Renault Megane (2023 year). Manual in english

REAR VIEW MIRRORS (2/2)

Interior rear view mirror

Rear view mirror with lever 4

When driving at night, to avoid being

dazzled by the headlights of the vehicle

behind, depress the little lever located

behind rear view mirror 4.

Rear view mirror without lever 4

The rear-view mirror automatically

darkens when you are being followed

by a vehicle using main beam head-

lights or in very bright lighting.

The front passenger airbag acti-

vation/deactivation information is

shown on the display 5 ➥ 1.58.

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HEADLIGHT BEAM ADJUSTMENT

Examples of positions for adjusting

control A according to the load

5 doors

Estate

4 doors

Driver alone or with front

passenger

All seats occupied

On vehicles fitted with this function,

control A allows you to adjust the height

Driver with passengers and

of the beams according to the load.

luggage (or load) reaching the

maximum permissible all-up

Turn control A downwards to lower the

weight

headlights and upwards to raise them.

Driver without passengers and

luggage (or load) reaching the

3 or 4*

maximum permissible all-up

weight

* depending on the vehicle

For vehicles not fitted with a con-

trol A, the headlight adjustment is

automatic, depending on the vehi-

The table below gives some examples. In all cases, adjust control A according to

cle load.

the vehicle load so that the road can be seen and other drivers are not dazzled.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (1/6)

Depending on the vehicle, the dipped

beam headlights will appear automati-

cally after several sweeps of the wind-

screen wiper blades.

Side lights

Dipped beam

headlights

Turn ring 2 until the symbol is

Manual operation

opposite mark 3.

This indicator light on the instrument

Turn ring 2 until the symbol is opposite

panel comes on.

mark 3. This indicator light on the in-

strument panel comes on.

Daytime running lights

Automatic operation

function

(depending on the vehicle)

The daytime running lights come on

Turn ring 2 until the AUTO symbol is op-

automatically with no action on stalk 1

posite mark 3: with the engine running,

when the engine is started, and they go

the dipped beam headlights switch on

off once the engine is switched off.

or off automatically depending on the

brightness of the light outside, without

any action on stalk 1.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (2/6)

During deactivation of the main beam

The main beam headlights come on au-

headlights, the dipped beam headlights

tomatically if:

return to their original position.

- exterior light is weak;

- no other vehicles or lighting are de-

tected;

Automatic main beam



- the vehicle speed is above approxi-

headlights

mately 25 mph (40 km/h).

Depending on the vehicle, this system

If any of the above conditions are not

switches the main beam headlights on

fulfilled, the system switches to dipped

and off automatically. It uses a camera

beam headlights.

located behind the interior rear-view

Note: make sure the windscreen is not

mirror to detect vehicles that are being

obscured (dirt, mud, snow, condensa-

followed and those coming in the oppo-

tion etc.).

site direction.

Main beam headlights

With the engine running and

the dipped beam headlights lit, push

stalk 1. This indicator light on the instru-

ment panel comes on.

The system may encounter difficul-

To return to the dipped headlight posi-

ties under certain conditions, inclu-

tion, pull stalk 1 towards you again.

ding:

- extreme weather conditions (rain,

snow, fog, etc.);

- obstruction in front of the wind-

screen or camera;

- when a following or oncoming ve-

hicle has weak or hidden lighting;

- incorrect settings for the front

headlights;

- reflective systems;

- ...

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (3/6)

To deactivate automatic main beam

headlights:

- pull stalk 1;

- or turn ring 2 to a position other than

AUTO.

Warning light 

goes out on the in-

strument panel.

Note: make sure the windscreen is not

obscured (dirt, mud, snow, condensa-

tion, etc.).

Operating faults

Using the portable naviga-

When the message “Check Automatic

tion system at night in the

Lighting” appears on the instrument

windscreen area below the

Automatic main beam

panel, the system is deactivated.

camera may disturb the op-



headlights (continued)

Consult an approved dealer.

eration of the “automatic main beam

headlights” system (risk of reflection

on the windscreen).

Activation/deactivation

To activate the automatic main beam

headlights:

- turn the ring 2 until the AUTO symbol

is opposite the mark 3;

The “automatic main beam

- push the stalk 1.

headlights” system should

under no circumstances be

used to replace driver atten-

Warning light 

comes on the in-

tion and responsibility with regard

strument panel.

to vehicle lighting and adapting to

light, visibility and traffic conditions.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (4/6)

Lights-on reminder buzzer

Welcome and goodbye

If the lights are on after the engine is

function

switched off, a warning beep sounds

(depending on the vehicle)

when the driver’s door is opened to

Once the function is activated, the day-

warn you that the lights are still on.

time running lights and the rear side

lights will light up automatically upon

detection of the card or when the vehi-

Operating faults

cle is unlocked.

When the message “WARNING: Check

They switch off automatically:

Lighting” with warning light

- approximately one minute after light-

is displayed and warning light k

ing up;

flashes on the instrument panel, this in-

- when starting the engine based on

dicates that there is a lighting fault.

the position of the lighting stalk;

Consult an authorised dealer.

Switching off the lights

- upon locking the vehicle.

The lights will go out automatically

when the engine is switched off, the

Activating/deactivating the function

driver’s door is opened or the vehicle

For activation or deactivation of the ex-

is locked. In this case, the next time

ternal welcome, refer to the multimedia

the engine is started the lights will be

instructions.

switched back on according to the posi-

tion of the ring 2.

Select “ON” or “OFF”.

Note: if the fog lights are lit, the lights

are not switched off automatically.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (5/6)

With the engine lights switched off,

the 2 ring in AUTO, pull the lever 1 to-

wards you: the side lights and dipped

beam headlights will switch on for ap-

proximately 30 seconds along with the

and k

warning lights on the

instrument panel.

To increase this duration, you may pull

the stalk up to four times (total time re-

stricted to approximately two minutes).

The message “Follow-me home for _

_ _” along with the time the lights will

be on for is displayed on the instrument

panel to confirm this action. You can

then lock your vehicle.

“See-me-home lighting”

To switch off the lights before they go

function

out automatically, turn ring 2 to any po-

sition, then return it to position AUTO.

This function enables you to briefly

switch on the side lights and dipped

beam headlights (e.g. to provide light

when opening a gate).

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (6/6)

Rear fog lights

Switching off the lights



Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk

Turn the centre ring 4again until the 3

until the symbol faces mark 3, then re-

symbol is opposite the symbol for the

lease it.

fog lights. The corresponding indicator

light on the instrument panel goes out.

Operation of the fog lights depends on

the exterior lighting selected, and an in-

The rear fog lights switch off when the

dicator light will light up on the instru-

exterior lights are switched off.

ment panel.

Do not forget to switch off the fog lights

when they are no longer needed, to

avoid inconveniencing other road

users.

