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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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nsure 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 PEUGEOT 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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F Press this button several times in succession to direct the air
flow in turn towards: 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. F

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ress the "empty fan"
air flow
button until the fan symbol
disappears and "---" appears.
F

P
ress this "full fan" button to
increase the air flow.
F

P
ress this "empty fan" button to
reduce the air flow. Avoid prolonged operation in interior air
recirculation mode (risk of misting and
of deterioration of the air quality).
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.
Air distribution adjustment
- the 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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t
he central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
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t
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.
Air intake/Air recirculation
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.
Switching the system off
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.
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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.
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t 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.
F
P
ress the "A /C " button for air conditioning;
the indicator lamp in the button comes on.
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Boot fittings
1. High load retaining net (depending on ve r s i o n)
(

see following page for details)
2.
L

uggage cover
(

see following page for details)
3.
B

oot lamp
4.
R

etaining strap
5.
S

towing rings (depending on version)
6.
R

etaining net
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Warning triangle (stowing)
Before leaving your vehicle to set up
and install the triangle, switch on the
hazard warning lamps and 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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C : w

idth = 38 mm.Placing the triangle in the road
F Place the triangle at a distance behind the
vehicle, in line with the driving regulations
in force in the country.
The location for stowing a folded triangle or its box is under the front seat or under the boot carpet (depending on version).
The triangle is available as an
accessory, contact a PEUGEOT dealer
or a qualified workshop.
To use the triangle, refer to the
manufacturer's instructions.
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Starting - Stopping the engine
1. Stop position.
2. I gnition on position.
3.
S

tarting position.
Ignition switch
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the
key, which would weigh down on its
blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Starting
With a manual gearbox , place the gear lever
in neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
With an electronic gearbox , place the gear
lever at N then press the brake pedal firmly.
With an automatic gearbox , place the gear
lever at P or N then press the brake pedal
f i r m l y. F

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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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elease the steering column by
simultaneously turning the wheel and
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key.
In some cases, you may have to apply
some force to turn the steering (if the
wheels are on lock against a kerb, for
example).
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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.
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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.
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o lock the steering column, turn the wheel
until the lock engages.
Switching 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.
Other wise, some vehicle functions will
no longer be active.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
To facilitate unlocking of the steering
wheel, it is recommended that you
place the wheels in the straight ahead
position before switching off the engine.
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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.
This selective gear change mode enables you
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.
Driving