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- Adjustable side vent.
2 - Side window demisting vents.
3 - Lighting control, 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 - Fuel filler flap control*.
22 - Passenger airbag
disarming switch*.
23 - Control for locking the rear
windows.
24 - Headlamp height adjust-
ment
- Instrument dials lighting rheostat
25 - 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.
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. If the passenger airbag is notarmed, one of the warning lightsremains on. Always contact your PEUGEOT dealer if the warning light flashes.
THE REMOTE CONTROL
A single press on button Alocks
the doors and boot or tailgate.
A single press on button Bunlocks
the vehicle.
KEYS
Using the key in the driverÕs door lock will lock or unlock the doorsand boot or tailgate.
Passenger airbag precautions
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 dis-arming switch:
Ð do not install rear-wards-facing child seats on the front passengerseat. Never place your feet or any object onthe fascia.
Operational Check This is by means of the warning light on the instrument panel.
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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. Starting a diesel engine Do not press the accel-
erator.
Turn the key to position ÔÔM ÕÕ.
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 ope-
rating the starter. HDI engine special feature If the engine stalls, it is necessary
to return the key to position ÔÔ SÕÕ
before restarting. Never race a coldengine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modificationsto the steering lock.
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Automatic wipe The system automatically adjusts the wiper timing to the intensity of the rainfall.
After switching off the ignition or starting in position
1, it is necessary to re-set this
function. This is possible in two ways:
Ð change from 1to 0then
return to 1(displayed by
one wipe),
Ð change from 1to 2then
return to 1(displayed by two
wipes).
STEERING WHEEL
STALKS LIGHTING
Front lights (ring A)
Rear
Front/rear fog lamps (ring B)
Front and rear fog lamps on. Front windscreen wipers 3
Rapid wipe
2 Normal wipe
1 Intermittent or automatic wipe
0 Stop
4 Single wipe
Wash-wipe: pullthe stalk towardsyou.
Lights off. Side lights on.
Dipped/main beam head-lamps on. Fog lamp off.
Front fog lamps on.
Stop Intermittent wipe
Wash-wipe
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
1. Driver's electric window
Manual mode: press or pull the switch lightly. The window stops as soon as the switch is released.
Automatic mode: press or pull the switch firmly. One touch completely opens
or closes the window. Automatic opening and closing only work when the engine is running.
2. PassengerÕs electric window.
3. Left rear electric window
4. Right rear electric window.
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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 handleto lock it into position.
ELECTRIC MIRRORS
Turn the knob
Ato the right or to the left to select the corre-
sponding mirror.
Move the knob in all four directions to adjust the mirror.
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FUEL FILLER FLAP
To open*: firmly pull the handle on the floor to the outside of the drivers seat.
To close: from outside, push the flap back and check that it is secured
correctly. The fuel filler cap is opened and closed with the ignition key independently of opening the doors (during model year). Filling with fuel Switch off the engine.There is a holder for the fuel filler cap.
A label on the inside of the flap shows which fuels are permitted and which are not allowed. The capacity of the tank is approximately 13 gallons (60 litres).
Fuel low warning light The fuel low warning light indicates that the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank is approximately 1.3 gallons (6 litres). * According to specification.
Outside the vehicle Raise the catch 1and
support the bonnet as it rises.
OPENING THE BONNET Inside the vehicle:
Pull the
handle.
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- Switch on the ignition.
- The display begins a 10 secondcountdown.
- 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 par-
ticularly difficult conditions it is neces-sary to follow the "Arduous conditions"servicing schedule, which involvesshorter intervals between services
(see your Warranty and MaintenanceRecord booklet). Comment:
If the time limit between
two services is reached before the rel- evant 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 secondcountdown.
- 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 par-
ticularly difficult conditions it is neces-sary to follow the "Arduous conditions"servicing schedule, which involvesshorter intervals between services
(see your Warranty and MaintenanceRecord booklet). Comment:
If the time limit between
two services is reached before the rel- evant mileage limit, the servicespanner symbol will light up and thedisplay will show 0.