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Heated seat controls* Press the switch.The temperature is controlled auto-
matically. Pressing a second time stops opera- tion.Isofix mounting** The Isofix mountings available on the two rear seats allow for the ins-tallation of
special child seats** ,
approved by UTAC for Peugeotvehicles and marketed within the
network. The fixings are available asan accessory and must be fitted by
an approved PEUGEOT dealer. The locks incorporated in the child seat fit onto the mounting and ensu-re quick, reliable and safe installation
of the seats. The combined use ofthe seat belt is compulsoryfor a for-
ward-facing child seat. In the front, it is compulsoryto fit
the child seat in the rear-facing posi- tion*** (in this instance it is imperati-ve to disarm the passenger airbag if
your vehicle is fitted with one). Theforward-facing position is permitted
in the rear.
* According to specification.
** During the model year.
*** According to current legislation.
For maximum safety, it is essential
to adjust the corresponding front seat to the intermediate longitudinalposition, seat back upright. Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat in the leaflet provi-ded when the child seat is purcha-sed.
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CHILD SEATS All children under the age of 10 are required to travel in approved child safety seats*, fitted with seat belts.
After carrying out numerous tests, PEUGEOT recommend the following systems :Up to 9 months (up to 22 lbs. or 10 kg) ÇBaby SafeÈ, a seat secured with its back to the engine and secured with a three-point seat belt, on either the front or rear seat.
From 9 months to 3 or 4 years (20 to 40 lbs. or 9 to 18 kg)
ÇRšmer PeggyÈ is fitted to the rear seat with a two-point (lap-belt) or three-pointbelt.
Over 3 or 4 years old (33 to 80 lbs or 15 to 36 kg) ÒKlippan OptimaÓ : is fitted in the rear with a three point belt (removable seatback). from 33 to 55 lbs. [15 to 25 kg] : booster + seatback.from 55 to 80 lbs. [25 to 36 kg] : use the booster on its own.
For maximum safety, fasten the three-point seat belts or the child seat straps keeping
the slack in relation to the childÕs body to a minimum, even for short journeys.
To prevent the doors from opening accidentally: use the child-proof lock.Also, do not open the rear windows more than a third.
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Never leave a child in a vehicle which is exposedto the sun and has thewindows closed.
To protect young children
from the sun, fit sunblinds to the rear windows. Never leave the keys in the reach
of children inside the car. Strap children into their child seats even on short journeys. Observe the precautions concern- ing the passenger airbag.
This was one of PEUGEOTÕs main criteria when designing your vehicle, however the safety of your children also depends on you. For maximum peace of mind,please follow these simple precautions: *According to current legislation
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To adjust the height of the front seat belts Pull the knob 1and slide it.
To lock the seat beltsPull the strap, then insert the end into the buckle. Pre-tensioning and force-limiting front seat belts* Safety in the event of a frontal impact has been improved by the introduc-tion of pre-tensioning and force-limit-ing front seat belts. Depending on theseriousness of the impact, the pre-tensioning system instantly tightensthe seat belts firmly against the bodyof the occupant. The pre-tensioning seat belts are armed when the ignition is on. The force-limiting device reduces the pressure of the seat belt against the
occupantÕs body in the event of anaccident. Rear seat belts 4-door:
the rear seats are fitted with
3 three-point inertia reel seat belts.
3/5-door, estate: The rear seats are
fitted with 2 three-point inertia reel seat belts and one lap belt. Use the buckle retaining hooks when the rear seats are not occupied.
* According to specification. To be effective, a seat belt must be tensioned asclose to the body as pos-sible.
Depending on the nature and seri-ousness of the impact the pre-ten-sioning system may be triggeredbefore and independently of theairbags. In all cases, the airbag warning light comes on. Following an impact, have the system checked by a PEUGEOT
dealer. The system has been designed to be fully operational for ten years. Have it replaced at the end of this period.