Front fog lights

Turn centre ring

4 on the

stalk 1 until the symbol faces mark 3,

then release it.

Operation of the fog lights depends on

the exterior lighting position selected,

and an indicator light will light up on the

When driving in fog or snow, or

instrument panel.

when transporting objects which are

higher than the roof, the headlights

do not come on automatically.

Switching on the fog lights remains

the responsibility of the driver: the

indicator lights on the instrument

panel inform you whether the fog

lights are lit (indicator light on) or not

(indicator light not on).

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (1/6)

Efficiency of a wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:

- it must remain clean: clean the

blade and the screen regularly

with soapy water;

- do not use it when the screen is

dry;

- free it from the screen when it has

Vehicle fitted with intermittent

Special note

not been used for a long time.

windscreen wipers

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

In all cases, replace it as soon as

speed slows down whenever the vehi-

it begins to lose efficiency: approxi-

single sweep

cle stops.

mately once a year. ➥ 5.37.

A short push will trigger one sweep

They will go from a fast continuous

of the wipers.

speed to a slow continuous speed. As

stop

Precaution for using the

soon as the vehicle moves, the wipers

intermittent wiping

wipers

return to the speed that was initially se-

The wipers will pause for several

lected.

- in freezing or snowy weather,

seconds between sweeps. It is

clear the screen before starting

possible to change the time be-

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

the wipers (risk of motor over-

tween sweeps by turning ring 2.

cancels the automatic function.

heating);

slow continuous wiping

- ensure that no objects are ob-

fast continuous wiping

structing the travel of the blade.

Positions A, C and D are accessible

with the ignition on. Position E is

accessible only when the engine is

running.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (2/6)

When activating automatic wiping or

when increasing sensitivity, one sweep

of the blades is performed.

Note:

the rain sensor is only intended as a

driving aid. In the event of reduced

visibility, the driver should manually

activate the wipers. In foggy weather

or during snowfalls, wiping is not au-

tomatically triggered and remains

under the driver’s control;

in the event of temperatures below

zero, automatic wiping is not acti-

vated when the vehicle is started. It

is automatically activated as soon as

Vehicle fitted with front

automatic wiper function

the vehicle exceeds a certain speed

windscreen wiper rain sensor

When this position is selected, the

(approximately 5 mph (8 km/h));

system detects water on the wind-

The rain sensor is located on the winds-

do not activate automatic wiping in

screen and triggers the wipers at a

creen, in front of the interior rear-view

dry weather;

suitable wiping speed. It is possi-

mirror.

ble to change the triggering thresh-

fully de-ice the windscreen before

old and the time sweeps by turn-

activating automatic wiping;

A single sweep

ing ring 2:

A short push will trigger one sweep

when washing the vehicle under a

- F: minimum sensitivity;

roller type car wash, return the ring 1

of the wipers.

to the B position to deactivate auto-

- G: maximum sensitivity.

B stop

matic wiping.

The higher the sensitivity, the quicker

the wipers will react and the faster the

wipe.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (3/6)

Operating fault

Special note

In the event of a malfunction of the au-

When driving the vehicle, the wiping

tomatic wiping, the wiper is set to inter-

speed slows down whenever the vehi-

mittent wiping.

cle stops.

Call an approved Dealer.

For example, fast wiping speed will

slow to normal wiping speed.

The operation of the rain sensor may

be interrupted in the event of:

As soon as the vehicle moves off,

wiping will return to the speed originally

damaged windscreen wipers; a film

selected.

of water or traces left by a blade in

the sensor’s detection zone may in-

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and

crease the response time of the au-

cancels the automatic function.

tomatic wiper, or increase the wiping

frequency;

Precautions

a windscreen with any chip or crack

- In the event of ice, check whether the

level with the sensor, or a windscreen

slow continuous wiping

blades are stuck to the windscreen

covered in dust, dirt, insects, ice, the

before operating the wiping mecha-

use of washing wax and water-repel-

fast continuous wiping

nism. If you activate the wipers while

lent chemicals; the windscreen wiper

the blades are stuck down with ice,

will be less sensitive or may even not

you may risk damaging both the

react at all.

blade and the wiper motor.

- Do not activate the wipers on a dry

screen. This will lead to premature

wear or damage to the blades.

Positions A and D are accessible

with the ignition on.

Positions C and E are accessible

only with the engine running.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (4/6)

Specific front wiper position

Note: after replacement, to reposition

the blades correctly, make sure the

(service position)

blades are resting on the windscreen,

This position enables the blades to be

switch on the ignition and activate the

lifted to remove them from the winds-

wiper control.

creen.

It may be useful to:

- to clean the blades;

- to release the blades from the wind-

screen in winter;

In the event of obstacles on the

- replace the blades ➥ 5.37.

windscreen (dirt, snow, ice etc.),

clean the windscreen (including the

With the ignition on and the engine off,

central area located behind the inte-

lower the windscreen wiper stalk fully

rior rear view mirror) before starting

(fast continuous wipe position). The

the wipers (risk of motor overheat-

wiper arms stop in a position away from

ing).

the bonnet.

If an object is preventing a blade

To return the blades to position, make

from moving, it may stop function-

sure they have been placed on the

ing.

windscreen, then move the stalk to po-

sition B (stop) with the ignition on.

Remove the obstacle and reactivate

the wiper using the wiper stalk.

Before switching on the ignition,

place the wipers on the windscreen.

Otherwise, there may a risk of damage

to the bonnet or the wipers when they

Before any action involving

are switched on.

the windscreen

(washing

the vehicle,

de-icing,

cleaning the windscreen,

etc.) return stalk

1 to position B

(stop).

Risk of injury and/or damage.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (5/6)

Note: in temperatures below zero, the

washer liquid may freeze on the wind-

screen, reducing visibility. Heat the

windscreen using the demister control

before cleaning.

Windscreen washer

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 then

release.

A brief pull will trigger a single sweep

of the wipers, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.

A longer pull will trigger three sweeps

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in position B (stop).

Risk of injury.

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WINDSCREEN WASH, WIPE (6/6)

Note: to ensure the headlight wash-

ers operate correctly in winter, remove

snow from the jet trims and de-ice the

jet trims using an aerosol de-icer.

You are recommended to regularly

remove dirt encrusted on the headlight

glass.

When the minimum windscreen washer

fluid level is reached, the headlight

washer system may be deprimed.

Fill the windscreen washer fluid and

then activate the windscreen washer,

with the engine running, to reprime

the system.

Headlight washers

Headlights on

On equipped vehicles, hold stalk 1

pulled towards you for about 2 sec-

onds - the headlight washers and wind-

screen washers will be activated at the

same time.

