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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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Battery charge warning
light
This indicates one of the fol-
l o w i n g :
- faulty operation of the charging c i r c u i t ,
- s l a c k b a t t e r y o r s t a r t e r t e r m i n a l s ,
- a c u t o r s l a c k a l t e r n a t o r b e l t ,
- an alternator failure.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Emission control
system warning light
(according to model)
T h i s c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c o n d s e a c h
t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
I f i t c o m e s o n w i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n -
n i n g , t h i s i n d i c a t e s i n c o r r e c t o p e r a t i o n
o f t h e i n j e c t i o n , i g n i t i o n o r e m i s s i o n
control system.
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t l a s h e s , t h e r e
is a risk of damage to the catalytic
converter on petrol engines.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Diesel engine pre-heat
warning light
W a i t u n t i l t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t
goes out before starting the engine.
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h e n o u g h ,
t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t c o m e s o n f o r l e s s
than one second. You can start the
e n g i n e w i t h o u t w a i t i n g .
Low fuel level
warning light
W h e n t h i s l i g h t i r s t c o -
m e s o n , y o u h a v e e n o u g h f u e l t o d r i v e
at least 30 miles (50 km). The tank ca-
pacity is approximately 50 litres.
Speed limiter/cruise
control indicator light
T h i s c o m e s o n w h e n t h e
speed limiter or cruise control
is activated.
Dynamic stability
control system (ESP/
ASR) warning light
T h i s c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c o n d s e a c h
t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g a n d w h e n
t h e v e h i c l e i s m o v i n g , i t c o m e s o n i f
the system is activated.
It lights permanently accompanied by
a message on the multifunction dis-
p l a y w h e n t h e s y s t e m i s d i s a r m e d .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s l i t w i t h
t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g a n d w h e n t h e v e -
h i c l e i s m o v i n g , c o n s u l t a P E U G E O T
dealer. Anti-lock braking
system (ABS) warning
light
T h i s c o m e s o n f o r a f e w s e c o n d s e a c h
t i m e t h e i g n i t i o n i s s w i t c h e d o n .
I f t h e w a r n i n g l i g h t r e m a i n s o n o r c o -
m e s o n a b o v e 8 m p h ( 1 2 k m / h ) , t h i s
indicates an ABS malfunction.
H o w e v e r , t h e v e h i c l e r e t a i n s c o n v e n -
tional servo-assisted braking.
I l l u m i n a t i o n o f t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t , a c -
companied by an audible signal and
a message on the multifunction dis-
p l a y , i n d i c a t e s a f a u l t i n t h e A B S s y s -
tem.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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SAFETY
-
For the front, side and
curtain air bags to be ful-
ly effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted
seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
D o n o t l e a v e a n y t h i n g b e t w e e n t h e
o c c u p a n t s a n d t h e a i r b a g s ( c h i l d ,
a n i m a l , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m -
per the operation of the air bags or
injure the occupants.
A l l w o r k o n t h e a i r b a g s y s t e m s i s
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i i e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
P E U G E O T n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle
h a s b e e n s t o l e n o r b r o k e n i n t o ,
have the air bag systems checked. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
w h e e l b y i t s s p o k e s o r r e s t i n g y o u r
hands on the centre part of the
w h e e l .
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
S m o k e a s l i t t l e a s p o s s i b l e ; d e p l o y
-
ment of the air bags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y . Curtain air bags
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d w h e n t h e c u r t a i n
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
The triggering of an air bag or air
bags is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke and
a noise due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system. This smoke is not
harmful but sensitive individuals
may experience some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions men-
t i o n e d a r e o b s e r v e d , i n j u r y o r s l i g h t
b u r n s t o t h e h e a d , c h e s t o r a r m s
w h e n t h e a i r b a g i s t r i g g e r e d c a n n o t
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n l a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e l a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
T h i s e q u i p m e n t w i l l o n l y o p e r a t e
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n
-
l a t e .
Side air bags
Only put approved covers on the
s e a t s , t h e s e w i l l n o t h a m p e r t h e i n
-
l a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t a
PEUGEOT dealer.
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e f r o n t
seat backs. This could cause injury
t o t h e c h e s t o r a r m s w h e n t h e s i d e
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
D o n o t s i t w i t h t h e u p p e r p a r t o f t h e
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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SAFETY
-
For the front, side and
curtain air bags to be ful-
ly effective, observe the
following safety rules:
Wear a correctly adjusted
seat belt.
Sit in a normal upright position.
