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86The additional locking control 1locks
the seat back. Access is from inside the boot: 0 : Locking
0 : Unlocking
It is essential to lock the seat back to prevent access to the boot frominside the vehicle.
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From inside the boot, unlock the control
1.
Position the seat belt under the strapguide B.
Unlock the seat back by pressing thebutton A.
Tilt the seat back. When repositioning, ensure that the seat belts are positioned correctly andthat the seat back is secured
correctly.
* According to specification.
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REAR SEATS (4 DOOR)
To fold the seat back Insert the seat belt stalks in the hooks. The seat back can be folded in one or two parts*.
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Luggage cover Access to the boot: -from the rear: fold the components
like an accordion.
- from the front (from the rear seats): raise the part behind the
seat back.
Retaining nets* The lashing points permit the use of a
luggage retaining net. A full heightload net is also available as an acces-
sory.
* According to specification.
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REAR SEATS (estate)
To fold the rear seats: - Insert the seat belt stalks in the hooks A.
- Pull the strap 1.
- Tilt the seat cushion 2against the front seats.
- Position the seat belt under the lever 3.
- Unlock the seat back using the controls on the side 3.
- Tilt the seat back 4.
To tilt the rear seats, always start with the seat cushion, never with the seat back (risk of damage). When repositioning, take care to avoid trapping the seat belts under the seat cushion or behind the seat back.
To remove the rear seat cushion, tilt the seat cushion through 90 degrees and remove it.
To replace the seat cushion: position it on the front securing plates and lower it into its normal position.
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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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Locking or unlocking the boot or tailgate 3 or 5 door without central locking
Turn the key in the tailgate lock. 4 door or estate Using the key: turn the key in the boot or tailgate lock. Using the remote control*: the boot or tailgate locks and unlocks at the sametime as the doors. Locking the boot only (4 door)
Turn the key to the right in the boot lock. The boot will be locked whatever the action of the remote control or the
driverÕs door lock.
To open, turn the key to the left in the
boot lock. The boot will then be lockedat the same time as the centrallocking of the doors. The seat back locking control enables you to prevent unauthorised entry tothe boot, even if the doors are open. Locking or unlocking theboot or tailgate 3 or 5 door with central locking The tailgate locks and unlocks at the same time as the doors.
Tailgate release In the event of a central locking oper- ating fault, this enables the tailgate tobe unlocked:
- fold the rear seats to gain access
to the control from inside the vehicle.
- Insert the ignition key in the opening and slide it to unlock thetailgate.
Child lock This prevents opening of the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
Turn control 1a quarter turn using the
ignition key. It is still possible to open the doors from outside the vehicle.
* According to specification.
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DRIVING YOUR 306
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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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.
