THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independently operatethe locks on the doors, the fuel fillercap, the glove box and the passen-ger air bag disarming switch. Central locking From the doors the keys allow you to lock, deadlock and unlock the doorsand the boot, as well as fold back theexterior mirrors. If one of the front doors or the boot is open, central locking is not possible.In this case a bleep indicates lockingby remote control. The remote control performs the same functions at a distance. The remote control LockingPress button Ato lock the vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately 2 seconds. Note:
in addition to locking, pressing
button Aautomatically closes the
windows and the sunroof. Deadlocking Deadlocking renders ithe internal and external door controls inopera-tive. Press button Ato deadlock the vehi-
cle. This is confirmed by fixed light- ing of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Note : a long press on button A, in
addition to deadlocking, automatical- ly closes the windows and the sun-roof. Another press on button A, within
five seconds of deadlocking, changes this to normal locking. This is confirmed by fixed ighting of the direction indicators for approxi-mately two seconds, accompaniedby a brief sound of the horn. Unlocking Press button Bto unlock the vehicle.
This is confirmed by rapid flashing of the direction indicators. Note:
avoid handling the button of
your remote control when out of
range of your vehicle. You run therisk of stopping it from working. Itwould then be necessary to repro-gramme the remote control.
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ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine management system as soon as the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code. Whenthe ignition is switched on, the codeis recognised and starting is possi-ble. If the system does not function
correctly, an audible signal sounds,
accompanied by a message on the
multi-function display.
WARNING: your vehicle is no longer
protected in this event.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
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Changing the battery of the remote control The information 'battery flat'is
given by an audible signal accompa- nied by a message on the
multiÐfunction display.
To replace the battery, unclip the casing using a coin at the ring(CR2016/3 volt battery). If the remote control does not work after the battery has been changed,reprogramme the remote control.
Confidential card The confidential card contains the identification code necessary for anywork carried out by a PEUGEOT
dealer on the system. This code ishidden by a film, which should be
removed only if necessary. Keep your card in a safe place, never inside the vehicle. Reprogramming the remote control
Switch off the ignition.
Switch the ignition on again.
Press button Aimmediately.
Switch off the ignition and remove the remote control key from the
ignition. The remote control is nowworking again.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition.
Locating your car
To locate your car, if you have locked it, in a car park: press button A.The courtesy
lights come on and the directionindicators flash for a few seconds.
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THE ALARM SYSTEM Setting and deactivating the alarm The alarm completes the security
equipment for your vehicle. It offerstwo types of protection. ¥ exterior protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if a door, the
boot or the bonnet is opened;
¥ interior protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if the sensors detect a variation in the air move-
ment inside the vehicle (break-ing of a window) or movementinside the vehicle.
The alarm is also equipped with ananti-tamper function. If an attempt is made to tamper with the wires to the siren, control unit or
the battery, the alarm is triggered:the siren sounds and the headlampscome on. Setting the alarm (interior and exterior protection) Switch the ignition off and get out of the vehicle. Press the locking button of the
remote control key. The doors lock.The direction indicators light for two seconds. The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
5 seconds later, exterior protection is set.
50 seconds later, interior protection is set. Note:
when the alarm is triggered,
the siren sounds for thirty seconds. After the thirty seconds it stops, butthe alarm remains set.
Warning: If, on setting the alarm, a
door, the boot or the bonnet are not
closed correctly, the siren sounds fora moment. If the vehicle is closedcorrectly in the following 45 seconds,the alarm is set and the directionindicators remain on for twoseconds. In all cases, the alarm isset after 45 seconds. Disarming the alarm (interior and exteriorl protection) Press the unlocking button of the
remote control key. The doors unlock.The direction indicators flash for two seconds. The red warning light on the switch goes out. Note:
if the warning light continues
to flash after disarming the alarm, it is a sign that the alarm has been trig-
gered. The flashing will stop whenthe ignition is switched on.
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Emergency cut-off (If the remote control is not work- ing)
Unlock the doors with the key.
Open the door.
The alarm is triggered. You have ten
seconds in which to switch it off. ¥ Switch on the ignition.
¥ Immediately press interior protec-tion button 1.
¥ The siren stops and the alarm is disarmed. Selecting the type of protectionLocking without setting the alarm Special precautions
To set the alarm with exterior
protection only. If, while you are away from the vehi- cle, you wish to leave a window par-tially open or a pet inside the vehicle,you need to select exterior protectiononly:
¥ Switch off the ignition.¥ Within the next ten seconds, press
the interior protection button 1until
the light comes on continuously.
