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DOORS Opening the doors from outside Opening the doors from insideLocking from the inside
To lock, press button
A.
Locking the front door locks the front and rear doors and the boot. On the other doors the button only locks the door concerned.
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Child safety This prevents either of the rear doors being opened from inside. Turn the red plastic switch a quar-
ter of a turn using the ignition key. SUNROOF
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BATTERY
To charge the battery using a battery charger:
- Disconnect the battery,
- Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer,
- Reconnect starting with the negative (–) terminal,
- Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sul-phate (white or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them.
To start the vehicle from another battery:
- Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries,
- Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (-) terminal of the slave battery,
- Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the bro- ken down vehicle, as far as possible from the battery,
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.
- Never disconnect a terminal when the engine is running. - Never charge a battery without first disconnecting the terminals.
- Close the sunroof before disconnecting the battery. If it does not ope-rate normally following re-connection of the battery, you must re-ini- tialise it by turning the control to the maximum tilt position and pres-sing it for an extended period.
- After every reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to allow the electronic systems to be initialised. Ifslight difficulties are experienced after this, please contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle is not to be used
for a period of more than one month.Economy mode
With the engine switched off and the ignition key in the "running" or"accessories" position for about half
an hour, certain electrical equipment(displays, instrument panel, warninglights, courtesy lights, electric win-
dows, wipers etc.) will switch offautomatically to avoid draining the
battery. Once the electrical equipment goes into economy mode, it is necessaryto start the engine to enable theequipment to work again.
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FITTING THE SPEAKERS The factory-fitted equipment allows you to fit:
-165 mm diameter speakers to the front doors,
-55 mm diameter tweeters to the fascia,
-special elliptical–shaped speakers at the rear of the saloon,
-100 mm diameter speakers at the rear of the estate.
Contact your PEUGEOT dealer. Wiring positions and functions A1
: Spare.
A2 : Do not use.
A3 : Do not use.
A4 : Do not use.
A5 : Spare.
A6 :(+ve) Accessories.
A7 :(+ve) Permanent.
A8 : Earth. B1
:(+ve) Rear right loud-speaker.
B2 :(-ve) Rear right loud-speaker.
B3 :(+ve) Front right loud-speaker
and tweeter.
B4 :(-ve) Front right loud-speaker
and tweeter.
B5 :(+ve) Front left loud-speaker
and tweeter.
B6 :(-ve) Front left loud-speaker
and tweeter.
B7 :(+ve) Rear left loud-speaker.
B8 :(-ve) Rear left loud-speaker.
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FITTING AUDIO EQUIPMENT
Your vehicle is equipped with certain factory-fitted audio equipment:
-roof aerial,
-coaxial aerial cable,
-basic interference suppression,
-supply to front speakers,
-supply to rear speakers and tweet- ers,
-two 8-way connectors.
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FITTING ROOF BARS When fitting roof bars across the estate, ensure that they are posi-
tioned correctly. The correct positions are shown by marks on each of the longitudinalbars.Use accessories approved by Auto-
mobiles PEUGEOT and follow the
manufacturer’s fitting instructions. Removing the mat When removing the mat on the dri- ver's side, move the seat as far backas possible and remove the fixings. When refitting the mat, position it and replace the fixings by turningthem a quarter of a turn.
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Maximum authorised
weight on the roof rack
Saloon: 165 lbs. (75 kg)
Estate: 220 lbs. (100 kg)
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406 ACCESSORIES
For your PEUGEOT only use accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and safe-
ty, which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is available through the dealer network. They all carry the
PEUGEOT guarantee.
–Security : Alarms, window engraving, wheel anti-theft devices, first aid kit etc.
–Protection: Covers compatible with side air bags, mats, door sill protector, styling strips.
–Communication: Telephone, satellite navigation, audio equipment, CD changer, speakers.
–Customising: Alloy wheels, wheel trims, spoiler, sports exhaust.
–Comfort: Air conditioning, sun roofs*, storage facilities, portable refrigerator, luggage net,
telephone console, armrest, door sill protector, boot storage, door deflectors.
–Leisure pursuits : Tow bar, roof bars, carriers (for bicycles and skis), roof boxes, snow chains etc.
–Children: Booster seats and child seats, side blinds, rear blinds.
–Maintenance products: Windscreen washer fluid, internal and external cleaning and maintenance
products.
* As the fitting of a sun roof may require cutting of the roof strengthener, it is essential to use original PEUGEOT products only.