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"Follow me home" lighting
W h e n y o u l e a v e y o u r v e h i c l e , t h e
side lights and dipped headlamps
can be left on for approximately
30 seconds.
To do this:
- place the key in the STOP
p o s i t i o n ,
- place the lights stalk in the 0 p o s i t i o n ,
- l a s h t h e h e a d l a m p s ,
- get out of the vehicle and lock it.AUTOMATIC SWITCHING ON
OF LIGHTS
The side lights and dipped beam
h e a d l a m p s s w i t c h o n a u t o m a t i c a l -
l y i f t h e l i g h t i s p o o r a n d w h e n t h e
w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s o p e r a t e c o n t i n u -
o u s l y a n d s w i t c h o f f w h e n t h e l i g h t
b e c o m e s b r i g h t e n o u g h o r t h e w i n d -
s c r e e n w i p e r s a r e s w i t c h e d o f f .
In foggy weather or in snow, the
brightness sensor can detect suf-
i c i e n t l i g h t , t h e l i g h t s w i l l n o t
come on automatically. If neces-
sary, the dipped headlamps must
be switched on manually.
T h i s f u n c t i o n i s a c t i v e w h e n t h e v e -
hicle is supplied to the customer.
To disarm or activate the function:
- Place the key in the accessories p o s i t i o n ( 1 s t n o t c h ) ,
- Place the lights stalk in the AUTO/0 p o s i t i o n ,
- Press the end of the lights stalk for more than four seconds.
Do not cover the brightness sen-
sor, coupled with the rain sensor,
located in the centre of the wind-
screen, behind the interior mirror.
It is used for automatic switching
on of the lights. Operating check
I n g o o d o r r a i n y w e a t h e r ,
b o t h d a y a n d n i g h t , t h e
front fog lamps and the
rear fog lamp are dazzling
and are prohibited.
D o n o t f o r g e t t o s w i t c h t h e m o f f
w h e n t h e y a r e n o l o n g e r n e e d e d .
Direction indicators
( l a s h e r s ) Left: d o w n w a r d s .
Right: u p w a r d s . Disarming
The disarmed function is accompa-
nied by an audible signal.
When the driver uses the manual
l i g h t i n g c o n t r o l s , t h e f u n c t i o n i s t e m
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porarily disarmed.
If the brightness sensor does not
function correctly, the lights come
on accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
display.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Activation
The activated function is accompa-
nied by an audible signal and a mes-
sage on the multifunction display.
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Automatic windscreen wipers
In the AUTO p o s i t i o n , t h e w i n d s c r e e n
w i p e r s o p e r a t e a u t o m a t i c a l l y a n d
adapt their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall . Do not cover the rain sen-
s o r l o c a t e d o n t h e w i n d
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screen behind the interior
mirror.
When using an automatic car
w a s h , s w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n o r
c h e c k t h a t t h e w i p e r s t a l k i s n o t i n
the AUTO position.
I n w i n t e r , i t i s a d v i s a b l e t o w a i t
f o r t h e w i n d s c r e e n t o c o m p l e t e l y
clear of ice before operating the
a u t o m a t i c w i p e . Rear screen wiper
Rear screen washTurn ring
A t o t h e i r s t n o t c h
f o r i n t e r m i t t e n t w i p i n g .
If the ignition is switched
off, it is necessary to re-
activate the control each
time. T o d o t h i s , m o v e t h e s t a l k t o
a n y p o s i t i o n , t h e n m o v e i t b a c k t o t h e
required position.
Turn ring A p a s t t h e i r s t
n o t c h ; t h e s c r e e n w a s h t h e n
t h e w i p e r o p e r a t e f o r a i x e d
period.
Operating check
Activation
Activation of the function is accom-
panied by a message on the multi-
function display.
In the event of malfunction,
the
driver is informed by an audible sig-
nal.
In the AUTO p o s i t i o n , t h e w i n d -
s c r e e n w i p e r w i l l o p e r a t e i n i n t e r m i t -
tent mode.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. Automatic rear screen wiper
W h e n t h e w i n d s c r e e n w i p e r s c o n t r o l
is activated and you engage reverse
g e a r , t h e r e a r s c r e e n w i p e r o p e r a t e s
intermittently.
