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F reel in then remove the load space cover,
F p osition the left hand end of roller 2 in the
load space cover support,
F

p
osition the right hand end of roller 2 in the
load space cover support, then lock the
position (red indicator),
F

f
rom the rear bench seat, unroll the high
load retaining net by pushing to disengage
the retaining hooks, F
p osition one of the ends of the net's metal
bar in the corresponding upper fixing 3 ,
F

p
ull on the net's metal bar to position the
other end in the other upper fixing 3 ,
F

c
heck that the net is hooked and tensioned
c o r r e c t l y.
Row 2
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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting Selection ring for main lighting
mode
turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Lighting off (ignition off) / Front daytime
running lamps (engine running).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped / 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.
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on.
Dipping the headlamps
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Foglamp selection ring
the foglamps operate with dipped and main
beam headlamps.
Front and
rear foglamps
When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AutO m odel) or when
the dipped beam headlamps are switched off
manually, the foglamps and sidelamps remain on.
F turn the ring rear wards to switch off the foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.
In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamps are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers.
t
he
y should
only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamps when
they are no longer needed.
Rotate and release the ring:
F f or wards a first time to switch on the front
foglamps,
F

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

r
ear wards a first time to switch off the rear
foglamps,
F

r
ear wards a second time to switch of the
front fog lamps.
Lighting left on audible
signal
An audible signal when a front door
is opened warns the driver that the
vehicle's exterior lighting is on, with the
ignition off and in manual lighting mode.
In this case, switching off the lighting
stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, the vehicle goes
into "
eC

O" mode to avoid discharging
the battery.
th

e lighting goes off when you switch
off the ignition, but you can always
switch it on again using the lighting
control stalk.
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they come on automatically when the engine is
started making the vehicle more visible to other
road users.
Daytime running lampsDirection indicators
F Lower the lighting control stalk fully when moving to the left.
F

R
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
twenty

seconds, the volume of the
audible signal will increase if the speed
is above 40 mph (60 km/h).
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Adaptive lighting
Switching on
the driver can take over at any time, if the
circumstances dictate:
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the driving
conditions, using a sensor in the rear view
m i r r o r.
th

e system is active from 15 mph (25 km/h)
and is deactivated below 9 mph (15 km/h).
F

P

ut the lighting control stalk on the "A
u

t
O

"
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps"
position.
Switching off
Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
th

e state of the system is stored in
memory when switching off the ignition.
th

is automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid.
t
h
e driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's
lighting and its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility
and traffic.
the
system may suffer interference or
not work correctly:
-
u
nder conditions of poor visibility
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog, ...),
-
i
f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of
the sensor,
-
i
f the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.
th
e system is not able to detect:
-
r
oad users that do not have their
own lighting, such as pedestrians,
-
r
oad users whose lighting is
obscured, such as vehicles running
behind a safety barrier (on a
motorway, for example),
-

r
oad users at the top or bottom of
a steep slope, on twisty roads, on
crossroads.
F

P
ress this button, the
indicator lamp goes off,
or
F
D
ipping the headlamps
manually using the lighting
control stalk, whether in the
"A
u
t
O
" or "Dipped/main
beam headlamps" position.
F

P

ress this button, the
indicator lamp comes on.
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Exterior welcome lighting
Remote switching on of the lighting makes your
approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. th e
lighting comes on or not depending on the the
level of ambient light detected by the sunshine
sensor.
Switching off
the exterior welcome lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time, when the ignition is switched on
or on locking the vehicle.
Door mirror spotlamps
to make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
Switching on
the spotlamps come on:
- w hen you unlock the vehicle,
-

w
hen you remove the key from the ignition,
-

w
hen you open a door,
-

w
hen you use the remote control.
Switching off
they are timed to go off automatically. -
t
he zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,
-
t
he zones for ward of the door mirrors and
rear ward of the front doors.
Switching on
F Press the open padlock on the remote control.
th

e dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
F

W
ithin one minute of switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk
up or down depending on the traffic side
(for example: when parking on the left;
lighting control stalk upwards; the right
hand sidelamps are on).
th

is is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
to s

witch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the middle position or
switch on the ignition.
Programming
the activation/deactivation and
lighting duration are set in the Main
menu of instrument panel screen.
Select " Vehicle parameters " then
" Lighting ", then change the lighting
duration.
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Labels are applied at various
points on your vehicle. th ey carry
safety warnings as well as vehicle
identification information. Do not
remove them: they form an integral part
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use
a qualified workshop that has the
technical information, skills and
equipment required, all of which a
P
e

uge
Ot d
ealer is able to provide. We draw your attention to the following
points:
-
t
h
e fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not listed by
P
e

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Ot
may cause faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a P
e

uge
Ot

dealer for information on the range
of recommended accessories.
-

A
s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for
the vehicle's electronic systems,
is reserved strictly for P
e

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Ot

dealers or qualified workshops,
equipped with the special
diagnostic tool required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
th

e manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
-
A

ny modification or adaptation
not intended or authorised by
Automobiles P
e

uge
Ot
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
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer for the specification
of transmitters which can be fitted
(frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
el

ectromagnetic 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.
th

e fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories which are not
recommended by P
e

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Ot
may result
in a failure of your vehicle's electronic
system and excessive electrical
consumption.
Contact a P
e

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Ot
dealer
for information on the range of
recommended equipment and
accessories.
general safety recommendations
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Front seat belt height adjustment
F to adjust the anchorage point, squeeze the control and slide it until you find a notch.
From approximately 12 mph
(20
km/h), the warning lamp(s) flash
for two
minutes accompanied by an
Seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamps
1. Front and/or rear seat belts not fastened / unfastened warning lamp in the instrument
panel.
2.
F

ront left seat belt warning lamp.
3.
F

ront right seat belt warning lamp.
4.
R

ear right seat belt warning lamp.
5.
R

ear centre seat belt warning lamp.
6.
R

ear left seat belt warning lamp.
Front and rear seat belt warning
lamps
On switching on the ignition, warning
lamp 1 comes on in the instrument
panel and the corresponding
audible signal. Once these two minutes have
elapsed, the warning lamp(s) remain on until
the driver or one or more passengers fasten
their seat belt. warning lamp (
2 to 6) comes on in red in the
passenger's seat belt and front airbag warning
lamp display if the corresponding seat belt is
not fastened or is unfastened.
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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 fulfil their role fully.
th
e seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the
length of the strap to your size.
t
h
e seat belt
is stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
th

e lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
th

e upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
th

e 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 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,
-

b

e used to restrain only one person,
-

n

ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
-

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
P
e

uge
Ot d

ealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
P
e

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Ot

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
P
e

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Ot d

ealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
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 P
e

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Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Lateral airbags
Deployment
A lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
th
e lateral airbag inflates between the hip and
shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the corresponding door trim panel. System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious side impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,
between the hip and the shoulder.
ea
ch lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest
frame, door side.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. S ide impact zone.
Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the rear
centre passenger) in the event of a serious side
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
side of the head.
ea

ch curtain airbag is built into the pillars and
the upper passenger compartment area. In the event of a minor impact or bump
on the side of the vehicle or if the
vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be
deployed.
In the event of a rear or front collision,
the lateral and curtain airbags are not
deployed.
Deployment
the curtain airbag is deployed at the same
time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the
event of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular
to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane and directed from the outside
towards the inside of the vehicle.
th

e curtain airbag inflates between the front or
rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message in the
Operating fault
instrument panel screen, contact a Pe ugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
t
h
e airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.
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