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1- Adjustable side vent.
2 - Side window demisting vents.
3 - Lights stalk, fog lamps* and
horn.
4 - Steering wheel with airbag.
5 - Windscreen demisting vents.
6 - Steering lock and ignition.
7 - Windscreen wash-wipe
control.
8 - Adjustable central vents.
9 - Audio equipment*. 10
- Heating/Ventilation,
Air conditioning controls*.
11 - Controls:
Lighter Hazard warning lightsRear screen and mirrors demisting.
12 - Passenger airbag.
13 - Glove box.
14 - Storage compartment.
15 - Ashtray.
16 - Gear lever.
17 - Handbrake. 18
- Audio remote control*.
19 - Fuse box.
20 - Bonnet opening control.
21 - Passenger airbag
disarming switch*.
22 - Control for rear window lock.
23 - Headlamp height
adjustment.
- Instrument dials lighting rheostat.
24 - Controls for:
- Electric mirrors.
- Electric windows.
* According to specification.
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FRONT AIRBAGS Disarming the passenger airbag. Insert the ignition key in switch 1
and turn it:
Ð to the ÒONÓposition, the pas-
senger airbag is armed,
Ð to the ÒOFFÓposition, the pas-
senger airbag is not armed.
Operational check This is by means of the warning light on the instru-ment panel. If the passenger airbag is notarmed, the warning light remainson. Always contact your PEUGEOT dealer if the warning light flashes.
THE REMOTE CONTROL
A single press on button Alocks
the doors and boot.
A single press on button Bunlocks
the vehicle.
KEYS
Using the key in the driverÕs door lock will lock or unlock the doorsand boot.
Passenger airbag precautions
If the passenger airbag is armed or if your vehicle is not fitted with apassenger airbag, the warninglight comes on for 6 seconds whenthe ignition is switched on.For a vehicle fitted with a disarm-ing switch:
Ð disarm theairbag if youinstall a rear-wards-facingchild seat.
Ð arm the airbag whenan adult is inthe seat.
For a vehicle not fitted with a disarming switch:
Ð do not install rear-wards-facing childseats on the frontpassenger seat.
Never place your feet or anyobject on the fascia.
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STARTING The 4 positions of the key in the ignition:
ÒSÓ for STOP The ignition is off.
ÒAÓ for Accessories The ignition
is off but the accessories can be used. ÒMÓ for Running The ignition is
on.
ÒDÕÕ for Starting Operates the
starter. STEERING LOCK Before starting, unlock the steer-
ing if necessary, by gently turningthe steering wheel at the same
time as you turn the key. It is advisable to press the clutch pedal while operating the starter
to make starting easier.
STARTING A PETROL ENGINE
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until the engineturns.
Never race a coldengine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modificationsto the steering lock.
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Confidential card This contains the identification combination which is required ifany work is carried out on the
system by a PEUGEOT dealer.This combination is concealed bya strip which must not be removedunless required. Keep your card in a safe place, never in your vehicle.
ELECTRONIC ENGINEIMMOBILISER This locks the engine control system a few moments after the
ignition has been switched off andtherefore prevents starting of thevehicle by anyone who has not
got the key.
Operation Each key has an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on the key code is recognised andstarting is possible. If the key does not have a code or
has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, thevehicle will not start. Additional key
You can store up to 5 keys in the
memory. If you require an additional key or
wish to change a faulty key, you
must visit a PEUGEOT dealerwith the confidential card and allthe keys in your possession.
When buying a second hand car: ensure that you are given the confidential card: it is advisable to have the key codes memorised by a PEUGEOT dealer toensure that the keys in your possession are the only ones which
can start the vehicle. Do not make any modifications to the PEUGEOT electronic engine immobiliser system.
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ELECTRIC HOOD Opening
- Switch on the ignition.
- Unlock and raise the front of the hood by approximately 10 inches (25 cm) using thetwo side handles 1.
- Press switch 2until the opera-
tion has been completed.
Closing
- Turn the ignition key to position M and lower the front windows.
- Press switch 2until the opera-
tion has been completed.
- Secure the two side handles 1.
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5 seconds after switching on the ignition the display resumes normaloperation and shows the total and tripdistances.
SERVICE INDICATOR This is a reminder of when the next service is due in accordance with the
manufacturerÕs maintenance sched-ule. Operation The spanner symbolising the service operations comes on for five seconds
when the ignition is switched on. Thetotal distance recorder displays the dis-tance remaining (rounded down) beforethe next service. When the distance remaining beforethe next service is less than 1000 km.
When a service is overdue. For five seconds after the ignition is switched on, the service symbol andthe excess distance flash.
Example: 4800 km remain before the
next service is due. For five secondsafter the ignition is switched on, thedisplay shows:
5 seconds after switching on the igni-tion, the display resumes normal oper-ation and the service symbol remains
lit. The display shows the total and tripdistances.
5 seconds after switching on the igni-tion, the display resumes normal oper-ation and the symbol remains lit. This indicates that a service should
be carried out shortly. The displayshows the total and trip distances. Example:
the service is overdue by
300 km. The vehicle should be serviced very soon. For five seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display shows:
Example:
900 km remain before the
next service is due. For five seconds after the ignition is switched on, the display shows:
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- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 second
countdown.
- Release the button before the countdown finishes.
- The service interval is displayed.
- Each brief press of button 1alter-
nates the service intervals.
To change the service interval
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button 1. Example:
- When the chosen service interval
is displayed, press button 1for
10 seconds (countdown) to confirm. Reset
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this operation after each service.
However, if you service the vehicleyourself, reset as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button
1.
- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 second countdown.
- Keep button 1pressed for
10 seconds.
- The display shows [= 0]and the
service symbol disappears.
Service intervals If your vehicle is used in certain
particularly difficult conditions it is necessary to follow the "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, whichinvolves shorter intervals between
services (see your Warranty andMaintenance Record booklet). Comment:
If the time limit between
two services is reached before the relevant mileage limit, the servicespanner symbol will light up and thedisplay will show 0.
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- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 second
countdown.
- Release the button before the countdown finishes.
- The service interval is displayed.
- Each brief press of button 1alter-
nates the service intervals.
To change the service interval
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button 1. Example:
- When the chosen service interval
is displayed, press button 1for
10 seconds (countdown) to confirm. Reset
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this operation after each service.
However, if you service the vehicleyourself, reset as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Press and hold button
1.
- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 second countdown.
- Keep button 1pressed for
10 seconds.
- The display shows [= 0]and the
service symbol disappears.
Service intervals If your vehicle is used in certain
particularly difficult conditions it is necessary to follow the "Arduous conditions" servicing schedule, whichinvolves shorter intervals between
services (see your Warranty andMaintenance Record booklet). Comment:
If the time limit between
two services is reached before the relevant mileage limit, the servicespanner symbol will light up and thedisplay will show 0.