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INDICATOR LIGHTS
With the key in the accessories position (1st notch): the battery charge warning light illuminates on the instrument panel disp lay.
With the ignition on (2nd notch): the following three warning lights illuminate on the sides of the instrument panel:
Brake fluid level and brake force distribution fault warning light. This light should go out after 3 seconds.If the warning light remains on, or if it comes on when the engine is running and the vehicle is moving, it indicates an excessive drop in the brake fluid level or a malfunction of the brake force distribution. Stop immediately. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light This should go out after 3 seconds.
If the warning light remains on or comes on above 8 mph (12 km/h), this indicates a malfunction of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Engine diagnostics warning lightThis should go out 3 seconds after the engine starts.
If it flashes with the engine running, this indicates a malfunction in the injection or the ignition system. There is a
risk of damage to the catalytic converter.
If it is on continuously, this indicates a fault in the emission control system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
At the same time, on the instrument panel display:
If no malfunction has been detected: the OK light comes on after two seconds (following a black screen), in the
absence of indicator lights showing the status of vehicle functions. If these indicator lights are present, the OK
button will come on after these. You may start your vehicle.
If a 'minor' malfunction has been detected: the warning light for the faulty function comes on. Certain indicator
lights showing the status of vehicle functions may also come on, followed by the OKindicator light. You can start
your vehicle ; however, contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.
If a 'major' malfunction has been detected: the corresponding warning light comes on. Certain indicator lights showing
the status of vehicle functions may also come on. The OKindicator light does not come on. Do not start your vehicle.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Afterwards, if the passenger air bag is disarmed, the corresponding indicator light will come on.
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STOP warning light This comes on after the engine oil pressure, coolant temperature orpuncture warning lights, to which it is
linked.
Stop immediately. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Brake fluid level and brake force distribution fault warning light This is linked to the light on the instrument panel.Display of this warning light accompaned by an audible signal and the message 'Brake fluid level low' indicates
an excessive drop in the brake fluid level.
Display of this warning light, accompanied by an audible signal and the message 'Braking system fault' on the
multi-function display indicates a malfunction of the brake force distribution system.Stop immediately in both cases. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Dynamic stability control (ESP/ASR) warning light Display of this warning light, accompanied by an audible signal and the message 'ESP/ASR system fault' on the
multi-function display indicates a system malfunction.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Handbrake warning light Display of this warning light, accompanied by an audible signal (vehicle moving) and the message 'Handbrake on'
on the multi-function display, indicates that the handbrake is applied or has not been released correctly. Battery charge warning light This comes on each time the ignition key is in the accessories position (1st notch).Display of this warning light when the engine is running is accompanied by an audible signal and the message ' Battery charge fault' on the multi-function display.
This can indicate:
- faulty operation of the charging circuit,- loose battery or starter terminals,- a cut or slack alternator belt,- an alternator fault.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light This is linked to the warning light on the instrument panel.Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal and the message 'ABS fault'on the multi-function
display.
If the warning light remains on, or comes on at over 8 mph (12 km/h), this indicates a malfunction of the ABS.
However, the vehicle retains conventional servo-assisted braking.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Automatic headlamp adjustment warning light Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal and the message 'Automatic adjustment of
headlamps fault' on the multi-function display.
It comes on if there is a malfunction of the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Automatic gearbox fault warning light Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal and the message 'Automatic gearbox fault' on
the multi-function display. It comes on if there is an abnormality in the automatic gearbox.
The gearbox will continue to operate in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd gear).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Tyre under-inflation detector battery flat / remote control battery flat / impact sensor fault / wheel(s) missing warning light Display of this warning light is accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multi-function display sho- wing the cause of the warning:
- 'Tyre pressure sensor battery charge low',
- 'Remote control battery charge low', - 'Impact sensor fault',
- 'X tyre pressure sensor(s) missing'.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
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Trip recorder zero reset button
With the ignition on, press the button
until the zeros appear.
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Manual operation With the headlamps on, press button B to increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lighting or button A
to reduce it. As soon as the lighting reaches the required level of brightness, releasethe button. Illuminationbuttons
Automatic operation The degree of illumination of the instrument panel automaticallyadapts to the external brightness. By day , the setting cannot be
altered.At night, the brightness can be
increased by means of button B.
A PEUGEOT dealer is able to cancel automatic operation if you prefermanual operation.
Service indicator zero re-set
Your PEUGEOT dealer carries out this operation after each service.
However, if you carry out the service yourself, the re-set procedure is asfollows: Switch off the ignition,
Press and hold the trip recorderre-set button,
Switch on the ignition.
The display begins a countdown. When the display shows 0, release the button; the service symbol disap-pears. Important: after this operation, if you
wish to disconnect the battery, lock the vehicle and wait for at least fiveminutes, otherwise the zero re-setwill not be registered.
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Electronic engine immobiliser This locks the engine control system a few moments after the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code. Whenthe ignition is switched on, the codeis recognised and starting is possi-ble. If the system does not function
correctly, the central locking button
indicator light, situated on the centreconsole, flashes rapidly when theignition is switched on (2nd notch).
