PEUGEOT 301, Handbook

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Driving
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Never switch off the ignition before the
vehicle is at a complete stop. With the
engine off, the braking and steering
assistance systems are also cut off: risk
of loss of control of the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
"Practical information" section, under
"Energy economy mode".
When you leave the vehicle, keep the
key with you and lock the vehicle. 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.
Switching off the engine
F
Check that the parking brake is correctly
applied, particularly on sloping ground.
F
Stop the vehicle.
F
With the engine running at idle, turn the key
to position 1 .
F
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
F
To lock the steering column, turn the
steering until it locks.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1-Stop ),
for a maximum of 30 minutes you can still use
functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers, dipped beam headlamps,
courtesy lamps, ...
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) .