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The level read will only be cor-
rect if the vehicle is on level
ground and the engine has been
off for more than 15 minutes.
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver wheth-
er the engine oil level is correct or not. This information is indicated for a few
seconds when the ignition is switched
on, after the service information.
Oil level correct
Lack of oil Oil level indicator fault
Dipstick
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL" , linked with the service warning
lamp, accompanied by an audible sig-
nal and a message on the multifunction
screen.
I f t h e l a c k o f o i l i s c o n fi r m e d b y a c h e c k
using the dipstick, it is essential that the
level is topped up to prevent damage to
the engine. T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e fl a s h i n g o f
"OIL
--" . Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Refer to the "Checks" section to locate
t h e d i p s t i c k a n d t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p o n y o u r
engine. There are 2 marks on the
dipstick:
- A = max; never exceed
this level (risk of dama-
ge to the engine),
- B = min; top up the level
v i a t h e o i l fi l l e r c a p , u s i n g
the grade of oil suited to
your engine.
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The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger
to the ozone layer. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and
maintenance guidelines below:
If the interior temperature remains very high aft er the vehicle has been parked
i n t h e s u n f o r a c o n s i d e r a b l e t i m e , fi r s t v e n t i l a t e t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t
for a few minutes.
P l a c e t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l a t a s u f fi c i e n t l e v e l t o p r o v i d e a n a d e q u a t e r e n e w a l
of air in the passenger compartment.
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obst ruct the exterior air
intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the n ozzles, the vents
and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.
Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recir-
culation may cause misting of the windows and side windows.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for
regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.
E n s u r e t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r i s i n g o o d c o n d i t i o n a n d h a v e
t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u l a r l y ( r e f e r t o t h e " C h e c k s " s e c t i o n ) .
W e r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f a c o m b i n e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r . T h a n k s
t o i t s s e c o n d s p e c i a l a c t i v e fi l t e r , i t c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e p u r i fi c a t i o n o f t h e a i r
breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenge r compart-
m e n t ( r e d u c t i o n o f a l l e r g i c s y m p t o m s , b a d o d o u r s a n d g r e a s y d e p o s i t s ) .
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also ad-
vised to have it checked regularly.
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and i mproves towing ca-
pacity.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water
under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.
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2 . A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
Turn the dial from posi-
tion 1 to position 5 to
obtain a comfortable air
fl o w .
Windscreen, side windows
and front-rear footwells. Footwells, front-rear
( c l o s i n g t h e v e n t s i n c r e a s e s
t h e fl o w t o t h e f o o t w e l l s ) .
Central, side and rear vents.
Turn the dial from blue
( c o l d ) t o r e d ( h o t ) t o a d j u s t
the temperature to your
requirements.
Windscreen and side windows.
1 . T e m p e r a t u r e a d j u s t m e n t
The air distribution can be
adapted by placing the dial in
an intermediate position.
The air conditioning can only operate
with the engine running. 4. Air intake/Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air limits misting
of the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air insulates
the passenger compartment from exte-
rior odours and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as
possible to prevent deterioration of the
air quality and demisting performance.
I f y o u p l a c e t h e a i r fl o w
control in position 0 ( d e a c -
t i v a t i o n o f t h e s y s t e m ) , t h e
temperature is no longer
maintained at a comfort-
able level. However, a
s l i g h t fl o w o f a i r , d u e t o t h e
movement of the vehicle,
can still be felt.
3 . A i r d i s t r i b u t i o n a d j u s t m e n t
Press the button to recir-
culate the interior air. The
indicator lamp comes on
t o c o n fi r m t h i s .
Press the button again to permit the
intake of exterior air. The indicator
l a m p s w i t c h e s o f f t o c o n fi r m t h i s .
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING
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D e m i s t i n g / d e f r o s t i n g
The control button is located
on the air conditioning system
control panel.
REAR SCREEN DEMIST/DEFROST
Switch off the demist/
defrost of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon
as it is no longer necessary
as lower current consump-
tion results in reduced fuel
consumption.
