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Front and rear foglamps
When the lighting is switched off automatically
(version with AUTO lighting), the foglamp goes
of f.
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o switch it off, turn the ring rear wards.
The front and rear foglamps work with the
sidelamps or dipped beam headlamps on (in
manual or auto mode).
Push and turn the ring:
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nce for wards to switch on the front
foglamps,
F

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or wards a second time to switch on the rear
foglamps.
F

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nce rear wards to switch off the rear
foglamps,
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ear wards a second time to switch off the
front foglamps.
If the lighting is switched off automatically
(version with AUTO lighting) or the dipped
beams are switched off manually, the foglamps
and sidelamps remain on. F
T urn the ring rear wards to switch off the
foglamps, the sidelamps will then switch off.
Never look too closely at the luminous
beam of "Full LED" headlamps: risk of
serious eye injury.
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), the presence
of misting on the internal sur face of the
glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is
normal; it disappears after the lamps have
been on for a few minutes.
Travelling abroad
Halogen headlamps
If using your vehicle in a country that
drives on the other side of the road, the
headlamps must be adjusted to avoid
dazzling oncoming drivers.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
LED lamps
The design of the front LED headlamps
allows driving without modification in a
country that drives on the other side of the
road to the country in which your vehicle
was sold. Switching off of the lighting when the
ignition is switched off
On switching off the ignition, all of the
lamps turn off immediately, except for
dipped beam if automatic guide-me-home
lighting is activated.
Switching on the lighting after the
ignition is switched off
To reactivate the lighting control, rotate
ring A to the 0 position – lamps off, then to
the desired position.
On opening the driver's door a temporary
audible signal warns the driver that the
lighting is on.
They will go off automatically after a
period of time that depends on the state of
charge in battery (entering energy-saving
m o d e).
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Activation/Deactivation
F Turn the lighting control stalk ring to the "AUTO " position.
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n the Vehicle/Driving menu,
select the " Driving functions "
tab, then " Automatic headlamp
dip ".
The status of the system remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
Operation
If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or if
the traffic conditions do not allow illumination of
the main beam headlamps: -

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ipped beam is kept on: these
indicator lamps come on in the
instrument panel. If the ambient light level is very low and the
traffic conditions permit:
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m
ain beam comes on
automatically: these indicator
lamps come on in the instrument
panel.
When the system detects thick fog, it
temporarily deactivates the function.
As soon as the vehicle leaves the area of thick
fog, the function reactivates automatically. This indicator lamp goes off while
the function is deactivated.
F
F
lashing the headlamps pauses the function
and the system changes to "automatic
illumination of headlamps" mode:
- i f the "AUTO" and "Dipped beam"
indicator lamps are on, the system
changes to main beam,
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f the "AUTO" and "Main beam" indicator
lamps are on, the system changes to
dipped beam.
To reactivate the function, flash the headlamps
again.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
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The system may suffer inter ference or not
work correctly:
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nder poor visibility conditions (snow,
heavy rain, etc.),
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f the windscreen is dirty, misted or
obscured (by a sticker, etc.) in front of
the camera,
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f the vehicle is facing highly reflective
signs.
When the system detects thick fog, it
temporarily deactivates the function.
The 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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ehicles whose lighting is obscured
(for example: vehicles running behind a
safety barrier on a motor way),
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ehicles at the top or bottom of a
steep slope, on winding roads, on
crossroads. Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal sur face of the windscreen can
also become misted around the camera.
In humid and cold weather, demist the
windscreen regularly.
Do not allow snow to accumulate on the
bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could
conceal the detection camera.
Guide-me-home lighting
Manual
Switching on
F
W ith the ignition off, "flash" the headlamps
using the lighting control stalk.
F

A f
urther "headlamp flash" switches the
function off.
Switching off
The manual guide-me lighting goes off
automatically at the end of a given period of time.
Automatic
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated (lighting control stalk
in the " AUTO" position), under low ambient
light the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Activation or deactivation, as well as
the duration of the guide-me-home
lighting, is set in the Vehicle/Driving
menu, then Comfort lighting and
Guide-me-home lighting .
Temporarily keeping the dipped beam
headlamps on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's exit easier
when the light is poor.
Exterior welcome lighting
The remote operation of the lighting makes
your approach to the vehicle easier in poor
light. It is activated when the lighting control
stalk is in the " AUTO" position and the level of
light detected by the sunshine sensor is low.
Switching on
F Press the open padlock on the remote control or one of
the front door handles with the
"Keyless Entry and Starting"
system.
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Switching off
The exterior welcome lighting switches off
automatically after a set time, when the ignition
is switched on or on locking the vehicle.
Programming
The activation, deactivation and
choice of welcome lighting duration
are done in the Vehicle/Driving menu,
then Guide-me-home lighting and
Welcome lighting .
The dipped beam headlamps and the
sidelamps come on; your vehicle is also
unlocked.
Direction indicators
Three flashes
F Press briefly upwards or downwards,
without going beyond the point of
resistance; the direction indicators will flash
3 times.
F

