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AIR BAGS The air bags have been designed to maximise the safety of the occupantsin the event of serious collisions.They work in conjunction with theforce-limiting seat belts. The electronic detectors register and analyse any abrupt deceleration ofthe vehicle: if the triggering thresholdis reached, the air bags inflate ins-tantly and protect the occupants ofthe vehicle. Immediately after the impact, the air bags deflate rapidly so that they donot hinder the visibility of the occu-pants nor their exit if necessary fromthe vehicle. The air bags are not deployed in the case of collisions which are notserious, for which the seat belt is suf-ficient to ensure maximum protec-
tion. The seriousness of a collisiondepends on the nature of the obs-tacle and the speed of the vehicle atthe moment of the collision. Air bags only operate when the ignition is switched on. Note:
the gas escaping from the air
bags can be a minor irritant. FRONT AIR BAGS These are folded in the centre of the steering wheel for the driver and in
the fascia for the front passenger.
They are deployed simultaneously,except in cases where the passen-ger air bag is disarmed. Front air bag fault
If this warning light comes on on the instrument panel,
contact a PEUGEOT dealerto have the system chec-ked. Disarming the passenger air bag*
To
ensure the safety of your child,
it is essential to disarm the pas- senger air bag when you install arear-facing child seat on the frontpassenger seat. ☞ Remove the ignition key, insert it into the passenger air bag switch1located between the two front
seats and turn it to the "OFF"
position.
☞ The air bag warning light on theinstrument panel is lit throughoutthe disarming process.
* According to destination.
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Fuse no. Rating
Functions
12 5 A Front and rear right side lights.
13 5 A Front and rear left side lights.
24 5 A Number plate and trailer lights - Side lights warning light - Lights stalk.
25 7,5 A Audio equipment.
26 7,5 A Brake lights.
27 7,5 A Electric mirrors - Cruise control - Telephone - Chronotachograph -
Remote control - Alarm.
31 10 A Reversing lights - Front fog lamps relay - Air conditioning relay - Heated mirrors relay -Heated rear screen relay - 12 volt socket.
32 15 A Audio equipment.
33 7,5 A Rear fog lamp.
35 7,5 A ABI - Electric window controls.
36 - Not used.
37 10 A Instrument panel.
39 10 A Interior lighting - EOBD diagnostic socket.
42 7,5 A ABS.
43 20 A Wash-wipe pump.
44 15 A Lighter.
46 - Not used.
49 20 A Headlamp wash pump.
50 7,5 A Air bags.
51 10 A PCS (Minibus).
52 20 A Front power socket.
53 10 A Direction indicators- Hazard lights - Instrument panel.
55 30 A Passenger compartment electric ventilator - Webasto unit - Heating/air conditioning ventila-
tion - Webasto heating ventilation - Webasto supply.
62 - Not used.
Left-hand fuse box
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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT ETC.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars that have been tested andapproved from the design stage ofyour vehicle. The tow bar must be fitted by a
PEUGEOT dealer. Y our vehicle is basically designed
for transporting people and luggage but it may also be used for towing a
trailer. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.Above 1000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by 10%and so on for every 1000 metres ofaltitude. Driving advice Distribution of loads:
Distribute the
load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to theaxle and the nose weight approachesthe maximum permitted without excee-ding it. Cooling: towing a trailer on a slope
increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependenton the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed, and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient andthe outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engineas soon as possible. T
yres: check the tyre pressures of
the towing vehicle and of the trailer,observing the recommended pres-sures. Braking: towing increases the braking
distance.Lights: check the electrical signalling
on the trailer.Side wind: take into acount the
increased sensitivity to side wind.
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ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR BOXER
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: – Safety : Fog lamps, driver/rear doors separation grilles, anti-theft alarms, window engraving, wheel locks, window protection film, first aid kit, warning triangle, ...
– Comfort : Covers with and without air bags, mats, luggage net, door deflectors, CD storage, sidewindows, thermoformed protectors, wood or metal fittings, mud flaps, ...
– Communication : Audio systems, telephone, hands-free kit, speakers, CD changer, navigation sys-tems,...
– Leisure : Tow bars, snow chains, roof bars with sill plate, ladder, loading roller, ...
– Maintenance products : Screenwash, interior and exterior maintenance and cleaning products, ...
Before installing any electrical accessory on your vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