Note:
i f y o u u s e a b i c y c l e c a r r i e r ,
consult a PEUGEOT dealer to have
this function deactivated or install a
s p e c i i c b i c y c l e c a r r i e r a p p r o v e d b y
PEUGEOT.
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TRIP COMPUTER
Pressing the button on the end of the
wash/wipe stalk e n a b l e s t h e f o l l o w i n g
data to be displayed:
Display B
- the range
- the distance travelled
- the average consumption
- the current consumption
- the average speed Zero reset
P r e s s t h e s t a l k f o r m o r e t h a n t w o
seconds.
Range
T h i s s h o w s t h e d i s t a n c e t h a t c a n s t i l l
b e c o v e r e d w i t h t h e f u e l r e m a i n i n g i n
the tank.
Note:
t h i s i g u r e m a y i n c r e a s e i f t h e r e
is a change in the style of driving or
t h e r o a d s u r f a c e , p r o d u c i n g a s i g n i i -
cant drop in current consumption.
When the range is less than 20 miles
( 3 0 k m ) , t h r e e s e g m e n t s a r e d i s -
p l a y e d . A f t e r i l l i n g w i t h f u e l , t h e
r a n g e i s d i s p l a y e d w h e n i t e x c e e d s
60 miles (100 km).
If horizontal segments are displayed
f o r l o n g p e r i o d s i n s t e a d o f d i g i t s ,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer. Distance travelled
This indicates the distance travelled
s i n c e t h e c o m p u t e r w a s l a s t s e t t o
zero.
Average consumption
This is the average fuel consumption
s i n c e t h e c o m p u t e r w a s l a s t s e t t o
zero. Current consumption
This is the average quantity of fuel con-
s u m e d d u r i n g t h e l a s t f e w s e c o n d s .
T h i s f u n c t i o n i s d i s p l a y e d o n l y w h e n
the vehicle is travelling at a speed
greater than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Average speed
This is the average speed calculated
s i n c e t h e c o m p u t e r w a s l a s t s e t t o
z e r o ( w i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o n ) .
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Automatic operation
Automatic changing of the four
gears:
F select position D in the gate.
T h e g e a r b o x a l w a y s s e l e c t s t h e m o s t
s u i t a b l e g e a r a c c o r d i n g t o t h e f o l l o w -
ing parameters:
- t h e r o a d p r o i l e ,
- the vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in
a u t o - a d a p t i v e m o d e , w i t h o u t a n y a c -
tion on your part. If you take your foot off the accel-
e r a t o r s u d d e n l y , t h e g e a r b o x w i l l n o t
change to a higher gear for reasons
of safety.
Manual operation
Manual
changing of the four gears:
F select position M i n t h e g a t e ,
F push the lever to the + sign to
c h a n g e t o a h i g h e r g e a r ,
F pull the lever to the - sign to
c h a n g e t o a l o w e r g e a r .
You can change from position D
(driving in automatic mode) to posi-
tion M (driving in manual mode) at
any time.
WARNING
Never select position N w h e n t h e
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless
the vehicle is stationary.
N e v e r c h a n g e b e t w e e n p o s i t i o n s t o
optimise braking on a slippery sur-
face.
Notes
For immediate maximum accelera-
t i o n w i t h o u t t o u c h i n g t h e g e a r l e v e r ,
p r e s s t h e a c c e l e r a t o r p e d a l d o w n a s
f a r a s i t w i l l g o ( k i c k d o w n ) . T h e g e a r -
b o x w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y c h a n g e d o w n
or maintain the gear selected until
maximum engine speed is reached.
W h e n t h e b r a k e i s a p p l i e d , t h e g e a r -
b o x w i l l a u t o m a t i c a l l y c h a n g e d o w n
i n o r d e r t o p r o v i d e e f i c i e n t e n g i n e
braking. Sport and snow programmes
In addition to the auto-adaptive
p r o g r a m m e , t h e r e a r e t w o s p e c i a l
programmes.
