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1 Low coolant level*.
2 headlamp main beam.
3 Pre-heat (Diesel).
4 headlamp dipped beam.
5 Water in fuel filter warning light* (Diesel).
6 Speedometer.
7 Left indicator.
8 Low oil pressure warning light.
9 Handbrake low brake fluid level andelectronic brake force distribution.
10 Battery charge. 11
Right indicator.
12 Rev counter.
13 Front fog lamps*.
1 4 Rear fog lamp.
15 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.
16 Fuel gauge.
17 Low fuel level.
18 STOP warning.
19 Seat belt not fastened warning light*.
20 Disarming of passenger airbag**. 21
Side airbags warning light*.
22 Front* and side** airbag warninglight and disarming passengerairbag*.
23 Autodiagnostics*.
24 Trip recorder and service indicator
25 Trip recorder zero reset and clocksetting.
26 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification or country.
** According to model.
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1Low coolant level.
2 headlamp main beam.
3 headlamp dipped beam.
4 Speedometer.
5 Left indicator.
6 Low oil pressure warning light.
7 Handbrake low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution.
8 Battery charge.
9 Right indicator.
10 Rev counter.
11 Front fog lamps. 12
Brake pad wear warning light*.
13 Rear fog lamp.
14 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.
15 Fuel gauge.
16 Low fuel level.
17 Oil level and temperature gauge.
18 STOP warning.
19 Seat belt not fastened warninglight*.
20 Disarming of passenger airbag**.
21 Side airbags warning light*. 22
Front* and side** airbag warninglight and disarming passengerairbag*.
23 Autodiagnostics*.
24 Trip recorder and service indicator.
25 Trip recorder zero reset and clocksetting.
26 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification or country.
** According to model.
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1 Low coolant level*.
2 headlamp main beam.
3 Pre-heat (Diesel)*.
4 headlamp dipped beam.
5 Water in fuel filter warning light* (Diesel).
6 Speedometer.
7 Left indicator.
8 Low oil pressure warning light.
9 Gear indicator (automatic gearbox).
10 Handbrake low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution. 11
Battery charge.
12 Right indicator.
13 Rev counter.
14 Front fog lamps*.
15 Rear fog lamp.
16 ABS: anti-lock braking system*.
17 Fuel gauge.
18 Low fuel level.
19 Oil level.
20 STOP warning.
21 Seat belt not fastened warninglight*. 22
Disarming of passenger airbag**.
23 Side airbags warning light**.
24 Front* and side** airbag warninglight and disarming passengerairbag*.
25 Autodiagnostics*.
26 Trip recorder and service indicator.
27 Trip recorder zero reset and clocksetting.
28 Coolant temperature gauge.
* According to specification or country.
** According to model.
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A warning light which remains perma- nently lit indicates that the unit
concerned is not operating correctly. Donot ignore this warning: contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
Coolant temperature gauge - needle in zone A, the temperature
is correct. - needle in zone B, the temperature
is too high.
The STOP warning light comes on.
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brakeforce distribution warninglight
Indicates either:
Ð that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
Ð an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains lit even with the handbrake released),
Ð a malfunction of the braking system, if lit at the same time as the ABSwarning light.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
STOP warning light
(Together with the oil pressure warning light)
You must stop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Oil pressure warning light
Together with the STOP warning light.
You must stop. Indicates either:
- oil pressure is too low
- a lack of oil in the lubricating circuit
Top up the oil level if necessary.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge warning light Indicates either: - faulty operation of the
battery charging circuit
- loose battery or starter terminals
- a broken or loose alternator drive belt
- an alternator fault
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Low coolant level warning light*
You must stop.
Wait until the engine cools
before topping up. The cooling circuit is pressurised.When opening to top up, turn the cap to the first notch to let the pressuredrop.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine autodiagnostic warning light* This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. If itcomes on when driving, this
indicates faulty operation of the injec-tion, ignition or emission controlsystem. There is a risk of damage to the cat- alytic converter if your vehicle is fitted with one.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel warning lightIndicates that there are approximately 1.3 gallons(6 litres) of fuel remainingin the fuel tank.
(The capacity of the tank is approxi-mately 60 litres).
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each time the ignition is switched on. If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h.) it indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assistedbraking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to specification.
** According to model.
Oil level and temperature gauge* When the ignition is switched on, this indicates the oil level (see Oil Gaugesection). After approximately 15 seconds, the graduated section and the oil level
symbol go out. The oil temperature isthen shown.
- needle in zone
E, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone F, the temperature
is too high. To lower the oil temper- ature, reduce your speed.
Diesel pre-heat light If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying
the starter.
If the engine is warm enough, the lightwill not come on, and you can startthe engine without waiting. Front air bags*, sideair bags** anddisarming thepassenger air bag* For operation, see section on AIR BAGS.
Side air bags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
Oil gauge* When the ignition is switched on, this indicates the oil level: The reading is only valid if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been switched off for 10 minutes.
- needle in zone
C, the oil level is
correct
- needle in zone D, check the oil level
using the dipstick and top up if nec-
essary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after start-ing the engine.
Water in diesel filterwarning light(according to country) Risk of damage to the injection pump.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. Front brake pad wearwarning light*
For your safety, change the brake pads when thewarning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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each time the ignition is switched on. If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h.) it indicates a malfunction
of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assistedbraking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to specification.
** According to model.
Oil level and temperature gauge* When the ignition is switched on, this indicates the oil level (see Oil Gaugesection). After approximately 15 seconds, the graduated section and the oil level
symbol go out. The oil temperature isthen shown.
- needle in zone
E, the temperature
is correct.
- needle in zone F, the temperature
is too high. To lower the oil temper- ature, reduce your speed.
Diesel pre-heat light If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying
the starter.
If the engine is warm enough, the lightwill not come on, and you can startthe engine without waiting. Front air bags*, sideair bags** anddisarming thepassenger air bag* For operation, see section on AIR BAGS.
Side air bags** For operation, see
section on AIR BAGS.
Oil gauge* When the ignition is switched on, this indicates the oil level: The reading is only valid if the vehicle is on level ground and the engine has
been switched off for 10 minutes.
- needle in zone
C, the oil level is
correct
- needle in zone D, check the oil level
using the dipstick and top up if nec-
essary.
Never exceed the maximum level onthe dipstick.
The oil level indicator switches off approximately 15 seconds after start-ing the engine.
Water in diesel filterwarning light(according to country) Risk of damage to the injection pump.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. Front brake pad wearwarning light*
For your safety, change the brake pads when thewarning light comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Adjusting the height of the steering wheel Push the handle to unlock the steering wheel. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired height and pull the handle tolock it into position.1 - Lighting rheostat* Dim or brighten the instru- ment panel lighting by turning
the knob. This only operates
when the exterior lights are on. 2 - Headlamp heightadjustment*
Depending on the vehicleÕs load, it is advisable to adjust
the headlamp beam. 0 - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
Ð - 3 people.
1 - 5 people.
2 - 5 people + maximum authorised
load.
3 - Driver + maximum authorised
load.
This adjustment can only be carried out with the lighting stalk in thedipped/main beam headlamps posi-tion. Initial setting: 0.
* According to specification.
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AUDIO RB1
1 - Upwards : Raise volume
2 - Downwards : Lower volume
3 - Forwards : Automatic search of lower frequencies (radio).
Selection of previous track (CD)*
4 - Backwards : Automatic search of higher frequencies
(radio). Selection of next track (CD)*
* Available as an accessory