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Automatic wipe In the AUTO position, the
windscreen wiper ope- rates automatically andadapts its speed to theintensity of the rainfall .
Front/rear fog lamps (ring B)
Turn the ring towards the front to switch on and towards the rear to
switch off. On/off status is dis-played by the indicator light onthe instrument panel.
Front fog lamps(1st rotation of the ringforwards).Front fog lampsand rear fog lamp(2nd rotation of thering forwards).
STEERING WHEEL
STALKS LIGHTING
Front and rear lights (ring A)
Lights off. Side lights.Dipped/main beam headlamps. Automatic illumination ofheadlamps. WINDSCREEN WIPERS Front
2 Rapid wipe (heavy rain)
1 Normal wipe(moderate rain)
AUTO Automatic wipe
0 Off
Single wipe
Windscreen wash: pull the stalktowards you.
Rear
Intermittent Wash/
Off wipe wipe
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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 vehicle
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:
Ð manually switching off the lights using the lights stalk,
Ð switching off the engine.
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If the brightness sensor does not function correctly , the system acti-
vates the function (the lights come on).The driver is alerted by the flashing ofthe ''dipped beam'' warning light on theinstrument 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 for
more 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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Rear screen wiper (estate)
Turn ring Ato the first notch,
for intermittent wiping. Rear screen wash (estate)
Turn ring Abeyond the first
notch; the windscreen wash then the windscreen wiperoperate for a fixed period.
WINDSCREEN WIPER STALK Front windscreen wipers2 Rapid wipe (heavy rain)
1 Normal wipe (moderate rain).
AUTO Automatic wipe
0 Off.
Single wipe (press downwards).
Operation In position 1or 2, when the vehicle
stops, the windscreen wiper changes to a lower wiping speed, thenresumes its initial speed when thevehicle starts again. When the ignition has been switched off for more than a
minute with the stalk in the AUTOposition, it is necesary to reacti-vate this function. To do this, move
the stalk to any position, then move itback to the AUTOposition. Automatic windscreen wiper In the
AUTO position, the wipers
operate automatically and adjust
their speed to the intensity of the rainfall .
Operating check Switching on Activation of the function is accom- panied by the message "Automatic
windscreen wiper actuated" on the
multifunction display. In the event of malfunction in the
AUTO position, the windscreen
wiper will operate in downgrademode.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have the system checked.
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Do not mask the rain detector located on thewindscreen behind the
interior mirror.
If you take the vehicle to anautomatic car wash, switch off theignition or check that the windscreenwiper stalk is not in the automaticposition.
In Winter, it is advisable to wait for complete de-icing of the wind-screen before switching on theautomatic wipe.
Windscreen and headlamp wash Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen washthen the windscreen wipers operatefor a fixed period. The windscreen wash and head- lamp wash operate simultaneouslyfor two seconds, only if the head-
lamps are on .
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BATTERY
To charge the battery using a battery charger:
Ð Disconnect the battery,
Ð Follow the instructions for use given by the battery charger manufacturer,
Ð Reconnect starting with the negative (Ð) terminal,
Ð Check that the terminals and connectors are clean. If they are covered with sul-phate (white or greenish deposit), disconnect them and clean them.
To start the vehicle from another battery:
Ð Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminals of the two batteries,
Ð Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative (Ð) terminal of the slave battery,
Ð Connect the other end of the green or black cable to an earth point on the bro- ken down vehicle, as far as possible from the battery,
Operate the starter, let the engine run.
Wait for the engine to return to idle, then disconnect the cables.
Ð Never disconnect a terminal when the engine is running.
Ð Never charge a battery without first disconnecting the terminals.
Ð Close the sunroof before disconnecting the battery. If it does not operate normally following re-connection of the battery, you must
re-initialise it by turning the control to the maximum tilt position and pressing it for a few seconds.
Ð After every reconnection of the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to allow the electronic systems to be initialised. Ifslight difficulties are experienced after this, please contact a PEUGEOT deal-
er.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery if the vehicle
is not to be used for a period of more than one month.
Economy mode
With the engine switched off and the ignition key in the "running" or"accessories" position for about half
an hour, certain electrical equipment(displays, instrument panel, warninglights, courtesy lights, electric win-
dows, wipers etc.) will switch offautomatically to avoid draining the
battery. Once the electrical equipment goes into economy mode, it is necessaryto start the engine to enable theequipment to work again.
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