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Cruise control
System which automatically maintains the speed of the vehicle at the value programmed by the driver, without any action on the accelerator pedal. The cruise control is switched on manually: it requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and the engaging: - 4th gear or higher on a manual gearbox,
- 2nd gear or higher on an electronic gear control gearbox or automatic gearbox, - position A on the electronic gear control gearbox or D on the automatic gearbox.
The cruise control is switched off manually d offor by pressing the brake or clutch pedal or on triggering of the ESP system for safety reasons.
It is possible to exceed the programmed speed temporarily by pressing the accelerator pedal. To return to the programmed speed, simply release the accelerator pedal.
Switching off the ignition cancels any programmed speed value.
1. Cruise control mode selection button 2. Speed programming/programmed value decrease button 3. Speed programming/programmed value increase button 4. Cruise control suspension/resume button (pause) 5. Cruise control off button
Steering mounted controls
The cruise control cannot, in any circumstances, replace the need to obser ve speed limits, nor can it replace the need for vigilance and responsibility on the par t of the driver.
This information also appears in the head-up display.
For more information on the head-up display, refer to the relevant page in this "Driving" section.
The programmed information is grouped together in the instrument panel screen.
Displays in the instrument panel
A. Cruise control on/off indication B. Cruise control mode selection indication C. Programmed speed value

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In bad weather or in winter, ensure that the sensors are not covered with mud, ice or snow. When reverse gear is engaged, an audible signal (long beep) indicates that the sensors may be dir ty. When the vehicle is moving at a speed below 6 mph (10 km/h), cer tain sound sources (motorcycle, lorry, pneumatic
drill, etc.) may trigger the audible signals of the parking sensor system.
If an operating fault occurs, when reverse gear is engaged this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompanied by an audible signal (shor t beep). Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operating fault
In addition to the rear parking sensors, the front parking sensors are triggered when an obstacle is detected in front and the speed of the vehicle is still below 6 mph (10 km/h). The sound emitted by the speaker (front or rear) indicates whether the obstacle is in front or behind. The front parking sensors are interrupted if the vehicle stops for more than three seconds in for ward gear, if no fur ther obstacles are detected or when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Front parking sensors
The function will be deactivated automatically if a trailer is being towed or a bicycle carrier is fitted (vehicle fitted with a towbar or bicycle carrier recommended by PEUGEOT).
Deactivation/Activation of the front and rear parking sensors
The function is deactivated by pressing this button. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Pressing this button again reactivates the function. The indicator lamp on the button switches off.

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Model without AUTO lighting
Model with AUTO lighting
Selection ring for main lighting mode
Turn the ring to position the symbol required facing the mark.
Lighting off.
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps. Stalk for switching headlamps
Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between dipped/main beam headlamps.
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a pull on the stalk.
Displays
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp in the instrument panel confirms the lighting switched on.

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Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of the sidelamps on the traffic side only.  Within one minute of switching off the ignition, operate the lighting control stalk up or down depending on the traffic side (for example: when parking on the left; lighting control stalk upwards; the right hand sidelamps are on).
This is confirmed by an audible signal and illumination of the corresponding direction indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel. To switch off the parking lamps, return the lighting control stalk to position 0 or switch on the ignition.
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has been switched off makes the driver's exit easier when the light is poor.
Manual guide-me-home
lighting
Switching on
 Within 30 seconds or a minute after switching of the ignition (according to the automatic guide-me-home lighting duration programmed in the configuration menu), "flash" the headlamps using the lighting stalk.  A fur ther "headlamp flash" switches the function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me-home lighting switches off automatically after a set time.

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The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level of external light is detected or in cer tain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers. As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
 Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message in the instrument panel screen.
Associated with the automatic Guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides the guide-me-home lighting with the following additional options: - selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30 or 60 seconds, - automatic activation of guide-me-home lighting when the automatic illumination of headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears in the instrument panel screen, accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In this case, the lighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
Programming
Selection of the duration of the guide-me-home lighting is done in the configuration menu vehicle
parameters, in the instrument panel screen. The duration of the guide-me-home lighting is associated with and identical to that of the welcome lighting.

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Exterior welcome
lighting
Remote switching on of the lighting makes your approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. It is activated according to the level of light detected by the sunshine sensor.
Switching on
Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off automatically after a set time, when the ignition is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
The lighting duration is selected via the instrument panel screen configuration menu.
The duration of the welcome lighting is associated with and identical to that of the automatic guide-me-home lighting.
 Press the open padlock on the remote control. The dipped beam headlamps and the sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also unlocked.
Door mirror spotlamps
Switching on
The spotlamps come on: - when you unlock the vehicle, - when you remove the key from the ignition, - when you open a door, - when you use the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go off automatically.
To make your approach to the vehicle easier, these illuminate: - the zones facing the driver’s and passenger’s doors, - the zones for ward of the door mirrors and rear ward of the front doors.

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The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the par t of the driver, when a low level of external light is detected or in cer tain cases of activation of the windscreen wipers. As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. The automatic illumination of headlamps is accompanied by a message in the instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
 Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message in the instrument panel screen.
Associated with the automatic Guide-me-home lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides the guide-me-home lighting with the following additional options: - selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30 or 60 seconds, - automatic activation of guide-me-home lighting when the automatic illumination of headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the sunshine sensor, the lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel and/or a message appears in the instrument panel screen, accompanied by an audible signal. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect sufficient light. In this case, the lighting will not come on automatically. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, coupled with the rain sensor and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.
Programming
Selection of the duration of the guide-me-home lighting is done in the configuration menu vehicle
parameters, in the instrument panel screen. The duration of the guide-me-home lighting is associated with and identical to that of the welcome lighting.

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Manual adjustment
of halogen
headlamps Automatic adjustment of xenon headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, the height of the halogen headlamps should be adjusted according 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.
The initial setting is position "0" .
If a fault occurs, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the instrument panel screen. The system then places your headlamps in the lowest position.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, this system corrects the height of the xenon headlamps beam automatically and when stationary, in relation to the load in the vehicle.

If a fault occurs, do not touch the xenon bulbs. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.