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D e - i c i n g - D e m i s t i n g
The control button is located
on the air conditioning system
control panel.
REAR SCREEN DE-ICING
Switch off the de-icing of
the rear screen and exte-
rior mirrors as soon as you
consider this necessary as
lower current consumption
results in reduced fuel con-
sumption.
S w i t c h i n g o n
The rear screen de-icing can only ope-
rate when the engine is running.
Press this button to de-ice the rear
screen and the exterior mirrors. The
indicator light associated with the
button comes on.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
The de-icing switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
current.
It is possible to stop the de-icing
operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator light associated
with the button switches off.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed
to operate effectively in all sea-
sons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 0 °C.
S w i t c h i n g o n
Press the "A/C" button, the associ-
ated indicator light comes on.
T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g d o e s n o t o p e -
r a t e w h e n t h e a i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
c o n t r o l 2 i s i n p o s i t i o n " 0 " .
S w i t c h i n g o f f
Press the "A/C" button again, the
associated indicator light switches off.
switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C" button.
The screenprinting on the
control panel indicates the
position of the controls to
quickly de-ice or demist the
windscreen and side windows:
place the air intake control 4 in the
" E x t e r i o r a i r i n t a k e " p o s i t i o n ( i n d i c a -
t o r l i g h t o f f ) ,
place the air distribution dial 3 in the
" W i n d s c r e e n p o s i t i o n " ,
p l a c e t h e a i r fl o w d i a l 2 in position 5
( m a x i m u m ) ,
place the temperature dial 1 in the
r e d p o s i t i o n ( h o t ) ,
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D e - i c i n g - D e m i s t i n g
The control button is located
on the air conditioning system
control panel.
REAR SCREEN DE-ICING
Switch off the de-icing of
the rear screen and exte-
rior mirrors as soon as you
consider this necessary as
lower current consumption
results in reduced fuel con-
sumption.
S w i t c h i n g o n
The rear screen de-icing can only ope-
rate when the engine is running.
Press this button to de-ice the rear
screen and the exterior mirrors. The
indicator light associated with the
button comes on.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
The de-icing switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
current.
It is possible to stop the de-icing
operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator light associated
with the button switches off.
5. Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed
to operate effectively in all sea-
sons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 0 °C.
S w i t c h i n g o n
Press the "A/C" button, the associ-
ated indicator light comes on.
T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g d o e s n o t o p e -
r a t e w h e n t h e a i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
c o n t r o l 2 i s i n p o s i t i o n " 0 " .
S w i t c h i n g o f f
Press the "A/C" button again, the
associated indicator light switches off.
switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C" button.
The screenprinting on the
control panel indicates the
position of the controls to
quickly de-ice or demist the
windscreen and side windows:
place the air intake control 4 in the
" E x t e r i o r a i r i n t a k e " p o s i t i o n ( i n d i c a -
t o r l i g h t o f f ) ,
place the air distribution dial 3 in the
" W i n d s c r e e n p o s i t i o n " ,
p l a c e t h e a i r fl o w d i a l 2 in position 5
( m a x i m u m ) ,
place the temperature dial 1 in the
r e d p o s i t i o n ( h o t ) ,
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The objects observed are, in
reality, closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order
to correctly judge the distance of ve-
hicles approaching from behind.
MIRRORS
E x t e r i o r m i r r o r s
E a c h fi t t e d w i t h a n a d j u s t a b l e m i r r o r
permitting the lateral rearward vision
necessary for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in
c o n fi n e d s p a c e s . Folding
- Automatic: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.
- Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of
the exterior mirrors using the
remote control can be deacti-
vated by a PEUGEOT dealer.
A d j u s t m e n t
Unfolding
- Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
- Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control
A , they will not unfold
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Pull again on control A .
Move control A to the right or to the left
to select the corresponding mirror.
Move control B in all four directions
to adjust.
Return control A to the central position.
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A d j u s t m e n t
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is di-
r e c t e d c o r r e c t l y i n t h e " d a y " p o s i t i o n .
As a safety precaution, the
mirrors must be adjusted to
r e d u c e t h e " b l i n d s p o t " .
M a n u a l m o d e l
T h e m i r r o r i s fi t t e d w i t h a n i g h t - t i m e a n t i -
dazzle device.
D a y / n i g h t p o s i t i o n
P u l l t h e l e v e r t o c h a n g e t o t h e " n i g h t "
anti-dazzle position.
Push the lever to change to the normal
" d a y " p o s i t i o n .
I n t e r i o r m i r r o r
Adjustable mirror providing a central
rearward view.
In order to guarantee optimum
visibility during your manoeuvres,
the mirror lightens automatically
when reverse gear is engaged. A u t o m a t i c d a y / n i g h t m o d e l
System which automatically and pro-
gressively changes between the day
and night uses.
In order to prevent dazzle, the interior
mirror glass darkens automatically in
relation to the intensity of the light from
the rear.
I t l i g h t e n s w h e n t h e l i g h t ( l i g h t b e a m o f
f o l l o w i n g v e h i c l e s , s u n . . . ) d e c r e a s e s , s o
guaranteeing optimum visibility.
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Locating your vehicle
Press the closed padlock to locate
your locked vehicle in a car park.
