the speed
decreases and the warning lamp
flashes rapidly,

if the gearbox is in neutral or if
the clutch pedal is depressed,
the speed decreases and the
warning lamp flashes slowly;
in this case, the maintained
descent speed is lower.

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During a descent, with the vehicle stationary, if
you release the accelerator and brake pedals,
the system will release the brakes to set the
vehicle gradually in motion.
The brake lamps light up automatically when
the system is regulating.
If the speed exceeds 18 mph (30 km/h),
regulation is paused automatically, the warning
lamp goes back to grey in the instrument panel,
but the indicator lamp in the button remains lit.
Regulation resumes automatically when the
speed falls below 18 mph (30 km/h) again, and
the slope and pedal release conditions are met.
You can depress the accelerator or brake pedal
again at any time.

Switching off

Operating fault

If a fault occurs with the system,
this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by the display of a
message in the instrument panel.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.

Seat belts

Front seat belts

The front seat belts are fitted with a pyrotechnic
pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of the
seat belt on the chest of the occupant, thus
improving their protection.

F Press this button until its indicator lamp

goes off; the indicator goes off in the
instrument panel.

Above 45 mph (70 km/h), the system is
automatically deactivated; the indicator lamp in
the button goes off.

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Locking

F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unlocking

F Press the red button on the buckle.
F Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

Height adjustment

Rear 2nd row safety belts

F To adjust the height of the anchorage point,

squeeze control A and slide it to the notch
desired.

Before performing any operations on the
rear seats, to avoid damage to the seat
belts check that:
- the lateral seat belts are properly

tensioned,

- the central seat belt is completely

reeled in.

Each of the 2nd row rear seats comes with a
belt, with three fixing points and an inertia reel.
The outer seats are fitted with a pretensioning
and force limiting system.

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Locking

F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Unlocking

F Press the red button on the buckle.
F Guide the seat belt as it is reeled in.

2nd row rear central seat
belt

The seat belt for the rear central position is
integrated into the roof.

Installation

Removal and storage

F Press the red button on buckle B, then the

black button on buckle A.

F Guide the strap as it reels in and take

tongue B, then A to the magnet at the
anchoring point on the roof.

3rd row rear safety belts

Installation

F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the

buckle.

F Check that the seat belt is fastened

correctly by pulling the strap.

Removal and storage

Ensure seat belts are always fixed when
not in use.

F Pull the strap and insert tongue A into the

right buckle.

F Pull the strap and insert tongue B into the

left buckle.

F Check that each buckle is fastened correctly

by pulling the strap.

F  Press the red button on the buckle.
F  Guide the seat belt as it reels in.
F  Flatten the seat belt strap against the boot

side trim using the magnetic retaining
system.

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Seat belt not fastened/
unfastened alerts

Not fastened/unfastened warning lamp

Seat belts not fastened/unfastened
identification warning lamp

Front seat belts not fastened
alerts

When the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp and the corresponding indicators light up
if the driver and/or the front passenger have not
fastened their seat belts.
At speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an
audible signal for two minutes. After that
period, these warning lamps remain lit until the
seat belts have been fastened.

Rear seat belts not fastened
alerts

When the ignition is switched on, with the
engine running or the vehicle moving at speeds
above 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning lamp and
the indicator lamps light up for around thirty
seconds, if one or more rear seat belts are not
fastened.

Seat belts unfastened alert

It lights up on both the instrument
panel and the passenger front
airbag and seat belt warning lamps
display, once the system detects
that a seat belt is not fastened or is
unfastened.

It lights up in the display: the
lit indicator lamps indicate the
location of the not fastened or
unfastened seat belts.

After the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp and the corresponding indicator lamps
light up if the driver and/or one or more
passengers unfasten their seat belts.
At speeds above 12 miles (20 km/h), these
warning lamps flash, accompanied by an
audible signal for two minutes. After that
period, these warning lamps remain lit until the
seat belts have been refastened.

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Advice

The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfil their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the length
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat belt
is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be positioned
as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels have an automatic blocking
device at the time of a collision, during
sudden braking or if the vehicle turns over.
You can release the device by pulling the
strap firmly and then releasing it so that it
reels in slightly.

In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- be tightened as close to the body as

possible,

- be pulled in front of you with a smooth

movement, checking that it does not twist,

-  be used to restrain only one person,
-  not show any signs of cuts or fraying,
-  not be converted or modified to avoid

affecting its performance.

In accordance with current safety regulations,
for all repairs on your vehicle's seat belts, go
to a qualified workshop with the skills and
equipment needed, which a PEUGEOT dealer
is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by PEUGEOT
dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.

Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one and
a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.

In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact, the pyrotechnic device may
be deployed before and independently of the
airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and, if necessary, replaced,
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.

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Airbags

General information

System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with
the exception of the centre rear passenger)
in the event of violent collisions. The airbags
supplement the action of the seat belts fitted
with force limiters (with the exception of the
centre rear passenger belt).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the airbags

are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle (with the exception of the
centre rear passenger); immediately after
the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the exit of
the occupants,

- in the case of a minor or rear impact or

in certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.

The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or
a subsequent accident), the airbag will not
be deployed again.

Impact detection zones

Front impact zone.

Side impact zone.