The headlight washers are also acti-

vated after three prolonged movements

on the front windscreen washer control.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in position B (stop).

Risk of injury.

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REAR SCREEN WASH, WIPE (1/2)

To stop the operation, pivot ring 3 again.

Note: when washing using a roller

type car wash, return the ring 3 on the

stalk 1 to the stop position to deactivate

automatic wiping.

Follow usage recommendations.

Efficiency of a wiper blade

Check the condition of the wiper

blades. How long they last depends

on you:

- it must remain clean: clean the

blade and the screen regularly

with soapy water;

- do not use it when the screen is

dry;

- free it from the screen when it has

Rear screen wiper

not been used for a long time.

With the ignition on, rotate the

In all cases, replace it as soon as

ring 3 on the lever 1 until the symbol is

it begins to lose efficiency: approxi-

opposite the reference point 2:

mately once a year. ➥ 5.37.

- stop;

- intermittent wiping.

Do not use the wiper arm to open or

Precautions for using the

The blade will pause for several

close the tailgate.

wipers

seconds between sweeps. Wiping

- In freezing or snowy weather,

frequency varies with vehicle

clear the screen before starting

speed;

Before any action involving

the wipers (risk of motor over-

the rear screen (washing

– slow continuous wiping.

heating);

the vehicle, de-icing, clean-

- ensure that no objects are ob-

ing, etc.) return stalk 1 to

structing the travel of the blade.

the stop position.

Risk of injury and/or damage.

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REAR SCREEN WASH, WIPE (2/2)

Activation/deactivation of the rear

In the event of obstacles present on the

screen wiper

rear window (dirt, snow, etc.), the wiper

will try to sweep away all the obstacles.

Engaging reverse gear triggers inter-

If an obstacle prevents the blade from

mittent wiping (if the front wipers are in

moving, it can be stopped. Remove the

operation). If your vehicle is equipped

obstacle, wait for around 30 seconds

with a vehicle settings customisation

and reactivate the wiper using the wiper

menu, you can opt to activate or deacti-

stalk.

vate this function. ➥ 1.92.

For vehicles not fitted with a settings

Precautions

customisation menu, you can have this

- In the event of ice, check that the

function deactivated by an authorised

blades are not stuck to the wind-

dealer.

screen before operating the wipers.

If you activate the wiper while the

blade is blocked by ice, you risk

damaging both the blade and the

wiping motor.

Rear screen wash/wipe

- Do not operate the wipers on a dry

With the ignition on, push and

screen. This will lead to the prema-

hold stalk 1, then release.

ture wear or damage to the blades.

A longer action will trigger three sweeps

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.

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FUEL TANK (1/3)

Useable tank capacity:

For details on filling the fuel tank, refer

Fuel grade

to the information on “Filling with fuel”

- About 11 gallons (50 litres) for

Use a high-grade fuel that complies

on the next page.

petrol versions;

with the legislation in force in each

To close it, press on the fuel filler flap by

country and which must comply with

- about 10.78 gallons (49 litres) for

hand, as far as it will go.

the specifications given on the label on

four door diesel versions;

the cover 2. ➥ 6.9.

- about 9.90 gallons (45 litres) for

five-door and estate diesel versions.

With the vehicle unlocked, to open

cover 2, press area A then release or,

depending on the vehicle, press the

control on the dashboard1. The cover 2

Never press valve 3 with

opens.

your fingers.

Valve 3 is integrated into the filler pipe.

Do not wash the filler

Fuel types that conform to European

area with a high-pressure

standards with which the engines of

washer.

vehicles sold in Europe are compat-

ible: refer to the table ➥ 6.9.

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FUEL TANK (2/3)

Filling with fuel

With the ignition off, insert the nozzle to

open valve 3 and insert it fully before

turning it on to fill the fuel tank (risk of

splashing).

Keep the nozzle in this position through-

To fill up with fuel, the

out the entire filling operation.

engine must be stopped

When the pump cuts out automatically

(and not only on standby

at the end of the filling procedure, a

in the case of vehicles

maximum of two further filling attempts

equipped with the Stop and Start

may be made, as there must be suffi-

function): you must switch off the ig-

cient space in the fuel tank to allow for

nition ➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

expansion.

Make sure that no water enters the fuel

Fire hazard.

tank during filling. The valve 3 and its

surround must remain clean.

Diesel versions

It is essential to use diesel fuel that

Petrol versions

Do not mix even small

conforms with the information given on

Using leaded petrol will damage the

amounts of petrol

(un-

the label inside cover 2.

antipollution system and may lead to

leaded or E85) with diesel.

a loss of warranty. To ensure that the

Do not use ethanol-based

fuel tank is not filled with leaded petrol,

fuel if your vehicle is not compatible

Petrol versions

the fuel tank filler neck consists of a re-

with this fuel.

It is essential to use unleaded petrol.

strictor fitted with a safety system which

Do not add reagent to the fuel -

The octane rating (RON) must comply

only allows a nozzle for unleaded

otherwise you risk damaging the

with the information given on the label

petrol to be used (at the pump).

engine ➥ 1.119.

on the cover 2. ➥ 6.9.

If you wish to add an additive to the

fuel, use a product approved by our

Technical Department.

Consult an approved dealer.

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FUEL TANK (3/3)

Running out of fuel on diesel

versions

Vehicles with key/remote control

No modifications what-

- Set the ignition key to the “ON” posi-

soever are permitted on

tion 2 ➥ 2.3 and wait a few minutes

any part of the fuel supply

before starting to enable the fuel cir-

system

(electronic units,

cuit to be primed;

wiring, fuel circuit, injectors, pro-

– turn the key to position “START"3. If

tective covers, etc.) as this may be

the engine does not start, repeat the

dangerous (unless undertaken by

procedure.

qualified Network personnel).

- If the engine does not start after sev-

eral attempts, please contact an au-

thorised dealer.

Vehicles with card

With the card in the passenger com-

Persistent smell of

partment, press the start button 4 with-

out pressing any of the pedals. Wait a

fuel

few minutes before starting. This will

If you notice a persistent

enable the fuel circuit to be primed. If

smell of fuel you should:

the engine does not start, repeat the

- stop the vehicle as soon as traf-

procedure.

fic conditions allow and switch off

If the engine does not start after several

the ignition;

attempts, please contact an authorised

- switch on the hazard warning

dealer.

lights and ask your passengers

to leave the vehicle and to keep

away from traffic;

- contact an approved Dealer.

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REAGENT TANK (1/4)

Please ensure that you comply with the

legislation of your country. It is impor-

tant to remember that failure to respect

regulations in force could lead to legal

action being taken against the vehicle

To fill up with reagent, the engine

owner.

must be stopped (and not only on

standby in the case of vehicles

equipped with the Stop and Start

Operating principle

function): you must switch off the

The reagent is intended for diesel en-

engine ignition ➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

gines fitted with the SCR (selective cat-

alytic reduction) system.

