2016 Peugeot Traveller warning

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Front daytime running lamps
(light-emitting diodes)
If fitted to your vehicle, they come on
automatically when the engine is started, when
the lighting control stalk is in position "0" or
" AUTO ".
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate lamps,
sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are
switched on automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver.
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ey can also come
on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation 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.
Deactivation
F turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on; this warning lamp is displayed
Contact a P
e

ugeot dealer or a qualified
workshop. in the instrument panel accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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 top of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
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t
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rn the ring to the "AUTO" position.
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e
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
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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
one


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.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
top of the windscreen behind the rear view
m i r r o r.
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
e
ugeot dealer or a
qualified workshop. Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Rear wiper
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If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper.
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is function is activated by default.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "
Rear wiper in reverse ".
With the audio system
In the "Personalisation-configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Rear wipe in reverse
gear ".
With the touch screen Activation / Deactivation
Activation or deactivation of the function is
done in the vehicle configuration menu.
F

P
ull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you.
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he
screenwash then the wipers
operate for a fixed period.
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e headlamp wash is only activated if the
dipped headlamps are on and the vehicle is
moving .
With daytime running lamps, to activate the
headlamp wash, position the lighting stalk in
the dipped beam position.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
on vehicles fitted with automatic
air conditioning, any action on the
windscreen wash control results in
temporary closing of the air intake to
avoid odours inside the passenger
compartment.
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.
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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Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
Hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the
ABS regulation is invoked or in the event of an
impact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
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ey switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
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Y
ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Visual warning with all of the direction
indicators flashing to alert other road users to a
vehicle breakdown, towing or accident.
emergency or
assistance call
this system allows you to make an emergency
or assistance call to the emergency services or
to the dedicated P
e

ugeot service.
For more information on Audio
equipment and telematics and in
particular the use of this equipment,
refer to the corresponding section.
F

P

ress this button, all of the direction
indicators flash.
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ey can operate with the ignition off.
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Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
In emergency braking, press ver y
firmly and maintain this pressure. When changing wheels (tyres and
rims), ensure that these are approved
for your vehicle.
Normal operation of the ABS may make
itself felt by slight vibrations of the brake
pedal.
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e fixed illumination of this warning
lamp indicates that there is a fault
with the ABS.th
e vehicle retains conventional
braking. Drive carefully at moderate
speed.
When this warning lamp comes on,
coupled with the STOP and ABS
warning lamps, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message,
it indicates that there is a fault
with the electronic brake force
distribution (
e
B

FD).
You must stop as soon as it is
safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system
checked by a P
e

ugeot
dealer or
a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
Intelligent traction
control
If fitted to your vehicle, it has a system to help
driving on snow: intelligent traction control .
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is system detects situations of difficult
sur face adhesion that could make it difficult to
move off or make progress on deep fresh snow
or compacted snow.
In these situations, intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel slip to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle.
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e use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low
levels of grip.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Activation
these systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
As soon as they detect a problem of grip or
trajectory, these systems act on the operation
of the engine and brakes.
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is is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate
the DSC system, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
But it is recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
Operating fault
Reactivation
F Press this button. F t
u
rn the knob to this position.
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r
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e indicator lamp in the button or the knob
comes on: the DSC system no longer acts on
the operation of the engine.
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e system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30

mph (50 km/h).
However, below 30 mph (50 km/h) you can
manually reactivate the system. F
P
ress this button.
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r
F
t
u
rn the knob to this position.
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e indicator lamp in the button or the knob
goes off.
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e DSC system offers exceptional
safety in normal driving, but this should
not encourage the driver to take extra
risks or drive at high speed.
th
e correct operation of the system
depends on observation of the
manufacturer's recommendations
regarding the wheels (tyres and rims),
the braking components, the electronic
components and the P
e
ugeot
assembly and repair procedures.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a Pe ugeot dealer or a
qualified workshop. If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a P
e
ugeot dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
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Seat belt warning lamps
If your vehicle has individual front seats:
1. Driver's seat belt not fastened / unfastened
warning lamp.
2.
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ront passenger seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp.
From about 12 mph (20 km/h) and
for two minutes, the warning lamp(s)
flash(es) accompanied by an audible
signal. Beyond these two minutes,
the warning lamp(s) remain(s) on if
the driver or front passenger do(es)
not fasten their seat belt(s).
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witching on the ignition, the warning
lamp(s) come(s) on in the instrument panel if
the corresponding seat belt is not fastened or is
unfastened. If your vehicle has a 2-seat bench front seat:
A.
ou ter (driver) seat belt not fastened /
unfastened warning lamp.
B.
C

entre and/or outer seat belt not fastened
warning lamp.
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
lamp A comes on if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened or is unfastened.
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e warning lamp B comes on if the centre
and/or an outer seat belt is (are) unfastened.
If your vehicle is fitted with individual seats,
they have three-point seat belts with their
guides and belt reels built into the backrests.
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Advice
In the event of an impact
Depending on the nature and
seriousness of the impact, the
pretensioning device may be deployed
before and independently of the airbags.
Deployment of the pretensioners is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system.
In all cases, the airbag warning lamp comes
on.
Following an impact, have the seat belts
system checked, and if necessary replaced,
by a P
e

ugeot dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
-

b

e tightened as close to the body as
possible,
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b

e pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it does not
twist,
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b

e used to restrain only one person,
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n

ot bear any trace of cuts or fraying,
-

n

ot be converted or modified to avoid
affecting its performance.
In accordance with current safety
regulations, for all repairs on your vehicle's
seat belts, go to a qualified workshop with
the skills and equipment needed, which a
Pe
ugeot d
ealer is able to provide.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
P
e

ugeot
dealer or a qualified workshop,
particularly if the straps show signs of
damage.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy
water or a textile cleaning product, sold by
P
e

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d

ealers.
After folding or moving a seat or rear bench
seat, ensure that the seat belt is positioned
and reeled in correctly.
Recommendations for children
use a suitable child seat if the passenger is
less than 12 years old or shorter than one
and a half metres.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one person.
Never allow a child to travel on your lap.
For more information on Child seats , refer
to the corresponding section.the
driver must ensure that passengers use
the seat belts correctly and that they are all
fastened before setting off.
Wherever you are seated in the vehicle,
always fasten your seat belt, even for short
journeys.
Do not interchange the seat belt buckles as
they will not fulfill their role fully.
th

e seat belts are fitted with an inertia reel
permitting automatic adjustment of the
length of the strap to your size.
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h

e seat belt
is stowed automatically when not in use.
Before and after use, ensure that the seat
belt is reeled in correctly.
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e lower part of the strap must be
positioned as low as possible on the pelvis.
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e upper part must be positioned in the
hollow of the shoulder.
th

e inertia reels are fitted with an automatic
locking device which comes into operation in
the event of a collision, emergency braking
or if the vehicle rolls over. You can release
the device by pulling the strap firmly and
then releasing it so that it reels in slightly.
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