2016 Peugeot Boxer Owner's Manual

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HEAdLAMP BEAM
You are advised to adjust the height of the
headlamp beams in accordance with the
load in your vehicle.
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his function works in the dipped and main
beam headlamps position.
Press these controls, located
on the dashboard, several times
in succession to adjust the
headlamps.
An indicator in the screen shows
the adjustment position selected
(0, 1, 2, 3).
PArKInG LAMPS
this system enables you to leave the lamps
on when parked; with the ignition of f, key in
the S
t
OP
position or key removed.
Move the ring on the lighting stalk to
position
O then to dipped or main beam
headlamps.
t

he indicator lamp in the
instrument panel comes on.
t

he lamps will remain on while
you are parked.
Leaving the lighting on for long periods may
significantly reduce the state of charge of
your vehicle's battery.
travelling abroad
If using your vehicle in a country

that drives on the other side of the road,
the headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling on-coming drivers.
Contact a P euge O t
dealer or a qualified

workshop.
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WIPEr controL S tALKSlow continuous wiping: 2 notches downwards.
Do not cover the rain sensor, located at
the top centre of the windscreen.
Screenwash and headlamp wash
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you,
the screenwash is accompanied by a timed
operation of the wipers.
Depending on version, the headlamp wash is
coupled with the screenwash, it is triggered if
the dipped beam headlamps are on.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping is only active when the ignition key is
in the runn I n G position.
t

he control stalk has five different positions:
Wipers off.
Intermittent wiping: 1 notch downwards.
In this position, four wiping frequencies can
be selected by turning the ring: -

very slow frequency
-


slow frequency
-


standard frequency
,
-

fast frequency
.
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, the
wiping speed is adapted automatically to the
intensity of the rainfall.
Automatic wiping: 1 notch downwards.
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his is confirmed by one wipe. Must
be reactivated each time the ignition is
switched
on.
In this position, the sensitivity of the rain
sensor can be increased by turning the ring.
Good practice
Check that the windscreen wiper blades can
operate freely when using the wipers in icy
weather.
u

se the step in the front bumper, to remove
any accumulation of snow at the base of the
windscreen and on the blades.
You can change the wiper blades.
Refer to the "Quick help - Worn wiper
blade" section.
You can check the fluid level.
Refer to the "Checks - Levels and
checks" section.
Fast continuous wiping: 3 notches
downwards.
Single wipe: pull the control stalk towards
the steering wheel.
With Stop & Start, when the wiper


control stalk is in the fast wipe position,
the S
t
OP
mode is not available.
When washing the vehicle, switch off the
ignition or deactivate the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
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cruISE controL
(3
LI tr E H dI E n GI n E )
"this is the speed at which the driver wishes to
travel".
This aid to driving in free-flowing traffic conditions

enables the vehicle to maintain a constant
speed programmed by the driver, except when a
considerable load is carried on a steep gradient.
In order to be programmed or activated,
the vehicle speed must be greater than
approximately 18 mph (30 km/h), with 2nd gear
or higher engaged.
Function selected.
Function deactivated.
If your vehicle is fitted with cruise control,
this is displayed on the instrument panel by
an indicator located in the rev counter.
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Selecting the function - on
Selecting on switches the function on. A
message appears in the instrument panel
screen to confirm the action.
Programming a speed
Accelerate to the required speed,
with 2nd to 6th gear engaged.
Move the control upwards (+), for
approximately one second, to store this
speed.
Release the pressure on the accelerator
pedal, the vehicle will maintain this speed.
Switching off / deactivating the
function
Press the brake or clutch pedal or place
the ring in the o FF position, the indicator
goes off.
If the dynamic stability control system comes
into operation, the cruise control system is
deactivated temporarily.
-

increase the speed in steps, by means


of brief presses, or continuously by
pressing and holding the control
upwards (+ sign),
temporarily exceeding the
programmed speed
When the cruise control is active, it is still
possible to exceed the programmed speed
by depressing the accelerator pedal (to
overtake another vehicle for example).
-