Using a reagent reduces the quantity of

nitrogen oxides in exhaust gases.

If the

“XXX MILES (XXX

Reagent consumption in real time de-

KM) Failure Top up AdBlue”

pends on vehicle usage conditions, the

warning message appears,

equipment fitted, and driving style.

Filling

fill the reagent tank and

refer to the filling instructions.

Capacity

the

tank:

3.52

gal

Reagent quality

(16 litres) approximately.

Risk of immobilisation of the ve-

Use only reagents which conform

hicle.

With the ignition switched off, open the

to standard ISO 22241 and in accor-

cover A, then unscrew the cap 1.

dance with the mark on the tank filler

cap.

Note: Ammonium hydroxide vapour

may escape from the cap opening

Filler cap: this is specific.

when the tank temperature is high.

If you have to replace it,

make sure it is identical to

the original cap. Contact

an approved Dealer. Do not wash

the filler area with a high pressure

washer.

The reagent must not come into contact with eyes or skin. If it does, wash

the affected area with plenty of cold water. If necessary, consult a doctor.

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REAGENT TANK (2/4)

Filling (continued)

If the reagent overflows, or contami-

nates any paintwork, clean the affected

The tank can be filled at the pump. With

area quickly with plenty of cold water

the ignition off, insert the nozzle and

and a soft cloth.

insert it fully before turning it on to fill

the fuel tank (risk of splashing). Keep

Note: If the reagent crystallises, use a

the nozzle in this position throughout

soft sponge.

After filling the reagent tank, check

the entire filling operation.

that the cap and cover are closed,

In extreme cold weather conditions

start the engine and WAIT 10 sec-

When the pump cuts out automatically

In frosty weather conditions, the rea-

onds with the vehicle stationary,

at the end of the filling procedure, a

gent tank should be refilled when the

engine running before setting off

maximum of two further filling attempts

again.

may be made, as there must be suffi-



indicator and the message “Top

If this operation is not carried out,

cient space in the fuel tank to allow for

up AdBlue before 1200 km” appear on

the filling of the tank will not be

expansion.

the instrument panel.

taken into account automatically

In other filling cases, it is essential to

Special cases

until after several dozens of minutes

read the information shown on the rea-

of driving.

The reagent fluid freezes below about

gent container (e.g. the can or bottle).

The message “--- Top up AdBlue”

-10°C.

and/or the warning lights will con-

In these conditions, do not attempt fill-

tinue to appear until the filling has

Precautions for use

ing when the fluid is frozen. In the event

been taken into account by the

When filling:

of needing to top up or fill the tank

system.

- handle the reagent with care. They

with reagent (

on), park the ve-

can damage clothes, shoes, body-

hicle in a hotter location if possible so

work components etc.;

that the reagent becomes liquid again.

Otherwise, have a qualified profes-

- make sure that no water enters the

sional top up or fill up with reagent fluid.

fuel tank.

No work whatsoever is

permitted on any part of

the system. To prevent

damage, only qualified per-

sonnel from our network may work

on the system.

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REAGENT TANK (3/4)

Maintenance/Range

The information displayed on the instrument panel may be accompanied by a beep.

Indicator

Message

What to do?

lights

When the message is displayed when the ignition is switched

on, you have less than 1,488 miles (2,400 km) range.

“Top Up AdBlue before 2400 km”

Refill, or have an Approved Dealer refill the reagent in the

tank.

When the message is displayed when the ignition is switched

on, you have between 744 miles (1,200 km) and 496 miles

“Top up AdBlue before 1200 km”

(800 km) range.



appears.

Refill, or have an Approved Dealer refill the reagent in the

tank.

The message is displayed when the ignition is switched on and

is repeated:

- Approximately every 62 miles (100 km), you have between

“XXX MILES (XXX KM) Failure Top up

about 496 miles (800 km) and 124 miles (200 km) range;



appears.

AdBlue”

- Approximately every 31 miles (50 km), you have less than

124 miles (200 km) range.

In any event, fill or have an Approved Dealer fill the reagent

tank as soon as possible.

The engine will not start.

“0 MILES (0 KM) Failure Top up AdBlue”



flashes

To restart, you must fill the reagent tank yourself.

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REAGENT TANK (4/4)

System fault

When the indicator lights light up, this may be accompanied by a beep.

Indicator lights

Message

Readings

“Check anti-pollution system”

Indicates a fault in the system. Contact your approved

“AdBlue quality to check”



dealer as soon as possible.

“AdBlue injection to check”

Indicates a system fault and that in less than

496 miles (800 km) it will become impossible to

restart the vehicle.

These warnings are repeated:

- every 62 miles (100 km) until there are between

“XXX MILES (XXX KM) Failure antipollu-

500 miles (800 km) and 124 miles (200 km) re-



tion”

maining until the vehicle cannot be restarted;

- Every 31 miles (50 km) when there is less than

124 miles (200 km) left before the vehicle cannot

be restarted.

Contact your approved dealer as soon as possible.

Indicates that after the ignition is switched off the ve-

“0 KM Failure antipollution”

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hicle will not restart. Call an approved Dealer.

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Section 2: Driving

Running in

2.2

Ignition switch

2.3

Starting, stopping the engine

2.4

Stop and start function

2.8

Special features of petrol and diesel versions

2.12

Gear lever, Handbrake

2.16

Electronic parking brake

2.17

“AUTOHOLD” function

2.21

Driving advice, Eco-driving

2.22

Maintenance and antipollution advice

2.30

Environment

2.31

Tyre pressure warning and monitoring system

2.32

Driver correction devices and aids

2.43

Lane departure warning

2.49

Lane keeping assist

2.54

Blind spot warning

2.60

Safe distance alert

2.67

Active emergency braking

2.71

Fatigue detection warning

2.79

Detection of road signs

2.81

Speed limiter

2.85

Cruise control

2.89

Adaptive cruise control

2.94

Highway and Traffic Jam Companion

2.108

Parking distance control

2.124

Reversing camera

2.130

Parking exit warning

2.133

Assisted parking

2.137

Automatic gearbox

2.142

Emergency call

2.145

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RUNNING IN

Petrol version

Diesel version

For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do

For the first 930 miles (1,500 km), do

not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the

not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in the

highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.

highest gear, or 2,500 rpm.

You may only expect top performance

After completing this mileage you may

from your vehicle after approximately

drive faster, although you may only

1,800 miles (3,000 km).

expect top performance after approxi-

mately 3,600 miles (6,000 km).

Note: for a new vehicle in the running-in

phase: the coolant level may be higher

During the running in period, do not ac-

than the “MAXI” mark on the tank, then

celerate hard while the engine is still

drop to between the levels “MINI” and

cold and do not let the engine over-rev.