D o n o t l e a v e a n y t h i n g b e t w e e n t h e
o c c u p a n t s a n d t h e a i r b a g s ( c h i l d ,
a n i m a l , o b j e c t . . . ) . T h i s c o u l d h a m -
per the operation of the air bags or
injure the occupants.
A l l w o r k o n t h e a i r b a g s y s t e m s i s
strictly prohibited unless it is carried
o u t b y q u a l i i e d p e r s o n n e l o f t h e
P E U G E O T n e t w o r k .
After an accident or if the vehicle
h a s b e e n s t o l e n o r b r o k e n i n t o ,
have the air bag systems checked. Front air bags
Do not drive holding the steering
w h e e l b y i t s s p o k e s o r r e s t i n g y o u r
hands on the centre part of the
w h e e l .
Passengers must not place their feet
on the fascia.
S m o k e a s l i t t l e a s p o s s i b l e ; d e p l o y
-
ment of the air bags can cause burns
or the risk of injury from a cigarette
or pipe.
Never remove or pierce the steering
w h e e l o r h i t i t v i o l e n t l y . Curtain air bags
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e
pillars or the roof. This could cause
i n j u r y t o t h e h e a d w h e n t h e c u r t a i n
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
The triggering of an air bag or air
bags is accompanied by a slight
emission of harmless smoke and
a noise due to the activation of the
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated
in the system. This smoke is not
harmful but sensitive individuals
may experience some irritation.
The detonation noise may result in
a slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
Even if all of the precautions men-
t i o n e d a r e o b s e r v e d , i n j u r y o r s l i g h t
b u r n s t o t h e h e a d , c h e s t o r a r m s
w h e n t h e a i r b a g i s t r i g g e r e d c a n n o t
b e r u l e d o u t . I n d e e d , t h e b a g i n l a t e s
almost instantly (approximately
3 0 m i l l i s e c o n d s ) t h e n d e l a t e s w i t h i n
the same time discharging hot gas
via the openings provided for this
purpose.
T h i s e q u i p m e n t w i l l o n l y o p e r a t e
once. If a second impact occurs
(during the same or a subsequent
a c c i d e n t ) , t h e a i r b a g w i l l n o t i n
-
l a t e .
Side air bags
Only put approved covers on the
s e a t s , t h e s e w i l l n o t h a m p e r t h e i n
-
l a t i o n o f t h e s i d e a i r b a g s . C o n s u l t a
PEUGEOT dealer.
D o n o t i x o r g l u e a n y t h i n g t o t h e f r o n t
seat backs. This could cause injury
t o t h e c h e s t o r a r m s w h e n t h e s i d e
a i r b a g i n l a t e s .
D o n o t s i t w i t h t h e u p p e r p a r t o f t h e
body any nearer to the door than
necessary.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
102 -
The electrical circuit of
your vehicle is designed
t o o p e r a t e w i t h s t a n d a r d
or optional equipment.
Before installing other
electrical equipment or acces-
s o r i e s i n y o u r v e h i c l e , c o n s u l t a
PEUGEOT dealer.
Some electrical accessories or
t h e w a y i n w h i c h t h e y a r e i t t e d
may have an adverse effect on the
operation of your vehicle (its elec-
t r o n i c c o n t r o l c i r c u i t s , t h e a u d i o
circuit and the electrical charging
circuit).
PEUGEOT declines any responsi-
bility for expenses incurred in the
repair of your vehicle or for any
malfunctions resulting from the in-
s t a l l a t i o n o f a u x i l i a r y a c c e s s o r i e s ,
not supplied and not recommend-
ed by PEUGEOT and not installed
i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h P E U G E O T ' s
i n s t r u c t i o n s , i n p a r t i c u l a r f o r a n y
e q u i p m e n t t h e p o w e r c o n s u m p t i o n
o f w h i c h e x c e e d s 1 0 m i l l i a m p s .
Fuse N° Rating Functions
1* 20 A Fan unit
2* 60 A ABS/ESP
3* 30 A ABS/ESP
4* 70 A Built-in systems interface supply
5* 70 A Built-in systems interface supply
6* - Not used
7* 30 A I g n i t i o n s w i t c h s u p p l y
8* 20 A A u d i o a m p l i i e r
Engine compartment fuse box
T o g a i n a c c e s s t o t h e b o x i n t h e e n g i n e c o m p a r t m e n t ( n e x t t o t
h e b a t t e r y ) , u n c l i p
the cover.
A f t e r c a r r y i n g o u t w o r k , c l o s e t h e c o v e r v e r y c a r e f u l l y .
* The maxi fuses provide additional protection for the elect rical systems. Any
w o r k o n t h e s e m u s t b e c a r r i e d o u t b y a P E U G E O T d e a l e r .