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this system indicates the proximity of an
obstacle (person, vehicle, tree, gate, etc.)
which comes within the field of detection of
sensors located in the bumper.
Certain types of obstacle (stake, roadworks
cone, etc.) detected initially will no longer be
detected at the end of the manoeuvre due to
the presence of blind spots.
Parking sensors
this function cannot, in any
circumstances, take the place of the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
the
system is switched on by engaging reverse
gear. t
h
is is accompanied by an audible signal.
th
e system is switched off when you come out
of reverse gear.
Rear parking sensors
Audible assistance
the proximity information is given by an intermittent
audible signal, the frequency of which increases as
the vehicle approaches the obstacle.
th
e sound emitted by the speaker (right or left)
indicates the side on which the obstacle is located.
When the distance between the vehicle and
the obstacle becomes less than approximately
thirty centimetres, the audible signal becomes
continuous.
Visual assistance
this supplements the audible signal by
displaying bars in the multifunction screen
which move progressively nearer to the vehicle.
When the obstacle is near, the "Danger"
symbol is displayed in the screen.
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In bad weather or in winter, ensure
that the sensors are not covered with
mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is
engaged, an audible signal (long beep)
indicates that the sensors may be dirty.
Certain sound sources (motorcycle,
lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may trigger
the audible signals of the parking
sensor system.In the event of a malfunction
of the system, when reverse
gear is engaged this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument panel
and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal (short beep).
Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Operating fault
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the
front parking sensors are triggered when an
obstacle is detected in front and the speed of
the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h).
th
e front parking sensors are interrupted if
the vehicle stops for more than three seconds
in for ward gear, if no further obstacles are
detected or when the speed of the vehicle
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking sensors
the function will be deactivated
automatically if a trailer is being towed
or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle
fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier
recommended by P
e
uge
Ot)
.
Deactivation / Activation of the
front and rear parking sensors
the function is deactivated by pressing this
button. th e indicator lamp in the button
comes
on.
Pressing this button again reactivates the
function.
t
h
e indicator lamp in the button
goes
off.
th
e sound emitted by the speaker (front
or rear) indicates whether the obstacle
is in front or behind.
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Reversing camera
the reversing camera is activated automatically
when reverse gear is engaged.
Depending on version, the image is displayed
in the touch screen or the instrument panel.
th
e reversing camera cannot in any
circumstances be a substitute for the
vigilance and responsibility of the driver.
th
e reversing camera function completes the
parking assistance.the superimposed representation of guide
lines helps with the manoeuvre.
th
ey are represented by lines marked "on
the ground" and do not allow the position of
the vehicle to be determined relative to tall
obstacles (for example: other vehicles, ...).
th
e blue lines represent the general direction
of the vehicle (the difference corresponds to
the width of your vehicle without the mirrors).
th
e red lines represent a distance of about
30 cm beyond the edge of your vehicle's rear
b u m p e r.
th
e green lines represent distances of about 1
and 2 metres beyond the edge of your vehicle's
rear bumper.
the
turquoise blue curves represent the
maximum turning circle. Opening the boot causes the display to
disappear.
Clean the reversing camera regularly
using a soft, dry cloth.
High pressure jet washing
When washing your vehicle, do not direct the
lance within 30 cm of the camera lens.
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Lighting controlsSystem for selection and control of the various front and rear lamps providing the vehicle's lighting and signalling.
Main lighting
there are various lamps on the vehicle:
- s idelamps, to be seen,
-
d
ipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
-
m
ain beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear,
-
d
irectional headlamps for improved
visibility when cornering.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are installed to fulfil the
requirements of particular driving conditions:
-
r
ear foglamps to better signal the presence
of the vehicle in foggy conditions,
-
d
aytime running lamps to be seen during
t h e d ay.
Automatic lighting functions
Various automatic lighting functions are also
available depending on options:
-
gu
ide-me-home lighting,
-
a
dditional lighting,
-
w
elcome lighting,
-
d
aytime lighting (daytime running lamps),
-
a
utomatic illumination of headlamps,
-
a
daptive lighting.
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Selection ring for main lighting
mode
turn the ring to position the symbol required
facing the mark.Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.