“MAXI”. This does not present a risk.

Note: for a new vehicle in the running-in

Service intervals: refer to the

phase: the coolant level may be higher

Maintenance Document for your vehi-

than the “MAXI” mark on the tank, then

cle.

drop to between the levels “MINI” and

“MAXI”. This does not present a risk.

Service intervals: refer to the

Maintenance Document for your vehi-

cle.

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IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key

“ON" 2 position

The ignition is switched on:

Accessories (radio etc.) can be used.

“START" 3 position

If the engine fails to start at the first

attempt, the key must be turned back

before the starter can be activated

again. Release the key as soon as the

engine starts.

Note: on diesel versions, several sec-

onds may pass between turning the

key and the engine starting to allow for

engine preheating.

Ignition switch

“LOCK 0 position

To lock: remove the key and turn the

steering wheel until the steering column

locks.

To unlock: turn the key and the steering

wheel slightly.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key

Diesel versions

Stopping the engine

With the engine idling, turn the key

- Turn the ignition key to the “ON" po-

back to the “LOCK" position 0.

sition 2 and hold this position until

the engine preheating light goes off;

- turn the key to the “START" position

3 without depressing the acceler-

ator pedal;

Driver’s responsibility

- release the key as soon as the

when parking or stopping

engine starts.

the vehicle

Never leave an animal,

Special note: if starting the engine

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

when the outdoor temperature is very

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

low (below - 10 ° C): hold down the

a short time.

clutch pedal until the engine starts.

Starting the engine

They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

Petrol versions

activating equipment such as the

electric windows or locking the

- Activate the starter without acceler-

doors, for example.

ating;

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

- release the key as soon as the

please remember that the tempera-

engine starts.

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.

Never switch off the igni-

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

tion before the vehicle has

INJURY.

stopped completely. Once

Never start your vehicle

the engine has stopped, the

while freewheeling on a

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

gradient. Risk of non-ac-

ing, etc. and the passive safety de-

tivation of power-assisted

vices such as air bags and preten-

steering.

sioners will no longer operate.

There is a risk of accidents.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (1/3)

“Hands-free” starting with

the tailgate open

In this case, the card should not be lo-

cated in the luggage compartment, to

prevent the risk of loss.

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle

Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

a short time.

Conditions for starting the

Special features

They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

engine

- If one of starting conditions is not ap-

activating equipment such as the

plied, the message “Press Brake +

The card must be inserted in detection

electric windows or locking the

START” or “Press Clutch + Start” or

zone 1.

doors, for example.

“Select Gearbox Position “P” is dis-

To start:

played on the instrument panel;

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

please remember that the tempera-

- vehicles with an automatic gearbox,

- in some cases, it will be necessary

ture inside the passenger compart-

place the lever in position P, depress

to move the steering wheel whilst

ment increases very quickly.

the brake pedal and press button 2;

pressing the start button 2 to help

unlock the steering column; the

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

- on vehicles with a manual gearbox,

message “Turn Steering Wheel +

INJURY.

press the brake or clutch pedal and

press button 2. If a gear is engaged,

START” will warn you of this;

also press the clutch pedal.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (2/3)

Press the brake or clutch pedal, then

place the card 3 (button side) during

approximately two seconds on the

placement area 4.

Press the 2 button to start the vehicle.

The message goes out.

Accessories function

Operating faults

(switching on the ignition)

In certain cases, the hands-free card

Once you have gained access to your

may not work:

vehicle, you may use some of its func-

- when the card battery is drained etc.

tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).

- near to appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (moni-

To use the other functions, with the

tor, mobile phone, video game,

card in the passenger compartment,

etc.);

press the 2 button without pressing the

- vehicle located in a high electro-

pedals.

magnetic radiation zone.

The message “Place card on zone +

START” appears on the instrument

panel.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (3/3)

If the card is no longer in the passen-

When you leave your vehi-

ger compartment or if the card’s is

cle, especially if you have

worn out, when the vehicle is station-

your card with you, check

ary and you try to switch the engine off,

that the engine is com-

the message “Keycard absent : press/

pletely switched off.

hold START” appears on the instrument

panel: press button 2 for longer than

three seconds. If the card is no longer

in the passenger compartment, make

Driver’s responsibility

sure you can retrieve it before press-

when parking or stopping

ing and holding the button. Without the

the vehicle

hands-free card, you will not be able to

Never leave an animal,

restart the vehicle.

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

With the engine switched off, any ac-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

cessories being used (radio, etc.) will

a short time.

continue to function for approximately

Conditions for stopping the

They may pose a risk to themselves

10 minutes.

or to others by starting the engine,

engine

When the driver’s door is opened, the

activating equipment such as the

The vehicle must stationary, with the

accessories stop working.

electric windows or locking the

lever positioned in N or P for vehicles

doors, for example.

with an automatic transmission.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

With the card in the vehicle, press

please remember that the tempera-

button 2: the engine stops. The steer-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ing column is locked when the driver’s

ment increases very quickly.

door is opened or the vehicle is locked.

Never switch off the igni-

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

tion before the vehicle has

INJURY.

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing, etc., and the passive safety de-

vices such as the airbags and pre-

tensioners will no longer operate.

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FUNCTION STOP AND START (1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

and

The vehicle equipment remain opera-

consumption and lower greenhouse

- when the vehicle speed is zero

tional while the engine is stopped.

gas emissions. The system is acti-

during approximately one second or,

When the engine switches to standby,

vated automatically when the vehicle

depending on the vehicle, as soon

the steering assistance may no longer

is started. During driving, the system

as the vehicle speed is below ap-

be operational.

stops the engine (standby) when the

proximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

vehicle comes to a stop or is moving at

In this case it becomes operational

The engine remains on standby if posi-

a slow speed (traffic jam, traffic lights

again when the engine is no longer on

tion P is selected, or if position N is se-

etc.), depending on the vehicle.

standby or the speed exceeds approxi-

lected with the handbrake engaged and

mately 1 mph (1 km/h) (downhill, slope

the brake pedal released.

etc.).

