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1Driver's air bag Horn
2 Lights and direction indicators stalk
3 Passenger air bag disarmingswitch*
4 Rear electric windows disarming switch
5 Dynamic stability control(ESP/ASR) button
6 Lighting rheostat for instrument dials
7 Windscreen wiper/wind-screen wash/trip computerstalk
8 Audio equipment remotecontrol
9 Hazard warning lights switch
10 Multifunction display 11
Windscreen demisting vents
12 Side window demisting vents
13 Adjustable side vent
14 Passenger air bag
15 Adjustable centre vents
16 Glove box
17 Audio equipment
18 Control for heating, ventilation, air conditioningand heated rear screen andmirrors
19 Front ashtray
20 Gear lever
21 Lighter 22
Electric mirror controls
23 Heated seats switch
24 Front electric window controls
25 Handbrake
26 Bonnet release
27 Steering lock
28 Fuse box
29 Storage compartment
30 Steering wheel height adjust-ment control
31 Headlamp height adjustment
* According to destination.
Precautions regarding the passenger air bag For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:Ð disarm theair bag ifyou install arear-facingchild seat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult pas-
senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not installa rear-fac-ing childseat on
the frontpassengerseat.
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 modificationsto the steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.
Starting a dieselengine Do not press the accele-
rator.
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 air bag* Insert the ignition key in the switch 1
and turn it to:
Ð the ''ON'' position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed,
Ð the ''OFF'' position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2nd notch),illumination of this warning light,accompanied by an audible
signal and the message"Passenger air bag deactivated"
on the multifunction display, indi-cates that the passenger air bagis 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 theair bag ifyou install arear-facingchild seat,
Ð arm the air bag for anadult pas-
senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with adisarming switch: Ð do not installa rear-fac-ing childseat on
the frontpassengerseat.
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 modificationsto the steering lock.
Starting a petrol engine
Do not press the accelerator.
Operate the starter, without
releasing the key, until theengine turns.
Starting a dieselengine Do not press the accele-
rator.
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 air bag* Insert the ignition key in the switch 1
and turn it to:
Ð the ''ON'' position, the passen-
ger air bag is armed,
Ð the ''OFF'' position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
With the ignition on (2nd notch),illumination of this warning light,accompanied by an audible
signal and the message"Passenger air bag deactivated"
on the multifunction display, indi-cates that the passenger air bagis disarmed (switch in the "OFF"
position).
The warning light remains onthroughout the disarming process.
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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 manu-facturer's servicing schedule. Operation As soon as the ignition is switched on and for 5 seconds, the spanner sym-
bolising ''service operation'' is lit. Thetrip recorder display shows the dis-tance remaining (in round figures)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 andfor 5 seconds, the display shows: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operation
and the symbol remains lit. Thedisplay shows the total or tripdistances.
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Resetting the service indicator
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service yourself, the reset procedure is as fol-lows:Ð Switch off the ignition.
Ð Press and hold button 1.
Ð Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a 10 second countdown.
Ð Keep button 1pressed for 10 seconds.
The display shows [= 0]and the
service symbol disappears.
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Handbrake, low brake fluid and ElectronicBrake Force Distributionsystem fault warning
light
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight. This indicates one of the following:
Ð that the handbrake is applied or not fully released,
Ð an excessive drop in brake fluid level (if the warning light remains on even when the handbrake isreleased).
Ð a fault in the Electronic Brake Force Distribution system, if lit at
the same time as the ABS warninglight.
You must stop.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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A permanently lit warning light or one flashing, with the engine run-ning, indicates an operating faultof the unit concerned. The illumi-nation of certain warning lightsmay be accompanied by an audi-ble signal and a message on the
multifunction display. Do notignore this warning: consult a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon aspossible.
If the central STOP warning light comes on when you are driving,
stop your vehicle immediately,where it is safe to do so.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warninglight
This comes on for 3 seconds eachtime the ignition is switched on. If the warning light remains on or comes on above 8 mph (12 km/h),
this indicates an ABS malfunction.
However, the vehicle retains conven- tional servo-assisted braking. Lighting of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signaland the message "ABS fault"on the
multifunction display.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Coolant temperature and low coolant level warninglight
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight.
You must stop.
Wait for the engine to cool before top-ping up the level. The cooling circuit is pressurised.In the event of breakdown and to prevent any risk of burns , unscrew
the cap by two turns to allow thepressure to drop. When the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Central (STOP) warning light Linked to the "engine
oil pressure", "coolant temperature and low coolant level", "handbrake","low brake fluid level" and "electronicbrake force distribution system fault"warning lights.
You must stop if the light flasheswith the engine running.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure and temperature warning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warninglight.
You must stop.
This warning light indicates one ofthe following:
Ð insufficient oil pressure,
Ð a lack of oil in the lubrication cir- cuit. Top up the level.
Ð an oil temperature which is too high. The warning light is acom-
panied by an audible signal. Tolower the oil temperature, reduceyour speed.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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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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Instrument panel display After switching on the ignition, three functions are shown in succession:
Ð service indicator (see corresponding section),
Ð engine oil level indicator,
Ð total distance recorder (total or trip distances).Note:the total or trip distances are displayed for 30 seconds when the ignition is switched off, on opening the driver's door,
as well as on locking and unlocking the vehicle. Engine oil level When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level is indicated for approximately 10 seconds, after the servicing informati on.
Maximum oil level If the flashing of the six squares is confirmed by checking using the dipstick, a surplus of oil can cause damage to the engine.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer without delay. Lack of oilFlashing of the six segments and "min" on the display indicate a lack of oil which can cause damage to the engine. If the lack of oil is confirmed by checking using the dipstick, it is essential to top up the level.
Oil level gauge fault Flashing of the six segments indicates a fault in the oil level gauge.There is a risk the engine will be damaged.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
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The level indicated when checking using the dipstick is only correct if the vehicle has been on level ground, with the engine stopped, for more than 10 minutes.