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AIRBAGS* The airbag system has been designed to maximise the safety ofthe occupants in the event of seriouscollisions. It works in conjunction withthe seat belts. The electronic detectors register and analyse any abrupt deceleration of thevehicle; if the triggering threshold isreached the airbags inflate instantlyand come between the occupants andthe vehicle. Immediately after the impact, the
airbags deflate rapidly, so that they donot hinder the visibility of the occu-pants and their exit if necessary fromthe vehicle. The airbags are not deployed in the case of collisions which are notserious, for which the seat belt is suf-ficient to ensure maximum protection.The seriousness of a collisiondepends on the nature of the obstacleand the speed of the vehicle at themoment of the collision. Airbags only operate when the ignition is switched on. Note:the gas escaping from the
cushion can be a minor irritant. FRONT AIRBAGS* These are folded in the centre of the steering wheel for the driver and in
the fascia for the front passenger.They are deployed simultaneously(except in cases where the airbag isdisarmed), for frontal impacts wherethere is a risk of injury to the head orchest.
DISARMING THE
PASSENGER AIRBAG*
To ensure the safety of your child, it is essential to disarm the pas-senger airbag when you install arearwards-facing child seat on thefront passenger seat.
Remove the ignition key, insert it into the passenger airbag switch
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turn it to the Ò OFFÓ position.
One of these two warninglights* on the instrument panel
is lit throughout the disarmingprocedure.
* According to specification.
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In the ÒOFFÓ position, the passenger
airbag will not be triggered in the event of an impact. As soon as you remove the rear- wards-facing child seat from the frontpassenger seat, turn the airbag switchto the Ò ONÓ position, to arm the airbag
and thus ensure the safety of yourpassenger in an impact. Passenger airbag precautions
Vehicle fitted with a passenger airbag disarming switch:
- disarm the airbagif you install arearwards-facingchild seat on thefront passengerseat,
- arm the airbag when you trans-port an adult onthe front passen-ger seat.
Vehicle not fitted with a passengerairbag disarming switch:
- do not install a rear-wards-facing child seaton the front passengerseat.
Never place your feet or any object on the fascia. Operating check It is indicated by one of the lights on instrument panel. If the passenger airbag is armed (pas- senger airbag switch in the Ò
ONÓ posi-
tion), the light will come on for 6 seconds when the ignition isswitched on. If the passenger airbag is disarmed (passenger airbag switch in the Ò OFFÓ
position), the light will stay on.
Only the airbag warning lightremains on,
or,
the airbag warning lightcomes on for six secondsafter the ignition is switched
on and the airbag disarming
ilight remains on permanently.
In any case, if the light flashes,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to specification.
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DRIVING YOUR 306This is indicated by one of the lights on the instrument panel. It comes on for 6 seconds, each time the ignition is switched on.
Operating check If one of the switches:
Ð does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or,
Ð does not go out after 6 seconds or,
Ð flashes for 5 minutes then stays on,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to specification.
** During model year and depending on model.
These are incorporated into the front seat back frame on the door side. They are deployed independently of each other depending on which sidethe collision occurs, in collisions whichcould cause injury to the chest, theabdomen or the head.
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WARNING
For the front and side airbags to be fully effective, observe the following safety rules:
¥ Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.
¥ Sit in a normal upright position.
¥ Do not leave an accessory, or any other object between the occupants of the front seats and the airbags. It could hamper the operation of the airbags or injure the occupants.
¥ All work on the airbag system is strictly forbidden unless it is carried out by qualified personnel of the PEUGEOT network.
¥ After an accident or if the vehicle has been stolen or broken into, have the airbag systems checked.
¥ The airbag systems have been designed to be fully operational for 10 years after the vehicle has been registered. Have them checked by a PEUGEOT dealer at this time.
¥ Front airbags*
¥ Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on the centre part of the wheel.
¥ Smoke as little as possible; deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe.
¥ Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently. ¥ Side air bags*
¥ Fit only approved covers to the front seats
¥ Do not fix or glue anything to the front seat backs. This could cause injury to the chest or arms when the side airbag inflates.
¥ Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.
* According to specification.
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DRIVING YOUR 306This is indicated by one of the lights on the instrument panel. It comes on for 6 seconds, each time the ignition is switched on.
Operating check If one of the switches:
Ð does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or,
Ð does not go out after 6 seconds or,
Ð flashes for 5 minutes then stays on,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
* According to specification.
** During model year and depending on model.
These are incorporated into the front seat back frame on the door side. They are deployed independently of each other depending on which sidethe collision occurs, in collisions whichcould cause injury to the chest, theabdomen or the head.
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