Conditions for engine

For vehicles equipped with manual

standby

gearboxes:

If the engine is put in

The vehicle has set off from where it

- the gearbox is in neutral;

standby, the electronic

was parked;

parking brake (depending

If the



warning light flashes

For vehicles equipped with auto-

on the vehicle) is not ap-

while the vehicle is stopped and the

matic gearboxes:

plied automatically.

message “Shift to neutral” appears

– the gearbox is in position D, Mor N;

on the instrument panel, this indi-

and

cates that you need to shift the gear

– the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-

lever to neutral;

Keep your vehicle station-

ciently hard);

and

ary when the engine is

- the clutch pedal is released;

If the



warning light flashes

on standby (shown by the

and

while the vehicle is stopped and the

- the vehicle speed is less than ap-

warning light 

on the

message “Press brake pedal” ap-

proximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

instrument panel).

pears on the instrument panel, this

indicates that the brake pedal is not

For all vehicles:

sufficiently pressed;

Warning light



on the instru-

and

ment panel is lit when the engine is on

- the accelerator pedal is not de-

The engine MUST be

standby.

pressed;

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

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FUNCTION STOP AND START (2/4)

Preventing the engine from

Conditions for coming out of

standing by

engine standby

In certain situations, such as negotiat-

For vehicles equipped with auto-

ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-

matic gearboxes:

sible (with the system activated) to keep

when the driver’s door is opened;

the engine running so as to be ready to

move off quickly.

when the driver’s seat belt is unfas-

For vehicles equipped with au-

tened;

tomatic gearboxes and when the

engine standby is performed only

the brake pedal is released and posi-

when the vehicle stopped:

tion D or M engaged (depending on

the vehicle);

Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal.

the brake pedal is released in gear

For vehicles equipped with manual

position N with the handbrake off;

gearboxes:

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

the brake pedal is pressed again in

down.

gear position P or N engaged with

the handbrake applied;

the vehicle is in gear position R;

the accelerator pedal is depressed;

To fill up with fuel, the

depending on the vehicle, in manual

engine must be stopped

mode (M), the gear change paddles

(and not only on standby

are activated ➥ 2.142.

in the case of vehicles

“AUTOHOLD"

function

activated

equipped with the Stop and Start

➥ 2.21, the brake pedal may be

function): you must switch off the ig-

released and the engine standby

nition ➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

maintained.

Fire hazard.

Press the accelerator pedal to exit

vehicle standby.

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FUNCTION STOP AND START (3/4)

For vehicles equipped with manual

Conditions preventing the

- the gradient is too steep for vehicles

gearboxes:

fitted with an automatic gearbox;

standby of the engine

- when opening the driver’s door, with-

- the “Clear view” function is activated

Certain conditions prevent the system

out any gear engaged and the clutch

➥ 3.8;

from using the engine standby function,

pedal released;

including when:

- the engine temperature is too low;

the driver’s door is not closed;

- the emission control system is being

- when unfastening the driver’s seat

regenerated;

belt, without any gear engaged and

–

the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;

the clutch pedal released;

- ...

–

reverse gear is engaged;

–

the bonnet is not locked;

Warning light 

is displayed on the

- the gearbox is in neutral and the

instrument panel. This notifies you that

–

the outdoor temperature is too low or

clutch pedal is slightly depressed;

engine standby is not available.

too high;

the battery is not sufficiently charged;

The 

warning light may appear

- the engine is in gear and the clutch

along with a message on the instru-

pedal is pressed right down.

–

the difference between the vehicle

ment panel:

interior temperature and the auto-

Special note: depending on the vehi-

- “Optimising Battery Recharge” to pri-

matic climate control instruction is

cle, if you switch off the ignition when

oritise battery charging;

too high;

the engine is on standby, the warning

- “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

parking distance control is in opera-

oritise air conditioning;

light Ä

is displayed for a few sec-

tion;

- “Prioritising running engine” to priori-

onds on the instrument panel.

tise engine operations.

the altitude is too high;

For vehicles equipped with a

manual gearbox:

the restart may be interrupted if the

Deactivate the Stop and

clutch pedal is released too quickly

Start function for any opera-

while a gear is engaged.

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

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FUNCTION STOP AND START (4/4)

Special feature of the automatic

Deactivating, activating the

engine re-start

function

Under certain conditions, the engine

Press 1 to deactivate the function. The

can restart on its own in order to guar-

message “Stop & Start deactivated”

antee your safety and comfort.

appears on the instrument panel and

This can occur especially when:

the 1 switch warning light illuminates.

- the outdoor temperature is too low or

Pressing again will reactivate the

too high;

system. The message “Stop & Start

Activated” appears on the instrument

- the “Clear view” function is activated

panel and the 1 switch warning light

➥ 3.8;

goes out.

- the battery is not sufficiently charged;

The system is automatically reactivated

- the vehicle speed is above 3 mph

each time the vehicle is started using

(5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);

the start button. ➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

- repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

Operating faults

ment;

The 

warning light may appear

along with a message on the instru-

If the message “Check Stop & Start”

- ...

ment panel:

appears on the instrument panel and

- “Optimising Battery Recharge” to pri-

the 1 switch warning light illuminates,

The 

warning light is displayed on

oritise battery charging;

this indicates that the system is deac-

the instrument panel to notify you of au-

- “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

tivated.

tomatic engine restarting.

oritise air conditioning;

Please consult an authorised dealer.

- “Prioritising running engine” to priori-

tise engine operations.

The engine MUST be

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

Note: With the engine on standby,

➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.5.

press switch 1 to automatically re-

start the engine.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS (1/2)

The following operating conditions:

If you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

- driving for long periods when the low

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

fuel level warning light is lit;

proved Dealer.

- using leaded petrol;

These faults may be avoided by regu-

- using lubricant or fuel additives

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

which are not approved,

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

or operating faults such as:

Maintenance document.

- faulty ignition system, running out of

fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-

Starting problems

sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

ting out when driving;

verter or the starter, and to prevent pre-

- loss of power,

mature wearing of the battery, do not

keep trying to start the engine (using

as they may cause the catalytic con-

the start button, or by pushing or towing

verter to overheat and thus reduce its

the vehicle) without having identified

efficiency, or damage it irreparably

and corrected the starting fault.

and cause heat damage to the vehi-

cle.

If the fault cannot be identified, do not

keep trying to start the engine, but con-

tact an approved Dealer.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such as

grass or leaves can come into con-

tact with the hot exhaust system.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS (2/2)

Particle filter

Note: the indicator light may go out

If the filter becomes saturated, the

after 20 minutes if the driving condi-

warning light and, depending

The particle filter is used in the treat-

tions required to clean the filter are not

ment of exhaust gases from petrol en-

fully met.

on the vehicle, the 

warning light

gines.

will appear on the instrument panel, ac-

Depending on the vehicle, the warning

If the vehicle is stopped before the

companied by the message “Check in-

warning light disappears you will have

jection”. In this case, please consult an

light 

displayed on the instrument

to restart the process from the begin-

Authorised Dealer.

panel indicates that the filter is becom-

ning.

ing clogged and requires cleaning. To

If the® warning light and, depend-

clean it, when the 

warning light

ing on the vehicle, the 

warning

appears, and as traffic conditions and

light appears, accompanied by the

speed limits allow, drive at between

“Engine failure hazard” message, stop

about 31 mph (50 km/h) and 68 mph

the vehicle, switch off the engine and

(110 km/h) until the light goes out.

contact an Approved Dealer.

