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REAR VIEW MIRROR
Adjustable mirror providing a central rearward 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...
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
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Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day"
position.
Day/night position
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Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position.
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Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the
"blind spot".
Automatic day/night model
In order to ensure optimum visibility 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.
Due to the curve of the rear screen, the image in the rear view
mirror may be slightly distorted; take this into account when
manoeuvring the vehicle.
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SWITCHING THE SYSTEM OFF
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Turn the air fl ow control to the left until all of the indicator lamps
switch off.
This action switches off the air conditioning and the ventilation.
Temperature related comfort is no longer guaranteed but a slight fl ow of
air, due to the movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
)
Turn the air fl ow dial to the right or press the "AUTO"
button to
reactivate the system with the values set before it was switched off.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air recirculation mode or
driving for long periods with the system off (risk of condensation
and deterioration of the air quality).
8. Air intake/Air recirculation
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Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The
indicator lamp on the button comes on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger compartment to be isolated from
exterior odours and smoke.
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As soon as possible, press this button again to permit the intake of
outside air and prevent the formation of condensation. The indicator
lamp on the button switches off.
9. Mono-zone/Dual-zone
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Press this button to equalise the comfort value on the
passenger's side with that on the driver's side (mono
zone). The indicator lamp on the button comes on.
REAR SCREEN DEMIST - DEFROST
SWITCHING ON
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine
is running.
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Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and (depending
on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the
button comes on.
SWITCHING OFF
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an
excessive consumption of current.
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It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it
is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The
indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.
If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is
switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next
time the engine is switched on.
)
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door
mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption
results in reduced fuel consumption.
The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning
system control panel.
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EASE OF USE AND COMFORT
SUN VISOR
Component which protects against sunlight from the front or the side,
also equipped with an illuminated courtesy mirror.
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With the ignition on, raise the concealing fl ap; the mirror is lit
automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket holder.
ILLUMINATED AND COOLED
GLOVE BOX
This has areas for storing a bottle of water, the vehicle's handbook pack...
Its lid has areas for storing a pen, a pair of spectacles, tokens, cards,
a can...
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To open the glove box, raise the handle.
The lamp comes on when the lid is opened.
The glove box is equipped with an air vent, which can be opened or
closed. This distributes the same conditioned air as the vents in the
passenger compartment.
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AUTOMATIC ILLUMINATION OF HEADLAMPS
The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps 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 activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a suffi cient level or after the windscreen
wipers are switched off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
Activation
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Turn the ring to the "AUTO"
position. The automatic illumination of
headlamps is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Deactivation
)
Turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a
message in the 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 in the
vehicle parameters in the vehicle confi guration menu,
- automatic activation of "guide-me-home" lighting when automatic
lillumination of headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the sunshine sensor, the
lighting comes on, this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen,
accompanied by an audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor may detect suffi cient 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.
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VISIBILITY
AUTOMATIC RAIN SENSITIVE WINDSCREEN WIPERS
The windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror),
adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the driver by pushing the stalk
downwards to the "AUTO"
position.
It is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Switching off
This is controlled manually by the driver by moving the stalk upwards
then returning it to position "0"
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It is accompanied by a message in the screen.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop. The automatic rain sensitive wipers must be reactivated if the
ignition has been off for more than one minute, by pushing the
stalk downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with the sunshine sensor
and located in the centre of the windscreen behind the rear view
mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive wipers when using an
automatic car wash.
In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper blades, it is advisable
to wait until the windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
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F9 F6 F5 F1 F7 F4 F3 F10 F8 F13 F12 F14F17 SH
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
DASHBOARD FUSES
The fusebox is placed in the lower section of the dashboard (left-hand
side). It consists of two boxes.
Access to the fuses
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Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".
Fuse tables
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F1
-
Not used.
F2
30 A
Locking and deadlocking earth.
F3
5 A
Airbags, active bonnet and pretensioners
control unit.
F4
10 A
Clutch pedal switch, electrochromatic
rear view mirror, automatic gearbox,
switching and protection unit.
F5
30 A
One-touch electric windows, folding door
mirrors supply.
F6
-
Not used.
F7
5 A
Front and rear courtesy lamps, map
reading lamps, sun visor lighting, glove
box lighting.
F8
20 A
Audio equipment, audio/telephone,
multifunction screen, tyre under-infl ation
detection, clock,
F9
30 A
12 V socket.
F10
15 A
Steering mounted controls.
F11
15 A
Low current ignition switch.
F12
15 A
Instrument panel, air conditioning,
driver's seat memory unit, rain/sunshine
sensor, airbags.
Box 1
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G36
G37
G38
G39
G40
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Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
F13
5 A
Engine fusebox, active bonnet.
F14
15 A
Multifunction screen, seat belt and
passenger's front airbag warning lamps
display, instrument panel screen,
amplifi er, Bluetooth system, parking
sensors control unit, USB Box.
F15
30 A
Locking and deadlocking.
F17
40 A
Rear screen and door mirrors demist/
defrost.
SH
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PARC shunt.
Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
G36
30 A
Hi-Fi amplifi er.
G37
30 A
Passenger's seat memory unit.
G38
30 A
Driver's seat memory unit.
G39
5 A
Lighting memory unit.
G40
30 A
Driver and passenger heated seats.
Box 2
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
ACCESSORIES
A wide range of accessories and genuine parts is available from the
PEUGEOT dealer network.
These accessories and parts have been tested and approved for
reliability and safety.
They are all adapted to your vehicle and benefi t from PEUGEOT's
recommendation and warranty.
"Comfort":
cool box, smoker's kit, reading lamp...
"Transport solutions":
boot tray, boot spacers, towbar bicycle carrier, towbar with quickly
detachable ball, towbar harnesses...
"Style":
Alcantara steering wheel, aluminium gear lever knob, alloy wheels, front
spoiler, carbon fi bre door mirror shells...
"Safety and security":
anti-theft alarm, window etching, wheel security bolts, breathalyser, fi rst
aid kit, fi re extinguisher, warning triangle, high visibility jacket, booster
cushions and child seats, stolen vehicle tracking system, snow chains,
anti-skid tyre covers, audible front parking sensors...
"Protection":
mats * , door sill protectors, rubbing strips, exterior protective cover...
*
To avoid any risk of jamming of the pedals:
- ensure that the mat is positioned and secured correctly,
- never fi t one mat on top of another.
When fi tting a trailer towbar and its harness outside the
PEUGEOT dealer network, this must be done following
the manufacturer's recommendations.