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11 -Driver's air bag. Horn.
12 - Windscreen wash-wipe stalk.
Trip computer stalk.
13 - Radio remote control stalk.
14 - Steering lock and ignition.
15 - Electric mirror controls.Window controls.Rear window locking control.
16 - Electronic Stability Programme (ASR/ESP)switch.
17 - Headlamp height adjustment.
18 - Fuse box.
19 - Steering wheel adjustment.
20 - Cruise control.
21 - Rear ashtray. 22 -
Cup-holder.
23 - Handbrake.
24 - Heated seat switches. Passenger air bag disarming switch. Alarm button.
25 - Lighter.
26 - Rear footwell heating vent.
27 - Front ashtray.
28 - Gear lever.
29 - Radio.
30 - Heating/ventilation controls.
31 - Multifunction display.
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1 - Speaker (tweeter) location.
2 - Window demisting vent.
3 - Side adjustable heating/ ventilation vent and air flowregulation.
4 - Glove box.
5 - Passenger air bag.
6 - Windscreen demistingvents.
7 - Central adjustable heating/ventilation vents and air flowregulation.
8 - Hazard warning lightsswitch.
9 - Lights and directionindicators stalk. Arming/disarming of automatic switching on oflights.
10 - Instrument dials.
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8SIDE AIR BAGS
Side air bags are incorporated into the backs of the front seats,on the door side.
They are triggered individually, on whichever side the collisionoccurs.
Operating check
This is by means of the warninglight on the instrument panel. It comes on for 6 seconds when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light:
Ð does not come on when the ignition is switched on or,
Ð does not go out after six se- conds,
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Passenger air bag precautions For a vehicle fitted with a disar- ming switch:
Ð disarm the airbag if you install a rear-facing childseat.
Ð arm the air bag for anadult passen-
ger.
For a vehicle not fitted with a dis-arming switch: Ð do not install rear-facing child seatson the front pas-senger seat.
Never place your feet or anyobject on the fascia.
FRONT AIR BAGS Disarming the passenger air bag
Insert the ignition key in switch1and turn it:
Ð to the " ON" position, the pas-
senger air bag is armed,
Ð to the " OFF" position, the pas-
senger air bag is disarmed.
Operating check This symbol lights for approximately six sec-
onds when the ignition isswitched on. With the ignition on (2nd notch), illumination of this warning lightaccompanied by an audible signaland the message "Passenger air
bag disarmed" on the multifunc-
tion 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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Moving Off
To move off from position P:
It is essential to press the brake pedal to exit position P (shift lock).
Select the required function ( R, D, 3, 2or1), then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehi-
cle will move off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
Release the handbrake, with your foot on the brake.
Select the required function ( R, D, 3, 2 or 1) then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehi-
cle will move off immediately.
The four speed automaticgearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic regulation, enhanced by a sport
programme (switch A) and a snow programme (switch B).
Gear selection gate Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions.
Once it has been selected, the indicator light for that function illuminates on the instrument panel display.
P ark (parking): for parkingthe vehicle and startingthe engine, with the handbrake on or off.
R everse: for reversing. Select this function with the vehicle stationary and the engine at idle.
N eutral: for startingthe engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
D rive: for driving in auto-adaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3: for urban driving or driving on winding roads, (automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2: for driving on mountain roads or fortowing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1: for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre turbo diesel HDI) Selection of first gear is by press- ing switch Cwith the gear lever in
position 2.
To change out of first gear, pressswitch C again or operate
the lever.
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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX V6 engine 1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre turbo diesel HDI engines
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 spannersymbolising ''service operation'' is lit.The trip recorder display shows thedistance remaining (in round figures)before the next service. Example:4,800 miles 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 500 miles. Example:
400 miles 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 miles. The service should be
carried out very shortly.
When the ignition is switched on and
for 5 seconds, the display shows: 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the total distancerecorder resumes normal operation
and the symbol remains lit. The dis-play shows the total or trip distances.
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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 asfollows: 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 ser-
vice symbol disappears.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
A permanently lit warning light, or flashing with the engine running, is an indication of a malfunction in the relevant unit. Some warning lights may
be linked to buzzers and a message on the multifunction display. Do notignore this warning: contact a PEUGEOT dealer as quickly as possible.
If the Central (STOP) warning light comes on when you are driving, stop your vehicle immediately where it is safe to do so.Central (STOP) warning light Linked to the "engine oil pressure", "the low brake fluid level", "the coolant temperature gauge" and "electronic brake force distributionsystem fault" warning lights.
It comes on each time the ignition is switched on. Stop immediately if it flashes with the engine running.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light
Linked to the central (STOP) warning light.Stop immediately if it comes on with the engine running.
It indicates either:
Ð insufficient oil pressure,
Ð lack of oil in the lubrication circuit. Top up the oil level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Low coolant level warning light
Stop immediately. Allow the engine to cool before top- ping up. The cooling system is pressurised.In the event of a breakdown and to prevent the risk of scalding, turn thecap to the first notch to allow thepressure to drop. Once the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and top up the level.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuel filler cap warning light This comes on if the fuel cap is not correctly screwed
on or is missing.
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Handbrake, low brake fluid level and electronic brake force distribution warning light This comes on each time the ignition is switched on.
It indicates either:
Ð that the handbrake is on or has not been released correctly,
and when coupled with the central (STOP) warning light:
Ð an excessive drop in the brake fluid level (if the light remains on even with the handbrake released),
Ð lit at the same time as the ABS warning light, it indicates a malfunction of the electronic brake force distribution system.
Stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light This comes on for 3 seconds each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on at over 8 m.p.h. (12 km/h), it indicates a malfunction of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Clogging of the particulate emissionfilter warning light(diesel engine)
Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal. The flashing of this light while the engine is running is caused either bythe particulate emission filter beingoverloaded or by the engine runningtoo long at idle (white smoke from
the exhaust). There is a risk of the fil-ter clogging if the same conditions ofoperation are maintained. As soon as possible, drive for at least three minutes at a speedexceeding 37 m.p.h. (60 km/h), if dri-ving conditions allow this. If the light comes on, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer as soon aspossible. Front brake pad wear warning light
For your safety, have the pads replaced as soon as this light comes on.
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ESP Electronic Stability Programmeoperation indicatorlight
This flashes when the system is operating. It is lit continuously if disarmed or if there is a fault.
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Passenger air bag disarming warninglight Illumination of this warning
light is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-
function display. If the passenger air bag is disarmed, the indicator light comes on whenthe ignition is switched on andremains on. In all cases, if the warning light flashes,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Air bag warning light The warning light comes on for 6 seconds when the igni-tion is switched on.
Illumination of this warning light, withthe engine running, is accompaniedby an audible signal and a messageon the multifunction display indicatingthe cause of the front or side air bagfault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to engine.
Water in diesel filter warning light (according to destination)
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the injection system. Diesel pre-heating indicator lightIf the engine is warm enough, the light will not come on and you can start the engine without waiting.
If the light comes on, wait until it goes out before trying the starter. Engine diagnostics warning light* This comes on each time the ignition is switched on. If it is lit continuously with the engine runnning, this indicates a fault in
the emission control system.If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a malfunction in the injection
or ignition system. There is a risk of damage to the catalytic converter (petrolengine only).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Battery charge warning lightThis comes on each time the ignition is switched on.If it comes on with the engine running it can indicate:
Ð faulty operation of the charging circuit,
Ð loose battery or starter terminals,
Ð a cut or slack alternator belt,
Ð an alternator fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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