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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
the air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer. In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below:
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f the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes.
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lace the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compartment.
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btain 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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n normal conditions, use the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may cause misting of the windows and side
windows.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system.
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perate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in good working order.
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sure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks"
section).
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e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. t
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anks to its second special active filter, 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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e air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. t
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is results in an increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption.
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hen towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine
power and so improves towing capacity.
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ondensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.
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nsure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly.
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f the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a P
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Foglamp selection ring
the foglamps operate with dipped and main
beam headlamps.
Front and
rear foglamps
When the headlamps switch off with automatic
illumination of headlamps (AutO m odel) or when
the dipped beam headlamps are switched off
manually, the foglamps and sidelamps remain on.
F turn the ring rear wards to switch off the foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.
In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front foglamps and the
rear foglamps are prohibited. In these
situations, the power of their beams
may dazzle other drivers.
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y should
only be used in fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is your
responsibility to switch on the foglamps
and dipped headlamps manually as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to switch off the front
foglamps and the rear foglamps when
they are no longer needed.
Rotate and release the ring:
F f or wards a first time to switch on the front
foglamps,
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or wards a second time to switch on the rear
foglamps,
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ear wards a first time to switch off the rear
foglamps,
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ear wards a second time to switch of the
front fog lamps.
Lighting left on audible
signal
An audible signal when a front door
is opened warns the driver that the
vehicle's exterior lighting is on, with the
ignition off and in manual lighting mode.
In this case, switching off the lighting
stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, the vehicle goes
into "
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O" mode to avoid discharging
the battery.
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e lighting goes off when you switch
off the ignition, but you can always
switch it on again using the lighting
control stalk.
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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.
the sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action on
the part of the driver, when a low level of external
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.
Automatic illumination of headlamps
Activation
F turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. th
e automatic illumination of headlamps
is accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen.
Deactivation
F turn the ring to another position. Deactivation is accompanied by a message
in the instrument panel screen.
Association with automatic
guide-me-home lighting
Association with automatic illumination of
headlamps provides the guide-me-home
lighting with the following additional options:
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election of the lighting duration of 15, 30
or 60 seconds,
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utomatic activation of guide-me-home
lighting when the automatic illumination of
headlamps is in operation.
Operating fault
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 instrument
panel screen, accompanied by an
audible signal.
Contact a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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Adaptive lighting
Switching on
the driver can take over at any time, if the
circumstances dictate:
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the driving
conditions, using a sensor in the rear view
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e system is active from 15 mph (25 km/h)
and is deactivated below 9 mph (15 km/h).
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ut the lighting control stalk on the "A
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or "Dipped/main beam headlamps"
position.
Switching off
Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
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e state of the system is stored in
memory when switching off the ignition.
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is automatic headlamp dipping
system is a driving aid.
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e driver
remains responsible for the vehicle's
lighting and its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility
and traffic.
the
system may suffer interference or
not work correctly:
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nder conditions of poor visibility
(for example, snowfall, heavy rain
or thick fog, ...),
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f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, ...) in front of
the sensor,
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f the vehicle is facing highly
reflective signs.
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e system is not able to detect:
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oad users that do not have their
own lighting, such as pedestrians,
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oad users whose lighting is
obscured, such as vehicles running
behind a safety barrier (on a
motorway, for example),
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oad users at the top or bottom of
a steep slope, on twisty roads, on
crossroads.
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ress this button, the
indicator lamp goes off,
or
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ipping the headlamps
manually using the lighting
control stalk, whether in the
"A
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" or "Dipped/main
beam headlamps" position.
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ress this button, the
indicator lamp comes on.
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Exterior welcome lighting
Remote switching on of the lighting makes your
approach to the vehicle easier in poor light. th e
lighting comes on or not depending on the the
level of ambient light detected by the sunshine
sensor.
Switching off
the exterior welcome lighting
switches off automatically after a set
time, when the ignition is switched on
or on locking the vehicle.
Door mirror spotlamps
to make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
Switching on
the spotlamps come on:
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hen you remove the key from the ignition,
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hen you open a door,
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hen you use the remote control.
Switching off
they are timed to go off automatically. -
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he zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,
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he zones for ward of the door mirrors and
rear ward of the front doors.
Switching on
F Press the open padlock on the remote control.
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e dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked.
Parking lamps
Side markers for the vehicle by illumination of
the sidelamps on the traffic side only.
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ithin one minute of switching off the
ignition, operate the lighting control stalk
up or down depending on the traffic side
(for example: when parking on the left;
lighting control stalk upwards; the right
hand sidelamps are on).
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is is confirmed by an audible signal and
illumination of the corresponding direction
indicator warning lamp in the instrument panel.
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witch off the parking lamps, return the
lighting control stalk to the middle position or
switch on the ignition.
Programming
the activation/deactivation and
lighting duration are set in the Main
menu of instrument panel screen.
Select " Vehicle parameters " then
" Lighting ", then change the lighting
duration.
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Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, when the fluid
reservoir low level is reached this warning
lamp comes on in the instrument panel,
accompanied by an audible signal and a
message in the instrument panel screen.
Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk
downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
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is warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed. Briefly push the control stalk
downwards again, or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
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is warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
the automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
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minute.
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e windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if rain is
detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
the warning lamp comes on 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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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
this position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.to m aintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
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ny action on the wiper stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition,
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
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ark the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding


it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine performance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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ower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
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e maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
towing a trailer increases the braking distance.to a void overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
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e rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
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towbar is used.
For more information on weights (and
the towed loads which apply to your
vehicle) refer to the corresponding
section.
Driving