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The ESP system offers increased safety duringnormal driving, but shouldnot incite the driver to take
risks or to drive at high speed. The operation of the system is assured to the extent to which therecommendations of the manufac-turer regarding the wheels (tyresand wheel rims), the braking com-ponents, the electronic compo-nents and the assembly and repairprocedures within the PEUGEOTnetwork are respected. After an accident or impact, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
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TRACTION CONTROL (ASR) AND
DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL
CONTROL (ESP) These systems are linked and com-
plement the ABS.
The ASR system optimises drive to prevent the wheels skidding, byacting on the brakes of the drivewheels and on the engine. It alsoallows the directional stability ofthe vehicle to be improved onacceleration. If there is a variation between the tra- jectory followed by the vehicle and
that required by the driver, the ESPsystem automatically acts on theengine and the brake of one or morewheels, in order to put the vehicleback on course.
Operation of the ASR and ESP systems
When one of these two sys-tems is operating, this lightflashes. Handbrake Applying When parking, pull the handbrake toimmobilise your vehicle.
Warning:
when parking on a slope,
direct your wheels towards the pave- ment and apply the handbrake. Releasing Pull the handle and press the buttonto release the handbrake.
Disarming the ESP/ASR systems In certain conditions (vehicle stuck in
mud or snow, or on loose ground...),it could prove useful to disarm theASR system to make the wheelsspin and regain grip.
Press the switch "ESP OFF", si-
tuated to the left of the steering wheel.
The switch lights up and the indicatorlights come on, accompanied by themessage '' ASR/ESP de-activated''
on the multi-function display: the
ESP and ASR systems no longer
affect the operation of the engine orthe brakes. They engage again: automatically when the ignition is
switched off,
manually by pressing the switchagain.
Operating check When a system malfunctionoccurs, the switch lightflashes and the indicatorlight comes on.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer tocheck the system.
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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 air bag isdisarmed. Front air bag malfunctionIf this warning light comes on, accompanied by a buz-zer and the message "Air
bag fault" on the multi-
function display, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer to have the sys-tem checked.
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. In the event of a serious collision, the electronic detectors record andanalyse any abrupt deceleration ofthe vehicle: if the triggering thresholdis reached, the air bags inflateinstantly and protect the occupantsof the vehicle. Immediately after the impact, the air
bags deflate rapidly, so that they donot hinder the visibility of the occu-pants nor their possible exit from thevehicle. The air bags will not be deployed in collisions which are not serious, for
which the seat belt is sufficient to
provide maximum protection. Theseriousness of the collision dependson the nature of the obstacle and thespeed of the vehicle at the momentof impact. Air bags only operate when the ignition is switched on. Note: the gas escaping from the air
bags can be a minor irritant.
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Passenger air bag precautions For a vehicle fitted with a passenger air bag disarming switch: Ð disarm the airbag if you ins-tall a rear-facingchild seat on thefront passengerseat,
Ð arm the air bag for an adult
pas-senger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a pas-senger air bag disarming switch: Ð do not install a rear-facing child seat onthe front passengerseat.
Never place your feet or
any object on the fascia.
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Amber bulbs must be replaced by bulbs of iden-tical specification and
colour.
In certain weather conditions (lowtemperatures, humidity), the
presence of condensation onthe inside of the headlampglass is normal; it disappears a
few minutes after the lights havebeen switched on.
CHANGING A BULB 1 - Dipped beam headlamps 2 - Main beam headlamps 2 bulbs (H7-55 W)
Ð Press the tab and remove the protective cover corresponding to the faulty bulb.
Ð Disconnect the connector.
Ð Press the end of the securing clip to remove it. Change the bulb.
Ð When fitting, ensure that the direction notches are positioned correctly and that the securing clip is corrrectly fixed.
Ð Reconnect the connector.
Ð Refit the protective cover. 3 - Side lights (W 5 W)
Turn the socket using the lever and remove it. Change the bulb.
4 - Direction indicators (P 21 W)
Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn and remove it. Change the bulb. Note: only handle H7 bulbs using a dry cloth.
To replace the left-hand bulbs, remove the protective battery cover. Direction indicator (WY 5 W)
Ð Pull the rear section of the trans-
parent cover and release the
assembly.
Ð Turn the connector a quarter turn and remove it.
Ð Change the bulb.
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Engine compartment fuses Fuse box
To access the fuse box in the engine compartment (beside the battery),
unclip the cover. Carefully close the cover when you have finished.The electrical system of your vehicle is designedto operate with standardor optional equipment.
Before installing other electricalequipment or accessories on yourvehicle, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer. Some electrical accessories or the way in which they are fitted canhave damaging effects on theoperation of your vehicle; theelectronic control circuits, theaudio circuit and the batterycharging circuit. PEUGEOT will not accept respon- sibility for the cost incurred inrepairing your vehicle or for recti-fying the malfunctions resultingfrom the installation of acces-sories not supplied and not rec-ommended by PEUGEOT and notinstalled in accordance with itsinstructions, in particular wherethe equipment in question con-sumes more than 10 mil-liamperes. * The maxi-fuses provide addition- al protection for the electrical sys-
tems. All work must be carried out
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuse N¡ Rating Functions
1* 10 A Reversing lights - Double injection relay - Engine oil temperature - Oil level -
Air conditioning compressor.
2* 15 A Fuel pump - Canister solenoid valve.
3* 10 AElectronic Control unit.
4* 10 AEngine control unit and automatic gearbox.
5 10 A Particulate Emission Filter control unit -
Rear windscreen relay.
6 15 A Front fog lamps.
7 20 AHeadlamp wash.
8* 20 ADirect petrol injection engine control unit - Clutch pedal.
9* 15 A Left-hand dipped beam lights.
10* 15 A Right-hand dipped beam lights.
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HEAVY DUTY LUGGAGE NET (Estate) The heavy duty luggage net may be installed behind the front seats (in the front position)or behind the rear seats (in the
rear position) .
Luggage net fixings in the front position
Ð Fold down the rear seats (see section on 'Rear seats, Estate').
Ð Open the corresponding top fixings.
Ð Detach the anchor points.
Ð Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Ð Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the stowing holes provided on the frame brackets of the rear seats.
Ð Tighten the two straps. Luggage net fixings in the rear position
Ð Remove the rear parcel shelf.
Ð Open the corresponding top fixings.
Ð Detach the anchor points.
Ð Locate the ends of the metal bar in these fixings.
Ð Fix the two hooks of the inside straps of the net in the
stowing holes on the floor.
Ð Tighten the two straps. Note: The stowing rings are located perpendicular to the
corresponding top fixings.
FRONT POSITION
REAR POSITION