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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 flash-
es, 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 multi-function display indicat-ing the cause of the front, side or cur-tain air bag fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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. Pre-heating indicator light (Diesel engine)If 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 light This 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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Door open warning light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicates that a door has not been
closed properly or that theboot is open.
Electronic immobiliser warning light This indicates a malfunction
of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level warning light. When this warning light comes on, you
have enough fuel remaining to driveapproximately 30 miles (50 km) .
The tank capacity is approximately
70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator When the needle is in zone
A, the
temperature is correct.When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light* With the engine running, the indicator light comes onwhen the driver's seat belt isnot fastened.
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Door open warning light
When the engine is running, the warning light indicates that a door has not been
closed properly or that theboot is open.
Electronic immobiliser warning light This indicates a malfunction
of the electronic immobiliser.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Low fuel level warning light. When this warning light comes on, you
have enough fuel remaining to driveapproximately 30 miles (50 km) .
The tank capacity is approximately
70 litres (15.4 gallons). Coolant temperature indicator When the needle is in zone
A, the
temperature is correct.When the needle is in zone B, the
temperature is too high. The central
(STOP) warning light flashes.
You must stop immediately.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Seat belt not fastened warning light* With the engine running, the indicator light comes onwhen the driver's seat belt isnot fastened.
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This enables the following information to be displayed:
Ð the time,
Ð the date,
Ð the outside temperature (the ¡C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice),
Ð the radio displays,
Ð the status of the doors. The display shows you whether a door, the boot or thebonnet is open and if the fuel filler cap is missing.
Ð the warning messages (e.g. ''battery low'') or information messages (e.g. "top up fuel tank''), displayed temporarily, can be cleared by pressing button 1
or 2,
Ð the trip computer. Setting the parameters Press button 1for two seconds to access the settings. The information flashes
to show it is ready to be modified.Then, individual presses on button 1allow you to scroll through the various data
in the following sequence:
Ð language in which the information is displayed,
Ð unit of distance (kms or miles),
Ð unit of temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit),
Ð time format (12 then 24 hour mode)
Ð hour,
Ð minutes,
Ð year,
Ð month,
Ð day. Pressing button 2allows you to change the information selected. Maintain the
pressure for rapid scrolling.After ten seconds without action, the display returns to the main screen and the modified data are recorded.Display B
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Display CThis enables the following information to be displayed:
Ð the time,
Ð the date,
Ð the outside temperature (the ¡C symbol flashes when there is a risk of ice),
Ð the radio displays,
Ð the status of the doors. The display shows you whether a door, the boot or the
bonnet is open,
Ð the warning messages are displayed temporarily (e.g. "top up fuel tank'') and can be cleared using the remote control,
Ð the trip computer (see following page),
Ð the satellite navigation system (see corresponding section),
Ð the name of the road along which the vehicle is travelling (permanent locat- ing).
Setting the parameters
The remote control allows you to access the settings. Accessing the different menus is described in the section on the Satellite Navigation System. Permanent locating This function makes it possible to display the name of the road along which the vehicle is travelling when guidance is not activated. Press the "MODE"button on the remote control to display the name of the road
along which you are travelling.
To "zoom" in order to display the information more clearly, press the right arrow
on the remote control.
WARNING: the CD ROM containing the map data must be in the drive.
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SEAT BELTS
To adjust the height of the front seat belts Pinch control 1and slide it.
To lock the seat beltsPull the strap, then insert the buckle into the stalk. Pre-tensioning and force-limitingfront seat belts Safety in the event of a frontal impact has been improved by the introduc-tion of pre-tensioning and force-limit-ing front seat belts. Depending onthe seriousness of the impact, thepre-tensioning system instantly tight-ens the seat belt firmly against thebody of the occupant. The pre-tensioning seat belts are active when the ignition is on. The force-limiting device reduces the pressure of the seat belt against theoccupant's body in the event of anaccident. Rear seat belts The rear seats are fitted with two three-point inertia reel belts.
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To be effective, a seat belt must be tightened asclose to the body as pos-sible.
Depending on the nature and theseriousness of the impact, thepre-tensioners may be triggeredbefore and independently of theair bags. In all cases, the air bag warning light comes on. Following a collision, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer.
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THE ALARM SYSTEM*
This offers two types of protection: ¥
external , it sounds if a door, the
bonnet or the boot is opened.
¥ internal , it sounds if there is air
movement in the passenger com- partment (a broken window ormovement inside the vehicle).
Note: it also has an anti-tamper
function; if there is an attempt to tam-per with the wires to the siren, the
control unit or the battery, the sirensounds and the direction indicatorslight. Setting
Switch the ignition off and get out of the vehicle. Set the alarm within five minutes fol- lowing your exit from the vehicle bylocking using the remote control (thered light on the switch, visible fromthe outside, flashes every secondand the direction indicators come onpermanently for two seconds).
5 seconds later, internal protection is set.
45 seconds later, external protection is set. When the alarm is triggered, the siren sounds for thirty seconds. After it has been triggered, the alarm is operational again. Note:
if you wish to lock your vehicle
without setting the alarm, lock it using the lock.
Warning
When the alarm is triggered, if a door, the boot or the bonnet are not closed
correctly, the siren sounds for amoment. Close the vehicle correctlyto set the alarm. Disarming Unlock the vehicle using the remote control key (the direction indicatorsflash for two seconds and the redlight on the switch goes out). Note:
if the red warning light flashes,
it is a sign that the alarm has been triggered during your absence.
To stop it, switch on the ignition.Note: when the alarm is set, but the
remote control no longer works:
unlock the doors using the key and open the door; the alarm istriggered;
switch the ignition on within tenseconds;
press the internal protection button 1
immediately. The alarm is disarmed.
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Do not make any modifi- cations to the alarm sys-tem, this could causefaults.
To disarm external type protection only
see "Disarming" section.
Note: if you wish to charge or
replace the battery:
¥ Turn on the ignition.
¥ You 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 rapidly for three seconds.
¥ Disconnect the battery.
¥ After reconnecting the battery, lock, then unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
To set the alarm to external
protection only. If you want to leave a window partially open, or a pet inside the vehicle, youneed to select external protection only:
¥ Switch off the ignition.
¥ Within 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 for two seconds.
¥ The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
