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FRONT AIRBAGS Disarming the passenger airbag Insert the ignition key in switch 1
and turn it:
Ð to the ÒONÓposition, the pas-
senger airbag is armed
Ð to the ÒOFFÓposition, the pas-
senger airbag is not armed.
If the passenger airbag is armed or if your vehicle is not fitted with apassenger airbag, the warninglight comes on for 6 seconds whenthe ignition is switched on. If the passenger airbag is notarmed, one of the warning lightsremains on. Always contact your PEUGEOT dealer if the warning light flashes.
THE REMOTE CONTROL
A single press on button Alocks
the doors and boot or tailgate.
A single press on button Bunlocks
the vehicle.
KEYS
Using the key in the driverÕs door lock will lock or unlock the doorsand boot or tailgate.
Passenger airbag precautions
For a vehicle fitted with a disarm- ing switch:
Ð disarm theairbag if youinstall a rear-wards-facingchild seat.
Ð arm the airbag whenan adult is inthe seat.
For a vehicle not fitted with a dis-arming switch:
Ð do not install rear-wards-facing child seats on the front passengerseat. Never place your feet or any object onthe fascia.
Operational Check This is by means of the warning light on the instrument panel.
** According to model.
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ADJUSTING THE FRONT
SEATS (3-door) 1Forwards-backwards adjust- ment.
2 Seat back angle adjustment.
3 Drivers seat height adjustment:pull the telescopic handle andpivot it.
4 Lumbar adjustment.
5 Access to rear seats. ADJUSTING THE FRONT
SEATS (4/5-door and estate) 1
Forwards-backwards adjust- ment.
2 Seat back angle adjustment.
3 Drivers seat height adjustment:pull the telescopic handle andpivot it.
4 Lumbar adjustment.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS - Height adjustment: slide them.
- Adjusting the angle: tilt them.
To remove the head restraint, posi- tion it at maximum height andpress the tab.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT BACK
To fold the seat back:
- from inside the boot, release control 1
- position the seat belt under the strap guide B
- unlock the seat back by press- ing button A
- tilt the seat back
- tilt the backrest. When repositioning the seat back, ensure thatthe seat belts are posi-tioned correctly and theseat back is secured cor-rectly .
FOLDING REAR SEATS (all models)
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(5-door and estate) or on the top
of the seat back (3-door).
- unlock the seat back using the controls on the side 3(5-door and estate)
or on the seat back 4 (3-door).
- tilt the seat back 4.
To tilt the rear seats, always start with the seat cushion, never with the backrest (risk of damage). When repositioning, take care to avoid trapping the seat belts under the seat cushion or behind the seat back.
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Adjusting the height of the steering wheel Push the handle to unlock the steering wheel. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired height and pull the handle tolock it into position.1 - Lighting rheostat* Dim or brighten the instru- ment panel lighting by turning
the knob. This only operates
when the exterior lights are on. 2 - Headlamp heightadjustment*
Depending on the vehicleÕs load, it is advisable to adjust
the headlamp beam. 0 - 1 or 2 people in the front seats.
Ð - 3 people.
1 - 5 people.
2 - 5 people + maximum authorised
load.
3 - Driver + maximum authorised
load.
This adjustment can only be carried out with the lighting stalk in thedipped/main beam headlamps posi-tion. Initial setting: 0.
* According to specification.
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To quickly de-ice or demist the windscreen and the side windows, set the heating and air flow controls to maximum.
To obtain even air distribution, ensure that the external air intake vent and the ven- tilation vents are not blocked and that the air can move freely under the front seats. 2 - Adjusting the temperature
Turn the knob
2to the blue zone
(outside temperature) or to the red zone (hot).
3 - Adjusting the air flow
Turn the knob 3to the required flow
position.
This position prevents the
entry of outside air. It mustonly be used for a short timeto prevent the entry ofunpleasant odours or dust.
1 - Adjusting the air distribution
To direct hot or cold air, turn knob 1to the desired position.
Windscreen and side windows. Windscreen, side windows and footwells. Footwells only. Side and central vents.
HEATING
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SEATS
1 - Forward-backwards adjustment Lift the lever and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
2 - Adjusting the driver Õs seat height
Pull the telescopic handle forwards andpivot it up or down.
3 - Adjusting the seat back angle Turrn the knob to obtain the best angle(4/5-door and estate). Lift the handle to obtain the best angle (3-door).
4 - Lumbar adjustment* Turn the knob.
5 - Access to the rear seats (3-door) Lift the handle, tilt the seat-back andslide the seat forwards. When it slidesback, the seat will return to its originalposition.
6 - Head restraint Height adjustment: slide the headrestraint. Adjustment is correct when the top of the head restraint is level with the top of thehead. The angle of the head restraint can also be adjusted.
To remove the head restraint, press the tab and pull the head restraint upwards.
* According to specification.
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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 installa-tion of
special child seats** , appro-
ved by UTAC for Peugeot vehiclesand marketed within the network.The fixings are available as anaccessory 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 longitudinal posi-tion, seat back upright, Follow the instructions for fitting the child seat in the leaflet providedwhen the child seat is purchased.
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REAR SEATS (3 and 5 doors)
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(5-door) or under the strap guide
(3-door).
- unlock the seat back using the controls on the side 3(5-door) or on the seat
back 4(3-door).
- tilt the seat back 5.
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¡ and remove it.
To replace the seat cushion: position it on the front securing plates and lower it into its normal position. Rear parcel shelf Rear parcel shelf with integral speakers
To remove:
- Turn the speaker connector to the
left then disconnect it.
- Unhook the two cords.
- Raise the shelf.
- Remove the shelf.Storage: turn the shelf over and lay it flat in the boot. Rear parcel shelf without integral speakers
To remove:
- Unhook the two cords.
- Raise the shelf.
- Remove the shelf.