S w i t c h i n g o n
The rear screen demist/defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and the door mir-
rors. The indicator lamp associated
with the button comes on.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
The demist/defrost switches off auto-
matically to prevent an excessive con-
sumption of current.
It is possible to stop the demist/
defrost operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the but-
ton again. The indicator lamp associ-
ated with the button switches off.
5 . A i r c o n d i t i o n i n g O n / O f f
The air conditioning is de-
signed to operate effectively in
all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 0 °C.
S w i t c h i n g o n
Press the "A/C" button, the associ-
ated indicator lamp comes on.
T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g d o e s n o t o p -
e r a t e w h e n t h e a i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
c o n t r o l 2 i s i n p o s i t i o n " 0 " .
S w i t c h i n g o f f
Press the "A/C" button again, the as-
sociated indicator lamp switches off.
switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C" button.
The marking on the control
panel indicates the position of
the controls to quickly demist
or defrost the windscreen and
side windows:
place the air intake control 4 in the
" E x t e r i o r a i r i n t a k e " p o s i t i o n ( i n d i c a -
t o r l a m p o f f ) ,
place the air distribution dial 3 in the
" W i n d s c r e e n p o s i t i o n " ,
p l a c e t h e a i r fl o w d i a l 2 in position 5
( m a x i m u m ) ,
place the temperature dial 1 in the
r e d p o s i t i o n ( h o t ) ,
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D e m i s t i n g / d e f r o s t i n g
The control button is located
on the air conditioning system
control panel.
REAR SCREEN DEMIST/DEFROST
Switch off the demist/
defrost of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon
as it is no longer necessary
as lower current consump-
tion results in reduced fuel
consumption.
S w i t c h i n g o n
The rear screen demist/defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.
Press this button to demist/defrost
the rear screen and the door mir-
rors. The indicator lamp associated
with the button comes on.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
The demist/defrost switches off auto-
matically to prevent an excessive con-
sumption of current.
It is possible to stop the demist/
defrost operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the but-
ton again. The indicator lamp associ-
ated with the button switches off.
5 . A i r c o n d i t i o n i n g O n / O f f
The air conditioning is de-
signed to operate effectively in
all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 0 °C.
S w i t c h i n g o n
Press the "A/C" button, the associ-
ated indicator lamp comes on.
T h e a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g d o e s n o t o p -
e r a t e w h e n t h e a i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
c o n t r o l 2 i s i n p o s i t i o n " 0 " .
S w i t c h i n g o f f
Press the "A/C" button again, the as-
sociated indicator lamp switches off.
switch on the air conditioning by
pressing the "A/C" button.
The marking on the control
panel indicates the position of
the controls to quickly demist
or defrost the windscreen and
side windows:
place the air intake control 4 in the
" E x t e r i o r a i r i n t a k e " p o s i t i o n ( i n d i c a -
t o r l a m p o f f ) ,
place the air distribution dial 3 in the
" W i n d s c r e e n p o s i t i o n " ,
p l a c e t h e a i r fl o w d i a l 2 in position 5
( m a x i m u m ) ,
place the temperature dial 1 in the
r e d p o s i t i o n ( h o t ) ,
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By means of the air quality
sensor, the system also opti-
mises the air quality. On entering the vehicle, if the
interior temperature is much
colder or warmer than the
comfort value, there is no need to
change the value displayed in order
to obtain the comfort required more
quickly. The system corrects the dif-
ference in temperature automatically
and as quickly as possible.
The air conditioning only operates when
the engine is running. The driver and front passenger
can each adjust the tempera-
ture to their requirements.
Turn control 2 or 3 to the left or to
the right respectively to decrease or
increase this value.
A setting around the value 21 provides
optimum comfort. However, depend-
ing on your requirements, a setting be-
tween 18 and 24 is normal.
