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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
The warning lamps may come on
c o n t i n u o u s l y o r fl a s h .
Certain warning lamps may come
on in two different modes. Only by
relating the type of lighting to the
operating status of the vehicle can
it be ascertained whether the situ-
ation is normal or whether a fault
has occurred.
Indicator and warning lamps
Visual indicators informing the driver
that a system is in operation (operation
or deactivation indicator lamps) or of the
occurrence of a fault (warning lamp).
Associated warnings
The switching on of certain warning lamps
may be accompanied by an audible signal
and a message on the multifunction screen.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes
o n , t h i s c o n fi r m s t h a t t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g
system has come into operation.
Left-hand direction indicator.
Parking brake applied.
Right-hand direction
indicator.
Main beam headlamps.
Dipped beam headlamps.
Diesel engine pre-heating
Wait until this has gone out be-
fore operating the starter.
Front foglamps.
When the ignition is switched on
The warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these warning
lamps should switch off.
If they remain on, before moving off,
consult the warning lamp concerned.
Common operation indicator lamps
Rear foglamp.
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COMFORT
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
W h e n s t a t i o n a r y , pull the control
lever to release the steering wheel.
Adjust the height and reach to suit
your driving position.
Push the control lever to lock the
steering wheel.
As a safety precaution, these ope-
rations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
A u t o m a t i c d a y / n i g h t m o d e l
It has an anti-dazzle system which dark-
ens the mirror glass: this reduces any
driver discomfort caused by the light
beam of following vehicles, the sun...
In order to guarantee optimum visi-
bility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
By means of a sensor, which measures
the light from the rear of the vehicle, this
system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night
uses.
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COMFORT
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
W h e n s t a t i o n a r y , pull the control
lever to release the steering wheel.
Adjust the height and reach to suit
your driving position.
Push the control lever to lock the
steering wheel.
As a safety precaution, these ope-
rations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
A u t o m a t i c d a y / n i g h t m o d e l
It has an anti-dazzle system which dark-
ens the mirror glass: this reduces any
driver discomfort caused by the light
beam of following vehicles, the sun...
In order to guarantee optimum visi-
bility during your manoeuvres, the
mirror lightens automatically when
reverse gear is engaged.
By means of a sensor, which measures
the light from the rear of the vehicle, this
system automatically and progressively
changes between the day and night
uses.
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VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is
poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting stalk.
A f u r t h e r " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " s w i t c h e s
the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Daytime running lamps
Special daytime lighting, compulsory in
certain countries, which comes on au-
tomatically when the engine is started
so that the vehicle can be seen more
easily.
This function is provided by special
dedicated lamps.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) a r e n o t
lit, except on switching to the automatic
lighting mode or when the lighting is
switched on manually.
Programming
In countries in which this
function is not imposed by
regulations, you can acti-
vate or deactivate it via the
multifunction screen con-
fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
In some climatic conditions (e.g.
l o w t e m p e r a t u r e o r h u m i d i t y ) , t h e
presence of misting on the internal
surface of the glass of the head-
lamps and rear lamps is normal;
it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
In countries in which it is imposed by
regulations:
- by default, this function is activated,
- the sidelamps and the number plate lamps are also switched on.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps
is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompanied
by a message on the multifunction
screen.
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VISIBILITY
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's igni-
tion has been switched off makes the
driver's exit easier when the light is
poor.
Switching on
W i t h t h e i g n i t i o n o f f , " fl a s h " t h e
headlamps using the lighting stalk.
A f u r t h e r " h e a d l a m p fl a s h " s w i t c h e s
the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time.
Daytime running lamps
Special daytime lighting, compulsory in
certain countries, which comes on au-
tomatically when the engine is started
so that the vehicle can be seen more
easily.
This function is provided by special
dedicated lamps.
The instruments and controls (instru-
ment panel, multifunction screen, air
c o n d i t i o n i n g c o n t r o l p a n e l , . . . ) a r e n o t
lit, except on switching to the automatic
lighting mode or when the lighting is
switched on manually.
