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Automatic rain sensitive

windscreen wipers

The windscreen wipers operate automatically,

without any action on the part of the driver, if

rain is detected (sensor behind the rear view

mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of

the rainfall.

Operating fault

If an automatic wiping malfunction occurs, the

wipers will operate in intermittent mode.

Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with

the sunshine sensor and located in the

centre of the windscreen behind the rear

view mirror.

Activation

Switching off

Switch off the automatic rain sensitive

wipers when using an automatic car wash.

In winter, to avoid damaging the wiper

blades, it is advisable to wait until the

windscreen is completely clear of ice

before activating the automatic rain

sensitive wipers.

This is controlled manually by the driver by

pushing the stalk downwards to the "AUTO"

position.

This is controlled manually by the driver by

moving the stalk upwards then returning it to

position "0".

It is accompanied by a message in the screen.

The automatic rain sensitive wipers

must be reactivated if the ignition has

been off for more than one minute, by

pushing the stalk downwards.

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Special position of the

windscreen wipers

This position permits release of the windscreen

wiper blades.

It is used for cleaning or replacement of the

blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to

detach the blades from the windscreen.

To maintain the effectiveness of the flat

wiper blades, it is advisable to:

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handle them with care,

clean them regularly using soapy

water,

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avoid using them to retain

cardboard on the windscreen,

replace them at the first signs of

wear.

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Any action on the wiper stalk in the minute

after switching off the ignition places the

blades vertically on the screen.

To park the blades again, switch on the

ignition and operate the wiper stalk.

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Courtesy lamps

Front and rear courtesy lamps Map reading lamps

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With the ignition on, press the

In this position, the courtesy lamp

comes on gradually:

corresponding switch.

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when the vehicle is unlocked,

when the key is removed from the ignition,

when a door is opened,

when the remote control locking button is

activated, in order to locate your vehicle.

Rear side reading lamps

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With the ignition on, the first press of the

reading lamp switch puts the reading lamp

in "permanently on" mode.

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Following a second press, it comes on:

It switches off gradually:

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when the vehicle is unlocked,

when the key is removed from the

ignition,

when a door is opened,

when the remote control locking button is

pressed, in order to locate your vehicle.

1. Front courtesy lamp

2. Map reading lamps

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when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

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Permanently off.

Permanently on.

It switches off gradually:

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when the vehicle is locked,

when the ignition is switched on,

30 seconds after the last door is closed.

With the "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting

time varies according to the circumstances:

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with the ignition off, approximately

ten minutes,

in energy economy mode, approximately

thirty seconds,

3. Rear side reading lamps

4. Rear courtesy lamp

Take care not to place anything in contact with

the courtesy lamps.

with the engine running, unlimited.

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Door mirror

spotlamps

Interior mood

lighting

Footwell lighting

The dimmed passenger compartment lighting

improves visibility in the vehicle when the light

is poor.

The soft lighting provided by the footwell lamps

improves visibility in the vehicle when the light

is poor.

Switching on

To make your approach to the vehicle easier,

these illuminate:

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the zones facing the driver’s and

passenger’s doors,

the zones forward of the door mirrors and

rearward of the front doors.

Switching on

At night, the mood lamp in the front courtesy

lamp comes on automatically when the

sidelamps are switched on.

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Its operation is identical to that of the courtesy

lamps. The lamps come on when one of the

doors is opened.

Switching on

The spotlamps come on:

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when you unlock the vehicle,

when you remove the key from the ignition,

when you open a door,

Switching off

The interior mood lighting switches off

automatically when the sidelamps are switched

off.

when you use the remote control.

Switching off

They are timed to go off automatically.

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Boot lamp

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This comes on automatically when the boot is

opened and switches off automatically when

the boot is closed.

Different lighting times are available:

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when the ignition is off, approximately

ten minutes,

in energy economy mode,

approximately thirty seconds,

when the engine is running, no limit.

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