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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching onSwitching off
F Press this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and
(depending on version) the door
mirrors.
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e indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
the demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
the rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption. F
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t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again.
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e indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off.
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Courtesy lamps
1. Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
Front - rear courtesy lamps
F With the ignition on, press the corresponding switch.
Front - rear map reading
lamps
With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
- with the ignition off, approximately ten minutes,
- in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
- with the engine running, unlimited.
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
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hen the vehicle is unlocked,
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hen the electronic key is removed from
the reader,
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hen opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
used, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually:
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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed.
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ke care to avoid leaving anything in
contact with the courtesy lamps.
Depending on version, you can also
switch the courtesy lamp on or off by
pressing this button.
3.
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ear courtesy lamp
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ear map reading lamps
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Mirrors
F Move control A to the right or to the left to select the corresponding mirror.
F

M
ove control B in all four directions to
adjust.
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eturn control A to the central position.
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ch fitted with an adjustable mirror glass
providing the lateral rear ward vision necessary
for overtaking or parking.th
ey can also be folded for parking in confined
spaces.
Demisting - Defrosting
Door mirrors
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates with the engine
running, by switching on the heated
rear screen. As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the "blind spots".
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e objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
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ke this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
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e folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Unfolding
F From outside: unlock the vehicle using the electronic key or the Keyless en try and
Starting system.
F

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rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rearwards.
Folding
F From outside: lock the vehicle using the electronic key or the Keyless en try and
Starting system.
F

F
rom inside: with the ignition on, pull the
control A in the central position rearwards.
If the mirrors are folded using control A ,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked. Pull again on control A .
For more information on Demisting -
Defrosting the rear screen , refer to
the corresponding section. If necessary, it is possible to fold the
mirrors manually.
Adjustment
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Lighting and visibility

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Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lighting Selection of main lighting mode
turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.Lighting off (ignition off) / Front daytime
running lamps (engine running).
Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Sidelamps only.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
In the lighting off and sidelamps modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
temporarily ("headlamp flash") by maintaining a
pull on the stalk.
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator lamp
in the instrument panel confirms the lighting
switched on. Pull the stalk to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
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In good or rainy weather, by 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. t
he
y should
only be used in fog or falling snow.
In these weather conditions, you should
switch on the foglamps and dipped
beam headlamps manually, as the
sunshine sensor may detect sufficient
light.
Do not forget to switch off the front and
rear foglamps when they are no longer
necessary.Switching off the lighting
when switching off the ignition
When the ignition is switched off, all of the
lamps switch off immediately, except for
the dipped beam headlamps if automatic
guide-me-home lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting
when switching on the
ignition
to reactivate the lighting control stalk,
turn the ring A to position "0" - lighting
off, then to the position of your choice.
When the driver's door is opened, a
temporary audible signal warns you that
the vehicle's lighting is on.
th

ey switch off automatically after a
period which depends on the state of
charge of the battery (entry to energy
economy mode).
Front daytime running
lamps
(light-emitting diodes)
they come on automatically when the engine
is started, when the lighting control stalk is in
position " 0" or " AUTO ".
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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 flat
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.
F
A
ny action on the wiper stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F
t
o p
ark the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets*
* Depending on the country of sale. In area 1 , the heating frees the wiper blades
when they are stuck by snow or ice.
In area 2 , the heating improves visibility by
avoiding the accumulation of snow when the
wipers are operating.
Switching onF With the engine running, press this button; its indicator lamp
comes on.
th

e period of operation depends on the
ambient temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the function
off; its indicator lamp goes off.
th

is function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.
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electronic stability control (eSC) incorporating
the following systems:
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nti-lock braking system (ABS) and
electronic brake force distribution (
eB

FD),
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ergency braking assistance (
eBA
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heel anti-slip regulation (ASR) or traction
control,
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ynamic stability control (DSC).
electronic stability control (eS C)
Definitions
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
and electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD)
this system improves the stability and
manoeuvrability of your vehicle when braking
and contributes towards improved control on
corners, in particular on poor or slippery road
surfaces.
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e ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
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e e
B
FD manages the braking pressure
wheel by wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system enables you to
reach the optimum braking pressure more
quickly and therefore reduce the stopping
distance.
It is triggered according to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed.
t
h
is is felt by a
reduction in the resistance of the pedal and an
increase in the effectiveness of the braking.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
the ASR system (also known as tr action
Control) optimises traction in order to limit
wheel slip by acting on the brakes of the driving
wheels and on the engine. It also improves
the directional stability of the vehicle on
acceleration.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
If there is a difference between the path
followed by the vehicle and that required by
the driver, the DSC monitors each wheel and
automatically acts on the brake of one or more
wheels and on the engine to return the vehicle
to the required path, within the limits of the laws
of physics.
Horn
F Press the central part of the steering wheel.
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Dynamic stability control (DSC)
and anti-slip regulation (ASR)
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.
th
is is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
th
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 assembly and
repair procedures used by P
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dealers.
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ully benefit from the effectiveness of
these systems in wintry conditions, it is
essential to fit a set of four winter tyres
to the vehicle.
t
h
is will allow the vehicle
to retain a neutral behaviour.
After an impact, have the system
checked by a P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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 spin freely
and regain grip.
Operating fault
It is however recommended that the system be
reactivated as soon as possible.
F

P
ress the button.
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is warning lamp and the indicator
lamp in the button come on: the
DSC system no longer acts on the
operation of the engine.
Reactivation
the system is reactivated automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
30
mph (50 km/h) (except gt and gt
i v
ersions).
F

P
ress the button again to
reactivate it manually. If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, this indicates a fault
with the system.
Contact a P
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dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
Activation
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