Programming
In countries in which this
function is not imposed by
regulations, you can acti-
vate or deactivate it via the
multifunction screen con-
fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
In some climatic conditions (e.g.
l o w t e m p e r a t u r e o r h u m i d i t y ) , t h e
presence of misting on the internal
surface of the glass of the head-
lamps and rear lamps is normal;
it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
In countries in which it is imposed by
regulations:
- by default, this function is activated,
- the sidelamps and the number plate lamps are also switched on.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
The sidelamps and dipped beam head-
lamps are switched on automatically,
without any action on the part of the
driver, when a low level of external light
is detected or in certain cases of activa-
tion of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l o r a f t e r t h e w i n d s c r e e n
wipers are switched off, the lamps are
switched off automatically.
Activation
Turn ring A to the "AUTO" position. The
automatic illumination of headlamps
is accompanied by a message on the
multifunction screen.
Deactivation
Turn ring A to a position other than
"AUTO" . Deactivation is accompanied
by a message on the multifunction
screen.
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VISIBILITY
EXTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the light-
ing makes your approach to the vehicle
easier in poor light. It is activated ac-
cording to the level of light detected by
the brightness sensor.
Switching on
Press the open padlock on the
remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your vehicle
is also unlocked.
Programming The lighting duration is se-
lected via the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
The duration of the welcome light-
ing is associated with and identical
to that of the automatic guide-me-
home lighting.
In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Coupling with the automatic "Guide-
me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumina-
tion of headlamps provides "guide-me-
home" lighting with the following addition-
al options:
- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ( e x c e p t
in the case of the monochrome
screen A, for which the duration is
s e t : 6 0 s e c o n d s ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide-me- home" lighting when automatic
illumination of headlamps is in
operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the bright-
ness sensor, the lighting come on,
this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel and/or a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted in rela-
tion to the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches
off automatically after a set time, when
the ignition is switched on or on locking
the vehicle.
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VISIBILITY
EXTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the light-
ing makes your approach to the vehicle
easier in poor light. It is activated ac-
cording to the level of light detected by
the brightness sensor.
Switching on
Press the open padlock on the
remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your vehicle
is also unlocked.
Programming The lighting duration is se-
lected via the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
The duration of the welcome light-
ing is associated with and identical
to that of the automatic guide-me-
home lighting.
In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Coupling with the automatic "Guide-
me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumina-
tion of headlamps provides "guide-me-
home" lighting with the following addition-
al options:
- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ( e x c e p t
in the case of the monochrome
screen A, for which the duration is
s e t : 6 0 s e c o n d s ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide-me- home" lighting when automatic
illumination of headlamps is in
operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the bright-
ness sensor, the lighting come on,
this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel and/or a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted in rela-
tion to the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches
off automatically after a set time, when
the ignition is switched on or on locking
the vehicle.
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VISIBILITY
EXTERIOR WELCOME LIGHTING
The remote switching on of the light-
ing makes your approach to the vehicle
easier in poor light. It is activated ac-
cording to the level of light detected by
the brightness sensor.
Switching on
Press the open padlock on the
remote control.
The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your vehicle
is also unlocked.
Programming The lighting duration is se-
lected via the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
The duration of the welcome light-
ing is associated with and identical
to that of the automatic guide-me-
home lighting.
In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lighting will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the rear view mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled.
Coupling with the automatic "Guide-
me-home" lighting
Association with the automatic illumina-
tion of headlamps provides "guide-me-
home" lighting with the following addition-
al options:
- selection of the lighting duration to
15, 30 or 60 seconds in the vehicle
parameters on the multifunction
s c r e e n c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ( e x c e p t
in the case of the monochrome
screen A, for which the duration is
s e t : 6 0 s e c o n d s ) ,
- automatic activation of "guide-me- home" lighting when automatic
illumination of headlamps is in
operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the bright-
ness sensor, the lighting come on,
this warning lamp is displayed on
the instrument panel and/or a mes-
sage appears on the multifunction screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF HALOGEN HEADLAMPS
The initial setting is position "0" .
To avoid causing a nuisance to other
road users, the height of the halogen
headlamps should be adjusted in rela-
tion to the load in the vehicle.
0. 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-. 3 people.
1. 5 people.
-. Intermediate setting.
2. 5 people + maximum authorised load.
-. Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised load.
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches
off automatically after a set time, when
the ignition is switched on or on locking
the vehicle.