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Automatic day/night model
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. Adjustable mirror providing a central rear ward
view.
Equipped with an anti-dazzle system, which
darkens the mirror glass: this reduces
the nuisance to the driver caused by the
headlamps from following vehicles, low sun...
Rear view mirror
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
)
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is
directed correctly in the "day" position.
Day/night position
)
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-
dazzle position.
)
Push the lever to change to the normal
"day" position.
In order to ensure optimum visibility
during your manoeuvres, the mirror
lightens automatically when reverse
gear is engaged.
Steering wheel adjustment
)
When stationary
, lower the control lever
to release the steering wheel adjustment
mechanism.
)
Adjust the height and reach to suit your
driving position.
)
Pull the control lever to lock the steering
wheel adjustment mechanism.
As a safety precaution, these
operations should only be carried out
while the vehicle is stationary.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
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Warning triangle (stowing)
Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, put on your high
visibility vest.
The dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or
its storage box must be:
- A
: length = 438
mm,
- B
: height = 56
mm,
- C
: width = 38
mm.
To use the triangle, refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
Saloon
)
Press the lug 1
and pull the assembly
towards you.
SW
)
Turn the knob 2
to remove the cover.
)
Hold the cover and the triangle so that they
do not fall.
The location for a folded triangle is in the inner
trim panel of the boot lid.
Placing the triangle in the road
)
Place the triangle at a distance behind
the vehicle, as shown in the table below,
according to the type of road and the level
of ambient light.
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
Road
Motorway
Day
Night
50 m
80 m
150 m
These are the internationally recognised
values.
Use the triangle in line with local driving
regulations.
The triangle is available as an accessory,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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8. Air distribution adjustment
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Press the corresponding button for:
Windscreen and side windows.
Centre and side vents.
Footwells.
To suit your requirements, you can
combine two distribution buttons or
select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.
9. Air fl ow adjustment
)
Press this "full fan"
button to
increase the air flow.
)
Press "empty fan"
button to
reduce the air flow.
10. Air intake/Air recirculation
)
Press this "empty fan"
air
flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "- -"
appears.
Switching the system off
)
Press this button for recirculation
of the interior air. The indicator
lamp on the button comes on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compar tment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke. It is activated automatically
when operating the screenwash.
Avoid driving for long periods with the
system off (risk of condensation and
deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing the "full fan"
button
reactivates the system with the values
in use at the time it was switched off. The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively
according to the value requested.
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Temperature related comfor t is no longer
guaranteed but a slight flow of air, due to the
for ward movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
)
As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
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8. Air distribution adjustment
)
Press this "full fan"
button to
increase the air flow.
)
Press the corresponding button for:
Windscreen and side windows.
Centre and side vents.
Footwells.
To suit your requirements, you can
combine two distribution buttons or
select the three distribution modes
simultaneously.
)
Press "empty fan"
button to
reduce the air flow.
)
Press this "empty fan"
air
flow button until the fan symbol
disappears and "--"
appears.
Automatic air intake mode
It is activated by default with
automatic comfor t regulation.
9. Air fl ow adjustment
The symbol for air flow, the fan, fills
progressively according to the value requested.
Switching the system off
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Temperature related comfor t is no longer
assured but a slight flow of air, due to the
for ward movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
Avoid driving for long periods with the system
off (risk of condensation and deterioration of
the air quality). Pressing the "full fan"
button
reactivates the system with the values in use at
the time it was switched off.
10. Air intake/Air recirculation
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compar tment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke. It is activated automatically
when operating the screenwash. It is inactive
when the ambient temperature is below 5 °C to
guard against the risk of misting in the vehicle.
)
As soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of outside air and
prevent the formation of condensation. The
indicator lamp in the button goes off.
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4. Air fl ow adjustment
)
Press this "full fan" button to
increase the air flow.
)
Press this "empty fan" button to
reduce the air flow.
The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively
as the fan speed increases.
