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EnglishDriving -> Starting / Switching off the engine with the key for your Peugeot 2008 2019-2025
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If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
down on its shaft in the ignition switch and
could cause a malfunction.
Petrol engines
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After a cold start, preheating the catalytic
converter can cause noticeable engine
vibrations, for anything up to 2 minutes
(accelerated idle speed).
Ignition on position
It allows the use of the vehicle's electric
equipment or the charging of accessories.
Once the state of charge of the battery drops to
the reserve level, the system switches to energy
economy mode. The power supply is cut off
automatically to preserve the remaining battery
charge.
Starting / Switching off the
engine with the key
► With a Diesel engine, turn the key to position
2, to activate the engine preheating system.
Wait until this warning lamp goes off on
the instrument panel, then turn the key to
position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal,
to operate the starter motor. Once the engine
has started, release the key and allow it to return
to position 2.
Key ignition switch
Starting the engine
With the parking brake applied:
In wintry conditions, the warning lamp
may stay on for a longer period. When
the engine is hot, the warning lamp does not
come on.
In mild conditions, do not leave the engine
to warm up while stationary, but move off
straight away and drive at moderate speed.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, place the gear
selector in mode N or P then depress the brake
pedal.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch; the
system recognises the code.
It has 3 positions:
► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously
turning the steering wheel and the key.
1. Stop
If the engine does not start straight away,
switch off the ignition. Wait a few
Inserting/removing the key, steering column
locked.
2. Ignition on
Steering column unlocked, ignition on,
preheating (Diesel), switching the engine on.
3. Starting
In certain cases, you may need to apply
significant force to move the steering
wheel (e.g. wheels turned to full lock).
seconds before operating the starter motor
again. If the engine does not start after a few
attempts, do not keep trying - risk of
damaging the starter motor and the engine!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
► With a petrol engine, operate the starter
motor by turning the key to position 3 without
pressing the accelerator pedal, until the engine
starts. Once the engine has started, release the
key and allow it to return to position 2.
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key
or the remote control. This would weigh
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For more information on Energy
economy mode, refer to the
corresponding section.
Switching off the engine
Starting
► Immobilise the vehicle.
► With the engine at idle, turn the key to
position 1.
Key left in
► Remove the key from the ignition switch.
► To lock the steering column, turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
When the driver's door is opened, a
message is displayed, accompanied by an
audible signal, if the key has been left in the
ignition switch in position 1.
If the key has been left in the ignition switch
in position 2, the ignition will be switched off
automatically after one hour.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
column, it is recommended that the
wheels be returned to the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
or N and press the brake pedal.
► Press the "START/STOP" button while
maintaining pressure on the pedal until the
engine starts.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to
position 1, then back to position 2.
Never switch off the ignition before the
complete immobilisation of the vehicle.
With the engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off - risk of
loss of control of the vehicle!
Starting/Switching off the
engine with Keyless Entry
and Starting
Diesel engines
Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
When leaving the vehicle, keep the key in
your possession and lock the vehicle.
In negative temperatures and/or when the
engine is cold, starting takes place only after the
preheating warning lamp goes out.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing the "START/STOP" button:
► Keep the pedal fully depressed and do not
press the "START/STOP" button again until the
engine is running.
In all circumstances, if one of the starting
conditions is not met, a message is displayed.
In some circumstances, a message indicates
that it is necessary to turn the steering wheel
The electronic key must be present in the
passenger compartment.
The electronic key is also detected in the
boot.
If the electronic key is not detected, a
message is displayed.
Move the electronic key so that the engine
can be started or switched off.
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key
not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up
switch-off" section.
Energy economy mode
After the engine has stopped (position 1. Stop),
for a maximum combined duration of 30 minutes,
you can still use functions such as the audio and
telematics system, courtesy lamps or dipped
beam headlamps.
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while pressing the "START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering column.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
accompanied by the display of a warning
message.
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Petrol engines
With Petrol engines, after a cold start,
pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause
noticeable engine vibrations, for anything up
to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
Starting/Switching off the
electric motor
Starting
Switching on the ignition
without starting the engine
The drive selector must be in mode P.
► Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly
press the "START/STOP" button.
► Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
► With your foot on the brake, press the
"Unlock" button and select mode D/B or R.
► Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.
On starting, the instrument panel lights up and
the power indicator needle or cursor moves
to the "neutral" position. The steering column
automatically unlocks (you may hear a sound
and feel the steering wheel move).
If the engine stalls, release the clutch
pedal and fully depress it again, the
engine will restart automatically.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle using the parking
brake.
► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear
lever into neutral.
► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select
mode P or N.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel to lock the steering column.
With the electronic key in the passenger
compartment, pressing the "START/STOP"
button, without depressing any of the pedals,
allows the ignition to be switched on without
starting the engine.
► Press this button again to switch off the
ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked.
Switching off
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
Before exiting the vehicle, check that:
– The drive selector is in mode P.
– The READY indicator lamp is off.
Key not detected
Back-up starting
With the engine off, the braking and
steering assistance systems are also cut
off - risk of loss of control of the vehicle!
A back-up reader is fitted to the steering column,
to enable the engine to be started if the system
fails to detect the key in the recognition zone, or
if the battery in the electronic key is flat.
If the driver's door is opened while the
required conditions for stopping are not
satisfied, an audible signal is emitted,
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appears in the instrument panel when closing a
door or trying to switch off the engine.
► To confirm the instruction to switch off the
engine, press the "START/STOP" button for
approximately 5 seconds.
In the event of a fault with the electronic key,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When driving the vehicle, if this warning
lamp and the STOP warning lamp come
on, accompanied by an audible signal and the
display of a message, this means that the
parking brake is still applied or has not been fully
released.
Application
► Pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise
► Place and hold the remote control against the
back-up reader.
Emergency switch-off
In case of emergency only, the engine can be
switched off without conditions (even when
driving).
► Press the "START/STOP" button for about
5 seconds.
In this case, the steering column locks as soon
as the vehicle stops.
the vehicle.
► With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever
in neutral, then fully depress the clutch pedal.
► With an automatic gearbox or a drive
selector, select mode P, then depress the brake
pedal.
When parking on a slope, turn the
wheels against the kerb, apply the
parking brake, engage a gear and switch off
the ignition.
► Press the "START/STOP" button.
The engine starts.
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
Back-up switch-off
Manual parking brake
Release
If the electronic key is not detected or is no
longer in the recognition zone, a message
► Pull the parking brake lever up slightly, press
the release button, then lower the lever fully.
At any time, with the engine running:
► To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control.
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