The programme is displayed on the
instrument panel screen.
Sport programme
F
Press button S once the engine
has been started.
The gearbox automatically favours
sporty driving and more dynamic
acceleration.
Snow programme
This programme improves starting
a n d d r i v e w h e n t r a c t i o n i s p o o r .
F Press button T once the engine
has been started.
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
Note: you can return to the auto-
adaptive programme at any time.
F Press button S or T again to
s w i t c h o f f t h e p r o g r a m m e y o u
are in. Notes
It is only possible to change from one
gear to another if the vehicle speed
and engine speed permit. If they do
n o t , t h e v e h i c l e w i l l o p e r a t e t e m p o
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rarily in automatic mode.
When the vehicle is stationary or
m o v i n g v e r y s l o w l y , t h e g e a r b o x
automatically selects gear M1.
Programmes S (sport) and T ( s n o w )
do not operate in manual mode.
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HANDBRAKE
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is indi-
c a t e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , a c c o m -
panied by the message "Automatic
gear fault" on the multi-function
d i s p l a y , b y a "-" a n d l a s h i n g o f t h e
S p o r t a n d S n o w w a r n i n g l i g h t s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
a t e s i n d o w n g r a d e m o d e ( l o c k e d i n
3rd gear). You may feel a substan-
t i a l k n o c k w h e n c h a n g i n g f r o m P to
R and from N to R ( t h i s w i l l n o t c a u s e
any damage to the gearbox).
D o n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) ,
respecting local speed limits.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s l a t a n d t h e
lever is in position P , i t w i l l
be impossible to change
to another position.
I n p a r t i c u l a r , d o n o t f o r c e t h e l e v e r
or there is a risk the gearbox may
be damaged. When the vehicle is be-
i n g d r i v e n , i l l u m i n a t i o n o f
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t a n d o f t h e
STOP
w a r n i n g l i g h t , a c c o m -
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e h a n d b r a k e
is still on or has not been properly re-
leased.
W h e n p a r k i n g o n a s l o p e ,
d i r e c t y o u r w h e e l s t o i m -
mobilise them against the
p a v e m e n t , p u l l t h e h a n d -
brake and engage a gear.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
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HANDBRAKE
Operating abnormality
Any operating abnormality is indi-
c a t e d b y a n a u d i b l e s i g n a l , a c c o m -
panied by the message "Automatic
gear fault" on the multi-function
d i s p l a y , b y a "-" a n d l a s h i n g o f t h e
S p o r t a n d S n o w w a r n i n g l i g h t s o n t h e
instrument panel display.
In this situation the gearbox oper-
a t e s i n d o w n g r a d e m o d e ( l o c k e d i n
3rd gear). You may feel a substan-
t i a l k n o c k w h e n c h a n g i n g f r o m P to
R and from N to R ( t h i s w i l l n o t c a u s e
any damage to the gearbox).
D o n o t e x c e e d 6 0 m p h ( 1 0 0 k m / h ) ,
respecting local speed limits.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
I f t h e b a t t e r y i s l a t a n d t h e
lever is in position P , i t w i l l
be impossible to change
to another position.
I n p a r t i c u l a r , d o n o t f o r c e t h e l e v e r
or there is a risk the gearbox may
be damaged. When the vehicle is be-
i n g d r i v e n , i l l u m i n a t i o n o f
t h i s w a r n i n g l i g h t a n d o f t h e
STOP
w a r n i n g l i g h t , a c c o m -
panied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction
d i s p l a y , i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e h a n d b r a k e
is still on or has not been properly re-
leased.
W h e n p a r k i n g o n a s l o p e ,
d i r e c t y o u r w h e e l s t o i m -
mobilise them against the
p a v e m e n t , p u l l t h e h a n d -
brake and engage a gear.
Applying
Pull the handbrake to immobilise
your vehicle.
Releasing
Pull on the handle and press the button
to release the handbrake.
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SPEED LIMITER
T h i s s p e e d l i m i t e r , o f t h e n e w g e n e r -
a t i o n , h a s a d i s p l a y o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
panel to indicate the programmed
speed.
