Displays In The Instrument Panel; Foot On Brake; Starting The Vehicle - PEUGEOT 301 Handbook

Displays in the instrument panel

When you move the selector to select a
position, the corresponding indicator is
displayed in the instrument panel.
P. Parking.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (Automatic operation).
S. Sport programme.
Snow programme.
T.
1 2 3 4 5 6. Gears engaged during manual
operation.
-. Invalid value during manual
operation.

Foot on brake

F Press the brake pedal when this
indicator light is displayed in the
instrument panel (e.g.: starting
the engine).

Starting the vehicle

F Apply the parking brake.
F Select position P or N.
F Start the engine.
If these conditions are not met, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of a
warning message.
F With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
F Release the parking brake.
F Select position R, D or M.
F Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N is selected inadvertently while
driving, allow the engine to return to idle
then select position D before accelerating.
If the temperature is below -23°C, the
engine should be left at idle for four
minutes, to ensure the correct operation
and life of the engine and gearbox.
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R, D or M
is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave
children in the vehicle without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P.
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