After between approximately 5 and

20 minutes, the warning light should go

out.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

not restart it. Contact an approved

Dealer.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS (1/2)

Diesel engine speed

Precautions to be taken in

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

winter

tion pump which prevents the engine

To avoid any faults in icy weather:

speed being exceeded irrespective of

ensure that the battery is always fully

the gear selected.

charged;

If the message “Check Anti- Pollution

always keep the diesel tank rela-

System” is displayed along with warn-

tively full to avoid water vapour con-

ing lights Ä

densing in it and accumulating at the

authorised dealer immediately.

bottom of the tank.

When driving, depending on the fuel

grade used, it is possible that white

smoke may be emitted.

This is due to the exhaust particle filter

being cleaned automatically, and does

Engine smoke opacity label

not affect the way the vehicle runs.

You can find the information 1 on the

label A stuck in the engine compart-

Running out of fuel

ment or, depending on the vehicle, on

After the tank has been filled follow-

the vehicle identification plate ➥ 6.2.

ing a complete draining of fuel, the

1 Diesel exhaust emissions.

fuel system must be reprimed: ➥ 1.116

before restarting the engine.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such as

grass or leaves can come into con-

tact with the hot exhaust system.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS (2/2)

Particle filter

Note: the warning light may reappear

If the filter becomes saturated, the

if the driving conditions are not fully

warning light and, depending

The particle filter is used in the treat-

met with regard to cleaning the filter. If

ment of exhaust gases from diesel en-

the vehicle is stopped or if the engine

on the vehicle, the 

warning light

gines.

speed drops below 2,000 rpm before

will appear on the instrument panel, ac-

Depending on the vehicle, the warning

the warning light goes out, the opera-

companied by the message “Check in-

tion may need to be repeated.

jection”. In this case, please consult an

light 

displayed on the instrument

Authorised Dealer.

panel indicates that the filter is becom-

ing clogged and requires cleaning.

If the

warning light and, de-

To do this, when the 

warning

pending on the vehicle, the



light is displayed, continue driving ac-

warning light appears, accompanied by

cording to traffic conditions and ob-

the “WARNING: Engine Failure Risk”

serve the speed limit until the warning

message, stop the vehicle, switch off

lights disappears. If possible, do not let

the engine and contact an Approved

the engine speed drop below 2000 rpm.

Dealer.

The warning light should go out after 10

to 20 minutes. ➥ 1.72.

The display of the 

on the instru-

ment panel may be accompanied by an

increase in engine speed and operation

of the cooling system in order to clean

the particle filter.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

To facilitate the particle filter re-

not restart it. Contact an approved

generation, carry out a long driving

Dealer.

phase (at least 20 minutes) on main

roads every 124 miles (200 km).

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GEAR LEVER, HANDBRAKE

Handbrake

To apply:

Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the

To release:

vehicle is immobilised. The warning

Pull the lever

3 up slightly, press

light }

on the instrument panel will

button 2 and then lower the lever to the

come on.

floor.

The red warning light

}

on the in-

strument panel will remain on, accom-

panied by the message “Parking Brake

ON” and a beep if you are driving with

an incorrectly released handbrake.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

Gear lever

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer

occur.

to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:

➥ 2.142.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

When stationary, and de-

Selecting reverse gear

manoeuvring

(e.g.: strik-

pending on the slope and/or

ing a post, raised kerb or

The reversing lights will come on as

vehicle load, it may be nec-

other street furniture) may result in

soon as reverse gear is selected with

essary to pull up the hand-

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

the ignition on.

brake at least two extra notches and

mation of an axle).

engage a gear (1^st or reverse gear)

To avoid any risk of accident, have

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

your vehicle checked by an ap-

or position P for vehicles with an au-

proved Dealer.

tomatic gearbox.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/4)

In all other instances, for example the

engine has stalled or is in standby

due to the Stop and Start function

➥ 2.8, the electronic parking brake is

not applied automatically.

Manual mode must be used.

For certain country-specific model ver-

sions, the assisted brake application

function is not activated. Refer to the

information on “Manual operation”.

To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is applied, the message “Parking

brake on” and warning light

}

on the instrument panel and warning

Assisted operation

light 4 on the switch 3 light up.

when the driver’s seat belt is un-

After the engine is switched off, indi-

Applying the electronic parking

fastened;

cator light 4 goes out several minutes

brake

after the assisted parking brake has

when the driver’s door is opened;

With the vehicle stationary, the elec-

been applied and indicator light }

tronic parking brake can be used to im-

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

mobilise the vehicle:

–

for vehicles fitted with an automatic

- by pressing the engine start/stop

gearbox, when position P is en-

button 1 or by turning the ignition

gaged.

key 2 to the “ON” 2 position;

The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle. Before leaving the vehicle, check that the elec-

tronic parking brake is fully applied. Warning light 4 on switch 3 and warning light }

on the instrument panel illu-

minate to show that the parking brake is applied but switch off when the doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle,

a sticker is located on the upper section of the windscreen to remind you of this.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/4)

Assisted operation

Manual operation

(continued)

You can apply the electronic parking

Note: in some situations (electronic

brake manually.

parking brake failure, manual release of

Manually applying the electronic

the parking brake, etc.), a beep sounds

parking brake

and the message “Apply parking brake”

appears on the instrument panel to

Pull switch 3: warning light 4 on the

warn you that the electronic parking

brake has been released.

switch and the }

warning light on

the instrument panel light up.

- with the engine running: when the

driver’s door is opened;

- with the engine switched off (eg.

when the engine stalls): when a front

door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 3 to

Assisted release of the parking

apply the assisted parking brake.

brake

The parking brake is released:

- once the vehicle starts to accelerate;

- on vehicles equipped with an auto-

matic gearbox, when shifting from P

position.

The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle. Before leaving the vehicle, check that the elec-

tronic parking brake is fully applied. Warning light 4 on switch 3 and warning light }

on the instrument panel illu-

minate to show that the parking brake is applied but switch off when the doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle,

a sticker is located on the upper section of the windscreen to remind you of this.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (3/4)

To park the vehicle without applying the

electronic parking brake (if there is a

risk of freezing, for example):

engage any gear or the P position:

the drive wheels will be mechanically

locked by the driveshaft;

switch off the engine by pressing the

engine start/stop button 1 or by turn-

ing the ignition key 2;

release the driver’s seat belt;

–

open the driver’s door;

–

manually release the electronic park-

ing brake (please see the previously

described information on “Manually

releasing the electronic parking

brake”).

