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Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confi rms that the
corresponding system has come into operation.
It may be accompanied by an audible signal.
Depending on your version of instrument panel, illumination of the
indicator lamp may also be accompanied by:
- a symbol in the central instrument panel screen and a message in
the multifunction screen,
or
- a symbol and a message in the central instrument panel screen.
Warning lamp
is on
Cause
Action / Observations
Left-hand
direction
indicato
r
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction indicator
fl ashing with
buzzer. The lighting stalk is pushed up.
Hazard warning
lamps
fl ashing with
audible signal. The hazard warning lamps
switch, located on the dashboard,
has been operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and their
associated indicator lamps fl ash simultaneously.
Sidelamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Sidelamps" position or the
"AUTO" position with low light.
Dipped beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is in the
"Dipped beam headlamps"
position or in the "AUTO" position
in conditions of low light.
Main beam
headlamps
fi xed. The lighting stalk is pulled
towards you. Pull the stalk again to return to dipped beam
headlamps.
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- in zone A
, the temperature is correct,
- in zone B
, the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature
warning lamp and the central STOP
warning lamp come on,
accompanied by an audible signal and an alert message in the
screen.
You MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Wait a few minutes before switching off the engine.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
This information is displayed for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on, at the same time as the service information.
The vehicle must be on level ground and the engine must have
been off for more than 30 minutes for this level check to be
accurate. After driving for a few minutes, the temperature and pressure in the
cooling system increase.
To top up the level:
)
wait for the engine to cool,
)
unscrew the cap by two turns to allow the pressure to drop,
)
when the pressure has dropped, remove the cap,
)
top up the level to the "MAX" mark.
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Folding the key
)
First press this button to fold the key.
LOCATING YOUR VEHICLE
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery, replacement of the
remote control battery or in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your vehicle.
)
First of all, use the key in the lock to unlock or lock your vehicle.
)
Then, reinitialise the remote control.
If the problem persists, contact a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible.
Reinitialisation
)
Switch off the ignition.
)
Turn the key to position 2 (Ignition on)
.
)
Press the closed padlock immediately for a few seconds.
)
Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the ignition switch.
The remote control is fully operational again.
Changing the battery
Battery ref.: CR1620 / 3 volts.
If the battery is fl at, you are informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and an alert
message in the screen.
)
Unclip the casing using a coin at the notch.
)
Slide the fl at battery out of its location.
)
Slide the new battery into its location observing the original
direction.
)
Clip the casing.
)
Reinitialise the remote control.
This function allows you to identify your vehicle from a
distance, particularly in poor light. Your vehicle must be
locked.
)
Press the closed padlock on the remote control.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the direction indicators will
fl ash for a few seconds.
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C.
Foglamp selection ring.
The foglamp operates with the dipped and main beam headlamps.
Rear foglamp.
)
Turn the ring C
forwards and release to switch on the rear foglamp.
When the lighting is switched off automatically (with AUTO model)
or when the dipped beam headlamps are switched off manually, the
foglamp and the sidelamps will remain on.
)
Turn the ring C
rearwards and release to switch off all the lamps.
In good or rainy weather, both day and night, use of the rear
foglamp is prohibited. In these situations, the power of its beam
may dazzle other drivers. It should only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your responsibility to switch
on the foglamp and dipped beam headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect suffi cient light.
Do not forget to switch off the rear foglamp when it is no longer
needed.
Switching off the lamps when the ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the lamps turn off immediately,
except for dipped beam if guide-me-home lighting is activated.
Switching on the lamps after the ignition is switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate ring A
to the "0"
position -
lamps off, then to the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a temporary audible signal warns the
driver that the lighting is on.
The lamps, with the exception of the sidelamps, switch off
automatically after a maximum duration of thirty minutes to
prevent discharging of the battery.
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Before operating the spoiler, ensure that no one is in the proximity
of the moving parts to avoid any risk of injury.
Nevertheless, in the event of pinching, you must reverse the
movement of the spoiler. To do this, release the control button
then press it again to raise the spoiler.
MAINTENANCE
To maintain the spoiler, with the vehicle stationary, ignition on:
)
raise the spoiler to the maximum position B
by pressing the button
briefl y,
)
once the cleaning is complete, retract the spoiler: press and hold
the button until the end of the manoeuvre.
The keep this system in good working order, check the spoiler and its
housing periodically preventing the unwanted accumulation of leaves,
ice or snow.
OPERATING FAULT
If the control system fails, the indicator lamp in the control button
fl ashes, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
screen. As a safety precaution, the spoiler rises to the maximum
position, regardless of the speed of the vehicle.
