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Automatic rain sensitive
windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers operate
automatically, without any action
on the part of the driver, when rain
is detected (sensor behind the rear
view mirror), adapting their speed to
the intensity of the rainfall.
Switching on
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Give a

short downwards push to the control
stalk.
A wiping cycle confirms that the instruction has
been accepted.
Switching off
This indicator lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Give another short downwards push to
the control stalk or shift the control stalk to
a

different position (Int, 1 or 2). If the wipers operate in intermittent mode
when in AUTO mode, have the system
checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer or
a

qualified workshop.
Do not cover the rain sensor, combined with
the sunshine sensor, located at the top of
the windscreen behind the rear view mirror.
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.
Front screenwash
Pull the wiper control stalk towards you. The
screenwash and then the wipers operate for
a
preset time.
Front wipers
Fast (heavy rain).
Normal (moderate rain).
Intermittent (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Of f.
Single wipe (press down and
release). The automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing the
control stalk downwards, if the ignition has
been off for more than 1
minute.
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Changing a wiper blade
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacing the wiper
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen.
To move the wiper blades to the vertical position:
F O perate the wiper control stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition to
position the wiper blades vertically on the
windscreen.
To return them to the park position:
F

S
witch on the ignition and operate the wiper
control stalk.
Removing a wiper blade
F Lift the corresponding wiper arm.
F U nclip and remove the wiper blade.
Fitting a new wiper blade
F Put the corresponding new wiper blade in place and clip it.
F

F
old down the wiper arm carefully. 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.
Rear wiper
Of f.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration).
If a

significant accumulation of snow or ice
is present, or when using a
bicycle carrier
on the boot, deactivate the automatic rear
wiper via the vehicle configuration menu
on the touch screen.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation if the windscreen wiper
is operating.
The activation or deactivation of
operation of the rear wiper when
engaging reverse gear can be set in
the Driving/Vehicle menu.
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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 workshop, 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.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the deceleration, the hazard warning lamps
come on automatically.
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Emergency or assistance
call
Peugeot Connect SOS** According to the geographic coverage of "Peugeot Connect SOS", "Peugeot Connect
Assistance" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and PEUGEOT
CONNECT services is available from
dealers or on the website for your country.
In an emergency, press this
button for more than 2

seconds.
The flashing LED and the voice
message confirm that the call
has been made to the "Peugeot
Connect SOS" ser vice*.
Pressing this button again immediately cancels
the request; the LED goes off.
The LED remains on (without flashing) when
communication is established.
It goes off at the end of the call. *

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n accordance with the general conditions
of use for the ser vice available from dealers
and subject to technological and technical
limitations.
In countries where the ser vice is not available,
or when the locating ser vice has been
expressly declined, the call is sent directly
to the emergency services (112) without the
vehicle location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, an emergency call is made
automatically and independently of the
deployment of any airbags.
Operation of the system
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator
lamp comes on for 3 seconds indicating that
the system is operating correctly.
If the indicator lamp lights up continuously red:
there is a
system fault.
If the indicator lamp flashes red: replace the
back-up battery. The system's fault does not prevent the
vehicle from being driven.
Peugeot Connect Assistance
Press this button for more than
2
seconds to request assistance
if the vehicle breaks down.
A voice message confirms that the call has
been made**.
Immediately pressing this button again cancels
the request.
The cancellation is confirmed by a
voice
message.
They switch off automatically the next time you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
"Peugeot Connect SOS" immediately locates
your vehicle and contacts you in your own
language**, and – if necessary – requests that
relevant emergency services be dispatched**. In either case, emergency and assistance calls
may not function.
Contact a

qualified repairer as soon as
possible.
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ccording to the geographic coverage of
"Peugeot Connect SOS", "Peugeot Connect
Assistance" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the
vehicle.
T

