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Without cornering lighting
Switching on
-when the corresponding direction indicator is
switched on,
or
- from a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel.
Switching off
The system does not operate:
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b elow a certain angle of rotation of the
steering wheel,
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bove 25 mph (40 km/h),
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hen reverse gear is engaged.
Programming
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu.
This system is activated by default.
This system activates:
With audio system
In the " Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/
deactivate " Driving
lighting ".
With touch screen
In the "Driving/Vehicle " menu,
activate/deactivate " Driving
lighting ".
Automatic headlamp
dipping
System which automatically changes between
dipped and main beam according to the
ambient light level and the driving conditions,
using a camera located at the top of the
windscreen.
This automatic headlamp dipping system
is a driving aid.
The driver remains responsible for the
vehicle's lighting and for adapting its
settings to the levels of brightness and
visibility and the traffic conditions.
The system will be operational as soon as
you have exceeded 16
mph (25 km/h).
If the speed drops below 10
mph (9 km/h),
the system no longer operates.
With cornering lighting
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Activation/Deactivation
With/Without audio system
To activate the system:Press this button, its indicator lamp
comes on, the system is activated.
To deactivate the system: Press this button, its indicator lamp
goes off, the system is deactivated.
With touch screen
In the "Driving/Vehicle " menu,
activate/deactivate " Automatic
headlamp dip ".
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hen put the lighting control stalk ring in the
"AUTO" or "dipped/main beam" position.
Pause
If the situation requires a change of headlamp
beam, the driver can take over at any time.
Flashing the
headlamps pauses
the function and the
system changes
to "automatic
illumination of
headlamps" mode.
The driver can inter vene at any time if the
circumstances dictate by pulling on the
lighting control stalk to switch between
main and dipped beam. Flashing the headlamps does not
deactivate the system.
The system state remains in memory
when the ignition is switched off.
The system may suffer inter ference or not
work correctly:
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nder conditions of poor visibility (for
example, snowfall, heavy rain or thick
f o g , e t c .),
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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.
If the fog is too dense, the system is
automatically deactivated.
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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oad users whose lighting is obscured,
such as vehicles running behind a
safety barrier (on a motor way, for
example),
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oad users at the top or bottom of a
steep slope, on winding roads, on
crossroads.
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Headlamp beam height
adjustment
To avoid causing a nuisance to
other road users, the halogen
headlamp beams should be
adjusted in height according to
the load in the vehicle.
The initial setting is position 0. 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.
0 – 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
1 – 5

people.
2 – 6 to 9 people.
3 – Driver + maximum authorised loads.
The initial setting is position 0.
0

Em pt y.
1

Partial load.
2

Medium load.
3

Maximum authorised load.
Wiper control stalk
Programming
Your vehicle may also include some functions
that can be configured:
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utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
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ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
In wintry conditions, remove snow, ice or
frost present on the windscreen, around
the wiper arms and blades and the
windscreen seal, before operating the
wipers.
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windscreen. Under extremely hot or cold
conditions, ensure that the wiper blades
are not stuck to the windscreen before
operating the wipers.
Manual controls
The wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
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Model with manual wiping
(intermittent)
Model with AUTO wipingFront windscreen wipers
Raise or lower the control to the desired
position to change the wiping speed.
Fast wiping (heavy rain).
Normal wiping (moderate rain).
Intermittent wiping (proportional to
the speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press downwards or
pull the stalk briefly towards you,
then release).
Or Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
Automatic windscreen
wipers
The windscreen wipers operate automatically
once rainfall is detected (sensor behind the
rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the
intensity of the rainfall without any action on the
part of the driver.
Switching on
Give a short downwards push to the
control.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
This warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
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Switching off
Give the control stalk a brief push
downwards or shift the control stalk
to a different 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 the system 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 of the windscreen behind the rear view
m i r r o r.
When using an automatic car wash, switch
off the automatic rain sensitive wipers.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice before
activating the automatic rain sensitive
wipers.
Rear wiper
Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
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.
Activation/Deactivation
The system is activated or deactivated via the
vehicle configuration menu. This system is activated by default.
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.
With audio system
In the "
Personalisation-
configuration " menu, activate/
deactivate " Rear wipe in reverse
gear ".
With touch screen
In the " Driving/Vehicle " menu,
activate/deactivate " Rear wiper in
reverse ".
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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
reser voir 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 reser voir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash/
headlamp wash reservoir.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets
(depending on country of sale)
This function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.
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ull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
The 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 control
stalk in the dipped beam position. 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 on
With the engine running, press this
button; its indicator lamp comes on.
The period of operation depends on the
exterior temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the function
off; its indicator lamp goes off.
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Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position 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.
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perate the wiper stalk within one minute
after switching off the ignition to position the
wiper blades vertically on the windscreen.
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o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk. To maintain the effectiveness of the wiper
blades, it is advisable to:
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h andle them with care,
- c 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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General safety
recommendations
Labels are attached in different places on
your vehicle. They include safety warnings
as well as identification information for
your vehicle. 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.We draw your attention to the following
points:
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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 specification of transmitters
which can be fitted (frequency, maximum
power, aerial position, specific installation
requirements), in line with the Vehicle
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/104/EC).
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.
Safety