Manually releasing the electronic

Brief stop

parking brake

To apply the electronic parking brake

Press switch 1 without pressing the

manually (when stopping at a red light,

pedals or, depending on the vehicle,

or stopping when the engine is running,

turning the key 2 to the “ON” position 2

etc.): pull and release the switch 3.

to switch on the ignition.

The brake is released as soon as the

If the driver’s seat belt is

Press the brake pedal then press

vehicle is started up again.

unfastened before the ve-

switch 3: indicator light 4 on the switch

hicle has come to a com-

plete standstill, ensure the

and indicator light }

displayed on

Special cases

parking brake has been properly

the instrument panel go out.

To park on a slope or while towing a

trailer, for example, pull switch 3 for

applied: warning light }

on the

a few seconds to gain the maximum

instrument panel light up to confirm

braking.

this.

Risk of loss of immobilisation.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (4/4)

Versions with an automatic

Operating faults

If the “WARNING: Electric

gearbox

System” or “Check battery”

“WARNING: Braking

For safety reasons, automatic release

light illuminates on the instrument

System” message appears,

is deactivated when the driver’s door

panel accompanied by the “Check

you must immobilise the vehicle by

is open or not shut properly and the

parking brake” message and, in

selecting first gear (on a manual

engine is running (in order to prevent

some cases, the }

warning

gearbox), engaging P position (au-

the vehicle from moving without the

light.

tomatic gearbox) or by pulling the

driver).

Please contact an authorised dealer

switch 3 for approximately 10 sec-

The “Release Parking Brake Manually”

as soon as possible.

onds.

message appears on the instrument

If there is an assisted parking brake

If the conditions and the slope re-

panel when the driver depresses the

quire it, chock the wheels of the ve-

accelerator.

fault, the warning light® comes

hicle.

on, along with the message “Braking

system fault”, a beep and, in some

Risk of loss of immobilisation of

the vehicle.

cases, the warning light }

Contact an authorised dealer.

This means that you must stop as

soon as traffic conditions allow.

Never leave your vehicle

If no lights or sounds are ap-

without moving the selec-

parent, this indicates a fault

tor lever to position P and

in the instrument panel. This

switching off the engine.

indicates that it is essential

It is therefore essential to

This is because when the vehicle is

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

immobilise the vehicle by

stationary with the engine running

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

engaging first gear (manual

and a gear engaged, the vehicle

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

gearbox) or position P (au-

may begin to move.

contact an approved Dealer.

tomatic gearbox). If the slope re-

quires it, chock the vehicle.

There is a risk of accidents.

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“AUTOHOLD" FUNCTION

Vehicle stopped (e.g. at a red light, an

Conditions for interrupting the

intersection, a traffic jam, etc.), the func-

braking force

tion ensures braking force even when

The following conditions must be met:

the driver releases the brake pedal.

- the driver accelerates sufficiently

The braking force is released as soon

with a gear engaged;

as the driver accelerates sufficiently

with a gear engaged.

- the driver disables the function.

Activation

Warning light 

goes out on the in-

Press the switch 3.

strument panel.

The switch warning light 3 illuminates

to confirm that the function is activated.

Deactivation

Upon each start-up, the function

Press the brake pedal and 3 switch si-

Conditions for maintaining the

continues the mode set at the time

multaneously.

braking force

the engine was last switched off.

The switch warning light 3 turns off,

confirming that the function is deacti-

The following conditions must be met:

vated.

- the seat belt for the driver is fas-

The electronic parking

If the braking force is maintained, the

tened;

brake can be used to im-

parking brake is applied automatically

and

mobilise the vehicle. Before

when:

- the electronic parking brake is re-

leaving the vehicle, check

- the driver exits the vehicle;

leased;

that the electronic parking brake

and

is fully applied. Warning light 1 on

- the vehicle is immobilised for more

- the vehicle is not stationary on a very

than approximately three minutes.

switch 2 and warning light }

steep slope.

the instrument panel illuminate to

The maintained braking force is con-

show that the parking brake is ap-

plied but switch off when the doors

firmed by the 

warning light on

are locked. Depending on the vehi-

the instrument panel.

cle, a sticker is located on the upper

section of the windscreen to remind

you of this.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (1/8)

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

Depending on the vehicle, you will have

Free-wheel function

cordance with a standard regulatory

various functions which enable you to

On vehicles fitted with an automatic

method.

lower your fuel consumption:

gearbox (depending on the vehicle),

Identical for all manufacturers, this ena-

- the rev counter;

during deceleration phases (driver’s

bles vehicles to be compared with one

foot fully off the accelerator pedal),

- gear change indicator;

another.

switching to freewheeling (automatic

- the free-wheel function;

neutral) decreases engine braking and

Consumption in real time depends on

- the driving style indicator;

allows you to move farther without ac-

vehicle usage conditions, the equip-

celerating in order to save fuel.

ment fitted and the user’s driving style.

- Eco acceleration indicator;

To optimise fuel consumption, please

- the journey record and eco-driving

Warning light 

appears on the in-

refer to the following advice.

advice via the multimedia screen;

strument panel:

- ECO mode;

- in grey when the vehicle is not in

free-wheel mode;

– the Stop and Start function ➥ 2.8.

- in green or white, depending on the

vehicle, when the vehicle is in free-

wheel mode (automatic neutral).

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (2/8)

On the instrument panel A, B

Gear change indicator 1

or C

Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

Depending on the vehicle, the informa-

light on the instrument panel lets you

tion display can be organised and cus-

know the best time to move up or down

tomised based on the instrument panel

a gear:

customisation style selected from the

multimedia screen.



shift up a gear;



downshift a gear.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (5/8)

An overall rating from 0 to 100 is dis-

played to let you assess your eco driv-

ing performance.

The higher the rating, the lower the fuel

consumption.

Eco advice is given to help improve

your performance.

With your favourite journeys saved,

you can compare your performance

between trips and the performance of

other vehicle users.

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

tions for further information.

On the multimedia screen

Journey record

Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the multimedia screen 4, enabling you

to view information on your last journey.

This indicates:

- the general score;

- score evolution;

- distance without fuel consumption.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (6/8)

ECO mode

While driving, it is possible to exit the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

ECO mode is a function which opti-

prove engine performance.

mises fuel consumption.

To do this, press the accelerator pedal

It affects certain driving operations (ac-

firmly and fully.

celeration, shifting gears, cruise con-

trol, deceleration etc.).

ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

Disabling the function

areas.

Depending on the vehicle, the function

can be deactivated either:

- by pressing switch 5;

- by the central control 6 ➥ 3.2.

Activating the function

The warning light 

goes out on

the instrument panel to confirm deac-

The function can be activated:

tivation.

- by pressing switch 5;

- by the central control 6 ➥ 3.2 ;

- from the multimedia screen (refer to

the multimedia instructions).

The warning light 

comes on on

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.

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