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eft: lower the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
F
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ight: raise the lighting control stalk passing
the point of resistance.
Door mirror spotlamps
Switching on
When the courtesy lamp is in this
position, the spotlamps come on
automatically:
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hen you unlock the vehicle,
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n switching off the ignition,
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n opening a door,
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hen a request to locate the vehicle is
received from the remote control.
Switching off
They are timed to go off automatically.
Headlamp adjustment
Manual adjustment of the
halogen headlamps
To avoid causing a nuisance to other road
users, the height of the halogen headlamps
should be adjusted according to the load in the
vehicle.
To make your approach to the vehicle easier,
these illuminate:
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he zones facing the driver’s and
passenger’s doors,
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he zones for ward of the mirror and
rear ward of the front doors.
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Single wipe (press down or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
or Automatic wiping (press
down, then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk
briefly towards you).
Rear wiper
Rear wiper selection ring:
Of f.
Intermittent wiping.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating. F

Sel
ect the Vehicle/Driving
menu,
then Comfort lighting and Rear
wiper in reverse .
This system is activated by default.
Activation or deactivation of this automatic
function can be set in the touch screen.
If a significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear
w i p e r.
Windscreen wash
F Pull the wiper control stalk towards you.
The screenwash, then the windscreen wipers operate
for a pre-determined time.
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
reser voir low level is reached, this
warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel, accompanied by
an audible signal and a message.
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do
not operate the windscreen washer if the
windscreen washer reservoir is empty.
Only operate the windscreen washer if
there is no risk of the fluid freezing on the
windscreen and hindering visibility. Always
use windscreen washer fluid suitable for
low temperatures during the winter period.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is
operated, until the reser voir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash/
headlamp wash reservoir.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position is used for cleaning or
replacement of the wiper blades. It can also
be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the
wiper blades from the windscreen.
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Before removing a front wiper
F In the minute following ignition switch-off, any operation of the wiper control stalk will
position the wiper blades vertically.
F

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roceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a front wiper blade
F To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper control stalk.
Changing a wiper blade
Removing/refitting at the
front
Do not touch the wiper blade in case you
cause irreparable damage.
Do not release them while moving them –
Risk of damaging the windscreen!
F

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lean the windscreen using a windscreen
cleaning fluid.
Do not apply "Rain X" type beading
products.
F

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nclip the worn wiper blade closest to you
and remove it.
F

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nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
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epeat the procedure for the other wiper
blade.
F

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tarting with the wiper blade closest to you,
once again hold the each arm by the rigid
section, then fold it carefully, guiding it to
the windscreen.
F

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arry out these wiper blade replacement
operations from the driver's side.
F

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tarting with the wiper blade farthest from
you, hold each arm by the rigid section and
raise it as far as possible.
Removing/refitting at the rear
F Hold the arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible.
F

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lean the rear window using windscreen
washing fluid.
F

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nclip the worn wiper blade and remove it.
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nstall the new wiper blade and clip it to the
arm.
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nce again hold the arm by the rigid section
then fold it carefully, guiding it to the rear
window.
To maintain 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 wear.
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Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rain is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rain without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the control
stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction
has been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is displayed.
Switching off
Give the control stalk another short
push downwards or place the control
stalk in another position (Int, 1 or 2).
This warning lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and a message is displayed. 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.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, combined with
the sunshine sensor and located at the top
centre 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.
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General safety
recommendations
Labels are affixed in different locations on
your vehicle. They include safety warnings
and vehicle identification information. Do
not remove them: they are an integral part
of your vehicle.
For any work on your vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required,
all of which a PEUGEOT dealer is able to
provide.
Depending on country regulations, some
safety equipment may be compulsory:
high visibility safety vests, warning
triangles, breathalysers, spare bulbs,
spare fuses, fire extinguisher, first aid kit,
mud flaps at the rear of the vehicle, etc.We draw your attention to the following
points:
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T
he fitting of electrical equipment
or accessories not approved by
PEUGEOT may cause excessive
current consumption and faults and
failures with the electrical system of
your vehicle. Contact a PEUGEOT
dealer for information on the range of
recommended accessories.
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s a safety measure, access to
the diagnostic socket, used for the
vehicle's electronic systems, is
reser ved strictly for PEUGEOT dealers
or qualified workshops, equipped
with the special tools required (risk
of malfunctions of the vehicle's
electronic systems that could cause
breakdowns or serious accidents).
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible if this advice is not
followed.
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ny modification or adaptation not
intended or authorised by PEUGEOT
or carried out without meeting the
technical requirements defined by
the manufacturer will result in the
suspension of the legal and contractual
warranties. Installation of accessory radio
communication transmitters
Before installing a radio communication
transmitter, you must contact a PEUGEOT
dealer for the specifications of compatible
transmitters (frequency, maximum power,
aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four
direction indicators flash.
They can operate with the ignition off.
Safety