decrease the speed continuously

by pressing and holding the control
downwards (- sign).
restore - rES
to restore the vehicle's
programmed speed (for example
after pressing the brake or clutch
pedal), gradually return to the chosen speed
and press
r ES.
t

he indicator lamp comes on, the cruise
control function is restored.
changing the programmed speed
while the cruise control is in operation
You can:
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Good practice
When changing the programmed reference
speed by pressing and holding the control,
take care as the speed may increase or
decrease rapidly.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
On a steep gradient, the cruise control will
not be able to prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
t
he cruise control cannot, in any
circumstances, replace the need to comply
with speed limits or vigilance on the part of
driver.
It is advisable to leave your feet near the
pedals.
to prevent the mat from becoming caught


under the pedals:
-

ensure that the mat is positioned

correctly,
-

never fit one mat on top of another
.
cancelling the programmed speed
When the vehicle stops, after the ignition is
switched off, the system no longer stores
any speed.
operating fault
In the event of a fault, the system
is switched off and the indicator
goes off.
Contact a P
euge O t
dealer or a qualified

workshop to have the system checked.
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cruISE controL
"this is the speed at which the driver wishes
to drive".
t

his aid to driving in free-flowing traffic
enables the vehicle to maintain the speed
programmed by the driver, unless a
steep gradient or heavy load makes this
impossible. In order for it to be programmed or
activated, the vehicle speed must be greater
than 18 mph (30 km/h) with 2
nd gear or
higher engaged. Function selected.
Function deactivated.
Selecting the function
- turn the ring fully upwards. t
he cruise
control is selected but is not yet active
and no speed has been programmed.
t

he indicator comes on in the instrument
panel
t
he status of the cruise control is given
by an indicator in the rev counter and
messages in the instrument panel screen.
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First activation /
programming a
speed
- Reach the chosen speed by pressing
the accelerator.
-

Move the switch up (+) or down (-)

to memorise the speed. A message
appears in the instrument panel screen
to confirm the operation.
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he vehicle will maintain this speed setting.
temporarily exceeding the speed
setting
It is possible to accelerate and drive
momentarily at a speed greater than the
programmed speed.
When the accelerator pedal is released, the
vehicle will return to the programmed speed.
reactivation
- Following deactivation of the cruise
control, press this button. A message
appears in the instrument panel screen
to confirm the reactivation.
Your vehicle will return to the last
programmed speed.
Alternatively, you can repeat the "first
activation" procedure.
deactivation (off)
- Press this button or the brake or clutch
pedal. A message appears in the
instrument panel screen to confirm the
deactivation.
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there are two methods of memorising a
speed higher than the previous one:
Without using the accelerator:
-

Move the switch up (+).
A

brief press increases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press increases the speed in
steps of 5 mph (km/h).
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sing the accelerator:
-

exceed the memorised speed until the

speed required is reached,
-

move the switch up (+) or down (-).
to memorise a speed lower than the


previous one:
-

move the switch down (-).
A

brief press decreases the speed by
1 mph (km/h).
A maintained press decreases the speed in
steps of 5 mph (km/h).
changing the
programmed
speed Switching the system off
- Place the ring in the central
o position
or switch off the ignition to switch the
system off.
When the vehicle becomes stationary, after
switching off the ignition, the system no
longer memorises a speed.
operating fault
In the event of a fault, the system
switches off and the indicator
goes off. Contact a P
euge O t

dealer or a qualified workshop to


have the system checked.
Good practice
When changing the programmed reference
speed by means of a maintained press,
pay attention as the speed can increase or
decrease rapidly.
Do not use the cruise control on slippery
roads or in heavy traffic.
In the event of a steep slope, the cruise
control cannot prevent the vehicle from
exceeding the programmed speed.
In any event, the cruise control cannot
replace the need to observe the speed
limits, nor can it replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
It is advisable to leave your feet near the
pedals.
to avoid any jamming under the pedals:
-


ensure that the mat and its fixings on the

floor are positioned correctly,
-

never place one mat on top of another
.
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