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Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side windows.
Footwells. Central and side vents.
th

e air distribution can be adapted by adding
the corresponding buttons.
Air conditioning On / Off
It enables you to:
- l ower the temperature, in summer,
-
i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
F Press this button, its indicator lamp comes on.
Switching off
F Press this button again, its indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off may result in some discomfort
(humidity, misting).
th
e air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
th
e air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set
to

off.
to o

btain cool air more quickly, you can use
interior air recirculation for a few moments.
th
en return to the intake of exterior air.
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Manual air conditioning (touch screen)
Temperature adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to reduce or
increase the value.
th

e air conditioning system operates with the
engine running.
Air flow adjustment
Press one of these buttons to
increase or decrease the speed of
the air booster fan.
th

e air flow symbol (a fan) fills progressively
according to the quantity of air wanted.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
Avoid driving too long without ventilation
(risk of misting and deterioration of air
quality).
Press the button for the "
Air
conditioning " menu to display the
system controls page.
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the air conditioning is designed to
operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
the air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set
to

off.F

P
ress this button, its indicator
lamp comes on.
It enables you to:
-

l

ower the temperature, in summer,
-
i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
F
P
ress this button again, its
indicator lamp goes off.
Air distribution adjustment
these buttons are used to arrange
the distribution of air in the passenger
compartment by combining several air outlets.
Windscreen.
th

e air distribution can be adapted by using
several buttons: illumination of the indicator
lamp confirms the presence of fan boosted air
in the direction indicated, the indicator lamp off
indicates the absence of fan boosted air in the
direction indicated.
For a uniform distribution of air in the
passenger compartment, the three buttons can
be activated simultaneously. Footwells. Central and side vents.
Switching off may result in some discomfort
(humidity, misting).
to o
btain cool air more quickly, you can use
interior air recirculation for a few moments.
th

en return to the intake of exterior air.
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Dual-zone digital air conditioning (touch screen)
this air conditioning system operates with the engine running, but the ventilation and its controls
are available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the
passenger compartment are automatic according to the temperature in the passenger compartment
and the temperature setting.Temperature adjustment
the driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature.
F

P
ress one of these buttons to
increase the value.
th

e value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a temperature in degrees
Centigrade or Fahrenheit (depending on the
units chosen).
A setting around 21 provides an optimum level
of comfort. Depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is normal.
In addition, it is recommended that you avoid a
difference between the left and right setting of
more than 3.
Press the button for the "
Air conditioning" menu to display the controls for the air
conditioning system. F

P
ress one of these buttons to
decrease the value.
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You can modulate the distribution of air in the
passenger compartment using these three buttons.
Air flow adjustment
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
Air distribution adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the
speed of the booster fan.
th

e air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in
progressively in relation to the quantity of air
wanted.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
" OFF " is displayed alongside the fan. Windscreen.
Centre and side vents. Footwells.
ea

ch press on a button activates or deactivates
the function.
t
h
e indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a uniform distribution in
the passenger compartment, all three buttons
can be pressed simultaneously.
Resuming manual control
You can manually adjust one or more settings,
while retaining automatic control of the other
functions:
-

a
ir flow,
-
a

ir distribution.
F

P
ress the "AUTO" button again
to activate the automatic comfort
programme again.
As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator
lamp in the "
AUTO" button goes off.
In A
u

t
O m
ode, the indicator lamps in all three
buttons are off.
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Air intake / Air recirculation
the intake of exterior air avoids misting of the
windscreen and side windows.
th
e recirculation of interior air insulates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as
possible to prevent deterioration of the
air quality and the formation of mist.
th

is allows hot or cold air to be
delivered quickly when required. F
P ress this button to recirculate
the interior air. Its indicator lamp
comes on.
F

P
ress the button again to allow
fresh air into the passenger
compartment. Its indicator lamp
goes off.
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Front demist - defrost
these markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the StOP mode is not
available.
With manual or dual-zone
digital air conditioning
F Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.
F

P
ress the "A /C " button for air conditioning;
the indicator lamp in the button comes on. F
P ress this button to demist or
defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
(with the touch screen)
the system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
F
t
o s
top, press this button again or on
"AUTO" .
the

system reverts to the previous settings.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching onSwitching off
F Press this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the door
mirrors.
t
h
e indicator lamp
associated with the button
comes on.
the demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
the rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption. F
I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again. t
h
e indicator
lamp associated with the button
switches off.
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For Diesel vehicles, in sub-
zero temperatures the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on
after pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
StO

P" button, press down on
the brake or clutch pedal until
the warning lamp goes off,
without pressing the "S
tA

R
t/
StO

P" button again, until the
engine starts and runs.
F

W

ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
depress the clutch pedal fully and maintain
pressure until the engine starts.
Starting
F Press the " START/STOP"
button.
th
e presence in the recognition zone of
the electronic key of the "Keyless e
n
try
and Starting" system is essential. For
reasons of safety, do not leave this zone
while the engine is running.
A message is displayed if the electronic
key is not detected in the zone. Move
the electronic key into the zone to be
able to start the engine.
Starting and switching off the engine,
"Keyless e
n
try and Starting"
F the steering column unlocks and the
engine starts more or less immediately.
(Read the information on Diesel versions). If one of the starting conditions is not
met, a reminder message appears in
the instrument panel screen. In some
circumstances, it is necessary to
turn the steering wheel slightly while
pressing the "StA
Rt/ StO P" button
to assist unlocking of the steering;
a message warns you when this is
needed.
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Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
the keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
th
is electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer as soon as possible. For reasons of safety and theft
protection, do not leave your electronic
key in the vehicle, even when you are
close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on
your person.
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Driving