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Lighting and visibility
► With the ignition off, pull the lighting control
stalk toward you ("headlamp flash") to activate/
deactivate the function.
Manual guide-me-home lighting goes off
automatically after a period of time.
Welcome lighting
When the vehicle is unlocked in low light
conditions and the "Automatic illumination of
headlamps" function is activated, this system
automatically switches on:
–

On the outside, sidelamps, dipped beam
headlamps and door mirror spotlamps.
–


Inside, courtesy lamps and footwell lighting.
Door mirror spotlamps
These spotlamps facilitate access to the vehicle
by lighting the ground near the front doors.
The spotlamps come on automatically:
–
when the vehicle is unlocked.
–


when a door is opened.
–


when a request to locate the vehicle is
received from the remote control.
They also come on with the welcome lighting
and guide-me-home lighting functions.
They go off automatically after 30 seconds.
Automatic lighting systems - General
recommendations
The automatic lighting systems use a detection
camera, located at the top of the windscreen.
Operating limits
The system may be disrupted or not work
correctly:
–

When visibility conditions are poor
(e.g.

snowfall, heavy rain).
–

If the windscreen is dirty
, misted-up or
masked (e.g.
sticker) in front of the camera.
–

If the vehicle is facing highly reflective signs
or safety barrier reflectors.
The system is not able to detect:
–


Road users that do not have their own
lighting, such as pedestrians.
–


V

ehicles with hidden lighting (e.g. travelling
behind a safety barrier on the motorway).
–

V

ehicles at the top or bottom of a steep
slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.
Maintenance
Clean the windscreen regularly,
particularly the area in front of the camera.
The internal surface 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
obstruct the camera.
Automatic headlamp dipping
For more information, refer to the
General recommendations for
automatic lighting systems.
With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the
"AUTO" position and the function activated on
the touch screen, this system automatically
switches between dipped and main beam
headlamps, according to lighting and traffic
conditions, using a camera located at the top of
the windscreen.
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Driving
Towing
Driving with a trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by
10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower
air density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).
If the outside temperature is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the
axle and the nose weight (at the point where it
joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum
permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing
vehicle and of the trailer , observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine PEUGEOT towing device is
used, the rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the audible
signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant
temperature to increase. The maximum towable
load depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not
increase with engine speed.
►

Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to
limit the amount of heating produced.
►


Pay constant attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
Brakes
Using the engine brake is recommended to limit
the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances
are increased when towing a trailer.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The keys contain a code, which must be
recognised by the vehicle before starting is
possible.
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the
display of a message, the engine will not start.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
Starting/switching off the
engine
The electronic key must be present in the passenger compartment.
The electronic key is also detected in the
boot.
If the electronic key is not detected, a
message is displayed.
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In the event of a breakdown
8Do not exceed the maximum authorised
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) or the maximum
distance of 50 miles (80 km).
Driving with more than one "space-saver"
type spare wheel is prohibited.
Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Have the tightening of the spare wheel's bolts
and its tyre pressure checked.
Have the punctured tyre examined. After
inspection, the technician will advise you on
whether the tyre can be repaired or if it must
be replaced.
Changing a bulb
In some weather conditions (e.g. low
temperature or humidity), misting on the
internal surface of the glass of the headlamps
and rear lamps is normal, and will disappear
after the lamps have been on for a few
minutes.
Never look too closely at the light beam
of LED technology lamps - risk of serious
eye injury!


The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating:
–

Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive
cloth, nor with detergent or solvent
products.
–


Use a sponge and soapy water or a pH
neutral product.
–


When using a high-pressure washer on
persistent marks, do not keep the lance
directed towards the headlamps, lamps or
their edges for too long, so as not to damage
their protective coating and seals.
Light-emitting diode (LED)
headlamps and lamps
Depending on version, the affected types of
headlamps/lamps are:
–

LED technology headlamps.
–


Full LED technology headlamps.
–


Offset daytime running lamps/sidelamps/
direction indicators.
–


Direction indicator side repeaters.
–


Side spotlamps.
– Brake lamps.
– Full LED technology rear lamps.
–

LED technology rear lamps.
–


Third brake lamp.
–


Number plate lamps.
Replacement of this type of bulb
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Do not touch LED or Full LED
technology
headlamps - risk of electrocution!
Front lamps
Model with LED technology
headlamps


1. Main beam headlamps
2. Dipped beam headlamps
3. Direction indicators
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Alphabetical index
Filter, oil 163
Filter, passenger compartment
49, 163
Fitting a wheel

172, 174
Fitting roof bars

157–158
Fittings, boot

59
Fittings, interior

54
Fittings, rear

58
Flap, charging

153
Flap, fuel filler

143
Flap, ski

59
Flashing indicators

62
Flat bed (towing)

183
Fluid, brake

162
Fluid, engine coolant

162
Foglamps, rear

61, 176
Folding the rear seats

47–48
Frequency (radio)

200
Fuel

8, 143
Fuel consumption

8, 18
Fuel level, low

143
Fuel (tank)

143
Fuses

177
G
Gauge, fuel 143
Gearbox, automatic
96–99, 101, 163, 177
Gearbox, manual

101
Gear shift indicator

101
Glove box

54
H
Hands-free access 33–34
Hands-free tailgate
33–34
Hazard warning lamps

72, 168
Headlamps (adjustment)

62
Headlamps, automatic dipping

64–65
Headlamps, automatic operation

63
Headlamps, halogen

62
Headlamps, main beam

64
Head restraints, front

41
Head restraints, rear

47–48
Head-up display

67
Heated steering wheel

45
Heating

48
Heating, programmable

22, 53
Hi-Fi system

57
High voltage

144
Hill start assist

100–101
Histogramme, fuel consumption

22
Horn

73
I
Ignition 93, 202
Ignition on
93
Immobiliser, electronic

92
Indicator, coolant temperature

18
Indicator, engine oil level

17
Indicators, direction

62
Indicator, service

17
Inflating tyres

164, 188
Inflating tyres and accessories
(using the kit)
169, 171
Information, vehicle

10, 205
Infrared camera

67, 105
Instrument panel

10, 19, 19–20, 106
Instrument panels

10
ISOFIX mountings

85, 88–89
J
Jack 168–169, 172
Jump starting
178
K
Key 24–25, 29
Key, electronic
26–27
Keyless Entry and Starting

24, 26–27, 92–93
Key not recognised

94
Key with remote control

24, 92
Kit, hands-free

197
Kit, puncture repair

168–169
Kit, temporary puncture repair

168–171
Klaxon

73
L
Labels, identification 188
Lamps, parking
62
Lamps, rear

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