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Passenger air bag disarming warninglight Lighting of this warning light
is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multi–function
display. If the passenger air bag isdisarmed, the indicator light comeson when the ignition is switched onand remains on. In all cases, if the warning light flashes,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light The warning light comes on for 6 seconds when the igni-tion is switched on.
This warning light comes on whenthe vehicle is running and is accom-panied by an audible signal and amessage on the multi–function dis-play indicating the cause of the front,side or curtain air bag fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Water in diesel filter warning light (depending on destination)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Diesel pre-heating indicator lightIf the engine is warm enough, the light will not come on, and you can start the engine without waiting.
If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying the starter. Engine diagnostics warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it is lit continuously with the engine runnning, this indicates a fault in
the emission control system.If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a malfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter (petrol
engine only). Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Battery charge warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
– faulty operation of the charging circuit,
– loose battery or starter terminals,
– a cut or slack alternator belt,
– an alternator fault.
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Lighting rheostat
With the lights on, press the button to vary the intensity of the lighting of theinstruments and controls. When thelighting reaches the minimum (ormaximum) setting, release the but-ton then press it again to increase (orreduce) 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 in 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 displayed for five seconds.
Maximum Use the dipstick to confirm the level on the indicator; a surplus 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 figure shown is only correct if the vehicle has been on stable, level ground, withthe engine stopped, for 10 minutes. No oil It is essential to top up the oil to the correct level, otherwise the engine will be damaged.
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Display BThis enables the following information to be displayed:
– the time,
– the date,
– the outside temperature (the °C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice),
– the radio displays,
– the status of the doors. The display shows you whether a door, the boot or thebonnet is open and if the fuel filler cap is missing.
– the warning messages (e.g. ''battery low'') or information messages (e.g. "top up fuel tank''), displayed temporarily, can be cleared by pressing button 1or 2,
– the trip computer. Setting the parameters Press button 1for two seconds to access the settings. The information flashes
to show it is ready to be modified.Then, individual presses on button 1 allow you to scroll through the various data
in the following sequence:
– language in which the information is displayed,
– hour,
– unit of distance (kms or miles),
– unit of temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit),
– time format (12 then 24 hour mode)
– minutes,
– year,
– month,
– day, Pressing button 2allows you to change the information selected. Maintain the
pressure for rapid scrolling.After ten seconds without moving, the display returns to the main screen and the modified data is recorded.
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Display CThis enables the following information to be displayed:
– the time,
– the date,
– the outside temperature (the °C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice),
– the radio displays,
– the status of the doors. The display shows you whether a door, the boot or the
bonnet is open,
– the warning messages are displayed temporarily (e.g. "top up fuel tank'') and can be cleared using the remote control,
– the trip computer (see following page),
– the satellite navigation system (see corresponding section). Setting the parameters
The remote control allows you to access the settings. Accessing the different menus is described in the section on the Satellite Navigation System.
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Adjusting the bass When "BASS" is displayed, press button For Gto vary the setting.
- "BASS -9" for a minimum bass setting,
- "BASS 0"for a normal setting,
- "BASS +9" for a maximum bass setting.
Adjusting the treble When " TREB" is displayed, press button For Gto vary the setting.
- "TREB -9" for a minimum treble setting,
- "TREB 0"for a normal setting,
- "TREB +9" for a maximum treble setting.
Adjusting the loudness
This function automatically emphasises bass and treble tones when the volume is low.Press button For Gto switch the function on or off.
Setting the front/rear sound distribution (Fader)When "FAD" is displayed, press button For G.
Button Fincreases the volume at the front.
Button Gincreases the volume at the rear.
Setting the right/left sound distribution (Balance)When "BAL" is displayed, press button For G.
Button Fincreases the volume on the right-hand side.
Button Gincreases the volume on the left-hand side.
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Manual station search Press the "MAN"button.
Briefly press button Jor Kto increase or decrease the frequency displayed.
By continuing to press the button in the direction selected, you will obtain continuous scrolling of the frequency. The scrolling stops at the first station found as soon as the button is released.Pressing the "MAN"button again returns you to automatic station search.
Manual storing of stations in the memory Select the station required.Press one of the buttons "1"to "6" for more than two seconds.
The sound stops then becomes audible again, confirming that the
station has been stored in the memory. Automatic storing of FM stations in the memory (autostore)
Press button "BND/AST"for more than two seconds, to automatically store the 6 stations with the strongest
signal in FM. These stations are stored in the FMast waveband.
-If it is not possible to find 6 stations, the remaining memories are empty.
Recalling stations stored in the memory For each waveband, briefly press buttons "1"to "6" to recall the corresponding station.
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RDS Using the RDS (Radio Data System) function on FM Radio Data System allows you to continue listening to the same station, whatever frequency it is using for the region you are going through. Briefly press the "RDS"button to switch the function on or off.
RDS station following
The display indicates the name of the station selected. The radio is continually searching for the station which has the best reception and which is transmitting the same programme.
Traffic information programme Press the "TA"button to switch the function on or off.
Any traffic information flash will be given priority, whatever source you are listening to (radio, cassette or CD changer).
If you wish to interrupt a message, press the "TA"button; this switches the function off.
Note: the volume of traffic information announcements is independent of the volume of normal radio listening. Youcan adjust it using the volume button. The setting will be stored and will be used when the next messages arebroadcast. Regional following mode When they are part of a network, certain stations broadcast regional programmes in the various areas they serve. With regional following mode, you can keep listening to the same programme. Press the "RDS"button for more than two seconds to switch the function on or off.
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Adjusting the bassWhen "BASS" is displayed, press button Hor Ito vary the setting.
-"BASS –9" for a minimum bass setting,
-"BASS 0" for a normal setting,
-"BASS +9" for a maximum bass setting.
Adjusting the treble When " TREB" is displayed, press button Hor Ito vary the setting.
-"TREB -9" for a minimum treble setting,
-"TREB 0"for a normal setting,
-"TREB +9" for a maximum treble setting.
Adjusting the loudness
This function automatically emphasises bass and treble tones when the volume is low. Press button Hor Ito switch the function on or off.
Adjusting the front/rear sound distribution (Fader) When " FA D" is displayed, press button H or I.
Button Hincreases the volume at the front.
Button Iincreases the volume at the rear.
Adjusting the right/left sound distribution (Balance)When "BAL" is displayed, press button Hor I.
Button Hincreases the volume on the right-hand side.
Button Iincreases the volume on the left-hand side.
Automatic volume correction 'CAV'
This function enables the volume to be automatically adapted depending on the level of noise produced by the speed of the vehic le.
Press buttons Hor I to switch the function on or off.
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