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). 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).
As a safety measure, do not coast (free-wheeling in neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed). Switching off the engine leads to a loss of braking assistance.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering wheel, it is recommended that you place the wheels in the straight-ahead position before switching off the engine.
Pull the lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button, then lower the lever fully. If excessive travel or loss of effectiveness is noticed, the parking brake must be checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or qualified workshop.
Warning: When the vehicle is being driven, if the parking brake warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen, this indicates that the parking brake is still on or has not been fully released.
On steep slopes, direct your wheels against the kerb, apply the parking brake, engage a gear opposite to the direction the vehicle is facing, and switch off the ignition. Remember the engaged gear when returning.
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle. As a safety precaution:
6-speed: Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.
5-speed: Move the gear lever fully to the right to engage 5th gear.
Positions: R = Reverse, N = Neutral, A = Automated mode, M = Manual mode.
This mode allows gear changing without driver action.
If the engine does not start: move lever to A then to N, or follow "Foot on brake" instruction.
You can switch between A and M at any time.
Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle; apply the parking brake instead.
Place the lever at N and apply the parking brake.
Allows manual sequential gear changing:
For occasional manual gear changing while in automated mode:
Depending on the engine, the vehicle moves without pressing the accelerator. AUTO and - appear in the instrument panel.