WARNING: your vehicle is no longer
protected in this event.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Flat battery (CR 2025/3 volt battery) This is indicated by illumination of a warning light on the instrument panel
display, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to
replace the battery.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition. Locating your vehicle
To locate your vehicle, if you have locked it, in a car park:
press button A, the courtesy lights
come on and the direction indica-tors flash for a few seconds.
Confidential card The confidential card contains the identification code necessary for anywork carried out by a PEUGEOTdealer on the electronic immobiliser
system. This code is hidden by afilm, which should be removed only if
necessary.Keep your card in a safe place,never inside the vehicle. Programming the remotecontrol Switch off the ignition.
Switch the ignition on again.
Press button Aimmediately for a
few seconds.
Switch off the ignition and removethe remote control key from the
ignition lock. The remote controlis now working again.
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Electronic engine immobiliser This locks the engine control system a few moments after the ignition has
been switched off and therefore pre-vents starting of the vehicle by any-
one who does not have the key. The ignition key has an electronic chip which has a special code. Whenthe ignition is switched on, the codeis recognised and starting is possi-ble. If the system does not function
correctly, the central locking button
indicator light, situated on the centreconsole, flashes rapidly when theignition is switched on (2nd notch).
WARNING: your vehicle is no longer
protected in this event.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible. Flat battery (CR 2025/3 volt battery) This is indicated by illumination of a warning light on the instrument panel
display, accompanied by an audiblesignal and a message on the multi-
function display.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to
replace the battery.
Key in ignition
A buzzer sounds on opening the dri-
ver's door, if the key has been left inthe ignition. Locating your vehicle
To locate your vehicle, if you have locked it, in a car park:
press button A, the courtesy lights
come on and the direction indica-tors flash for a few seconds.
Confidential card The confidential card contains the identification code necessary for anywork carried out by a PEUGEOTdealer on the electronic immobiliser
system. This code is hidden by afilm, which should be removed only if
necessary.Keep your card in a safe place,never inside the vehicle. Programming the remotecontrol Switch off the ignition.
Switch the ignition on again.
Press button Aimmediately for a
few seconds.
Switch off the ignition and removethe remote control key from the
ignition lock. The remote controlis now working again.
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Notes
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speedand engine speed permit. If they donot, the vehicle will operate tempora-rily in automatic mode. When the vehicle is stationary or
moving very slowly, the gearboxautomatically selects gear M1.
Programmes S(sport) and (snow)
do not operate in manual mode. Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is shown by illumination of thiswarning light, accompaniedby an audible signal and themessage 'Automatic gear-
box faulty' on the multi-function dis-
play. In this situation the gearbox operates in downgrade mode (locked in 3rd
gear). You may feel a substantialknock when changing from Pto R
and from Nto R(this will not cause
any damage to the gearbox). Do not exceed 60 mph (100 km/h).
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as possible.Automatic operation
Automatic changing of the four gears:
select function Din the gate.
The gearbox always selects the most suitable gear according to the follo-wing parameters:
- the style of driving,
- the road profile,
- the vehicle load.The gearbox is then operating in auto-adaptive mode, without anyaction on your part.
WARNING Never select function N when the
vehicle is moving.Never select functions Por Runless
the vehicle is stationary.Never change betwen functions to optimise braking on a slippery surface. Notes For immediate maximum accelera-
tion without touching the gear lever,press the accelerator pedal down as
far as it will go (kickdown). The gear-box will automatically change downor maintain the gear selected untilmaximum engine speed is reached. When the brake is applied, the gear- box will automatically change down
in order to provide efficient enginebraking.
If you take your foot off the accelera-
tor suddenly, the gearbox will notchange to a higher gear for reasons
of safety. Sport and snow programmesIn addition to the auto-adaptive pro-gramme, there are two special pro-grammes.The programme is displayed on theinstrument panel screen. Sport programme
Press button Sonce the vehicle
has been started and function D
selected.
The gearbox automatically favours sporty driving and more dynamicacceleration. Snow programme This programme improves starting
and drive when traction is poor. Press button once the vehicle
has been started and function D
selected.
The gearbox adapts to driving onslippery roads. Note: you can return to the auto-
adaptive programme at any time.
Press button S or again to switch
off the programme you are in.
Manual operation Manual changing of the four gears:
select function M in the gate,
push the lever to the +sign to
change to a higher gear,
pull the lever to the - sign to change
to a lower gear.
You can change from position D
(driving in automatic mode) to position M (driving in manual mode) at any time.
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If the battery is flat and the lever is in position
P, it will
be impossible to changeto another position.
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2 litre 16 V petrol engine 1 -
Windscreen / headlamp wash
reservoir.
2 - Power steering reservoir. 3 -
Coolant reservoir.
4 - Dipstick.
5 - Engine oil filler cap.
6 - Air filter. 7 -
Battery.
8 - Fuse box.
9 - Brake and clutch fluid reservoir.