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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers 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 rain
sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.To maintain the effectiveness of the
"flat-blade" type of wiper blades, it is
advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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ny action on the wiper stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition,
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
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o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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Lighting dimmerSystem for the manual adjustment of the brightness of the instrument panel and the touch screen to
suit the ambient light level.
With the headlamps on, press button B to
increase the brightness of the instruments
and controls and the interior mood lighting or
button A to reduce it.
As soon as the lighting reaches the required
level of brightness, release the button.
LCD instrument panel
Activation
F p ress the button to adjust the brightness of
the instruments and controls,
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elease the button when the desired level is
attained.
Matrix instrument panel
Switching off
When the vehicle lighting is off or in day mode
(daytime running lamps on), pressing the button
has no effect.
Touch screen
Press the MENU button for access to
the different menus.
Select the " Settings" menu.
Display the secondary page.
In the secondary page, select
" Screen settings ".
Adjust the brightness by moving the cursor.
You can also switch of the screen. To do this:
In the primary page, select " Tu r n
off screen ". The screen goes off
completely.
Press the screen again (anywhere in
its sur face) to activate it.
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Courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually:
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the key is removed from the ignition,
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hen opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
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ront / rear cour tesy lamps
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ap reading lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately
10 minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately
30 seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
Take care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamp.
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
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Interior mood lighting
Switching on
Switching off
The interior mood lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
of f.
Settings
The mood lighting settings can be adjusted in
the touch screen.
* Depending on version.
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle when the light is poor.
Press the MENU button for access to
the different menus.
Select the " Driving" menu.
Display the secondary page.
Select " Vehicle settings ".
Select the " Lighting" tab.
Modify the settings of the " Mood
lighting " function.
Instrument panel mood
lighting
Deactivation
With the exterior lighting on, press this button
to turn the instrument panel mood lighting off.
Activation
With the exterior lighting on, press this button
again turn the instrument panel mood lighting
back on.
At night, interior mood light emitting diodes

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LEDs (courtesy lamp, instrument panel,
footwells, back-lit roof lining, panoramic glazed
sunroof*...) come on automatically when the
sidelamps are switched on.
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Panoramic glazed sunroof
Opening
F Lift the control A towards the rear. The blind stops when you release the
control.
Electric blind
Closing
F Lift the control A towards the front. T he blind stops when you release the
control. If something is trapped when operating
the blind, you should reverse the
movement of the blind. To do this press
the control in question.
When the driver operates the blind, they
should ensure that nobody prevents its
correct closing.
The driver should ensure that
passengers use the blind correctly.
Be aware of children when operating
the blind.
System which comprises configurable light guides and a panoramic tinted glass area to increase
the light and visibility in the passenger compartment.
It is fitted with an electric blind to improve temperature and acoustic comfort.
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General safety recommendations
Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. They carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.We draw your attention to
the following points:
- The fitting of electrical equipment or accessories not listed by
PEUGEOT
may cause faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer for information on the range
of recommended accessories.
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s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for
the vehicle's electronic systems,
is reserved strictly for PEUGEOT
dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special tools
required (risk of malfunctions of the
vehicle's electronic systems that
could cause breakdowns or serious
accidents). The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible if this
advice is not followed.
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ny modification or adaptation
not intended or authorised by
Automobiles PEUGEOT or
carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined
by the manufacturer would lead
to the suspension of the legal and
contractual warranties.
Installation of accessory
radio communication
transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a
PEUGEOT dealer for the specification
of transmitters which can be fitted
(frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
Depending on the legislation in force in
the country, certain safety equipment
may be compulsory: high visibility
safety vests, warning triangles,
breathalyzers, spare bulbs, spare fuses,
fire extinguisher, first aid kit, mud flaps
at the rear of the vehicle.
The fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by PEUGEOT may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, skills and
equipment required, all of which a
PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.
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Direction indicators
F Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left.
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aise the lighting control stalk fully when
moving to the right.
Three flashes
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash
3 times.
If you forget to cancel the direction
indicators for more than 20 seconds,
the volume of the audible signal will
increase if the speed is above 40 mph
(60 km/h).
Hazard warning lamps
F Press this button, all of the direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful for changing
lane on fast roads. Visual warning with of all the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
Automatic operation
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, the lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
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Horn
F Press the central part of the multifunction steering wheel.
Audible warning system to alert other road
users to an imminent danger.
Use the horn moderately and only in
situations allowed by the motoring
regulations in the country you are
driving in.
Emergency or
assistance call
This system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated PEUGEOT service.
For more information on the use of this
function, refer to the "Audio equipment and
telematics" section.
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The under-inflation detection system
does not replace the need for vigilance
on the part of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
road holding, extends braking distances
and causes premature tyre wear,
particularly under arduous conditions
(high loading, high speed, long journey).The inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
For more information on the
identification markings, refer to the
corresponding section.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to
the pressures shown on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
Under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the pressures of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressures in the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed
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The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres.
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Under-inflation alert
This is given by fixed illumination of
this warning lamp, accompanied by
an audible signal and, depending on
equipment, the display of a message.
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educe speed immediately, avoid
excessive steering movements and sudden
braking
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top the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
The loss of pressure detected does not
always cause visible bulging of the tyre.
Do not satisfy yourself with just a visual
check. Before reinitialising the system, ensure
that the pressures of the four tyres are
correct for the use of the vehicle and in
line with the recommendations on the
tyre pressure label.
The alert is maintained until the system
is reinitialised.
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I n the event of a puncture, use the
temporary puncture repair kit or the spare
wheel (depending on equipment),
or
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f you have a compressor, such as the one
in the temporary puncture repair kit, check
the pressures of the four tyres when cold,
or
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f it is not possible to make this check
immediately, drive carefully at reduced
speed.
Reinitialisation
It is necessary to reinitialise the system every
time one or more tyre pressures are adjusted,
and after changing one or more wheels.
The under-inflation detection system
does not give a warning if a pressure is
incorrect at the time of reinitialisation.
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