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Windscreen and headlamp wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk towards you. The windscreen wash then the windscreen wipers operate for a fixed period. The headlamp washers only operate when the dipped beam headlamps are on .
Screenwash/headlamp wash low level
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp washers, when the minimum level of the reservoir is reached, this warning lamp is displayed in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message. The warning lamp is displayed when the ignition is switched on, or every time the stalk is operated, until the reservoir is refilled. Next time you stop, refill the screenwash / headlamp wash reservoir.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC) and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
This is indicated by flashing of this warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically each time the vehicle is started. As soon as they detect a problem of grip or trajectory, these systems act on the operation if the engine and brakes.
Operation
When this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates that there is a fault with the ABS, which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
When this warning lamp comes on, coupled with the STOP warning lamp, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, it indicates that there is a fault with the electronic brake force distribution (EBFD), which could cause loss of control of the vehicle when braking.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so. In both cases, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing the pressure.
When changing wheels (tyres and rims), make sure that these are approved for your vehicle. Normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake pedal.
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Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an audible warning and a message, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked. The airbags may no longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.
Reactivation
When you remove the child seat, with the ignition off , turn the switch to the ignition off , turn the switch to the ignition off"ON"position to reactivate the airbag and so assure the safety of your front passenger in the event of an impact.
When switching the ignition on, this warning lamp comes on in the
seat belt and passenger's front airbag warning lamps display for approximately one minute, to signal that the passenger's front airbag is activated.
On switching on the ignition, this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and/or in the seat belt and passenger's front airbag warning lamps display. It stays on until the airbag is reactivated.
Deactivation
Only the passenger's front airbag can be deactivated. With the ignition off , insert the key in the With the ignition off , insert the key in the With the ignition offpassenger airbag deactivation switch. Turn it to the "OFF" position. Then, remove the key keeping the switch in the new position.
To assure the safety of your child, the passenger's front airbag must be deactivated when you install a "rear facing" child seat on the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the child would risk being seriously injured or killed if the airbag were deployed.
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Lateral airbags
System which protects the driver and front passenger in the event of a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest. Each lateral airbag is fitted in the front, in the outer side of the seat back frame.
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or part of the side impact zone B , perpendicular to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside towards the inside of the vehicle. The lateral airbag inflates between the front occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding door panel.
Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and passengers (with the exception of the rear centre passenger) in the event of a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the side of the head. Each curtain airbag is built into the pillars and the upper passenger compartment area.
Deployment
The curtain airbag is deployed at the same time as the corresponding lateral airbag in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or part of the side impact zone B , perpendicular to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside towards the inside of the vehicle. The curtain airbag inflates between the front or rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone. B. Side impact zone.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message in the screen, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked. The airbags may no longer be deployed in the event of a serious impact.
Operating fault
In the event of a minor impact or bump on the side of the vehicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be deployed. In the event of a rear or front collision, the airbag is not deployed.
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The electric parking brake combines 2 operating modes.
Electric parking brake
Programming the mode
Depending on the country of registration of the vehicle, the automatic application when the engine is switched off and the automatic release when you press the accelerator can be deactivated.
If this warning lamp in the instrument panel comes on, the automatic mode is deactivated.
The system can be activated / deactivated by a PEUGEOT dealer.
The parking brake is then applied and released manually. When the driver's door is opened, there is an audible beep and a message is displayed if the brake is not applied. Automatic application and release
Application is automatic on switching off the the engine, release is automatic as the vehicle starts to move off (activated by default).
Manual application and release
Manual application and release of the parking brake is possible by pulling on the control lever A .
Label on the door panel
Do not place any object (packet of cigarettes, telephone, ...) behind the electric brake control.
Deactivation is recommended in particularly cold conditions (ice) and during towing (recovery...). Refer to the "Manual release" section.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamp in the instrument panel is on, but not flashing.
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With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking brake, pull on control lever A . The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- lighting of the braking warning lamp and of the warning lamp P in
the control lever A ,
When the driver’s door is opened with the hybrid system active, there is an audible signal and a
message is displayed if the parking brake has not been applied.
Manual release
With the ignition on or the hybrid system active, to release the parking brake, press on the brake pedal or the accelerator, pull then release control lever A . The full application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- extinction of the braking warning lamp and of the warning lamp P
in control lever lever A ,
If you pull control lever A If you pull control lever A If you pull control lever without pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a warning lamp will come on in the instrument panel.
Manual application Maximum application
If necessary, you can make a maximum application of the parking brake. It is obtained by means of a long pull on control lever A , until you see a message that the parking brake is on accompanied by an audible signal is heard.
Maximum application is essential: - in the case of a vehicle towing a trailer, if the automatic functions are activated but you are applying the parking brake manually, - when the gradient you are parked on is variable in its effect (e.g. on a ferry, in a lorry, during towing).
- display of a message that the parking brake is on. - display of a message that the parking brake is off.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamp in the instrument panel is on, but not flashing.
In the case of towing a trailer or parking on a gradient, make a maximum application of the parking brake then turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park. After a maximum application, the release time will be longer.
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Automatic application,
hybrid system off
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake is automatically applied when the hybrid system is switched off.
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the warning lamp P in control lever A ,
Automatic release
The electric parking brake releases automatically and progressively when you press the accelerator: Put the gear lever in position A , M or Rthen press on the accelerator pedal.
- extinction of braking warning lamp and of the warning lamp Pin the control lever A ,
The noise of operation confirms the application/ release of the electric parking brake.
Full release of the parking brake is confirmed by:
To immobilise the vehicle,
engine running
With the hybrid system active and the vehicle stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle it is essential to manually apply the parking brake by pulling on control lever A . The application of the parking brake is confirmed by:
- illumination of the braking warning lamp and of the warning lamp P in control lever A ,
When the driver’s door is opened, there is an audible signal and a message is displayed if the parking brake has not been applied.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by:
- display of a message that the parking brake is on.
- display of a message that the parking brake is off.
- display of a message that the parking brake is on.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamp in the instrument panel is on (but not flashing). Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle with the ignition on, as they could release the parking brake. In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle or parking on a gradient, turn the front wheels towards the pavement and engage a gear when you park.
When stationary, with the hybrid system active, do not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily, as you may release the parking brake.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that parking brake warning lamp in the instrument panel is on, but not flashing.
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Emergency braking
In the event of a failure of the main service brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous pull on control lever pull on control lever pull on control leverA will stop the vehicle . The dynamic stability control system (DSC) provides stability during emergency braking. If the emergency braking malfunctions, one of the following messages will be displayed: - "Parking brake faulty". - "Parking brake control faulty".
If a failure of the DSC system is signalled by illumination 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 control lever A .
The emergency braking must only be used in exceptional circumstances.
Special situations
In certain situations (e.g. starting the hybrid system), the parking brake can automatically alter its force. This is normal operation. To advance your vehicle a few centimetres without starting the engine, but with the ignition on, press on the brake pedal and release the parking brake by pulling then releasing control lever A . The full release of the parking brake is confirmed by the extinction of warning lamp in control lever A and of the warning lamp in the instrument panel and display of a message that the parking brake is off. If the parking brake malfunctions while applied or if the battery runs flat, an emergency release is always possible.