You are advised to avoid a left/right set-
ting difference of more than 3. 4 . A u t o m a t i c v i s i b i l i t y p r o g r a m m e
The automatic comfort pro-
g r a m m e m a y n o t b e s u f fi c i e n t
to quickly demist or defrost
the windscreen and side win-
d o w s ( h u m i d i t y , s e v e r a l p a s -
s e n g e r s , i c e , e t c . ) .
In this case, select the automatic
visibility programme.
The system automatically controls the
a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g , t h e a i r fl o w a n d t h e a i r
intake and provides optimum distribu-
tion of the ventilation to the windscreen
and side windows.
A u t o m a t i c o p e r a t i o n
Press the "AUTO" button.
The indicator lamp on the
button comes on. 2 - 3 . D r i v e r - p a s s e n g e r s i d e
a d j u s t m e n t
D U A L - Z O N E D I G I T A L A I R CONDITIONING
We recommend the use of this mode:
it permits automatic and optimised ad-
justment of all of the functions, passen-
g e r c o m p a r t m e n t t e m p e r a t u r e , a i r fl o w ,
air distribution and air recirculation, in
accordance with the comfort value that
you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate ef-
fectively in all seasons, with the win-
dows closed. The value indicated on the display cor-
responds to a level of comfort and not
to a temperature in degrees Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
To switch it off, press the " v i s i b i l i t y "
button again or press the "AUTO"
button, the indicator lamp on the but-
ton switches off or the indicator lamp
on the "AUTO" button comes on.
1 . A u t o m a t i c c o m f o r t p r o g r a m m e To prevent too great a distribu-
tion of cold air when the engine
i s c o l d , t h e a i r fl o w w i l l r e a c h i t s
optimum level gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the distri-
bution of warm air to the windscreen,
side windows and footwells only.
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Heated seats control
With the engine running, the front seats
can be heated separately.
Use the adjustment dial, placed on
the side of each front seat, to switch
on and select the level of heating
required:
0
: Off.
1
: Low.
2
: Medium.
3
: High.
H e a d r e s t r a i n t h e i g h t a n d a n g l e
a d j u s t m e n t
To raise the head restraint, pull it for-
wards and upwards at the same time.
To remove the head restraint, press
the lug A and pull the head restraint
upwards.
To put the head restraint back in
place, engage the head restraint
stems in the openings keeping them
in line with the seat back.
To lower the head restraint, press
the lug A and the head restraint at
the same time.
To adjust the angle of the head re-
straint, tilt its lower part forwards or
rearwards. T h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t i s fi t t e d w i t h
a frame with notches which
prevents it from lowering; this
is a safety device in case of
impact.
T h e a d j u s t m e n t i s c o r r e c t w h e n t h e u p p e r e d g e o f t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t i s
l e v e l w i t h t h e t o p o f t h e h e a d .
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.
L u m b a r a d j u s t m e n t
Turn the dial to obtain the correct
lumbar position.
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The objects observed are, in
reality, closer than they ap-
pear.
Take this into account in order to cor-
rectly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
MIRRORS
D o o r m i r r o r s
E a c h fi t t e d w i t h a n a d j u s t a b l e m i r r o r
glass permitting the lateral rearward vi-
sion necessary for overtaking or parking.
They can also be folded for parking in
c o n fi n e d s p a c e s . F o l d i n g
- Automatic: lock the vehicle using
the remote control or the key.
- Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A rearwards.
The folding and unfolding of
the door mirrors using the re-
mote control can be deactivat-
ed by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fold the mirrors when putting your
vehicle through an automatic car
wash.
A d j u s t m e n t
U n f o l d i n g
- Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the remote control or the key.
- Manual: with the ignition on, pull control A rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using
control
A , they will not unfold
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Pull again on control A .
Move control A to the right or to
the left to select the corresponding
mirror.
Move control B in all four directions
to adjust.
Return control A to the central
position.
D e m i s t i n g - D e f r o s t i n g
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h h e a t e d m i r -
rors, the demisting-defrosting operates
with the engine running, by switching
o n t h e h e a t e d r e a r s c r e e n ( r e f e r t o t h e
" R e a r s c r e e n d e m i s t - d e f r o s t " p a g e ) .