he list of countries covered and of
PEUGEOT CONNECT services is available
from dealers or on the website for your
c o u nt r y.
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Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and electronic brake
force distribution (EBFD)
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.
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.
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.Anti-slip regulation (ASR)/
Dynamic stability control
(DSC)
Operation
These systems are activated automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of
a
problem with grip or trajectory. This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
w hich is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground, etc.), it may be advisable to deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can turn
freely and regain grip.
Reactivate these systems as soon as the level
of grip permits.
Deactivation of ASR and DSC using the button
F Press this button.
The orange indicator lamp in the button comes
on.
The ASR and DSC systems will no longer have
an effect on engine operation or the brakes in
the event of an involuntary change of trajectory.
Deactivation of ASR using the touch screen
The deactivation is configured in the
Driving/Vehicle menu.
It is confirmed by the display of a
message.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
above 31 mph (50 km/h).
Below 31
mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate
them manually.
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Seat belts
At the front
The front seat belts are fitted with
a pretensioning and force limiting system.
This system improves safety in the front
seats in the event of a
front or side impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the
pretensioning system instantly tightens the seat
belts against the body of the occupants.
The pretensioning seat belts are active when
the ignition is on.
The force limiter reduces the pressure of
the seat belt on the passenger's chest, thus
improving their protection.
Reactivation of ASR and DSC using the
button
F

P

ress the button again to reactivate
manually.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Reactivation of ASR using the touch screen
The reactivation is configured in the
Driving/Vehicle menu.
It is confirmed by the display of a

message.
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. 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 both the wheels (tyres and
rims), braking and electronic components
and 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.
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Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F

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heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
Height adjustment
F To raise the attachment point, slide the control A upwards.
Warning lamp
Not fastened/unfastened.
When the ignition is switched on,
this warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel.
It remains on for a certain time if the front
p assenger has not fastened their seat belt. Once
this period has elapsed, the warning lamp goes off
if the driver's seat belt is fastened.
From approximately 12
mph (20 km/h) this warning
lamp flashes for 2


minutes accompanied by an
audible signal of increasing volume if the driver
and/or the front passenger have not fastened their
seat belt. Once these 2
minutes have elapsed, this
warning lamp remains on until the driver and/or
the front passenger fastens their seat belt.
At the rear
Fastening
F Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
F

C
heck that the seat belt is fastened
correctly by pulling the strap.
Unfastening
F Press the red button on the buckle.
F G uide the seat belt as it reels in.
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n the outer seat belts, raise the bar to the
top of the backrest to prevent the tongue
from knocking against the side trim.
F

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o lower the attachment point, squeeze the
control A and slide it downwards. The rear seats are each fitted with a
three-point
seat belt equipped, for the outer seats, with
a

force limiter.
Warning lamp
Unfastened.
From approximately 12
mph
(20
km/h) and for 2 minutes, this
warning lamp flashes, accompanied
by an audible signal of increasing
volume, when one or more rear
passengers unfasten their seat belt.
Once these two minutes have elapsed, this
warning lamp remains on until one or more rear
passengers fasten their seat belt.
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AirbagsImpact detection zones
A.Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
The deployment of one or more airbags
is accompanied by a
slight emission of
smoke and a
noise, due to the detonation
of the pyrotechnic charge incorporated in
the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight irritation.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of one or more airbags may
result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short
time.
General information
System designed to contribute towards
improving passenger safety (with the exception
of the rear centre passenger) in the event of
violent collisions. The airbags supplement the
action of the seat belts fitted with force limiters
(all except the centre rear passenger).
If a
collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle (with the exception of the rear
centre passenger); immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so that
they do not hinder visibility or the exit of the
occupants,
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n the case of a minor or rear impact or
in certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
This equipment will only deploy once. If
a
second impact occurs (during the same
or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will
not be deployed again.
Front airbags
This system protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a severe frontal
impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the
head and chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the front
passenger airbag if it is deactivated*, in the
event of a
serious front impact to all or part
of the front impact zone A , in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a
horizontal plane
and directed from the front to the rear of the
vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the thorax
and head of the front occupant of the vehicle
and the steering wheel, driver's side, and the
dashboard, passenger's side, to cushion their
for ward movement.
*
F

or more information on Deactivating
the front passenger airbag , refer to the
corresponding section.
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