If the problem persists and you wish to retract the spoiler:
)
stop where it is safe to do so,
)
switch off the ignition,
)
switch the ignition on again.
If the indicator lamp no longer fl ashes, the failure was temporary, the
system has resumed normal operation. To retract the spoiler, refer to
the paragraph "To exit from manual mode".
If the indicator lamp fl ashes again and the spoiler is still raised, the
system is still faulty.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
In the event of a system operating fault (e.g. jamming of the spoiler), the
indicator lamp in the control button fl ashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and a message in the screen. For safety reasons, do not exceed
a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h).
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
Before washing the vehicle, always retract the spoiler into its
housing.
Keep the end of the high-pressure nozzle at least 1 metre from the
spoiler housing.
Never press on the spoiler to close the boot or push the vehicle as
this may damage it.
The installation of load-carrying accessories on the vehicle limits
the effectiveness of the spoiler.
Do not install load carrying accessories which are not
recommended by PEUGEOT.
To exit from manual mode:
)
press the button briefl y: the indicator lamp on the button goes off
(return to automatic mode).
At speeds below 6 mph (10 km/h), the spoiler stays in the open
position. It retracts automatically as soon as the vehicle exceeds
this speed threshold.
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DRIVING
IGNITION SWITCH
ELECTRONIC ENGINE IMMOBILISER
STARTING THE VEHICLE
)
Insert the key in the ignition switch.
The system recognises the starting code.
)
Turn the key fully towards the dashboard to position 3 (Starting)
.
)
When the engine starts, release the key.
SWITCHING THE VEHICLE OFF
)
Immobilise the vehicle.
)
Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop)
.
)
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Key left in the "Ignition on" position
On opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed,
accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is
still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop)
.
If the key has been left in the ignition switch at position 2 (Ignition
on)
, the ignition will be switched off automatically after one hour.
To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop)
,
then back to position 2 (Ignition on)
.
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When
the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
A few minutes after the ignition is switched off, this electronic engine
immobiliser locks the engine management system and prevents starting
of the engine by anyone who does not have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed by lighting of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact a PEUGEOT
dealer as soon as possible.
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DRIVING
DISPLAYS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
When you move the lever in the gate to select a position, the
corresponding indicator lamp is displayed in the instrument panel.
P.
Park
R.
Reverse
N.
Neutral
D1... D6.
Drive (Automatic driving)
S.
Sport
programme
7
. Snow
programme
M1... M6.
Manual (Sequential driving)
-.
Invalid value during manual operation
MOVING OFF
)
Apply the parking brake.
)
Select position P
or N
.
)
Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an audible signal, accompanied
by a message in the screen.
)
With the engine running, press the brake pedal.
)
Release the parking brake.
)
Select position R
, D
or M
,
)
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
If position N
is engaged inadvertently while driving, allow the
engine to return to idle then engage position D
to accelerate.
When the engine is running at idle, with the brakes released, if
position R
, D
or M
is selected, the vehicle moves even without the
accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never leave children in the vehicle
without supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with the engine running, apply the
parking brake and select position P
.
A message appears if you try to move the gear lever from
position P
to another position without pressing the brake pedal.
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DRIVING
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle
speed and engine speed permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
M
and the gears engaged manually appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the gear selected
fl ashes for a few seconds, then the actual gear engaged is
displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M
(manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox
selects gear M1
automatically.
The sport and snow programmes do not operate in manual mode.
Invalid value during manual operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly
(selector between two positions).
STOPPING THE VEHICLE
Before switching off the engine, you can engage position P
or N
to
place the gearbox in neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle. If the lever is not in position P
, when the driver's door is opened or
approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, there is
an audible signal is heard accompanied by a message.
)
Return the lever to position P
; the audible signal stops and the
message disappears.
OPERATING FAULT
When the ignition is on, the illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the
screen, indicates a gearbox malfunction.
In this case, the gearbox switches to emergency mode and is locked in
3rd gear. You may feel a substantial knock when changing from P
to R
and from N
to R
. This will not cause any damage to the gearbox.
Do not exceed a speed of 60 mph (100 km/h), local speed restrictions
permitting.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.
This warning lamp may also come on if a door is opened.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
- if you press the accelerator and brake pedals at the same
time,
- if you force the lever from position P
to another position when
the battery is fl at.
To reduce fuel consumption during a long period stationary with
the engine running (traffi c jam, etc.), place the gear lever in
position N
and apply the parking brake.