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Press the "Air conditioning " menu
button to display the controls for the
air conditioning system.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature.
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ress one of the buttons 1 to increase or
decrease the air flow.
The value displayed corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
It is recommended that you avoid a
difference between the left and right setting
of more than 3.
Automatic comfort
programme
F Press the button 5 to activate/deactivate the automatic mode of the air conditioning
system.
When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the
air conditioning system operates automatically:
the system manages the temperature, air
flow and air distribution in the passenger
compartment in an optimum way depending on
the comfort level you have selected. It is possible to modulate the
intensity of the automatic comfort
programme by choosing one of
three mode settings offered in
a secondary page of the "
Air
conditioning " menu.
To change the current setting, shown by the
green indicator lamp, press the button for the
desired mode:
"Soft": provides soft and quiet
operation by limiting air flow.
"Normal": offers the best
compromise between a comfortable
temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
"Fast": provides strong and effective
air f low. This setting is associated with AUTO mode
only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,
the indicator for the last setting remains on.
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if deactivated.
In cold conditions and when the engine is
cold, to limit distribution of cold air in the
passenger compartment, the air flow will
change gradually until the comfort setting
is reached.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value setting, there is
no need to alter the value displayed in
order to reach more quickly the required
level of comfort. The system automatically
corrects the temperature difference.
Manual control
You can manually adjust one or more of these
settings, while retaining automatic control of
the other functions:
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ir flow,
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ir distribution.
As soon as you modify a setting, the indicator
lamp in the " AUTO" button goes off.
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On/Off
F Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and, depending on version, the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp in the button
comes on.
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical consumption.
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t is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this button again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of
the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Rear screen demisting – defrosting can
only be operated when the engine is
running.
Panoramic roof
Its electric blind improves thermal and acoustic
comfort.
Electric blind
Opening
Closing
You can also press or pull the control
beyond the point of resistance: the blind
opens or closes completely after you
release the control.
Operating the control again stops the
movement of the blind.
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ress the rear of the control without going
beyond the point of resistance.
The blind stops when your release the control. F

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ress the front of the control without going
beyond the point of resistance.
The blind stops when your release the control.
Safety anti-pinch
If the blind encounters an obstacle, you
should reverse the movement. Use the
control to do this.
Remember to always switch off the
ignition when leaving the vehicle, even for
a short time.
When operating the control, the driver
should ensure that there is nothing
preventing movement of the blind.
The driver must ensure that passengers
use the blind correctly.
Be aware of children when operating the
blind.
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Courtesy lamps
1.Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps
Front – rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy lamp
comes on gradually:
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hen you unlock the vehicle,
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hen the electronic key is removed from the
reader,
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n opening a door,
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hen the remote control locking button is
activated, 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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seconds after the last door is closed. Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
Depending on version, you can also
switch the courtesy lamp on or off by
pressing this button.
Front – rear map reading
lamps
F With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch.
Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting
time varies according to the circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately
ten minutes,
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n energy saving mode, approximately
thirty seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
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Exterior lighting control
stalk
Main lighting
Selection of main lighting mode
Without AUTO lighting
With AUTO lighting
Lighting off (ignition off)/Front daytime
running lamps (engine running).
Sidelamps only. Automatic illumination of headlamps.
Dipping the headlamps
Pull the lever to switch the lighting between
dipped and main beam headlamps.
In Lighting off or Sidelamps only modes, the
driver can switch on the main beam headlamps
directly by keeping the lever pulled.
Display
Illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp in the instrument panel confirms that the
lighting selected is on.
Foglamps
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. They should only be
used in fog or falling 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.
Switch off the front and rear foglamps
when they are no longer necessary.
Rear foglamp only
Turn the ring to align the desired symbol with
the marking.
Dipped or main beam headlamps.
The main or dipped beam headlamps must be
on.
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o switch it on, turn the ring for wards.
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Daytime running lamps/
Sidelamps
These lamps light up automatically when the
engine starts.
Automatic illumination of
headlamps
When a low level of ambient light is detected
by the sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,

sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. They may also
Switching on
Switching off
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 in
the instrument panel, accompanied
by an audible signal and/or a
message.
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,
integrated with the rain sensor and located
at the top of the windscreen behind the
rear view mirror; the associated functions
would no longer be controlled.
They provide the following functions:
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aytime running lamps (lighting control
stalk at position " 0" or " AUTO " with
adequate light level).
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idelamps (lighting control stalk at position
" AUTO " with low light levels or "Sidelamps
only" or "Dipped/main beam headlamps"). F

