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It switches off gradually:
- w hen the vehicle is locked,
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w
hen the ignition is switched on,
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3
0 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
-
w
hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
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i
n energy economy mode,
approximately 30


seconds,
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w

ith the engine running, unlimited.
Map reading lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamp.
Interior ambient lighting
Switching on
At night, panoramic sunroof light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) come on automatically when the
sidelamps are switched on.
Switching off
The interior ambient lighting switches off
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
of f. The guide-me-home lighting can be
configured in the menu Driving /
Vehicle.
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Lighting control stalk
Travelling abroad
If planning to use your vehicle in a country
that drives on the other side of the road,
the headlamp dipped beams must be
adjusted to avoid dazzling oncoming
drivers. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Selection of main lighting
mode
Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.Lighting off (ignition off) / Front
daytime running lamps (engine
running).
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the lever to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by keeping the
lever pulled.
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
Foglamps
The foglamps operate with dipped or main
beam headlamps on.
Rear foglamp only
F To switch it on, turn the ring for wards.
When the lighting is switched off automatically
(version with AUTO lighting), the foglamp and
the dipped beam headlamps will remain on.
F

T
o switch it off, turn the ring rear wards.
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.
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Front foglamps and rear foglamp
Rotate and release the ring:
F o nce for wards to switch on the front
foglamps,
F

f
or wards a second time to switch on the rear
foglamp,
F

o
nce rear wards to switch off the rear
foglamp,
F

r
ear wards a second time to switch off the
front foglamps.
If the lighting is switched off automatically
(version with AUTO lighting) or the dipped
beams are switched off manually, the foglamps
and sidelamps remain on.
F

T
urn the ring rear wards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off. In good or rainy weather, both day and
night, using the front foglamps and the
rear foglamp is prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams may
dazzle other drivers. They should only be
used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped beam headlamps manually as
the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to turn off the front foglamps
and the rear foglamp as soon as they are
no longer necessary.
Switching off of the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lighting turns off immediately, except for
dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting after the
ignition is switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, set the
ring to 0 – lamps off, then to the desired
position.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that
the vehicle's lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the
sidelamps, switch off automatically after
a maximum duration of 30
minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
Direction indicators
F Lower the lighting control stalk fully when turning left.
F

R
aise the lighting control stalk fully when
turning right.
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Three flashes
Move the stalk briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of resistance;
the corresponding direction indicators will flash
three times.This function can be used at any speed,
but it is particularly useful for changing
lane on fast roads.
Automatic illumination of
headlampsIf 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).When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver. They can also come
on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation 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.
Switching on
F Turn the ring to the AUTO
position.
Activation of the function is accompanied by
a message in the screen.
Switching off
F Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is accompanied
by a message in the screen.
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, linked
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.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Association with automatic illumination of
headlamps provides the guide-me-home
lighting with the following additional options:
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s
election of the lighting duration of 15, 30 or
60


seconds,
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a
utomatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
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The guide-me-home lighting can be
configured in the menu Driving /
Vehicle.
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a
message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Switching on
F With the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.
F

A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Manual guide-me-home lighting
is also available from the remote
control lighting button.
Switching off
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of
time.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F

W
ithin one minute after switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk
up or down depending on the traffic side
(example: parked on the right; lighting
control stalk downwards; the left-hand
sidelamp comes on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
To switch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the middle position or
switch on the ignition.
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Headlamp adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the headlamp beams
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
0.1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. Intermediate setting.
1. 5 people.
-. 5 people + maximum authorised load.
2. Driver + maximum authorised load.
The initial setting is position 0 .
Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps
In daytime running lamps, the diodes are
b r i g h t e r.
The front and rear lamps light up automatically
when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
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D
aytime running lamps (lighting control
stalk at position " 0" or " AUTO " with
adequate light level).
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S
idelamps (lighting control stalk in "
AUTO"
position with low light levels or "Sidelamps
only" or "dipped/main beam headlamps").
Cornering lighting
With dipped or main beams, this system
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25


mph (approximately
40
km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manoeuvres, etc.).
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Wiper control stalk
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
Front wipers
Without cornering lighting
With cornering lighting
Activation
This function operates:
- w hen the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
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f
rom a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Deactivation
The system does not operate:
- b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
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a
bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
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w

hen reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
It is possible to activate or
deactivate the cornering lighting
from the Driving / Vehicle menu.
This function is activated by default.
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Fast (heavy rain).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release).
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate
automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver, when rain
is detected (sensor behind the rear
view mirror), adapting their speed to
the intensity of the rainfall.
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the control.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk a brief push downwards
or shift the control stalk to a different position
(Int, 1 or 2). This warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing the
control stalk downwards, if the ignition has
been off for more than 1
minute.
If the wipers operate in intermittent mode
when in AUTO mode, have the system
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Do not cover the rain sensor combined
with the sunshine sensor, located at the
top of the windscreen behind the rear view
m i r r o r.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear of
ice before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Front screenwash
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you. The
screenwash and then the wipers operate for a
preset time.
Rear wiper
Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle configuration menu
or touch screen.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen wiper
is operating. From the Driving / Vehicle menu, it
is possible to activate or deactivate
operation of the rear wiper when
reversing.
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Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBD)
When lit up fixed, this warning lamp
indicates a fault with the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed. If this warning lamp comes on, in
conjunction with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, an audible signal
and a message, it means that the
electronic brake force distribution
(EBD) is defective.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims),
ensure that these are approved for your
vehicle.
When operating under normal conditions,
the ABS may cause the brake pedal to
vibrate slightly. In emergency braking, press the brake
pedal hard and maintain this pressure.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
/ Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Operation
They come into operation in the event of a
problem with grip or trajectory.
This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel.
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
Deactivation
You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible. In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of
grip permits.
Deactivating using the button
F P ress this button.
The button indicator lamp comes on.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer have
an effect on engine operation or the brakes in
the event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
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Safety