The deployment of an airbag is
accompanied by a slight emission of
smoke and a noise, due to the detonation
of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in
the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of an airbag may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.

Front airbags

Deployment

The airbags are deployed (except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated)
in the event of a serious frontal impact to all
or part of the frontal impact zone A, in the
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the front to
the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side, to cushion their
forward movement.

System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front
impact, in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and thorax.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

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Deactivating the passenger's
front airbag

When the ignition is switched on, this
warning lamp comes on in the seat
belt warning display screen. It stays on
while the airbag is deactivated.

To assure the safety of your child,
the passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated when you install a rearward
facing child seat on the front passenger
seat.
Otherwise, the child risks being seriously
injured or killed if the airbag is deployed.

Reactivating the passenger's
front airbag

When you remove the child seat, with the
ignition off, turn the switch to the ON position
to reactivate the front airbag and so assure the
safety of your front passenger in the event of
an impact.

When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
seat belt warning display screen for
approximately one minute to signal
that the front airbag is activated.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system
checked.

The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.

Lateral airbags

Deployment

The lateral airbags are deployed on one side in
the event of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel.

F With the ignition off, insert the key in the

front passenger airbag deactivation switch.

F Turn it to the "OFF" position.
F Remove the key keeping the switch in the

new position.

This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a severe side impact
to minimise the risk of injury to the chest,
between hip and shoulder.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.

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Curtain airbags

System contributing towards greater protection
for the driver and passengers (with the
exception of the rear centre passenger) in the
event of a serious side impact in order to limit
the risk of injury to the side of the head.
Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area.

Deployment

The curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
The curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, you must contact
a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system
checked.

The airbags may no longer be deployed in the
event of a serious impact.

In the event of a minor impact or bump on
the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls
over, the airbags may not be deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
none of the lateral airbags are deployed.

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For the airbags to be fully effective,
observe the safety recommendations
below.
Adopt a normal and upright sitting position.
Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
Do not leave anything between the occupants
and the airbags (a child, pet, object, etc.),
nor fix or attach anything close or in the way
of airbag trajectory; this could cause injuries
during their deployment.
Never modify the original definition of your
vehicle, particularly in the area directly
around the airbags.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the airbag systems checked.
All work on the airbag system must be carried
out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Even when following all the precautions
listed, a risk of injuries or slight burns to
the head, the chest or the arms, when an
airbag deploys cannot be excluded. The
bag inflates almost instantly (within a few
milliseconds) then deflates within the same
time discharging the hot gas via openings
provided for this purpose.

Advice

Front airbags
Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its
spokes or resting your hands on the centre
part of the wheel.
Passengers must not place their feet on the
dashboard.
Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags
can cause burns or the risk of injury from a
cigarette or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or
hit it violently.
Do not fit or attach anything to the steering
wheel or dashboard, this could cause injuries
in case of airbag deployment.

Curtain airbags
Do not attach anything or hang anything to
the roof, as this could cause head injuries
when the curtain airbag is deployed.
If fitted to your vehicle, do not remove the
grab handles installed on the roof, they play a
part in securing the curtain airbags.

Lateral airbags
Use only approved covers on the seats,
compatible with the deployment of the lateral
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, you can
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Do not attach or hang anything to the seat
backrests (clothes, etc.) as this could cause
injuries to the thorax or arm when the lateral
airbag is deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.

The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors – Risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
Such work must only be done by a PEUGEOT
dealer or a qualified workshop.

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General points relating to
child seats

* The legislation on carrying children is

specific to each country. Consult the
legislation in force in your country.

Although one of the main criteria of PEUGEOT
when designing your vehicle, the safety of your
children also depends on you.

For maximum safety, please observe the
following recommendations:
- In accordance with European regulations,

all children under the age of 12 or less
than one and a half metres tall must
travel in an approved child seat suited to
their weight and installed on a vehicle seat
fitted with a seat belt or ISOFIX mountings*.

- Statistically, the safest seats in your

vehicle for carrying children are the rear
seats.

- A child weighing less than 9 kg must

travel in the rearward facing position
both in the front and in the rear.

PEUGEOT recommends that children
should travel on the rear seats of your
vehicle:
- "rearward facing" up to the age of 3,
- "forward facing" over the age of 3.

Child seat at the front

Refer to the current legislation in your country
before installing your child on this seat.

Rearward facing

When a rearward facing child seat is installed
on the front passenger seat, adjust the
vehicle seat to the fully back and highest
position, with the backrest straightened.

The passenger's front airbag must be
deactivated. Otherwise, the child risks
being seriously injured or killed if the
airbag is deployed.

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Forward facing

Ensure that the seat belt is correctly
tensioned.
For child seats with a support leg, ensure
that the latter is in firm and steady contact
with the floor. If necessary, adjust the
passenger seat.

When a forward facing child seat is installed on
the front passenger seat, adjust the vehicle
seat to the fully back and highest position,
with the backrest straightened. Leave the front
passenger's airbag active.

Passenger seat adjusted to the highest
position and in the maximum longitudinal
rear position.

Deactivating the
passenger front airbag

Never install a rearward facing child
restraint system on a seat protected by an
active front airbag. This could cause the
death of the child or serious injury.

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