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1Driver's air bag Horn
2 Lights and direction indicators stalk
3 Passenger air bag disarmingswitch*
4 Rear electric windows disarming switch
5 Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR) button
6 Lighting rheostat for instrument dials
7 Windscreen wiper/wind-screen wash/trip computerstalk
8 Audio equipment remotecontrol
9 Hazard warning lights switch
10 Multifunction display 11
Windscreen demisting vents
12 Side window demisting vents
13 Adjustable side vent
14 Passenger air bag
15 Adjustable centre vents
16 Glove box
17 Audio equipment
18 Control for heating, ventilation, air conditioningand heated rear screen andmirrors
19 Front ashtray
20 Gear lever
21 Lighter 22
Electric mirror controls
23 Heated seats switch
24 Front electric window controls
25 Handbrake
26 Bonnet opening control
27 Steering lock
28 Fuse box
29 Storage compartment
30 Steering wheel height adjust-ment control
31 Headlamp height adjustment
* According to destination.
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Never race a coldengine.
Never run the enginein a confined space.
Do not make any modificationsto the steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.Starting a dieselengine Do not press the accele-
rator.
Turn the key to the ''Running''
position. If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat light does not come on
and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before
operating the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to the ''STOP''
position before restarting. FRONT AIR BAGS
Precautions regarding thepassenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:Ð disarm theair bag ifyou install arear-facingchild seat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult pas-
senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not installa rear-fac-ing childseat on
the frontpassengerseat.
In no circumstances should youplace your feet or any otherobject on the fascia.
Operating check
* According to destination.
Disarming the passenger air bag* Insert the ignition key in the switch 1
and turn it to:
Ð the ''ON'' position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed,
Ð the ''OFF'' position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2nd notch),illumination of this warning light,accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and the message"Passenger air bag disarmed"
on the multifunction display, indi-cates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
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Never race a coldengine.
Never run the enginein a confined space.
Do not make any modificationsto the steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.Starting a dieselengine Do not press the accele-
rator.
Turn the key to the ''Running''
position. If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat light does not come on
and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before
operating the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to the ''STOP''
position before restarting. FRONT AIR BAGS
Precautions regarding thepassenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:Ð disarm theair bag ifyou install arear-facingchild seat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult pas-
senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not installa rear-fac-ing childseat on
the frontpassengerseat.
In no circumstances should youplace your feet or any otherobject on the fascia.
Operating check
* According to destination.
Disarming the passenger air bag* Insert the ignition key in the switch 1
and turn it to:
Ð the ''ON'' position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed,
Ð the ''OFF'' position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2nd notch),illumination of this warning light,accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and the message"Passenger air bag disarmed"
on the multifunction display, indi-cates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
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INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL - DIESEL MANUAL GEARBOX
1.
Seat belt not fastened warning light*
2. Passenger air bag disarmingwarning light*
3. Front and side air bags warninglight
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)warning light
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. Diesel pre-heat warning light
8. Left hand direction indicator
9. Total distance recorder, serviceindicator and engine oil level indicator 10.
Right hand direction indicator
11 . Engine diagnostics warning light
12. Main beam headlamps indicatorlight
13. Handbrake, low brake fluid leveland electronic brake force distri-bution warning light
14. Dipped beam headlamps indica-tor light
15. Battery charge warning light
16. Engine oil pressure and tempera-ture warning light
17. Water in diesel filter warning light
18. Coolant temperature and low levelwarning light 19.
Engine oil temperature indicator
20. Total distance recorder button
21. Central (STOP) warning light
22. Speedometer
23. Coolant temperature indicator
24. Rev counter
25. Lighting rheostat button
26. Fuel level indicator
27. Low fuel level warning light
28. Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR) warning light
* According to destination.
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INSTRUMENT DIALS: PETROL AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
1.
Seat belt not fastened warning light*
2. Passenger air bag disarmingwarning light*
3. Front and side air bags warninglight
4. Front fog lamps indicator light
5. Anti-lock braking system (ABS)warning light
6. Rear fog lamp indicator light
7. Left hand direction indicator
8. Total distance recorder, serviceindicator and engine oil level indicator 9.
Right hand direction indicator
10. Engine diagnostics warning light
11 . Main beam headlamps indicator light
12. Handbrake, low brake fluid leveland electronic brake force distri-bution warning light
13. Dipped beam headlamps indica-tor light
14. Battery charge warning light
15. Engine oil pressure and tempera-ture warning light
16. Coolant temperature and lowlevel warning light
17. Operating programmes 18.
Gear indicator
19. Total distance recorder button
20. Central (STOP) warning light
21. Speedometer
22. Coolant temperature indicator
23. Rev counter
24. Lighting rheostat button
25. Fuel level indicator
26. Low fuel level warning light
27. Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR) warning light
* According to destination.