¥ Get out of the vehicle.¥ Press the locking button of the remote control.
¥ The doors lock.
¥ The direction indicators come on for two seconds.
¥ The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
To disarm exterior protection only
Press the unlocking button on the remote control. The doors unlock and the courtesy lights come on. The direction indicators flash for two seconds. The red light on the switch goes out. To lock the vehicle without setting the alarm It is the remote control which sets the alarm. Therefore, to lock the vehicle with-
out setting the alarm: use the key.
To recharge or replace the battery: ¥ Switch on the ignition.¥
You have 10 seconds after switching
on the ignition to press the interior protection button 1and hold it down
for two seconds.
¥ The indicator light flashes rapidly for three seconds.
¥
You can now disconnect the battery.
After reconnecting the battery:
¥ Lock, then unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
The alarm will be set the next time the vehicle is locked.
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Do not make any modi- fications to the alarmsystem.
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Front and rear fog lamps (2nd rotation ofthe ring forwards)
These operate with the side lightsand the dipped/main beam head-lamps. Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp
and the front fog lamps, turn the ring backwards twice in succession.
THE LIGHTS STALK Front and rear lightsSelection is by turning ring A.
Lights off Side lights Dipped / main beam headlamps Automatic switching on of lights Dipped/main beam change Pull the stalk fully towards you. Note:
with the ignition off, if the dri-
ver's door is left open, a buzzer sounds if you have left your lights on.
Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp(ring B) Rotate the ring forwards to switch on
and backwards to switch off. The sta-tus is confirmed by the indicator lighton the instrument panel. Front fog lamps (first rota-tion of the ring forwards)
These operate with the side lightsand the dipped/main beam head-lamps. Direction indicators(flashers)
Left: downwards.
Right: upwards.
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In good or rainy weather, both day and night, therear fog lamp is dazzlingand is prohibited.
Do not forget to switch the foglamp off when it is no longerneeded.
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Automatic day/night interior mirror This automatically and gradually changes between the day and night positions.
To prevent dazzling, the glass of the mirror darkens automatically depending onthe intensity of the light from behind. It clears as the light (headlamps of follow-
ing vehicles, sunlight) decreases, ensuring maximum visibility. Operation Switch on the ignition and press switch 1:
- Indicator light 2lit (switch pressed): automatic operation.
- Indicator light 2off: automatic system off. The mirror remains at its most clear.
Special feature
To ensure maximum visibility during manoeuvres, the mirror clears automatical- ly when reverse gear is engaged. Interior mirror The interior mirror has two positions: -
day (normal),
- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other, push or pull the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
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Areas for toll cards / car park tickets The athermic windscreen has two non-reflective zones located eitherside of the base of the interior mir-
ror.
They are intended for affixing toll cards and/or car park tickets.
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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX The 4-speed automaticgearbox offers the comfort of integral automatic
operation , enhanced by a sportprogramme (switch A) and a snowprogramme
(switch B).
Gear selection gate
Move the lever in the gate to select one of the positions. Once the position is selected, the indicator light for that position illuminates on the instrument panel
display.
PPark: for immobilising the vehicle and for startingthe engine, with the
handbrake on or off.
RReverse: this must be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
at idle.
NNeutral: for startingthe engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
DDrive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3.For driving in townor on winding roads (automatic changing of the first three
gears only).
2.For driving in the mountainsor for towing a trailer (automatic changing of
the first two gears only).
1.For use on steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre petrol engine) Selection of first gear is by pressing button Cwith the lever in position 2.
To exit first gear, press button Cagain or move the selector lever.
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Sport and Snow programmes In addition to the autoadaptive programme, two special
programmes are available. Theindicator light corresponding to theprogramme selected lights up on theinstrument panel. Sport programme
Once the vehicle has been started and position Dselected, press the
S button.
The gearbox automatically favoursdynamic driving. Snow programme This programme makes starting
easier and offers smooth driving in
conditions when traction is poor.
Once the vehicle has been started and position Dselected, press the
button.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. Note : You can return to the
autoadaptive programme at any time.
Press the Sor button again to
cancel the current programme. Operating anomaly Any disruption of the system is indicated by the alternate flashing ofthe sport and snow lights on theinstrument panel. In such a case, the gearbox will operate in downgrade mode (locked
in 3rd gear). You may feel asubstantial knock when reverse isselected from position
Por N(this
does not damage the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 m.p.h. (100 km/h), if regulations permit this.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
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MANUAL GEARBOX Reverse
To change to reverse gear, lift the ring under the gear lever knob andpush the gear lever to the left then tothe front. Reverse gear can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary withthe engine idling.
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