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10 -Instrument dials.
11 - Driver's airbag. Horn.
12 - Windscreen wash-wipe stalk.
Trip computer stalk.
13 - Radio remote control stalk.
14 - Steering lock and ignition.
15 - Electric mirror controls.Window controls.
16 - ASR/ESP switch.Coin storage.Passenger airbag disarmingswitch.Alarm button.
17 - Headlamp height adjust-ment.
18 - Fuse box.
19 - Steering wheel adjustment.
20 - Cruise control. 21 -
Rear ashtray.
22 - Cup-holder.
23 - Handbrake.
24 - Heated seat switches.
25 - Lighter.
26 - Rear footwell heating vent.
27 - Front ashtray.
28 - Gear lever.
29 - Radio.
30 - Heating/ventilation controls.
31 - Multi-function display.
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1 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
2 - Window demisting vent.
3 - Side adjustable heating/ ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
4 - Glove box.
5 - Passenger airbag.
6 - Windscreen demisting vents.
7 - Central adjustable heating/ ventilation vents and airflow regulation.
8 - Hazard warning lightsswitch.
9 - Lights and direction indica-tors stalk.

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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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STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT  Pull handle Ato unlock the
steering wheel. Adjust the height and depth of the steering wheel, then lock itby pushing handle Ain fully.
2 - COURTESY LIGHT
Off. Lights when one of the doors is opened. Permanently lit, with the key in the accessoriesposition or with the igni-tion on.
3 - MAP READING LIGHTS With the ignition switched on or the key in the accessories posi-tion, operate the relevant switch.
1 - SUNROOF
¥ To tilt
 Press part Aof the switch. To
close, press part Bof the
switch until the sunroof is com- pletely closed.
¥ To open  Press part Bof the switch.
To close, press part Aof the
switch until the sunroof is com-pletely closed.
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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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V6 engine
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Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light. This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
It indicates either:
Ðthat the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
and when coupled with the central (STOP) warning light:
Ðan excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains on even with the handbrake released),
Ðlit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of theelectronic brake force distribution system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light This comes on for 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h), it indicates a malfunction of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Clogging of the partic- ulate emission filterwarning light (dieselengine)
Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal. The flashing of this light while the engine is running is caused either bythe particulate emission filter being
overloaded or by the engine runningtoo long at idle (white smoke from
the exhaust). There is a risk of the fil-ter clogging if the same conditions ofoperation are maintained. As soon as possible, drive for at least three minutes at a speedexceeding 37 m.p.h. (60 km/h), if driving conditions allow this. If the light comes on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possi-ble. Front brake pad wear warning light
For your safety, have the pads replaced as soon as this light comes on.
ESP Electronic Stabili- ty Programme opera-
tion indicator light
This flashes when the system is operating. It is lit continuously if disarmed or if there is a fault.
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Stalk movement Functionion
1
Ð Press (behind) Increase volume.
2 Ð Press (behind) Decrease volume.
1+2 Ð Simultaneous press Cutting off of the sound (mute); restoring of the sound
by pressing any button.
3 Ð Press Automatic search of upper frequencies (radio) -
Selection of the following track (CD).
4 Ð Press Automatic search of lower frequencies (radio) -
Selection of the previous track (CD).
5 Ð Press the end Change of source (radio/cassette/CD changer).
6 Ð Rotation Selection of next memorised station (radio) -
(clockwise) Selection of following CD.
7Ð Rotation Selection of previous memorised station (radio) -
(anti-clockwise) Selection of previous CD.
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Stalk movement Function
1
Ð Press (behind) Increase volume.
2Ð Press (behind) Decrease volume.
1+2 Ð Simultaneous pressCutting off of the sound (mute); restoring of the sound by pressing any button.
3Ð Press Automatic search of upper frequencies (radio) -
Selection of the following track (CD).
4Ð Press utomatic search of lower frequencies (radio) -
Selection of the previous track (CD).
5Ð Press the end Change of source (radio/CD changer).
6Ð Rotation Selection of next memorised station (radio) -
(clockwise) Selection of following CD.
7Ð Rotation Selection of previous memorised station (radio) -
(anti-clockwise) Selection of previous CD.
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