It prevents exceeding of the vehicle
speed programmed by the driver.
When the programmed speed is
r e a c h e d , p r e s s i n g t h e a c c e l e r a t o r
pedal no longer has any effect.
T h e l i m i t e r o p e r a t e s w i t h a p r o -
grammed speed of at least 18 mph
a p p r o x . ( 3 0 k m / h ) ; i t r e m a i n s a c t i v e
regardless of any action on the brake
and clutch pedals.
The operating actions must be
carried out:
- when stationary, with the
engine running,
or
- with the vehicle moving. The indicator light on the in-
strument panel comes on at
the same time.
Instrument panel display
When the speed limiter function is
a c t i v e , p r e s s i n g t h i s b u t t o n d i s p l a y s
the distance recorders.
A f t e r a f e w s e c o n d s o r w h e n t h i s b u t
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t o n i s p r e s s e d a g a i n , t h e d i s p l a y r e -
turns to the speed limiter function.
Selecting the function
F Place the dial 1 in the LIMIT
position. The limiter is not yet
a c t i v e . B y d e f a u l t , t h e d i s p l a y
indicates: Storing a speed
A s p e e d c a n b e s t o r e d w i t h o u t a c t i
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vating the limiter.
Press buttons 2 and 3 b r i e l y t o d e -
crease or increase by 1 mph (1 km/h).
An extended press decreases or
increases by 5 mph (5 km/h).
A maintained press decreases or
increases the programmed speed in
steps of 5 mph (5 km/h).
Activating/deactivating the limiter
Pressing button 4 once activates the
l i m i t e r , p r e s s i n g t h e b u t t o n a g a i n d e -
activates it.
W h e n t h e l i m i t e r i s a c t i v e , t h e d i s p l a y
indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
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CRUISE CONTROL
T h i s c r u i s e c o n t r o l , o f t h e n e w g e n e r -
a t i o n , h a s a d i s p l a y o n t h e i n s t r u m e n t
panel to indicate the memorised ref-
erence speed.
It enables the vehicle to maintain a
steady speed programmed by the
driver.
In order for it to be memorised or ac-
t i v a t e d , t h e v e h i c l e s p e e d m u s t b e
greater than 24 mph approx. (40 km/h)
w i t h a t l e a s t f o u r t h g e a r e n g a g e d f o r
v e h i c l e s i t t e d w i t h a m a n u a l g e a r b o x .
O n v e h i c l e s i t t e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c
g e a r b o x , t h e l e v e r m u s t b e i n p o s i t i o n D
at a speed greater than 24 mph approx.
( 4 0 k m / h ) , o r i n a t l e a s t s e c o n d g e a r i n
sequential mode.
The indicator light on the in-
strument panel comes on at
the same time.
Instrument panel display
When the cruise control function is ac-
t i v a t e d , p r e s s i n g t h i s b u t t o n e n a b l e s
you to display the distance recorders.
A f t e r a f e w s e c o n d s o r w h e n t h i s b u t
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t o n i s p r e s s e d a g a i n , t h e d i s p l a y r e -
turns to the cruise control function.
Selecting the function
F P l a c e s w i t c h 1 in the CRUISE
position. The cruise control is
not yet active and no speed has
been memorised. The display
indicates in succession: First activation/memorising a
reference speed
As soon as you reach the chosen
s p e e d , p r e s s b u t t o n
2 or 3. This
memorises the speed and the display
indicates (e.g. at 70 mph (110 km/h)):
Note: It is possible to accelerate and
drive momentarily at a speed greater
than the memorised speed. The value
m e m o r i s e d l a s h e s . W h e n t h e a c c e l -
e r a t o r p e d a l i s r e l e a s e d , t h e v e h i c l e
returns to the memorised speed.
Cancelling the cruise control
I f y o u w i s h t o c a n c e l t h e c r u i s e c o n t r o l :
F Press button 4 or the brake or
clutch pedal.
The display indicates (e.g. at 70 mph
(110 km/h)):
The indicator light on the instrument
p a n e l s w i t c h e s o f f .