This is indicated by lighting of the direc-
tion indicators for a few seconds. Deadlocking renders the exte-
rior and interior door controls
inoperative.
It also deactivates the manual
central control button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside
the vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Deadlocking using the remote control
Deadlocking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er's door lock to lock the vehicle
completely and hold it in this posi-
tion for more than two seconds to
close the windows automatically in
addition to locking.
Turn the key to the right again within
fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k t h e v e h i c l e .
Folding the key
First press button A to fold the key.
Press the closed padlock to
lock the vehicle completely
or press the closed padlock
for more than two seconds
to close the windows auto-
matically in addition to locking
(according to version).
Press the closed padlock again
w i t h i n fi v e s e c o n d s t o d e a d l o c k t h e
vehicle.
D e a d l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t -
ing of the direction indicators for approxi-
mately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mir-
rors fold at the same time.
If one of the doors or the boot
is still open, the central locking
does not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds un-
less a door is opened.
Normal locking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the driv-
er's door lock to lock the vehicle
completely.
L o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t i n g o f
the direction indicators for approximately
two seconds.
According to version, the exterior mirrors
fold at the same time.
The folding and unfolding of
the exterior mirrors using the
remote control can be deacti-
vated by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Locking the vehicle
Press the closed padlock
to lock the vehicle com-
pletely.
Press the closed padlock for more
than two seconds to close the win-
dows automatically in addition to
locking (according to version).
Normal locking using the remote
control
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In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t
light. Therefore, the lights will
not come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror; the asso-
ciated functions would no longer be
controlled.
Coupling with the automatic
"Follow-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of maintaining
of the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds
in the vehicle parameters on the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when automatic lighting
is in operation.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is de-
tected or in certain cases of activation
of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lights are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function display.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Deactivation is accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on, this warning light is
displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears on
the multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
MANUAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted in rela-
tion to the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised
load.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
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In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t
light. Therefore, the lights will
not come on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and lo-
cated in the centre of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror; the asso-
ciated functions would no longer be
controlled.
Coupling with the automatic
"Follow-me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic lighting
provides the "follow-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of maintaining
of the lighting for 15, 30 or 60 seconds
in the vehicle parameters on the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ,
- automatic activation of "follow-me- home" lighting when automatic lighting
is in operation.
Automatic lighting
The side lights and dipped headlamps
are switched on automatically, without
any action on the part of the driver,
when a low level of external light is de-
tected or in certain cases of activation
of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lights are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position.
The automatic lighting is accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function display.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Deactivation is accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function display. Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of
the brightness sensor, the lights
come on, this warning light is
displayed on the instrument
panel and/or a message appears on
the multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
MANUAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted in rela-
tion to the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised
load.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
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Special position of the windscreen wipers Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g t h e i r
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing lever A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of the
windscreen.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, clean-
ing or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the brightness sen-
sor and located in the centre
of the windscreen behind the interior
mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the automatic
wiping. The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has
been off for more than one
minute, by pushing lever A down-
wards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
For optimum and lasting
w i p i n g o f t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r
blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
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Special position of the windscreen wipers Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the part
of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor
b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) , a d a p t i n g t h e i r
speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by
pushing lever A to the "AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. In the minute following switching off
of the ignition, any action on the stalk
positions the wipers in the centre of the
windscreen.
This action enables you to position the
wiper blades for winter parking, clean-
ing or replacement.
To park the wipers after this has been
done, switch on the ignition and operate
the stalk.
Do not cover the rain sensor,
linked with the brightness sen-
sor and located in the centre
of the windscreen behind the interior
mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping when
using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the automatic
wiping. The automatic wiping must be
reactivated if the ignition has
been off for more than one
minute, by pushing lever A down-
wards.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver
by moving lever A upwards and return-
ing it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction display. Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction oc-
curs, the wipers will operate in intermittent
mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer.
For optimum and lasting
w i p i n g o f t h e " fl a t - b l a d e " w i p e r
blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy water,
- change them approximately every 6 months,
- avoid using them to retain card- board on the windscreen.
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AMBIENT LIGHTING
The dimmed passenger compartment
lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.
INTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the pas-
senger compartment lighting makes
your approach to the vehicle easier in
poor light. It operates with the automatic
switching on of the lights.
Switching on
Press the open padlock on the re-
mote control.
The courtesy lights come on; your
vehicle is also unlocked.
Switching off
The interior welcome lighting switch-
es off automatically after a set time or
when one of the doors is opened.
Programming
Switching on
At night, the footwell lighting and the
front courtesy light ambient lamp A
come on automatically when the side
lights are switched on.
Switching off
The ambient lighting switches off
automatically when the side lights are
switched off.
Programming
The duration of the welcome
lighting is associated with and
identical to that of the auto-
matic follow-me-home lighting. The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
This function is activated
by default.
The function is activated or
deactivated via the multi-
f u n c t i o n d i s p l a y c o n fi g u r a -
tion menu.
EXTERIOR SIDE LIGHTERS
To make your approach to the vehicle
easier, these illuminate:
- the zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,
- the zones forward of the door mirrors and rearward of the front doors.
Switching on
The side lighters come on:
- when you unlock the vehicle,
- when you remove the key from the ignition,
- when you open a door,
- when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go out automatically.