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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
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o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the air conditioning system.
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perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
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sure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
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e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
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o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the warranty and maintenance record.
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f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a P
e
uge
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T dealer or
a qualified workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
perfectly normal.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems only work when the engine is running. To maintain
a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment, you can temporarily deactivate
the Stop & Start system (see the corresponding section).
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Avoid driving for too long with the
system switched off (risk of misting and
of deterioration of the air quality).
Pressing the "full fan" button
reactivates the system with the settings
prior to deactivation.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air
recirculation mode (risk of misting and
of deterioration of the air quality).
Switching the system off
Air intake/Air recirculation
F Press this "full fan"
button to
increase the air flow.
Air distribution adjustmentF Press the "empty fan" air flow
button until the fan symbol
disappears and "---" appears.
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer maintained at a
comfortable level. However, a slight flow of air,
due to the movement of the vehicle, can still
be felt.
F

P

ress this button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator
lamp in the button comes on and
the air recirculation symbol is
displayed.
Air recirculation prevents exterior odours
and fumes from entering the passenger
compartment. It is activated automatically when
operating the screen wash.
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s soon as possible, press this button
again to permit the intake of exterior air and
prevent misting. The indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
F

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ress this button several times in
succession to direct the air flow
in turn towards:
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he windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,
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he windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
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he central and side vents,
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he central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
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he footwells.
Air flow adjustment
The air flow symbol (a fan) appears in the
screen. It is filled in progressively in relation to
the value required. F

P
ress this "empty fan" button to
reduce the air flow.
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F 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.
Front demist - defrost Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on the
air conditioning system control panel.
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.With manual air
conditioning
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
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ress this button to demist /defrost the
rear screen and (depending on version)
the door mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button comes on.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
F 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 goes off.
With dual-zone digital
air conditioning
Automatic visibility
programme
F Select this programme to demist or defrost
the windscreen and side windows as
quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
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o stop the programme, press either the
"visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the
warning lamp on the button goes off and
the warning lamp in the "AUTO" button
comes on.
The system reverts to the previous settings.
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ut the air flow, temperature and
distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.
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ress the "A /C " button for air conditioning;
the indicator lamp in the button comes on.
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Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf (
see following page for details)
2.
Hoo

ks
(

see following page for details)
3.
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oot lamp
4.
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towing rings (depending on version)
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Warning triangle (stowing)
Before getting out of your vehicle to
assemble the triangle and place it on
the road, put on your high visibility vest.
The dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or
its storage box must be:
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A : l

ength = 438 mm,
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B : h

eight = 56 mm,
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idth = 38 mm.
The location for stowing a folded triangle or its box is under the front seat.
These are the internationally
recognised values.
us
e the triangle in line with local driving
regulations.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use
of the triangle.Placing the triangle in the
road
F 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 Motor way
Day Night
50 m 80 m 150 mThe triangle is available as an accessory,
contact a P
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uge
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T dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Starting - Stopping the engineWith a manual gearbox, put the gear lever in neutral.
With an electronic gearbox , put the gear lever at N.
With an automatic gearbox , put the gear lever at P or N.
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nsert the key in the ignition switch.
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he system recognises the starting code.
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urn the key fully towards the dashboard to
position 3 (Starting) .
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hen the engine starts, release the key.
Starting the engine
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
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) .
F Immobilise the vehicle.
F
T urn the key fully towards you to
position


1 (Stop).
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emove the key from the ignition switch.
Switching the engine off
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) .
Free-wheeling
For safety reasons, do not free-wheel.
When free-wheeling, some vehicle
functions will no longer be active.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
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At very low speed, if reverse gear
is requested, this will only be taken
into account when the vehicle is
immobilised. A warning lamp appears in
the instrument panel screen.
Manual gear changingManual mode
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the gear lever or the steering mounted
paddles.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle
is moving.
Only engage reverse gear R when the
vehicle is immobilised with the brake
pedal pressed.
You can change gear manually to overtake,
for example, while still remaining in automatic
mode.
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perate the + or - steering mounted control
paddle.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if the
engine speed permits. AUTO is still displayed
in the instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic
control of the gears. F

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hen the vehicle has moved off, select
position M to change to manual mode.
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ull the lever towards the +

sign to change
up a gear.
F

P

ush the lever towards the - sign to change
down a gear.
The gears engaged appear
successively in the instrument panel
screen.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to permit
acceleration in the correct gear.
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Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S", after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use. F
A t any time, press the button selected
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the four gears.
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ush the lever towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
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ull the lever towards the - sign to change
down a gear.
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.
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes 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.
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