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Foglamp selection ring
the foglamps operate with dipped and main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamps
When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AutO m odel)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are
switched off manually, the foglamps and
sidelamps remain on.
F
t
u
rn the ring rear wards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off. In good or rainy weather, both day and
night, use of the the rear foglamps
is prohibited. In these situations, the
power of their beams may dazzle other
drivers.
t
h
ey should only be used in fog
or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to switch off the rear
foglamps when they are no longer
needed.
F
tu
rn the ring for wards and release to
switch on the rear foglamps.
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Lighting left on audible signal
An audible signal when a front door
is opened warns the driver that the
vehicle's exterior lighting is on, with the
ignition off and in manual lighting mode.
In this case, switching off the lighting
stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, the vehicle goes
into "
eC
O" mode to avoid discharging
the battery.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes. Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain
countries, which comes on automatically when
the engine is started making the vehicle more
visible to other road users.
Daytime running lamps
this function is assured:
-
i n countries where it is imposed by
regulations, by illumination of the dipped
beam headlamps with the sidelamps and
number plate lamps.
-
f
or other countries where it is provided, by
the use of dedicated lamps.
th
e lighting goes off when you switch
off the ignition, but you can always
switch it on again using the lighting
control stalk.
*
f
unction that can be set in the vehicle
configuration menu.
LED lamps
they come on when the engine is started.
Depending on the destination country, they are
used for:
-
d
aytime running lamps* in day mode and
sidelamps in night mode (they are brighter
when daytime running lamps),
or
-
s
idelamps in day and night mode.
Where L
eD l
amps are fitted, the filament bulbs
for the daytime running lamps / sidelamps in
the front lamp units are not used.
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Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F
W
ithin one minute of switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk
up or down depending on the traffic side
(for example: when parking on the left;
lighting control stalk upwards; the right
hand sidelamps are on).
th
is is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
to s
witch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the middle position or
switch on the ignition.
tem
porarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the ignition has been
switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
F Within 30 seconds or a minute after switching of the ignition (according to the
lighting duration programmed in the main
menu of the instrument panel), "flash" the
headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F
A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
the manual guide-me-home lighting switches
off automatically after about 30 seconds.
Programming
the duration of the guide-me-
home lighting is is set in the Main
menu of instrument panel screen.
Select " Vehicle parameters " then
" Lighting ", then change the lighting
duration.
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the sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver, when a low level of external
light is detected or in certain cases of activation of
the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
F turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. th e automatic
illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a
message in the instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
F turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen.
Association with automatic
guide-me-home lighting
Association with automatic illumination of
headlamps provides the guide-me-home
lighting with the following additional options:
-
s
election of the lighting duration of 15, 30
or 60 seconds,
-
a
utomatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting
comes on, this warning
lamp is displayed in the instrument panel and/
or a message appears in the instrument panel
screen, accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
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Adaptive lighting
Switching on
the driver can take over at any time, if the
circumstances dictate:
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the driving
conditions, using a sensor in the rear view
m i r r o r.
th
e system is active from 15 mph (25 km/h)
and is deactivated below 9 mph (15 km/h).
F
P
ut the lighting control stalk on the "A
u
t
O
"
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps"
position.
Switching off
Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
th
e state of the system is stored in
memory when switching off the ignition.
th
is automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid.
t
h
e driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's
lighting and its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility
and traffic.
the
system may suffer interference or
not work correctly:
-
u
nder conditions of poor visibility
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog, ...),
-
i
f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of
the sensor,
-
i
f the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.
th
e system is not able to detect:
-
r
oad users that do not have their
own lighting, such as pedestrians,
-
r
oad users whose lighting is
obscured, such as vehicles running
behind a safety barrier (on a
motorway, for example),
-
r
oad users at the top or bottom of
a steep slope, on twisty roads, on
crossroads.
F
P
ress this button, the
indicator lamp goes off,
or
F
D
ipping the headlamps
manually using the lighting
control stalk, whether in the
"A
u
t
O
" or "Dipped/main
beam headlamps" position.
F
P
ress this button, the
indicator lamp comes on.
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