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THE KEYS The keys allow you to switch on the ignition and to independentlyoperate the locks on the driver's
door, the fuel filler cap, the glovebox and the passenger air bagdisarming switch. Central locking
From the driver's door, the keys allow you to lock, deadlock orunlock the doors and the boot, aswell as fold back the exterior mir-rors. If one of the front doors is open, it is impossible to operate the cen-
tral locking. A bleep indicates thiswhen locking by means of theremote control. The remote control performs the same functions at a dis-tance.The remote control key Locking Press button
Ato lock the vehi-
cle. This is confirmed by fixed lightingof the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Note : a long press on button A, in
addition to locking, automatically closes the windows and the sun-roof. DeadlockingDeadlocking renders the internal and external and internal doorlocking controls inoperative. Press button Ato deadlock the
vehicle. This is confirmed by fixed lighting of the direction indicators forapproximately two seconds. Note : A long press on button A,
in addition to deadlocking, auto- matically closes the windows andthe sunroof.
A second press on button Ain
the five seconds following dead- locking, changes deadlocking to
normal locking. This is confirmedby fixed lighting of the directionindicators for approximately twoseconds, accompanied by a briefsound of the horn. Unlocking Press button
Bto unlock the vehi-
cle.This is confirmed by rapid flash- ing of the direction indicators.
ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER This locks the engine control sys- tem a few moments after the igni-
tion has been switched off andtherefore prevents starting of thevehicle by anyone who does not
have the key. Operation Each key has an electronic chip, which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, the key code is recognised andstarting is possible. If the key does not have a code or
has a different code from that
stored in the system memory, thevehicle will not start.
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Normal key Remote
control key
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STARTING
STOP position:
The ignition is off.
1st notch, Accessories position:
The ignition is off but the acces- sories can be used. 2nd notch, Running position: The ignition is on. Starting position:
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 accelerator.
Turn the key to position "M".
If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat indicator light does notcome on and you can start imme-
diately. If the indicator light does come on, wait for it to go out before
operating the starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to position "S"
before restarting.
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Never race a coldengine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
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Starting With the engine running, to start the vehicle from position P:
press the brake pedal to change out of position P (shift lock),
select the required position ( R, D , 3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
You can also start from position N:
release the handbrake, keeping your foot on the brake,
select the required position ( R, D , 3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
The four speed automaticgearbox offers a choice between the comfort of integral automatic operation,
enhanced by a sport programme (switch A) and a snow programme (switch B).
Gear selection gate
Move the lever in the gate to select a position.
Once the position has been selected, the corresponding indicator light illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark: for immobilising the vehicle and for starting the engine , with the handbrake on or off.
Reverse: for reversing (select this position with the vehicle stationary, engine at idle) .
N eutral: for starting the engine and for parking , with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3 - for urban driving or for driving on winding roads(automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2 - for driving on mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1 - for tackling steep gradients
(selection of first gear only). Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre engine). Selection of first gear is by press- ing switch Cwith the selector
lever in position 2.
To change out of first
gear, press switch C
again or move the gear
lever.
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre engine
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PEUGEOT SERVICING
Your vehicle benefits from extended service intervals.
¥ For petrol engines: every 20,000 miles (30 000 km) or every two years.
¥ For direct injection diesel engines: every 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or every two years. The extension of the service intervals means that the engine oil must be checked regularly: topping up of the oil between two oil changes is normal. It is for this reason, and for your complete peace of mind, that your Peugeot dealer will carry out a levels check and top-up midway between two routine services, at the time or distance intervals specified. This will be undertaken free of charge, provided that the maintenance of your vehicle has been carried out within the PEUGEOT network. At the same time, your Peugeot dealer will offer you a Peugeot safety check, for a nominal fee.
A Peugeot professional will carry out a quick check, and will top up the levels if necessary (oil up to 1 litre, coolant and screen wash).
The date of the intermediate visit is not shown by the service indicator. It is to be carried out at least every 10,000 miles ( 15 000 km) for petrol engines and every 6,000 miles (10 000 km) for direct injection diesel engines. If the oil level is too low there is a risk of serious damage to the engine: check the engine oil level at least every 2,000 miles (3 000 km) or 3,000 miles (5 000 km), depending on the conditions of use.
The extended service intervals have been made possible by technical modifications to the vehicles and lubricants: THUS
IT IS ESSENTIALTO ONLY USE ENGINE LUBRICANTS WHICH ARE APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER
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SERVICE INDICATOR This is a visual reminder of when the
next service is due. This service is tobe carried out according to the man-ufacturer's servicing schedule. Operation As soon as the ignition is switched on and for 5 seconds, the spannersymbolising ''service operation'' is lit.The trip recorder display shows youthe distance remaining (in round fig-ures) before the next service. Example:4,800 km remain before
the next service is due. When the ignition comes on and for 5 secondsthe display indicates: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operationand the display shows the total or tripdistances. The distance remaining before the next service is less than 1,000 km. Example:
900 km remain before the
next service is due. When switching on the ignition and for 5 seconds, the display shows: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operationand the symbol remains lit. This indicates that a service should
be carried out shortly. The displayshows the total or trip distances. The service is overdue Each time the ignition is switched on and for 5 seconds, the symbol andthe excess distance flash. Example:
the service is overdue by
300 km. The service should be car-
ried out very shortly. When the ignition is switched on and for 5 seconds, the display shows: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operation
and the symbol remains lit. The dis-play shows the total or trip distances.
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Resetting the service indicator
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the serviceyourself, the reset procedure is asfollows: - 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 ser-
vice symbol disappears.
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