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Adjustable boot floor
This two-position floor allows you to optimise
the volume of the boot by means of the outer
stops placed on the sides:
-
Hig
h position ( 100 kg max ): you obtain a
flat floor up to the front seats, when the
rear seats are folded.
-

L
ow position ( 150 kg max): maximum boot
volume. To change the height of the floor:
F
P ush the floor fully for wards then use the
side stops to move the floor to the desired
position.
To support the floor in the raised position:
F

F
rom the high position, raise the floor
towards the load space cover.
F

T
ake it past the retractable stops, then rest
the floor on these stops.
On certain versions, the adjustable boot
floor cannot be fitted in the low position.
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Sliding boot floor
F From the high position, press the handle and pull the boot floor towards you, as far
as it will go.
This position facilitates loading and unloading
of the boot.
Maximum load: 100 kg .
Storage well
F Raise the boot floor fully for access to the
storage well. Depending on version, this houses:
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a t emporary puncture repair kit with the
vehicle's tools,
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a s
pare wheel with the vehicle's tools.
It also allows storage of the luggage cover.
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Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lighting
F Turn the ring A to place the desired symbol against the mark.
Exterior lighting control stalk
Lighting off (ignition off) /
Daytime running lamps (engine running).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Daytime running lamps / Dipped
beam / Main beam.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Displays
Selection of main lighting mode
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
Headlamp dipping
F Pull the stalk B toward you to switch
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 maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Main lighting
"Highway" function
On versions fitted with "Full LED"
technology headlamps, the range
of the dipped beam headlamps is
automatically increased once the
speed of the vehicle is above 68 mph
(110


km/h). A fault with a lamp is signalled by
the permanent illumination of this
warning lamp, accompanied by the
display of a message and an audible
signal.
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Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
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a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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r

ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
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.Without AUTO wiping
With AUTO wiping
Windscreen wiper
A. Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the stalk to the desired position.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
Automatic wiping (press
down, then release).
or
Wiper control stalk
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly towards you).
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.
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B. Rear wiper selection ring: turn the ring
to place the desired symbol against the
marking.
Rear wiper
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe. F

P
ull the wiper control stalk towards you.
The screenwash and then the wiper operate for
a fixed time.
The screenwash includes a wiper blade
system with integral washer jets called
"Magic Wash".
The screenwash fluid is sprayed from
all along the length of the wiper blade;
this improves visibility and reduces the
consumption of screenwash fluid.
Windscreen wash
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
The function is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle settings menu in the screen.
In the event of snow or hard frost,
deactivate the automatic rear wiper via
the vehicle settings menu in the screen.
Turn the ring fully; the rear screen wash, then
the rear wiper automatically operate for a set
duration. This function is activated by default.
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Hazard warning lamps
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
F
P
ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the force of deceleration, the hazard warning
lamps come on automatically. They switch off
automatically the first time you accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing
the switch on the dashboard.
Horn
Audible warning to alert other road users to an
imminent danger.
F

P
ress the central part of the multifunction
steering wheel.
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Electronic stability programme (ESC)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
These systems improve the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contribute towards improved control in
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The electronic brake force distribution system
manages the braking pressure wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. This is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This system (also known as Traction Control)
optimises traction in order to avoid wheel
slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by the
driver, this system monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
A set of the following Electronic Stability systems:
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a

nti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD),
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em

ergency braking assistance,
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heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction control,
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d

ynamic stability control (DSC).
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t

railer stability assist (TSA).
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
This system allows control of the vehicle to be
retained when towing a trailer, so as to avoid
the risk of snaking.
It is available on vehicles with factory-fitted
trailer wiring (preparation for towbar option
or the towbar with quickly-detachable towball
pack).
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Trailer stability assist
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability programme (ESC) must
not have any faults.
Between 36 and 100 mph (60 and 160 km/h), if
the system detect oscillations (snaking) in the
movement of the trailer, it acts on the brakes to
stabilise the trailer and, if necessary, reduces
engine power to slow down the vehicle.
For information on the weights and towed
loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or
the registration certificate for your vehicle.
For advice on driving safely when To w i n g
a trailer , refer to the corresponding section.
When towing, this system reduces the risk of the vehicle or trailer snaking.
It is available on vehicles with factory-fitted trailer wiring (preparation for towbar option or the towbar with quickly-detachable towball pack).
The correction is signalled by the
flashing of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and illumination of
the brake lamps.
Operating fault
Should a fault occur with the system,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal.
If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your
speed and drive carefully!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop
to have the system checked. The trailer stability assist system offers
increased safety in normal driving,
provided that the recommendations on
towing a trailer are observed. It should
not encourage the driver to take risks,
such as towing a trailer in adverse
operating conditions (overloading,
failure to observe the trailer nose
weight, worn or under-inflated tyres,
faulty braking system, ….)
or drive at
too high a speed.
In certain certain cases, oscillation of
the trailer may not be detected by the
ESC system, particularly with a light
t r a i l e r.
When driving on slippery or poor
sur faces, the system may not be able to
prevent sudden snaking of the trailer.
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The driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfill their role fully.
The seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the length
of the strap to your size. The seat belt is
stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
The lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
The upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
The inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and seriousness
of the impact , the pretensioning device may
be deployed before and independently of the
airbags. Deployment of the pretensioners
is accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp
comes


on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Advice
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
- b e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
-

b
e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
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b
e used to restrain only one person,
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n
ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
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n
ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
PEUGEOT dealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
PEUGEOT dealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
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Airbags
General information
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with
the exception of the rear centre passenger)
in the event of violent collisions. The airbags
supplement the action of the seat belts fitted
with force limiters (all except the centre rear
passenger belt).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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i
n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger); immediately after
the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,
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i
n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S ide impact zone.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again.
Deployment of one or more of the
airbags is accompanied by a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of detonation associated with
the deployment of one or more airbags
may result in a slight loss of hearing for
a short time.
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