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Lighting and visibility
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
Heated windscreen and
washer jets *
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.
This function heats the winsdcreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.
In area 1
, the heating frees the wiper blades
when they are stuck by snow or ice.
In area 2
, the heating improves visibility by
avoiding the accumulation of snow when the
wipers are operating.
To maintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
- handle them with care,
- clean them regularly using soapy
water,
- avoid using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
- replace them at the first signs of
wear.
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Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
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To park the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Switching on
*
Depending on the country of sale.
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With the engine running, press
this button; its indicator lamp
comes on.
The period of operation depends
on the ambient temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the function
off; its indicator lamp goes off.
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Driving
Electric parking brake
Never leave a child alone inside the
vehicle with the ignition on, as they
could release the parking brake.
The technology adopted for the electric
parking brake does not allow the fitment
of wheels smaller than 16 inches.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and in the control
lever to confirm the application of the
parking brake.
The system allows the application of the
parking brake on switching off the engine and
release as the vehicle moves off.
When towing, parking on a steep slope,
or if your vehicle is heavily laden,
turn the wheels towards the kerb and
engage a gear.
For towing, you vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
The indicator lamp in the control lever
flashes during manual application or
release.
In the event of a battery failure, the
electric parking brake no longer works.
As a safety measure, if the parking
brake is not applied, immobilise the
vehicle by engaging a gear (with a
manual gearbox) or placing a chock at
one of the wheels.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
The driver can take over at any time to apply
or release the parking brake, by operating the
control lever.
- By briefly pulling
the control
lever to apply the brake,
- By briefly pushing
the control lever, while
pressing the foot
brake, to release.
