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Do not make any modifi- cations to the alarm sys-tem, this could causefaults.
To
set the alarm to external
protection only If you want to leave a window par- tially open, or a pet inside thevehicle, you need to select externalprotection only: ¥ Switch off the ignition.
¥W ithin the next ten seconds, press
the internal protection button 1
until the light comes on.
¥ Get out of the vehicle.
¥ Press the locking button on the remote control.
¥ The doors lock.
¥ The direction indicators light fortwo seconds.
¥ The red light on the switch flashesonce a second. To
disarm external type
protection only ¥ see "Disarming" section.
Note: if you wish to charge or repla-
ce the battery:¥T urn on the ignition.
¥Y ou have 10 seconds after turning
on the ignition to press the internal protection switch 1and hold it
down for two seconds.
¥ The warning light flashes rapidlyfor three seconds.
¥ Disconnect the battery.
¥ After reconnecting the battery,lock, then unlock the vehicle usingthe remote control.
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Direction indicators (flashers) Left:downwards.
Right: upwards.
Front and rear fog lamps (2nd rotation ofthe ring forwards)
Note: to switch off the rear fog lamp
and the front fog lamps, turn the ringbackwards twice in succession.
THE LIGHTS STALK Front and rear lights Selection is by turning ring A.
Lights off Side lights Dipped / main beam headlamps Automatic switching on of lights Dipped/main beam change Pull the stalk fully towards you. Note:
with the ignition off, if the dri-
ver's door is left open, a buzzer sounds if you have left your lights on.
Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp(ring B) Rotate the ring forwards to switch on
and backwards to switch off. The sta-tus is confirmed by the indicator lighton the instrument panel. Front fog lamps (first rota-tion of the ring forwards)
These operate with the side lightsand the dipped/main beam head-lamps.
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In good or rainy weather, both day and night, therear fog lamp is dazzlingand is prohibited.
Do not forget to switch the foglamp off when it is no longerneeded.
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AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON OF THE LIGHTS Side lights and dipped beam head- lamps switch on automatically if the
light is poor, or during continuousoperation of the windscreen wipers.
They switch off as soon as the lightbecomes bright enough or the wind-screen wipers stop. This function is active when the vehi-
cle is supplied to the customer.
To disarm or activate the function:
☞ Place the key in the accessories position (1st notch),
☞ Press the end of the lights stalkfor more than two seconds.
Note: In foggy weather, the bright-
ness sensor can detect sufficientlight. Because of this, the lights do
not come on automatically. Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor connected to the rain sensor,located in the windscreen behind
the mirror. It is used for automaticswitching on of the lights. Operating check Activation Activation of this function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage
"Automatic lighting of
the headlamps activated" on the
multifunction display. Note: Always operate the lighting
controls manually where this is pos- sible. Disarming Disarming of the function is accom- panied by an audible signal and themessage "Automatic lighting of
the headlamps deactivated" on the
multifunction display. When driving, if this function is
switched off when the headlampswould switch on in automatic mode,the lights remain on. It is however possible to disarm this
function and switch off the lights by: - manually switching off the lights using the lights stalk,
- switching off the engine. If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly,
the system acti-
vates the function (the lights comeon). The driver is alerted by the flashingof the ''dipped beam'' warning lighton the instrument panel.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked. Follow me Home When there is a low level of bright- ness or at night, if you leave yourvehicle, the side lights and thedipped beam lights may remain onfor approximately one minute.
To do this:
☞ place the lights stalk in the AUTO
position,
☞ place the key in the accessories position (first notch),
☞ press the end of the lights stalk formore than two seconds,
☞ place the lights stalk in the 0posi-
tion,
☞ flash the headlamps,
☞ get out of the car and lock it.
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Automatic day/night interior mirror This automatically and gradually changes between the day and night positions.
To prevent dazzling, the glass of the mirror darkens automatically depending on
the intensity of the light from behind. It clears as the light (headlamps of follow-
ing vehicles, sunlight) decreases, ensuring maximum visibility. Operation Switch on the ignition and press switch 1:
- Indicator light 2lit (switch pressed): automatic operation.
- Indicator light 2off: automatic system off. The mirror remains at its most clear.
Special feature
To ensure maximum visibility during manoeuvres, the mirror clears automatical-
ly when reverse gear is engaged. Manual interior mirrorThe interior mirror has two positions: -d
ay (normal),
- night (anti-dazzle).
To change from one to the other,
push or pull the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
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AREAS FOR TOLL CARDS /
CAR PARK TICKETS The athermic windscreen has two non-reflective zones located eitherside of the base of the interior
mirror.
They are intended for affixing toll cards and/or car park tickets.
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HORN Press one of the spokes or the centre of the steeringwheel.
Headlamp adjustment Depending on the load in your vehi- cle, adjusting the beam of the head-lamps is recommended as follows.0. - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
–- 3 people.
1. - 4 people.
2. - 4 people + maximum authorised load.
3. - Driver + maximum authorised load.
Initial setting is position 0. HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS Press the button, the direction indi- cators flash. They can operate with the ignition
off.
STEERING WHEEL HEIGHT
AND DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
When the vehicle is stationary, unlock the steering wheel by pullinghandle
A.
Adjust the height and depth of thesteering wheel, then lock it by push-ing handle Adown fully.
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Automatic lighting of hazard warning lights*
When braking in an emergency, depending on the force of decelera-tion, the hazard warning lights come
on automatically. They switch offautomatically the first time you accel-erate.
It is also possible to switch them off by pressing the button.
* According to destination.
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Sun visor with illuminated courtesy mirror With the ignition on, the mirror is automatically lit up when the flap isopened.
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COURTESY LIGHTS Off. On when one of the doors is opened. Permanently on when the ignition key is in the accessories position or the ignition is on.
1 - Front courtesy light.
2 - Rear courtesy light.
3 - Map-reading lights. With the key in the accessories position or the ignition on, operate the rele- vant switch.
Coat hook Press the lower section to extract the hook from its housing.
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CENTRE CONSOLEFront ashtray
Press the cover to open the ashtray.
To empty it, after opening, push the cover forwards.
Lighter
Push in and wait a few moments until it springs out automatically. Coin storageCup holderRear ashtray
Release to empty, by pulling it sharply towards you.
To refit the ashtray, push it into its housing.
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Rear shelf compartment This is provided for the storage of a first aid kit. The catch on the lid is designed to withstand a weight of 9lbs (4 kg) onimpact.
Storage compartment between the rear seats
This also contains a cup holder.
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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX The 4-speed automaticgearbox offers the comfort of integral automatic
operation , enhanced by a sportprogramme (switch A) and a snowprogramme
(switch B).
Gear selection gate ☞ Move the lever in the gate to select one of the positions. Once the position is selected, the indicator light for that position illuminates on the instrument panel
display.
P Park: for immobilising the vehicle and for startingthe engine, with the
handbrake on or off. R Reverse: this must be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
at idle.N Neutral: for startingthe engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
D Drive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3. For driving in townor on winding roads (automatic changing of the first three
gears only).
2. For driving in the mountainsor for towing a trailer (automatic changing of
the first two gears only).
1. For use on steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre petrol engine)Selection of first gear is by pressing button Cwith the lever in position 2.
To exit first gear, press button Cagain or move the selector lever.
V6 engine 2 litre engine