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PETROL / LPG DUALFUEL VERSION165
Operation
The twin fuel system allows either
petrol or liquid petroleum gas (LPG)
to be used.
Press switch 1 in the centre of the
centre console.
Different statuses of indicator light
2 :
– flashing; request for operation using LPG,
– fixed; operating using LPG,
– off; operating using petrol.
Starting
Irrespective of the position of switch 1, the engine starts using petrol.
The switch to operation using LPG will take place if switch 1 is in the LPG
position. The LPG indicator light flashes until the engine reaches an adequa te
temperature.
The switch from one fuel to the other is displayed by the swi tching on/switching
off of indicator light 2.
When the minimum LPG level is reached, while driving, this is i ndicated by flashing
of switch 2; the system then switches to operation using petrol automatica lly.
It is advisable to drive in petrol mode from time to time to keep the petrol
injection system in good condition. If switch
2 flashes rapidly, move switch 1 to the petrol position, then
return to LPG mode.
If switch 2 still flashes rapidly, consult a PEUGEOT dealer.

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Lighting
rheostat
With the lights on, press the button to
vary the intensity of the lighting of the
instruments and controls. When the
lighting reaches the minimum (or
maximum) setting, release the but
ton then press it again to increase (or
reduce) the brightness.
As soon as the lighting is of the
required brightness, release the
button.
Trip recorder
zero reset
With the ignition on, press the button. Instrument panel display
After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown i
n succession:
engine oil level indicator,
service indicator,
total distance recorder.
Engine oil level
When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level indicator is displayed
for approximately five seconds, then the service indicator is displa yed for
five seconds.
Maximum
Use the dipstick to confirm the level on the indicator; a surpl us of
oil can cause damage to the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Minimum
Check the level with the dipstick and top it up. The indi cation is
only correct if the vehicle has been on stable, level ground, with
the engine stopped, for 10 minutes.
No oil
It is essential to top up the oil to the correct level, oth erwise there
is a risk engine will be damaged.
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CASSETTE
Selecting cassette mode When a cassette is inserted, the cassette player will start auto matically.
If a cassette is already inserted, press the " SRC" button until cassette mode is selected.
Ejecting the cassette
Fully press buttons Dand Eto eject the cassette from the player.
Direction of play The player will play sides 1 and 2 of the cassette alternate ly, by automatically reversing the direction of play
at the end of a side.
To manually reverse the direction of play, press buttons Dand Ehalfway.
Fast forward/rewind
Fully press button Dor Eto fast forward or rewind the cassette. At the end of the fa st forward/rewind, the set plays the cur
rent side.
Recommendations regarding the use of cassettes
Use good quality cassettes.
Do not use cassettes which play for more than 90 minutes.
Never expose the cassettes to heat or direct sunlight.
Retension the tape if necessary before inserting the cassette in the player.
Regularly clean the playing heads with a humid type cleani ng cassette.

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CASSETTE
Selecting cassette modeWhen a cassette is inserted, the cassette player will start auto matically.
If a cassette is already inserted, press button C.
Ejecting the cassette Press button Eto eject the cassette from the player.
Direction of play
The player will play sides 1 and 2 of the cassette alternate ly, by automatically reversing the direction of play at the en d of a
side. To manually reverse the direction of play, press button C.
Selecting a track on a cassette (blank search) Press button Kto select the next track.
Press button Lto return to the start of the current track or to select the previ ous
track.
Fast forward/rewind
Fully press button K or Lto fast forward or rewind the cassette. At the end of the fa st forward/rewind, the set plays the cur
rent side.
Noise reduction (Dolby B NR system)
Press button Cfor more than two seconds to switch the function on or off.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under licence from Dolby Labo ratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratori es Licensing Corporation.
Recommendations concerning the use of cassettes
Use good quality cassettes.
Avoid using cassettes which play for longer than 90 minutes.
Never expose the cassettes to heat or direct sunlight.
Retension the tape if necessary before inserting it into th e player.
Clean the playing heads regularly with a humid type cleani ng tape.
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The control unit
This is located in the boot on the right hand side. In the
estate, open the panel to access it.
1. CD ROM eject button.
2. CD ROM compartment.
3. The ON indicator light indicates that the control unit is
supplied with power.
4. The CD indicator light indicates that there is a CD
ROM in the control unit.The last voice message recall control
Pressing the button briefly
on the end of the lights
stalk repeats the last voice
message.
The CD ROM This contains all the mapping
data.
It must be inserted with the
printed face upwards.
Use only CD ROMs approved by PEUGEOT.
The satellite navigation system is active once the globe
appears in bold.
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The use of copied CDs can cause malfunctions.

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Windscreen and side win
dows, central and side vents
and footwells.
Central and side vents and
footwells.
These settings are recommended for
cold climates.
Central and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hot
climates. 3
Air flow adjustment
Turn the knob to obtain sufficient
flow.
4 Air intake control
Recirculation of the interior air (indi
cator light on).
This position prevents the entry of
unpleasant odours or fumes from
outside and increases the speed of
heating.
As soon as possible, place the con
trol in the outside air position, other
wise there is a risk of the windows
misting up. 5 Demisting the rear
screen
With the engine running, pressing
the switch demists the rear screen
and the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after
approximately fifteen minutes.
Press again to resume demisting.
If the engine is stopped before the
end of the fifteen minutes, demisting
will resume when the engine is
switched on again.
It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automati
cally, by pressing the switch again.
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Press the switch. The indicator light
comes on when the air conditioning
starts.
1 Air conditioning control
The air conditioning is intended to
operate in all seasons. In summer it
allows the temperature to be reduced
and in winter, above 0°C, it increases
the effectiveness of the demisting.
2 Temperature adjustment
To be adjusted according to your
requirements: from blue (cold when
the air conditioning is on) to red
(hot).
AIR CONDITIONING
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Please note that for optimum
operation of the air condition
ing, the recommended air flow
setting is with knob 4 turned to
its second position.

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3 Setting the air
distribution
Windscreen and side windows
(deicing/demisting).
To quickly deice or demist the wind
screen and the side windows:
– set the temperature and air flow controls to maximum,
– close the central vents,
– press the A/C button.
Windscreen and side win
dows, central and side vents
and footwells.
Central and side vents and
footwells.
These settings are recommended for
cold climates.
Central and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hot
climates. 4 Air flow adjustment
Turn the knob to obtain sufficient
flow.
5 Air intake control
Recirculation of the interior air (indi
cator light on).
This position prevents the entry of
unpleasant odours or fumes from
outside and increases the speed of
heating.
Used simultaneously with the air
conditioning, recirculation improves
the performance of the system when
set to hot as well as to cold.
Used in humid conditions, recircula
tion risks misting up the windows.
As soon as possible, place the con
trol in the outside air position. 6 Demisting the rear
screen
With the engine running, pressing
the switch demists the rear screen
and the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after
approximately fifteen minutes.
Press again to resume demisting.
It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat
ically, by pressing the switch again.
Important precaution
Operate the air conditioning for 5 to
10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order.
If the system does not produce cold
air, do not use it and contact your
PEUGEOT dealer.
Note: The condensation created by
the air conditioning causes a normal
flow of water under the vehicle when
stationary.
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