Deactivating the system
)
Press the "empty fan" air flow
button until the fan disappears
and "- -"
appears.
This action stops all of the functions of the air
conditioning system.
Thermal comfort is no longer controlled. However,
a slight air flow may still be felt, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle.
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Starting-switching off the engine
With a manual gearbox
, put the gear lever in neutral.
With an electronic gear control gearbox
, put the gear lever in N
.
With an automatic gearbox
, put the gear lever in P
or N
.
)
Inser t the key in the ignition switch.
)
Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Star ting)
.
)
When the engine star ts, release the key.
Starting using the key
Switching off using the key
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to
position 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
For Diesel vehicles, in very cold
weather the engine will not start until
the preheater warning lamp has gone
off.
Key left in the ignition
If the key is left in the ignition switch,
there is an audible signal on opening
the driver's door.
If one of the star ting conditions is not met, a
reminder message appears in the instrument
panel screen. In some circumstances, it is
necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly
while pressing the "START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering; a message
warns you when this is needed.
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
)
With the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal for vehicles with
automatic or electronic gear control
gearbox, or declutch fully for vehicles with
a manual gearbox.
Starting using the
electronic key
)
Press the " START/STOP
" button.
Switching off using the
electronic key
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
With the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " START/
STOP
" button.
The engine stops and the steering column is
locked.
Accessory position
With the electronic key inside the
vehicle, press the "START/STOP"
button, with no action on the pedals,
to switch the ignition on or off and so
activate accessories.
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It is recommended that you do not
apply the parking brake in very cold
conditions (ice) and during towing
(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the
automatic functions and release the
parking brake manually.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that
parking brake warning lamps in the
instrument panel and the control lever A
are on, not flashing.
The electric parking brake combines
2 operating modes:
- Automatic Application/Release
Application is automatic when the engine
stops, release is automatic on use of the
accelerator (this mode is activated by
default),
- Manual Application/Release
Manual application of the parking brake is
done by pulling control lever A.
manual release is done by pushing and
releasing the control lever, while pressing
the brake pedal.
When the driver's door is opened, there is an
audible signal and a message is displayed if the
brake is not applied.
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,
the automatic application when the engine is
switched off and the automatic release when
you press the accelerator can be deactivated. With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking
brake whether the engine is running or off, pull
control lever A
.
Manual application
Activation/deactivation is done via
the menu in the instrument panel
screen.
The parking brake is then applied and released
manually. The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by:
- lighting of the braking warning
lamp and of the P
warning lamp
in the control lever A
,
- display of the message
"Handbrake on".
When the driver’s door is opened with the
engine running, there is an audible signal and a
message is displayed if the parking brake has
not been applied, unless the selector lever is
in position P
(Park) in the case of an automatic
gearbox.
Electric parking brake
If this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, the automatic mode
is deactivated.
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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main ser vice
brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver
taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous
pull on the control lever A
will stop the vehicle.
The electronic stability programme (ESP)
provides stability during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed.
If a failure of the ESP system is
signalled by the lighting of this
warning lamp, then braking stability is
not guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever A
.
Emergency parking brake release
)
if your vehicle has one, take out the vehicle
chock B
, located under the boot floor.
)
On a slope, immobilise the vehicle by
placing a chock in front or behind one of
the front wheels, opposing the slope.
On level ground, immobilise the vehicle by
placing a chock in front or behind one of
the front wheels. In the event of fault with the electric parking
brake or a battery failure, an emergency
mechanical control can be used to manually
release
the parking brake.
)
Immobilise the vehicle (or chock it if the
brake pedal has not been released), with
the engine running, by engaging first gear
(manual gearbox, position P
(automatic
gearbox) or M
or R
(electronic gear control
gearbox).
)
Switch of the engine, but leave the ignition
on. If you are unable to immobilise the
vehicle, do not operate this control and
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
The emergency braking must only be
used in exceptional circumstances.