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Front armrest
Comfort and storage device for the driver and front passenger. The height and longitudinal position of the armrest cover can be adjusted for greater comfort.
Raise the cover to the required position (low, intermediate or high). If you raise the cover slightly beyond the high position, guide it when lowering it to
the low position.
Raise the lever. Raise the cover fully. Slide the cover fully for wards or rear wards.
Storage Longitudinal adjustment Height adjustment
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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 maximum dimensions of the triangle (once folded) or its storage box must be: - A : length = 44 cm, - B : height = 4 cm, - C : width = 6.5 cm.
The location for a folded triangle is under the boot floor. Placing the triangle in the
road
Distance from your vehicle (in metres)
Road
Motor way
DayNight
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.
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.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for use of the triangle.
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Temperature adjustment
Turn the dial from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the temperature to your requirements.
The air conditioning system only operates with the engine running.
Air flow adjustment
Turn the dial to obtain a comfortable air flow.
If you put the air flow control in the minimum position (system off), the temperature is no longer controlled. However, a slight flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the movement of the vehicle.
Manual air conditioning
Heating / Ventilation
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For Diesel vehicles , in sub-zero temperatures the engine will not start until the pre-heater warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the "START/STOP" button, press down on the brake or clutch pedal until the warning lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/STOP" button again, until the engine starts and runs. With the electronic key inside the vehicle, depress the clutch pedal fully and maintain pressure until the engine starts.
Starting
Press the " START/STOP " button.
The presence in the recognition zone of the electronic key of the "Keyless Entry and Starting" system is essential. For reasons of safety, do not leave this zone
while the engine is running. A message is displayed if the electronic key is not detected in the zone. Move the electronic key into the zone to be able to start the engine.
Starting and switching off the engine,
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
The steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less immediately. (Read the information on Diesel versions).
If one of the starting 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.
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Dynamic function
In sport mode (with an automatic gearbox), this function conditions: - the visual ambience, with specific back-lighting for the instrument panel, - the acoustic ambience of the engine, - power assistance for the steering, - acceleration, - the automatic gearbox, - information to the driver in the instrument panel on dynamic settings.
This function is only available when Park Assist is not selected and snow mode in the automatic gearbox is not selected. If Park Assist is switched on, this automatically deactivates the function.
Activation
Press the end of the wiper control stalk to display in the instrument panel the different information on dynamic settings.
The telemetry data (longitudinal and lateral acceleration, power produced, turbocharger pressure, ...) are given as an indication only.
Press nd hold the button until the back-lighting in the instrument panel changes. The LED in the button stays on.
Display
Press repeatedly to go from one screen to another.
If the LED flashes, activation is not possible (for example if Park Assist or snow mode is selected) and so the back-lighting returns to its normal mode. If the LED continues flashing for a long time, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Stop & Start
Operation
Going into engine STOP mode
The "ECO" warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the engine goes into standby automatically:
- With a manual gearbox , at speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h) or vehicle stationary (depending on the engine), when you place the gear lever in neutral, and you release the clutch pedal.
Never refuel with the engine in STOP mode; you must switch off the ignition with the button.
For your comfort, during parking maoeuvres, STOP mode is not available for a few seconds after coming out of reverse gear. STOP mode does not affect the functionality of the vehicle, such as for example, braking, power steering...
Special cases: STOP mode not available
STOP mode is not invoked principally when: - the vehicle is on a steep slope (up or d ow n), - the driver's door is open, - the driver's seat belt is not fastened, - the vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph (10 km/h) since the last engine start by the driver, - the electric parking brake is applied or being applied, - the engine is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment,
- demisting is active, - some special conditions (battery charge, engine temperature, braking assistance, ambient temperature...) where the engine is needed to assure control of a system.
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start, a time counter calculates the time spent in STOP mode during a journey.
In this case, the "ECO" warning lamp flashes for a few seconds then goes of f. This operation is perfectly normal.
The Stop & Start system puts the engine temporarily into standby - STOP mode - during stops in the traffic (red lights, traffic jams, or other...). The engine restarts automatically - START mode - as soon as you want to move off. The restart takes place instantly, quickly and silently. Per fect for urban use, the Stop & Start system reduces fuel consumption and exhaust emissions as well as the noise level when stationary.
Stop & Start time counter
(minutes / seconds or hours / minutes)
- With an automatic gearbox , vehicle stationary, when you press the brake pedal or place the gear selector lever in position N .
It resets to zero every time the ignition is switched on.
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The alert is given by a warning lamp which comes on in the door mirror on the side in question as soon as a vehicle - car, lorry, bicycle - is detected and the following conditions are fulfilled: - all the vehicles must be moving in the same direction, - the speed of your vehicle is between 7 and 87 mph (12 and 140 km/h), - the difference in speed between your vehicle and the other vehicles must be less than 6 mph (10 km/h), - the traffic must be flowing normally, - in the case of an overtaking manoeuvre, if this is prolonged and the vehicle being overtaken remains in the blind spot, - you are driving on a straight or slightly curved road, - your vehicle is not pulling a trailer, a caravan...
No alert will be given in the following situations: - in the presence of stationary objects (parked vehicles, barriers, street lamps, road signs...), - with vehicles moving in the opposite direction, - driving on a sinuous road or a sharp c o r n e r,
- when overtaking (or being overtaken by) a very long vehicle (lorry, coach...) which is at the same time detected at the rear in the blind spot angle and present in the driver's for ward field of vision, - in very heavy traffic: vehicles detected in front and behind are confused with a lorry or a stationary object, - when overtaking quickly.
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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 and reduces the nuisance to the driver caused by the sun, headlamps from other vehicles...
Manual day/night model
Adjustment
Adjust the mirror so that the glass is directed correctly in the "day" position.
As a safety measure, the mirrors should be adjusted to reduce the "blind spot".
In order to ensure optimum visibility during your manoeuvres, the mirror lightens automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
Day / night position
Pull the lever to change to the "night" anti-dazzle position. Push the lever to change to the normal "day" position.
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.