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Handbrake, low brake fluid and ElectronicBrake Force Distributionsystem fault warning
light
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight. This indicates one of the following:
Ð that the handbrake is applied or not fully released,
Ð an excessive drop in brake fluid level (if the warning light remains on even when the handbrake isreleased).
Ð a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system, if lit at
the same time as the ABS warninglight.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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A permanently lit warning light or one flashing, with the engine run-ning, indicates an operating faultof the unit concerned. The illumi-nation of certain warning lightsmay be accompanied by an audi-ble signal and a message on the
multifunction display. Do notignore this warning: consult a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon aspossible.
If the central STOP warning light comes on when you are driving,
stop your vehicle immediately,where it is safe to do so.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warninglight
This comes on for 3 seconds eachtime the ignition is switched on. If the warning light remains on or comes on above 12 km/h, this indi-
cates an ABS malfunction.
However, the vehicle retains conven- tional servo-assisted braking. Lighting of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signaland the message "ABS fault"on the
multifunction display.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Coolant temperature and low coolant level warninglight
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight.
You must stop.
Wait for the engine to cool before top-ping up the level. The cooling circuit is pressurised.In the event of breakdown and to prevent any risk of burns , unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow thepressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Central (STOP) warning light Linked to the "engine
oil pressure", "coolant temperature and low coolant level", "handbrake","low brake fluid level" and "electronicbrake force distribution system fault"warning lights.You must stop if the light flasheswith the engine running.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure and temperature warning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight.
You must stop.
This warning light indicates one ofthe following:
Ð insufficient oil pressure,
Ð a lack of oil in the lubrication cir- cuit. Top up the level.
Ð an oil temperature which is too high. The warning light is acom-
panied by an audible signal. Tolower the oil temperature, reduceyour speed.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Seat belt not fastened warning light*
When the ignition is switched on, thisindicator light comes on if the driverhas not fastened his seat belt.
Front and side airbags warning light
The light will come on for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on. With the engine running, illumination of this warning light is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multifunction display indicat-ing a fault in the air bags.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge warning light
This indicates one of the following:
Ð faulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ð slack battery or starter terminals,
Ð a cut or slack alternator belt,
Ð an alternator failure.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine diagnostics warning light
This comes on each time the ignitionis switched on. If it comes on with the engine running, this indicates incorrect operation ofthe injection, ignition or emission con-
trol system. There is a risk of damageto the catalytic converter (petrolengine only).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Dynamic stability con- trol system (ESP/ASR) warning light
This comes on for a few secondseach time the ignition is switched on. If the warning light remains on or comes on with the engine running, itis accompanied by an audible signaland the message "ESP/ASR not
operational" on the multifunction
display; consult a PEUGEOT dealer. With the engine running and the vehi- cle moving, it flashes when the sys-tem comes into operation (if there is
a difference between the trajectoryfollowed by the vehicle and thatdesired by the driver). It lights permanently when the sys- tem is disarmed.
* According to destination.
Water in diesel filter indicator*
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Passenger air bag disarming warninglight*
Illumination of this warning light is
accompanied by an audible signaland the message "Passenger air
bag disarmed" on the multifunction
display. If the passenger air bag is disarmed, the warning light comes on when the igni-tion is switched on and it remains on.
Always consult a PEUGEOT dealer if the warning light flashes.
Low fuel level warning light
When this light first comes on, you have enough fuel to drive at least 50 km. The tank capacity is approximately 50 litres. Diesel engine pre-heat warning light
Wait until the warning light goes outbefore starting the engine. If the temperature is high enough, the warning light comes on for less
than one second. You can start theengine without waiting.
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Total distance recorde Briefly pressing button
1alternates
between the total and trip distance displays.
To reset the trip recorder to zero, when it is displayed press the buttonfor more than 3 seconds. Hazard warning lights
Press the button, the direction indica-tors flash.
They can operate with the ignition off. Automatic lighting of hazard warning lights*
When braking in an emergency, depending on the force of decelera-tion, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch off auto-matically the first time you accelerate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing the button.
* According to destination.
Lighting rheostat With the lights on, press the button to vary the intensity of the lighting ofthe instrument panel and the multi-
function display. When the lightingreaches the minimum (or maximum)setting, release the button thenpress it again to increase (or reduce)the brightness. As soon as the lighting is of the required brightness, release thebutton.