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Energy load
Load reduction mode
Principle
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Economy mode
Principle
System which manages the period of use of
certain functions to maintain an adequate state
of charge of the battery.
After switching off the engine and for a
maximum cumulative period of around
30 minutes, you can continue to use functions
such as the audio and telematic system, the
wipers, dipped beam, courtesy lamps, ...
Entry into the mode
Once this time has elapsed, a message
advising the entry into energy economy mode
appears in the screen and the active functions
on put on standby.
If a telephone call is in progress at this time,
the connection via the audio system's hands-
free function will be maintained for around
10 minutes.
Coming out of the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
To restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and allow it run
for at least five minutes.
The engine will not start if the battery is
discharged.
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Lighting
Main lighting
The vehicle has various different lamps:
- sidelamps, to be seen,
- dipped beam headlamps to see without
dazzling other drivers,
- main beam headlamps to see clearly when
the road is clear,
- directional headlamps for improved
visibility when cornering.
Additional lighting
Other lamps are fitted to fulfil the requirements
of particular driving conditions:
- a rear foglamp to better signal the
presence of the vehicle in foggy conditions,
- front foglamps with cornering lighting,
- daytime running lamps to be seen during
t h e d ay,
- guide-me-home and welcome lighting for
leaving and entering to the vehicle.
Automatic lighting
functions
Various automatic lighting functions are also
available depending on options:
- guide-me-home lighting,
- cornering lighting,
- welcome lighting,
- daytime running lamps,
- automatic illumination of headlamps.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
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The sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver, when a low level of
ambient light is detected or in certain cases of
activation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a sufficient
level or after the windscreen wipers are switched
off, the lamps are switched off automatically.
AUTO mode
Switching on
F Turn the ring to the "AUTO" position.
Activation of the function is accompanied
by a message in the screen.
Switching off
F Turn the ring to another position.
Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by a message in the screen.
Automatic guide-me-home
lighting
Association with the automatic lighting provides
the guide-me-home lighting with the following
additional options:
- selection of the lighting duration of 15, 30
or 60 seconds,
- automatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation. In the event of a fault with the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
in the instrument panel and/or a message
appears in the screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
Configuration
Press "MENU" to display the "MAIN
MENU" .
Select "Driving" .
Select "Secondary page" .
Select the "Driving assistance" tab.
Activate the "Guide me home"
function. Select "Vehicle settings" .Switching off
Switching on Deactivate the "Guide me home"

function.
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With dipped or main beams, this function
makes use of the beam from a front foglamp
to illuminate the inside of a bend, when the
vehicle speed is below 25 mph (approximately
40 km/h) (urban driving, winding road,
intersections, parking manoeuvres...).
Cornering lighting
With cornering lighting
Without cornering lighting
Operation
The system operates:
- when the corresponding direction indicator
is switched on,
or
- from a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Programming
The system is activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
configuration menu.
The system is activated by default.
No operation
The system does not operate:
- below a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
- above 25 mph (40 km/h),
- when reverse gear is engaged.
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Changing a bulb
Front lamps
A. Model with light guide
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps
is normal; it disappears after the lamps
have been on for a few minutes.
The headlamps are fitted with
polycarbonate glass with a protective
coating:
F
do not clean them using a dr y
or abrasive cloth, nor with a
detergent or solvent product,
F use a sponge and soapy water or a
pH neutral product,
F when using a high pressure washer
on persistent marks, do not keep
the lance directed towards the
lamps or their edges for too long,
so as not to damage their protective
coating and seals.
B. Model without light guide
1. Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps
(light emitting diodes - LEDs).
4. Direction indicators (PWY-24W).
5. Front foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11-55W). 1.
Main beam headlamps (H7-55W).
2. Dipped beam headlamps (H7-55W).
3. Daytime running lamps / sidelamps
(W5-5W).
4. Direction indicators (PWY-24W).
5. Front foglamps (directional according
to version) (H11-55W).
Changing a bulb should only be done
after the headlamp has been switched
off for several minutes (risk of serious
burns).
F
Do not touch the bulb directly with
your fingers, use a lint-free cloth.
It is imperative to use only anti-
ultraviolet (UV) type bulbs to avoid
damaging the headlamp.
Always replace a failed bulb with a
new bulb with the same type and
specification.
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