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urn the ring to the AUTO position.
Activation of the function is accompanied by
the display of a message.
Automatic headlamp
dipping
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the
exterior light level and the driving conditions,
using a camera located at the top of the
windscreen.
This system is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting, its correct use for the
prevailing conditions of light, visibility,
traffic and obser vation of driving and
vehicle regulations.
The system will be operational as soon as
you exceed 16
mph (25 km/h).
If the speed drops below 9
mph (15 km/h),
the system no longer operates.
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the light returns to a sufficient level
or after the windscreen wipers are switched off,
the lamps are switched off automatically.
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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 sur faces.
The ABS prevents wheel lock in the event of
emergency braking.
The EBFD manages the braking pressure wheel by
wheel.
Emergency braking assistance
(EBA)
In an emergency, this system permits the
optimum braking pressure to be reached
more quickly, therefore reducing the stopping
distance.
It is triggered in relation to the speed at which
the brake pedal is pressed. The effect of this is
a reduction in the resistance of the pedal and
an increase in braking efficiency.
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
The ASR system (also known as Traction 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.
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
Depending on the version, your vehicle has
a system allowing control of the vehicle to be
retained when towing a trailer, so as to avoid
the risk of snaking.
Intelligent traction control
system
Depending on version, your vehicle has a
system to help driving on snow: intelligent
traction control.
This system detects situations of poor sur face
grip that could make it difficult to move off
or make progress on deep fresh snow or
compacted snow.
In these situations, the intelligent traction
control limits the amount of wheel spin to
provide the best traction and trajectory control
for your vehicle. The use of snow tyres is strongly
recommended on sur faces offering low
levels of grip.
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBD)
The fixed illumination of this warning
lamp indicates that there is a fault
with the ABS.
The vehicle retains conventional braking. Drive
carefully at moderate speed.
If these warning lamps come on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message, this indicates a
fault with the electronic brake force
distribution (EBFD) system.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
In both cases, have the system checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
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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 vibration of the brake
pedal.
If you need to brake in an emergency,
press the brake pedal ver y firmly and
keep the pressure applied.
After an impact, have these systems
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Dynamic stability control (DSC)/
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
These systems are activated automatically
every 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.This is indicated by this warning
lamp flashing in the instrument
panel.
Deactivation/reactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can move
freely and regain grip.
With audio system and GT/GTi versions
F

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ress this button to deactivate
the DSC and ASR.
With touch screen, except GT/GTi versions F

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ect "Traction control" in the
Driving functions menu of the
touch screen to deactivate the
ASR.
Malfunction
Illumination of this warning lamp,
accompanied by the display of a
message and an audible signal,
indicates a fault with the system.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the systems checked.
Deactivation is confirmed by the illumination
of this warning lamp in the instrument panel,
the display of a message as well as the
illumination of the indicator lamp in the button.
Reactivate the system(s) when grip conditions
allow.
The system(s) reactivate(s) automatically each
time the ignition is switched back on or from
31
mph (50 km/h) (except GT and GTi versions).
Below 31
mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate it /
them manually.
With audio system and GT/GTi versions
F
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ress this button again to
reactivate the DSC and ASR.
With touch screen, except GT/GTi versions F

Sel
ect "Traction control" again
in the Driving functions menu
of the touch screen to reactivate
the function.
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ASR/DSC
These systems offer increased safety
in normal driving, but they should not
encourage the driver to take extra risks or
drive at high speed.
It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain,
snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip
increases. It is therefore important for your
safety to keep these systems activated in
all conditions, and particularly in difficult
conditions.
The correct operation of these
systems depends on obser vation of
the manufacturer's recommendations
regarding as much the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
as the assembly and repair procedures
used by PEUGEOT dealers.
The use of snow tyres is recommended,
in order to be able to benefit from the
efficiency of these systems in winter
conditions.
In this case, it is essential to equip the
four wheels with tyres approved for your
vehicle.Trailer stability assist (TSA)
When towing, this system reduces the risk of
the vehicle or trailer swaying.
Operation
The system is activated automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
The electronic stability control (ESC) must not
have any faults.
If the system detects oscillations (snaking) in
the movement of the trailer at speeds between
37 and 99 mph (60 and 160 km/h), it acts
on the brakes to stabilise the trailer and, if
necessary, reduces the engine power to slow
down the vehicle.
The correction is signalled by the
flashing of this indicator lamp in the
instrument panel and illumination of
the brake lamps.
For information on the weights and towed
loads, refer to the "Technical data" section or
the registration certificate for your vehicle.
To ensure complete safety while driving with
a To w b a r d e v i c e , refer to the corresponding
section.
Malfunction
Should a fault occur with the system,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
the display of a message and an
audible signal.
If you continue to tow a trailer, reduce your
speed and drive carefully!
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The trailer stability assist system
offers increased safety in normal
driving conditions, provided that the
recommendations on towing a trailer are
obser ved. It must not encourage the driver
to take additional risks, such as towing
a trailer in adverse operating conditions
(overloading, failure to obser ve the trailer
nose weight, worn or under-inflated tyres,
faulty braking system, etc.), or to drive at
too high a speed.
In certain cases, the swaying of the trailer
may not be detected by the ESC system,
particularly with a light trailer.
When driving on slippery or poor sur faces,
the system may not be able to prevent
sudden swaying of the trailer.
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