Precautions regarding the passenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:Ð disarm the airbag if youinstall a rear-facing childseat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult passen-
ger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not installa rear-facingchild seat onthe front pas-senger seat.
In no circumstances should youplace your feet or any otherobject on the fascia.
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Never race a cold engine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.
Starting a dieselengineDo not press the acce-
lerator.
Turn the key to the ''Running''
position. If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat light does not come
on and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before operating the
starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to the ''STOP''
position before restarting. FRONT AIR BAGS
Operating check
* According to destination.
Disarming the passenger airbag* Insert the ignition key into switch 1and turn it to:
Ð the ONposition; the passenger
air bag is armed.
Ð the OFFposition; the passen-
ger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2 nd
notch of
the ignition), illumination of thiswarning light, accompanied byan audible signal and the mes-sage "Passenger air bag deac-
tivated" on the multifunction
display, indicates that the pas-senger air bag is disarmed(switch in the "OFF"position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
Precautions regarding the passenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:Ð disarm the airbag if youinstall a rear-facing childseat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult passen-
ger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not installa rear-facingchild seat onthe front pas-senger seat.
In no circumstances should youplace your feet or any otherobject on the fascia.
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Never race a cold engine. Never run the engine in a confined space.
Do not make any modifications tothe steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.
Starting a dieselengineDo not press the acce-
lerator.
Turn the key to the ''Running''
position. If the engine is warm enough, the pre-heat light does not come
on and you can start immediately. If the pre-heat light comes on, wait for it to go out before operating the
starter. If the engine stalls, it is necessary to return the key to the ''STOP''
position before restarting. FRONT AIR BAGS
Operating check
* According to destination.
Disarming the passenger airbag* Insert the ignition key into switch 1and turn it to:
Ð the ONposition; the passenger
air bag is armed.
Ð the OFFposition; the passen-
ger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2 nd
notch of
the ignition), illumination of thiswarning light, accompanied byan audible signal and the mes-sage "Passenger air bag deac-
tivated" on the multifunction
display, indicates that the pas-senger air bag is disarmed(switch in the "OFF"position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
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Seat belt not fastened warning light*
When the ignition is switched on, thisindicator light comes on if the driverhas not fastened his seat belt.
Front and side airbags warning light
The light will come on for a few secondswhen the ignition is switched on. With the engine running, illumination of this warning light is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multifunction display indicat-ing a fault in the air bags.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Battery charge warning light
This indicates one of the following:
Ð faulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ð slack battery or starter terminals,
Ð a cut or slack alternator belt,
Ð an alternator failure.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer. Engine diagnostics warning light
This comes on each time the ignitionis switched on. If it comes on with the engine running, this indicates incorrect operation ofthe injection, ignition or emission con-
trol system. There is a risk of damageto the catalytic converter (petrolengine only).
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Dynamic stability control system(ESP/ASR) warning light
This comes on for a few secondseach time the ignition is switched on.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer if the ESP/ASR switch indicator light flash-es and this warning light remains onor comes on with the engine running,vehicle moving. With the engine running and the vehi- cle moving, it flashes if the system isactivated. It lights permanently when the system is disarmed.
* According to destination.
Water in diesel filter indicator*
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer as soonas possible. There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Passenger air bag disarming warninglight*
Illumination of this warning light is
accompanied by an audible signaland the message "Passenger air
bag deactivated" on the multifunction
display. If the passenger air bag is disarmed, the warning light comes on when the igni-tion is switched on and it remains on.
Always consult a PEUGEOT dealer if the warning light flashes.
Low fuel level warning light
When this light first comes on, you have enough fuel to drive at least 30 miles
(50 km). The tank capacity is approxi-
mately 50 litres. Diesel engine pre-heat warning light
Wait until the warning light goes out before starting the engine. If the temperature is high enough, the warning light comes on for less
than one second. You can start theengine without waiting.
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Never leave one or more children alone and unsu-pervised in a vehicle. Never leave a child or an
animal in a vehicle which is exposed to the sun and has thewindows closed.
To protect your young children fromthe sun, fit blinds on the rear windows.
Never leave the keys within reachof children inside the vehicle. Disarm the passenger air bag when installing a "rearwardsfacing" child seat on the frontpassenger seat. Otherwise, thechild would risk being killed orseriously injured were the airbag to inflate. Observe strictly the recommenda- tions for assembling and securingthe child seat as shown in thechild seat instructions.
To prevent the doors from opening
accidentally, use the child lock*. Also, do not open the rear win- dows more than a third*.
* According to model.
Groups 2 and 3: from 15 to 36 kg
L4 - ''Recaro Start'': installed in the rear with a three-point seat belt.
The height and width of the seat back and length of the seat cushion mustbe adjusted according to the age and build of your child.
L5 - "Klippan Optima": installed in the rear with a three-point seat belt. From the age of 6 years (approximately 22 kg), the booster is used on its own.
Refer to the "Summary table for the installation of child seats".
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In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact. As soon as the child seat is remo- ved, turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bagand thus ensure the safety of yourpassenger in the event of an impact. Operating check This is confirmed by an indicator light, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illu- mination of this warning light accom-panied by an audible signal and themessage "Passenger air bag
disarmed" on the multifunction dis-
play, indicates that the passenger airbag is disarmed (switch in the"OFF" position). SIDE AIRBAGS* These are incorporated into the frame of the front seat back, on thedoor side. They are deployed independently of each other depending on which sidethe collision occurs, in collisionswhich could cause injury to thechest, the abdomen or the head.
Operating check
This is confirmed by an indicatorlight on the instrument panel. It comes on for six seconds, each time the ignition is switched on. If the indicator light:
Ð does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or
Ð does not go out after six seconds, or
Ð flashes for five minutes then stays on,
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to destination.
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In the "OFF" position, the passen-
ger air bag will not be triggered in the event of an impact. As soon as the child seat is remo- ved, turn the air bag slot to the "ON"
position to re-activate the air bagand thus ensure the safety of yourpassenger in the event of an impact. Operating check This is confirmed by an indicator light, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illu- mination of this warning light accom-panied by an audible signal and themessage "Passenger air bag
disarmed" on the multifunction dis-
play, indicates that the passenger airbag is disarmed (switch in the"OFF" position). SIDE AIRBAGS* These are incorporated into the frame of the front seat back, on thedoor side. They are deployed independently of each other depending on which sidethe collision occurs, in collisionswhich could cause injury to thechest, the abdomen or the head.
Operating check
This is confirmed by an indicatorlight on the instrument panel. It comes on for six seconds, each time the ignition is switched on. If the indicator light:
Ð does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or
Ð does not go out after six seconds, or
Ð flashes for five minutes then stays on,
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to destination.